Garmin GPSMAP 188 Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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44ReferenceCreating WaypointsCreating and Using WaypointsThe Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with auser-defined icon, comments and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created usingthree basic methods:• ENTER/MARK key– used primarily for marking your present position, the ENTER/MARK key alsoprovides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display.• Graphically– allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map display using the ARROWKEYPAD. (For creating underwater waypoints, see page 37.)• Text Entry– allows you to enter a new waypoint’s coordinates manually (from a chart, etc.).Marking Your Present PositionThe Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder’s ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture yourpresent position (or cursor or map item position) in order to create a new waypoint. You must have avalid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present position. This can be determined by looking at theGPS tab on the Main Menu.To mark your present position:1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears, then release it.You will see a default three-digit name and symbol for the new waypoint.2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol, press ENTER to confirm the highlighted‘OK’ prompt.3. To enter a different name, highlight the name field and press ENTER, then use the ARROWKEYPAD to enter the new letters/numbers and press ENTER when done. You may use up to 10alphanumeric characters for the name.4. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to the left of the name and press ENTER,then use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the new symbol and press ENTER.5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER, then usethe ARROW KEYPAD to enter a value and press ENTER.Highlight ‘OK’ and pressENTER to use the defaultname and symbol.Highlight a field and pressENTER to enter a newsymbol, name, commentor depth.