Garmin GPSMAP 235 Sounder - Manual (Page 66)

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GETTING START-
ED
Using the GOTO
Key
Reference Waypoints
A new waypoint can also be created by entering an existing waypoint’s range
and bearing or the range and bearing from your present position. The sounder
will then calculate the position coordinates for you, using the reference selected.
To create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint:
1. Select the ‘Create Waypoint’ option from the main menu page and press T .
2. Enter the name, symbol, and comment, for the new waypoint.
3. Highlight the reference waypoint field and press T .
4. Enter the name of the reference waypoint using the R keypad, or press O to select
the waypoint from the nearest list, waypoint list, or map display. Leave the reference
field blank to use your present position.
5. Press T to begin entry of the bearing from your reference waypoint to the new way-
point position. Enter the bearing and press T .
6. Press T to begin entry of the distance from your reference waypoint to the new way-
point position. Enter the distance and press T . The position for the new waypoint will
automatically be calculated.
7. Highlight the ‘Done’ prompt and press T to finish.
SECTION
7
WAYPOINTS
Reference Waypoints
A B
A. Enter the bearing from the reference waypoint to
the new waypoint in the ‘BRG’ field.
B. Enter the distance from the reference waypoint to
the new waypoint in the ‘DIS’ field.
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