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Reference – Garmin GPS III Pilot User Manual

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The Waypoint Edit Page features additional options, besides the ‘Show Map’ option

described in the previous steps. Waypoint Edit Options allow you to delete user way-
points, define how a user waypoint will appear on the map display or average the way-
point position to improve accuracy.

To display the Waypoint Edit Options, press MENU (with the Waypoint

Edit Page displayed).

The following options are available:
Show Map— allows you to view the area surrounding the selected waypoint’s
position. While viewing the map display, you can also use the IN and OUT zoom
keys to see additional detail.
Delete Waypoint— allows you to remove the selected user waypoint from memory.

To delete a waypoint:

1. Highlight ‘Delete Waypoint’ and press ENTER. A confirmation screen is displayed.

2. ENTER to delete (or QUIT to cancel).

Display Options— lets you select how the highlighted user waypoint will appear
on the map display. Options are provided to show symbol & name, symbol &
comment, or symbol only.

To change the display options for a user waypoint:

1. Highlight ‘Display Options’ and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER.

Average Position— allows you to average position samples over time to improve
the accuracy of the position reading and save the result as a user waypoint. (See
page 33 for more information on averaging.)

‘Show Map’ allows you to
view the area around the user
waypoint’s position.

‘Display Options’ lets you
determine what user way-
point information will appear
on the map display.

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