Garmin GPSMAP 3006C Owner's Manual

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38Getting StartedMain Page Sequence38ReferenceCreating WaypointsAdditional Options For Creating WaypointsWaypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through the Points tab ofthe Main Menu. This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude posi-tion from a chart or other source. Entering coordinates into the MFD while it is set to a datum differentfrom in which the coordinates were created may result in an incorrect waypoint location. When entering awaypoint manually, be sure that the MFD is set to the same position format (pg. 70) and map datum (pg.71) as the paper chart or coordinate’s source.To create a new waypoint by manually entering location coordinates:1. Hold ADJ/MENU for two seconds to display the Main Menu. Highlight the ‘Points’ tab. You may alsoMARK your current location using the steps on page 36, then proceed to step 3.2. Highlight the ‘New Waypoint’ button and press ENTER. The waypoint ‘Review’ page appears, with the nextavailable waypoint number and the receiver’s last know position as the default name and position.3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the position field and press ENTER. Use the ARROW KEYPAD orDATA ENTRY keys to enter the desired position coordinates and press ENTER when finished.4. To change the name, symbol, or enter comments, depth, or water temp, highlight the appropriate field andpress ENTER. Make your changes and press ENTER when finished.5. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER to save the waypoint.Two additional options are available on the waypoint ‘Review’ page: Add To Route and Move Wpt(Waypoint).• Add to Route— Adds the new waypoint to the end of a route.• Move Wpt— Allows you to move or project the waypoint to a new location on the map display.To add a new waypoint to a route:1. Select ‘Add To Route’ button.2. The ‘Select Route’ screen appears. Highlight the desired route or select ‘New Route’ and press ENTER.3. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press ENTER to save the waypoint.For more on using Routes, see page 48. For instructions on the ‘Move Wpt’ option, see page 40.Highlight the position fi eld anduse the ARROW KEYPAD to enterthe desired position coordinates.Choose the Route you wish to add thewaypoint to.