Garmin GPSMAP 178C Owner's Manual

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3Getting StartedEntering DataNaming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use ofboth the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key.To enter a name or number in a data field:1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields (e.g. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can usethe ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fields on the page. Use the UP/DOWNarrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways.2. Pressing the ENTER key with the fi eld highlighted begins the process for entering data in the formof alphanumeric characters.3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD UP/DOWN arrows to cycle through numbers 0 to 9, plus/minus symbols,blank space, and the alphabet. Pressing and releasing the keypad moves you character by characterthrough the list. Pressing and holding the keypad moves you rapidly through the list.4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move to the next character on the line or back-wards to edit characters. If there are more than two lines of data, keep pressing to the RIGHT todrop down to the next line.5. When data entry is completed press ENTER to accept data, then move to the next programmablefi eld. Not all data fields are programmable, such as the date and time. When moving about a pagewith these fields, the cursor skips over them.Every field and button on this pagecan be programmed or activated.A waypoint symbol can be selectedfrom a list of symbols.A comment can be added.The coordinates can be changed.The waypoint can be renamed.A depth can be entered.A water temperature can beentered.Option buttons can be activated.Pressing UP or DOWNon the ARROW KEYPADchanges numbers andletters.Pressing LEFT or RIGHTon the ARROW KEYPADmoves the cursor along theline or to the next line.Data Entry FieldNon-programabledata fields