Garmin GPSMAP 2006 Owner's Manual & Reference

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6Getting StartedMain Page Sequence6Getting StartedCreating WaypointsThe Simulator is now set up and ready to use!Let’s review what we have covered so far:1. The PAGE and QUIT key will cycle through the Main Pages, the PAGE key in a forward direction and theQUIT key in reverse.2. To select a field or option use the Right/Left and Up/Down functions of the ARROW KEYPAD to controlthe cursor or highlight.3. To activate a field or option, place the highlight over the item and press ENTER/MARK.4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through alpha-numeric character lists when entering data.Creating WaypointsThere will be many times that you will need to enter data in the GPSMAP 2006/2010, an example isnaming a waypoint. We have already taken a brief look at entering data, but let’s practice some more.Through this exercise we will create a new waypoint, name the waypoint, and assign a symbol to thewaypoint. The term “Waypoint” may be new to you. You will find the term “Waypoint” is used frequentlywhen talking about navigation. A “Waypoint” is a position stored in the unit’s memory, that can be used fornavigation. Waypoints are used for direct navigation or you can use several waypoints to build a route.Creating, or “Marking” a waypoint in the 2006/2010 is really very easy. The unit has to be turned onand receiving at least three satellite signals or in Simulator Mode to mark a waypoint.Marking your present position as a Waypoint:1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key (more than 1 second) until the ‘New Waypoint’ window is dis-played.When you hold the ENTER/MARK key, the GPSMAP 2006/2010 captures its current location anddisplays the ‘New Waypoint’ window. You can see that the unit assigned a square as the default symboland a number as the default name. The ‘OK’ button is now highlighted. Pressing the ENTER/MARK keywill store the new waypoint using the default settings for the symbol and name, but let’s change them forpractice.Changing the symbol:1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the symbol field, then press the ENTER/MARK key. This willdisplay a list showing all of the available symbols.Symbol FieldName FieldComment Field(up to 20 characters)Captured LocationDistance and Directionfrom Captured LocationDepth Field