Garmin GPSMAP 162 Owner's Manual

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9Getting StartedMap CursorUsing the Map CursorWorking from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor.Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan toother map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen mapitems and waypoints.To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise:1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm setting. Your boat should be near the centerof the map, at the receiver’s last known position. (If your boat isn’t where it should be, make surethat you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 1-2.)2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor. Notice how another data field appears at thetop of the page, showing the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with thelatitude/longitude of the cursor.3. Press the QUIT key to remove the cursor and re-center your boat on the map display.As you become more familiar with the cursor, you’ll see that the map display actively scrolls or‘pans’, letting you explore areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Wherever youmove the cursor, you’ll always be just one QUIT keystroke away from returning the map to yourpresent position.Now that you’ve seen how the Status and Map Pages can be used to monitor satellite acquisitionand your present location, let’s take a minute to learn how to mark and store your present position asa waypoint. Since you’re in simulator mode, the present position displayed will be the last positioncalculated by the receiver, which should be the spot where you’ve initialized the unit. This will alsogive you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 162’s keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used fordata entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol.Current positionMap ScaleMap Cursor Cursor CoordinatesBearingDistancewww.reelschematic.comwww.reelschematic.com