Garmin eTrex GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Reference
Review
Waypoint Page
The ‘PROJECT
WAYPOINT’ Page
The ‘EDIT NUMBER’
Page
Using the Project feature can create a waypoint at a
specifi ed distance and bearing using a new or existing
waypoint as a reference. This works best when using a map
and compass to determine distance and bearing. You can
also change the name, symbol and elevation on this page.
Projecting a waypoint:
1. To project a waypoint from a waypoint on the
waypoint list (in order to insert a new waypoint
in a route, for example), select the route waypoint
from the list on the ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page and press
ENTER. The ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page displays.
To project a waypoint from your current location
(i.e., in order to travel to a location sighted in the
distance), press and hold the OK Button to mark
your location and save it as a waypoint. Then, select
it from the waypoints list, and press ENTER to
display the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page.
2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the
‘PROJECT’ fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘PROJECT
WAYPOINT’ Page appears and a numeric name is
assigned to the new waypoint.
3. The distance fi eld is highlighted by default. Press
ENTER to display the ‘EDIT NUMBER’ Page.
4. On the ‘EDIT NUMBER’ Page, pressing the DOWN
Button moves the highlight to the next number
in the fi eld. With the desired digit selected, press
ENTER to activate the drop-down number list.
5. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the correct
number and press ENTER. When all numbers are
entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.
6.
Using the DOWN Button, highlight the bearing fi eld
and press ENTER to display the ‘EDIT ANGLE’ Page.
7. On the ‘EDIT ANGLE’ Page, pressing the DOWN
Button moves the highlight to the next number
in the fi eld. With the desired digit selected, press
ENTER to activate the drop-down number list.
8. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the correct
number and press ENTER. When all numbers are
entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.
9.
Highlight ‘GOTO’ and press ENTER to save the
waypoint and begin direct navigation to the point.
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