Garmin GPSMAP 185 Sounder - Manual (Page 59)

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Creating and Using Waypoints
The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints
with a user-defined icon and comment available for each waypoint. Waypoints can
be created using three basic methods:
• M key– used primarily for marking your present position, the M key
also provides options that allow you to select a map or navaid position from
the map display.
• Graphically– allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map or
sounder display using the cursor.
• Text Entry– allows you to enter a new waypoint’s position coordinates man-
ually (from a chart, etc.) or by referencing it’s bearing and distance from a
stored waypoint or your present position.
Mark Key
The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder’s M key lets you quickly capture your
present position— or cursor or navaid position— in order to create a new way-
point. You must have a valid position fix to mark your present position.
To mark your present position:
1. Press the M key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit name
for the new waypoint.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name, symbol and comment (the depth at the
waypoint’s position), press T to confirm the ‘Done?’ prompt.
3. To enter a different name, symbol or comment, highlight the appropriate field and press the
T key.
4. After entering and confirming your changes, move the field highlight back to the ‘Done?’
prompt and press T .
A. The mark key is used primarily to mark your
present position, but it can also be used to
mark the cursor or a navaid position from the
map page.
B. The mark position page also allows you to
add the new waypoint to the end of any
route. If you’re heading out without a
planned route, you can create a series of way-
points along the way with the mark key and
save them to an open storage route. When
you’re ready to head back, simply invert the
route to get back (see page 66).
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WAYPOINTS
Creating Waypoints &
MARK Key
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