Garmin HC series GPS Receiver User Manual


 
eTrex HC series Owner’s Manual 7
BaSIc operatIon
BaSIc operatIon
This section explains some of the more common
operations you can perform with your eTrex,
including creating and using waypoints, using the
Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and
routes.
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record
and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to
routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected
waypoint.
You can create waypoints using three methods. Press
ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on
the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint
manually.
Marking Your Current Location
Press in and hold the ROCKER to quickly mark your
current location creating a new waypoint. You must
have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your
current location.
Mark Waypoint Page
Waypoint
name
Waypoint
symbol
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold the ROCKER (M�RK) until the
Mark Waypoint page appears. A default three-
digit name and symbol are assigned to the new
waypoint.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default
information, highlight OK.
OR
To change any information, select the
appropriate eld, and press ENTER to open
the on-screen keypad. After entering and
conrming your changes, select OK.