Garmin GPS III A GPS Receiver User Manual


 
The Waypoint Edit Page also features an options page that allows you to delete the
waypoint, view the map area around the waypoint position, define how the waypoint
will appear on the map display or average the waypoint position to improve accuracy.
To display the Waypoint Edit Options, press MENU (with the Waypoint
Edit Page displayed).
The following options are available:
Show Map— allows you to view the map area surrounding the selected waypoint’s
position. While viewing the map display, you can also use the IN and OUT zoom
keys to see additional detail.
Display Options— lets you select how the selected waypoint will appear on the
map display. Options are provided to show Symbol & Name, Symbol & Comment
(Cmnt), or Symbol Only.
To change the display options for a waypoint:
1. Highlight ‘Display Options’ and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER.
Average Position— allows you to average position samples over time to improve
the accuracy of the position reading. (See page 31 for more information on
averaging.)
Delete Waypoint— allows you to remove the selected waypoint from memory.
To delete a waypoint:
1. Highlight ‘Delete Waypoint’ and press ENTER. A confirmation screen is displayed.
2. ENTER to delete (or QUIT to cancel).
‘Show Map’ allows you to
view the area around the
waypoint’s position.
‘Display Options’ lets you
determine what waypoint
information will appear on
the map display.
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Waypoint Edit Options
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