Garmin GPSMAP 175 - Manual (Page 44)

A. The mark key is
used to mark your
present position, or
can be used to mark
the cursor or navaid
position.
B. The mark position
page also allows you
to add the new
waypoint to the end
of a route. You can
also create a series of waypoints with the mark key and save them to an open storage
route. When you’re ready, simply invert the route to get back (see page 57).
WAYPOINTS
Creating Waypoints and the MARK Key
The GARMIN GPSMAP 175 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.
• On Map– allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map
display using the cursor.
• Text Entry– allows you to enter a new waypoint’s position
coordinates manually (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 175’s M key lets you quickly capture your
present position— or cursor or navaid position— in order to create a new
waypoint. 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
date and time of creation), 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.
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