Waypoints – Garmin GPSMAP 230 User Manual
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B
Waypoint Submenus
The GPSMAP 230’s Main Menu Page features four waypoint submenus that let
you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The submenus
also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity way-
point alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged
hazards, shallow waters, etc.
To access the Main Menu Page waypoint submenus:
1. Press
O
twice.
The first waypoint submenu is the nearest waypoints list, which shows the
nine nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The
nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position, and provide
quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations.
To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list:
1. Highlight the ‘Nearest Waypoints’ option and press
T
.
2. Use the
R
keypad to scroll through the list in either direction.
3. Press
T
to review the highlighted waypoint.
4. To return to the waypoint list, highlight the ‘Done?’ prompt and press
T
.
5. The field highlight will automatically scroll to the next waypoint. If you want to review
each waypoint, you can scroll through any waypoint list by pressing the
T
key
repeatedly.
To select a nearest waypoint as a GOTO destination:
1. Use the
R
key to select the desired GOTO waypoint.
2. Press
G
, followed by
T
.
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A. The Menu Page features four waypoint
submenus.
B. The nearest waypoint list continuously updates to
show the nine nearest waypoints to your present
position.
SECTION
6
WAYPOINTS
Waypoint Submenus &
Nearest Waypoints
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