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Getting started – Garmin GPSMAP 185 Sounder User Manual

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Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you’ll notice that the waypoint

symbol and name will become highlighted. The data field at the top of the page

will display the waypoint name, the range and bearing from your present position,

and the coordinates for the waypoint.

To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint:

1. Press the

T

key.

2. To return to the map page, press

T

again.

The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map

display.

To create a new waypoint using the cursor:

1. Use the

R

keypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the following position:

N 35º 02.129’; W 076º 26.106’ (Use the data window to verify the cursor position.)

2. Press the

T

key to capture the cursor position.

3. Use the

R

key to highlight the waypoint symbol field.

4. Press

T

to access the symbol page.

5. Press the DOWN arrow of the

R

keypad twice to select the wreck symbol.

6. Press

T

to confirm, and

T

again to finish.

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GETTING STARTED

Reviewing and Creating Waypoints

on the Map

A

B

A. Waypoints can be created from the map display

by moving the cursor to the desired position

and pressing the EDIT/ENTER key.

B. The create new waypoint page will automatical-

ly assign the next available three-digit number

as the default waypoint name. If you are creat-

ing a waypoint at an on-screen navaid, the

navaid icon and name will be used as the

default symbol and comment.