The GPSMAP system stores over 1900
alphanumeric waypoints, with selectable
graphic icons and a user-defined comment
field. If you mark a navaid position that
appears on a G-chart electronic cartridge,
the default comment will automatically select
the navaid text associated with the marker.
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To continue the tour, let’s mark our simulated present position for reference:
1. Press the
F
key to capture your present position as a waypoint.
The Mark GPS Position window will appear, with a default three-digit
waypoint name and symbol. By pressing the
C
key, you can confirm the
waypoint with the default name and symbol, but let’s change the name and
symbol to something a little more meaningful:
1. Use the
K
keypad to move the field highlight to the ‘Wpt’ field and press
C
.
2. Enter the name ‘DAY1’ with the
K
keypad, pressing
C
after each character.
3. After you’ve entered the last letter, press the OK softkey to confirm the name.
4. The field highlight will move to the waypoint symbol field. Press
C
to begin
selection of a new waypoint symbol.
5. Use the
K
keypad to highlight the fish symbol (on the second line of the
window) and press the
C
key.
6. The field highlight will move to the comment field, where you may enter a 20-
character comment (the default comment is the date and time of creation).
7. Press
C
to begin entry of a comment.
8. Use the
K
keypad to enter ‘TOUR’ in the comment field, pressing the
C
key
after each character.
9. Press the OK softkey to accept your comment.
10. Use the
K
keypad to highlight the OK field.
11. Press the
C
key to save your new waypoint.
GPSMAP TOUR
Marking a Position
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