Garmin GPS III Owner's Manual

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Marking User Waypoints on the Map PageUser waypoints can also be quickly created from the Map Page, which allows youto “point and shoot” at any map position to create a new waypoint.To create a new user waypoint on the map:1. Press the PAGE key repeatedly to select the Map Page.2. Use the rocker keypad to move the pointer to the desired map position. You mayalso need to use the IN and OUT zoom keys, in conjunction with the rocker keypad, tospeed up this process.3. Press ENTER (momentarily) to capture the pointer’s position and display the NewWaypoint Page.4. To change the waypoint name (a three-digit number is automatically assigned),highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER. Use the rocker keypad to enterthe new waypoint name and press ENTER when finished.5. To save the waypoint in memory, highlight ‘Done’ and press ENTER.Creating User Waypoints by Text EntryUser waypoints may be created by manually entering the position coordinates orby entering the bearing and distance from an existing waypoint (or present position).To create a new user waypoint by manually entering its coordinates, orby bearing/distance from another position:1. Press the MENU key twice to select the Main Menu.2. Highlight ‘Waypoints’ and press ENTER.3. Press MENU to display the Waypoint Options.4. Highlight ‘New Waypoint’ and press ENTER. The Waypoint Definition Page appears.User waypoints can be createddirectly from the Map Page,by placing the panning pointeron the desired position andpressing ENTER.User waypoints can also becreated by entering theposition coordinates for thewaypoint.56REFERENCECreating User Waypoints