Garmin GPSMAP 3005C Owner's Manual

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8 GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > U SING THE GPSMAP 3005CB ASIC OPERATIONUsing the GPSMAP 3005CThis section explains how to enter and select information with theGPSMAP 3005C.Understanding the FeaturesThe advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3005C is designed to allowqyou to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progressthrough this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlighta field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press andquickly release the key. If you need to hold down the key for a period of timeto activate a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. The locationof the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER. When a field is selected on thescreen, it is highlighted in yellow.The following terms are used throughout this manual:• Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or rightwith the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to agiven location allows you to make a selection, begin data entry, or scrollthrough a list.• Field—the location on a page where data or an option can be entered anddisplayed. Highlight a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data orselecting options.• Soft keys—located along the bottom of the screen, soft keys are used asshortcuts to select the most commonly used options for the selected page,window, or tab. To select a soft key, press the key directly below it.• On-Screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button,and press ENTER to select the button.FieldOn-screenbuttonHighlighted fieldSoft keys• Scroll bar—When viewing a list of items too long to show on the screen,a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list,press up or down on the ROCKER. Press right or left on the ROCKER toscroll one page at a time.• Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You can changethe settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings whenyou press the Factory Dflts soft key on the System–General sub tab.Selecting Options and Entering DataTo select options and enter data, use the ROCKER to highlight or select anitem in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key, soft keys, and theROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activateyour selections.