Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]

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ivhs72
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Re: Loading waypoints, etc. related to power source [Bug 53]

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The only way I have been able to successfully download my pocket queries is by doing the following:

1) plug GPSMAP 66 into computer using USB cable
2) drag/drop all PQ files into the /GPX folder
3) remove USB cable from computer, power on device
4) on battery power, the device does not stop at the "Loading Waypoints," etc. screen, but fully boots. It will show all geocaches but when you look at one, there is no data about it.
5) turn off device, plug into A/C power outlet. Device will power on, and stop at the "Loading Waypoints" etc. screen. The progress bar at the bottom is white. It will remain at white for between 5-7 hours, at which time it will start turning green. Once that happens, it takes approx. 20 minutes for that to complete, then the device will power up fully, and all geocaching information is viewable.

Kind of a pain in the ass, but this is the only way that I've found to have access to all my PQs.
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