Garmin GPSMAP 3005C - Marine GPS Receiver Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s Manual 3bAsIc oPerAtIon > creAtIng And usIng routesCreating and Using RoutesYou can create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1–50), with up to300 points each.Creating a New RouteUsing the Route tab on the Main Menu, you can create a new route in one of twoways. You can select waypoints or map items on the map window, allowing youto see each route point on the screen as you create the route, or you can selectwaypoints from the waypoint list, allowing you to see a list of the route points asyou create the route.To create a new route on the map:1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab.3. Press the New Route soft key. The Route map window appears, andthe position marker ( ) changes to the map pointer ( ) with “ADD”underneath it.4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the location you want to add to your route,and press ENTER. As you add each new waypoint to the route, theupper-left corner of the screen shows the waypoint name. The bottom ofthe screen shows you the number of available points. Repeat this stepuntil you finish defining all route waypoints.If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint, a newwaypoint is created for that location.Number ofavalablepontsTo create a new route textually using the Route list:1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab.3. Press the New Route soft key to open the Route map window.4. Press the Use List soft key to open the Route list.5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word “Waypoint,”and press ENTER. The Find From Current Position Page appears.6. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose from otherpoints, such as Cities or Navaids.)7. Select a waypoint to add to the route, and press ENTER. The ReviewWaypoint Page appears.8. Press the OK soft key to add the point to the route. As you add each newwaypoint to the route, the Route list shows the waypoint or map itemname, leg distance, course between points, and a selectable column toshow other route information.basIcoperatIon