Garmin GPSMAP 175 Owner's Manual

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A. The mark key isused to mark yourpresent position, orcan be used to markthe cursor or navaidposition.B. The mark positionpage also allows youto add the newwaypoint to the endof a route. You canalso create a series of waypoints with the mark key and save them to an open storageroute. When you’re ready, simply invert the route to get back (see page 57).WAYPOINTSCreating Waypoints and the MARK KeyThe GARMIN GPSMAP 175 stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints witha user-defined icon and comment available for each waypoint. Waypoints canbe created using three basic methods:• M key– used primarily for marking your present position, the Mkey also provides options that allow you to select a map or navaidposition from the map display.• On Map– allows you to define a new waypoint position from the mapdisplay using the cursor.• Text Entry– allows you to enter a new waypoint’s positioncoordinates manually (from a chart, etc.) or by referencing it’s bearingand distance from a stored waypoint or your present position.Mark KeyThe GARMIN GPSMAP 175’s M key lets you quickly capture yourpresent position— or cursor or navaid position— in order to create a newwaypoint. You must have a valid position fix to mark your present position.To mark your present position:1. Press the M key. The mark position page will appear, with a defaultthree-digit name for the new waypoint.2. To accept the waypoint with the default name, symbol and comment (thedate and time of creation), press T to confirm the ‘Done?’ prompt.3. To enter a different name, symbol or comment, highlight the appropriatefield and press the T key.4. After entering and confirming your changes, move the field highlight backto the ‘Done?’ prompt and press T.406