Magellan 310 User Manual
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The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the 
arrow keypad to move from one icon to another 
with the name of the icon displayed at the top. As 
a reference tool, all of the icons and their names 
are listed in the Reference Chapter of the User 
Manual. When you have highlighted the icon 
you want to use, press [ENTER]. 
The cursor is now highlighting the Waypoint 
Name field. With the Name field highlighted, 
press [ENTER]. The input keyboard is 
displayed. The very top of the keyboard 
window shows you what field you are changing, 
in this case the Name field. 
You can now use the arrow keypad to select the 
character you wish to enter. With the character 
highlighted, press [ENTER] and the character is 
appended to the name you are entering and displayed in the field above 
the keys. (Note: waypoint names can be up to 8 characters in length.) 
Highlighting
and pressing [ENTER] erases the last character
you entered.
Highlighting
and pressing [ENTER] clears the entire name.
Highlighting the space bar and pressing [ENTER] adds a space.
Highlighting
letters and some additional punctuation marks.
and pressing [ENTER] displays the lower case
When you have the name the way you want it, highlight “OK” and 
press [ENTER]. You are returned to the Mark screen with the new 
name displayed. 
Entering a Message
As many as 200 waypoints can have a message assigned to it. This 
comes in handy in further identifying the waypoint. If this was a 
waypoint for a friend’s house or business, you could add a phone 
number or any other information that you find useful. 
Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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