Garmin Geko 301 - Manual (Page 37)

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The Geko 301’s Project waypoint feature can create a waypoint at a specifi ed distance
and bearing using either your current position or an existing waypoint as reference.
To Project a waypoint:
1. To project from where you are, Mark your current position as explained on Page 22 and
then select this “NEAREST” waypoint from the Waypoints list. Press the OK Button to
display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page.
Or, To project from an existing waypoint within your route, select a waypoint from the
list and press the OK Button to display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page.
2. Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘PROJECT’ fi eld and press the OK Button
to display the PROJECT WAYPOINT Page which shows the numeric name assigned to
the new waypoint and with the distance fi eld highlighted.
3. Press the OK Button to display the EDIT NUMBER Page.
4. Press the DOWN Button to move to the next number in the fi eld. Select the digit you
wish to change and press the OK Button to display the drop-down number list.
5. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct number and press the OK
Button. When all numbers are entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press the OK Button.
6. Use the DOWN Button to highlight the bearing fi eld and press the OK Button to
display the EDIT ANGLE Page.
7. Press the DOWN Button to highlight the next number in the fi eld. Select the digit you
wish to change and press the OK Button to display the drop-down number list.
8. Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct number and press the OK Button.
When all numbers are entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press the OK Button.
9. When all changes (including name, symbol and elevation) have been made, highlight
‘OK’ and press the OK Button to save the waypoint changes.
10. Highlight ‘GOTO’ and press the OK Button to begin direct navigation to the waypoint.
The ‘PROJECT
WAYPOINT’ option
The ‘EDIT NUMBER’ fi eld
Menu Page
Waypoints
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