====== c:geo User Guide ======

**Welcome to the c:geo online user guide!**

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==== About c:geo ====
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c:geo is an open source, full-featured, always ready-to-go unofficial Android client for geocaching.com and offers basic support for other geocaching platforms (such as Opencaching). It does not require a web browser or exports - just install it and start right away.

c:geo is only a client application for geocaching and is not associated with any specific geocaching service provider.


===== Getting Started =====
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  * [[installation|Installing and updating c:geo]] - How to download, install, and get updates for c:geo
  * [[installation#permissions|c:geo device permissions]] - Device permissions needed for using c:geo

  * [[firststeps|First steps with c:geo]] - How to authenticate with geocaching services in c:geo
  * [[basicuse|Basic c:geo usage]] - What is geocaching and how to find your first geocache with c:geo

  * [[loginproblems|Login problems]] - What to do in case of login problems?
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==== Main Functions ====
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  * [[.mainmenu:start|Home Screen]] - A central dashboard with user information
  * [[.mainmenu:livemap|Live Map]] - View a live map of geocaches
  * [[.mainmenu:lists#cache_list|Nearby Search]] - Search for caches near you
  * [[.mainmenu:lists|Stored Caches]] - View locally stored geocaches
  * [[.mainmenu:search|Search]] - Search for geocaches and trackables

  * [[.mainmenu:settings|Settings]] - Configure the application

==== Geocaches ====
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  * [[cachedetails|Geocache details]] - View geocache details
  * [[Logging|Logging of Geocaches]] - Log your geocache finds
  * [[cachevariables|Cache Variables]] - Using variables for cache related calculations
==== Trackables ====
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  * [[trackabledetails|Trackable details]] - View trackable details
  * [[loggingtb|Trackable handling]] - Search for and log trackables

==== Coordinates and navigation ====
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  * [[coordinatedialog|Coordinate input dialog]] - Enter specific coordinates 
  * [[coordinatedialog#waypoint_calculator|Waypoint Calculator]] - Calculate waypoints
  * [[navigation|Navigation]] - Navigate using the supported navigation methods and tools
  * [[compass|Compass]] - Navigate using the built-in compass

==== Offline functions ====
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  * [[offline|Offline caching]] - Using c:geo offline
    * [[offline#gpx_import|GPX import]] - Import geocaches from GPX files
    * [[.mainmenu:pocketquery|Pocket queries]] - View and import Pocket Queries
    * [[offline#offline_logging|Offline logging]] - Log geocaches while offline
    * [[offline#field_note_export|Field Notes]] - Export field notes
    * [[offline#offline_maps|Offline Maps]] - Set up offline maps 

==== User defined caches ====
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  * [[udc|User defined caches]] - Handling of user defined caches in c:geo
===== Quick Reference =====
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  * [[cacheicons|Geocache types]]
  * [[cachemarkers|Geocache markers]]
  * [[cachedetails#waypoint_types|Waypoint types]]
  * [[mapsources|Map sources]] 
  * [[cachefilter|Cache Filtering]]
  * [[basicmembers|Limitations for geocaching.com basic members]]
  * [[coordformat|Coordinate formats]]
  * [[attributes|Attribute icons]]
  * [[.mainmenu:utilityprograms|Other useful apps]]

===== Special Functions and Hints =====
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  * [[offlinemaps|Offline map tutorial]]
  * [[intents|Open geocaching-related links with c:geo]]
  * [[hiddenfunctions|Hidden functions in c:geo]]
  * [[nfc|Sharing geocaches through NFC]]
  * [[https://send2.cgeo.org|Using Send2cgeo]].
  * [[spoilersync|Synchronizing spoiler pictures from external sources to c:geo]]
  * [[notecoords|Waypoints created for coordinates in personal notes]]
  * [[quick_widgets|Using quick access and widgets as shortcuts for some c:geo functions]]
  * [[replacedevice|Migrating c:geo to another device]]
  * [[brouter|Use routed navigation c:geo]]


===== Plugins and Addon functions =====
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  * [[contacts|Contacts plugin]] - c:geo contacts plugin

===== FAQ =====
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If you encounter a problem or error, please check our [[http://faq.cgeo.org|FAQ]] for possible solutions.

===== About this Manual =====
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  * [[translation|Help translate this user guide!]]
  * [[ebook_help|Download a PDF version of this guide]]

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As c:geo is continuously being improved and updated, this user guide may not reflect the most recent app version.
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===== Useful Links =====
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  * [[http://www.cgeo.org|c:geo Homepage]]
  * [[https://www.facebook.com/android.geocaching|c:geo on Facebook]]
  * [[https://twitter.com/android_gc|c:geo on Twitter]]

  * [[https://github.com/cgeo/|c:geo development on GitHub]]
  * [[http://www.cgeo.org/development|Get involved and contribute to c:geo development]]
  * [[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AQBS7UP76CXW2|Donate via PayPal]]