Getting started – Garmin GPSMAP 235 Sounder User Manual

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Range Modes

The unit uses three range modes on the Sounder Page: auto, manual, and win-

dow. Auto mode displays the most information possible while continuously
showing the bottom. Manual mode lets you select the displayed depth. Window
mode allows you to define a starting depth and length of the range window,. but
must be started from the sounder options menu (see page 31).

To switch from auto to manual mode:

1. Press the

R

keypad up or down until the desired depth range is displayed on the

depth scale at the right side of the page. Press

T

to confirm the selected

range.

To switch from manual to auto mode:

1. Press the

R

up or down and hold it until you hear a repeated beep. ‘Auto’ will be

displayed in the function field at the top-right corner of the page. Press

T.

Underwater Waypoints

The underwater waypoint feature marks a waypoint’s position and its depth.

Marking an underwater waypoint makes it easier to find and use an object for a
future fishing location reference point.

To mark an underwater waypoint:

1. Press

T

to pause the screen movement.

2. Use the

R

keypad to move the cursor onto the target you want to mark. A data

field will appear with the cursor’s depth and bearing and distance from your cur-

rent position.

3. Press

T

. A waypoint page will appear with the waypoint’s coordinates, default

three-digit name, and depth.

4. Enter any waypoint information such as name, comment, etc., and press

T

.

When finished, press

Q

or

T

.

A. When switching between auto and manual

modes, the range scale will be highlighted.

B. The depth of the waypoint is captured with the

underwater waypoint feature.

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