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Lowrance electronic 540c Baja User Manual

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You can copy waypoints from your unit to your personal computer with

MapCreate software. When you want to repeat a trip, these archived

waypoints can be reloaded into your GPS unit.
To create and save a Waypoint:
These first two techniques use the Quick Save method, the fastest and

easiest way to create a waypoint.

Create Waypoint at Current Position

While you are traveling, press

WPT

|

WPT

. The waypoint is saved and

automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way-

point 003." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map.

Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, press WPT

twice to call up the Find Waypoint screen (seen in Step 2) and set a

waypoint. Step 3: a message says the waypoint has been saved. Step 4:

vehicle continues on its way; waypoint number and symbol are visible

on map.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Step 1.

Step 2.