Sit down and read the book. Read it again! Garmin has real good instructions. Don't go to the woods and try to learn how to use it! Learn what each page of the GPS functions shows you and how to use them. That is a fine little unit. Not Bi-focal friendly. Mainly for young eyes. Again, read the book until you understand the unit. If you should buy the instructional video tape watch it several times until you have each function down. If you are going to be using it in the woods you should consider getting Garmin Map Source Topo USA. Again you will have to do some reading on how to use it...but it is well worth it. Don't solely rely on using the GPS. You should know how to navigate with a map and compass! And last but not least, always carry spare batteries with you.