Garmin GPSMAP 235 Sounder - Manual (Page 63)

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GETTING START-
ED
Using the GOTO
Key
Creating and Using Waypoints
The sounder stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with user-defined sym-
bols and comments available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using
one of the following methods:
• Mark Key: Although used primarily for marking your present position, the
M key also provides options that allow you to select a map or navaid
position from the map display.
• Graphically: Allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map
or Sounder Page using the cursor.
• Text Entry: Allows you to enter a new waypoint’s position coordinates
manually (from a chart, etc.) or by referencing it’s bearing and distance
from a stored waypoint or your present position.
Mark Key
The M key lets you quickly capture your present position, cursor or navaid
position in order to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position fix to
mark your present position.
To mark your present position:
1. Press the M key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit name
for the new waypoint.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name, symbol and comment (the depth at the
waypoint’s position), press T to confirm the ‘Done?’ prompt.
3. To enter a different name, symbol or comment, highlight the appropriate field and press
the T key.
4. After entering and confirming your changes, move the field highlight back to the ‘Done?’
prompt and press T .
SECTION
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WAYPOINTS
Creating Waypoints and
the MARK Key
A B
A. The mark key is used primarily to mark your
present position, but it can also be used to mark
the cursor or a navaid position on the Map Page.
B. The mark Position Page also allows you to add a
new waypoint to the end of any route. If you’re
heading out without a planned route, you can
create a series of waypoints along the way with
the mark key and save them to an open storage
route. When you’re ready to head back, simply
invert the route to get back (see page 70).
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