Press Menu twice to reach the Main Menu
Select Recording Controls
Select Save
After reviewing trip data, select Save
Once saved, the activity will be located in the Main Menu under Recorded Activities.
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Recording an Activity on the GPSMAP 79 Series
The GPSMAP 79 series have a feature that allows the user to start and stop activity track recording from multiple pages quickly.
Use the Recording Controls feature to start and stop an activity, view associated data (such as elevation and elapsed time/distance), and perform a TracBack. The steps for both are below.
What is an Activity vs Tracking?
Activities are recorded coordinates (or breadcrumbs) connected and associated data (elevation, time, distance, and more)—the benefit of the device user to record and review activities.
Quickly Start or Stop An Activity
The GPSMAP 79 series records activities automatically once the device is powered on and acquires a satellite signal.
It is best to clear previous trip data and turn off the automatic recording for better recordings. For steps, see - My Outdoor Handheld Has a Straight Track Line and Automatically Starts Recording.
Access the Map, Compass, Trip Computer, or Altimeter page
Press Enter
Select the desired option
Start starts the track log recording for the activity
Stop stops the track log recording and brings up the save activity option
Upon completing the activity, the user can save the associated data.
Using Recording Controls
The track data and recording controls are in the Recording Controls menu.
Four icons can be selected at the top of the page when accessed. These icons give specific information or actions for the current activity.
Select an icon below to learn more.
Current Activity Recording Controls
Data Fields for the Current Activity
Current Activity on the Map
Elevation Plot for the Current Activity
Pressing the Menu button from each of these pages will also provide different options.