Set a waypoint – Lowrance electronic 5150C User Manual

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NOTE:

Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the unit. If

you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI

data) for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may

not find anything.

Set a Waypoint

A waypoint is simply an electronic "address," based on the latitude and

longitude of a position on the earth. A waypoint represents a location,

spot, or destination that can be stored in memory, then be recalled and

used later on for navigation purposes.
You can create a waypoint at the cursor position on the map, or at your

current position while you are navigating. You can create a waypoint at

any location by manually entering the position's latitude and longitude.

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

. 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.
NOTE:

The Quick Save method uses the default waypoint symbol until you

edit an existing waypoint and change its symbol. (Edit Waypoint

Symbol is described in Sec. 4.) After you have changed a waypoint

symbol, the unit will remember the one you chose and use it the
next time you "quick save" a waypoint. To revert back to the default

symbol, edit a waypoint and choose the original symbol, or use the

Reset Options command (described in Sec. 5).