Garmin GPS 155XL Pilot's Manual & Reference

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WPT KEYCreating Waypointswith AutoStoreSECTION2AutoStore waypoint with default name.The default waypoint name may be changedbefore saving the waypoint.47The GPS 155XL’s AutoStoreTM function provides another method of creating userwaypoints. AutoStore is used to instantly capture your present position as a user way-point with a touch of a button and add the new waypoint to the end of a specifiedroute, if desired.To perform an AutoStore:1. Press N and rotate O to display the position page or map page.2. Press E.This will display the ‘Save waypoint’ screen, which will allow you to rename thewaypoint and choose the route to which it should be added. The GPS 155XL willassign the next available three-digit number as the default waypoint name, precededby a ‘+’ sign. This will help you differentiate AutoStore waypoints from other userwaypoints.To change the default name or route of an AutoStore waypoint:1. Rotate O to select the name or route number field.2. Use K and O to enter the name or route number. If you do not want to add the way-point to a route, be sure to keep the route field blank.3. Press E to accept.4. Press E to confirm the ‘ok?’ prompt.If the waypoint name you entered is already assigned to another waypoint, youwill be informed with the message ‘WPT exists ______’. The default waypoint namewill be redisplayed, and you may enter a different name. The new waypoint will onlybe added to a route if the desired route number is manually entered in the route field.