Selecting a Waypoint

To select a waypoint on the map center the cursor crosshairs on the waypoint. A red border will appear around the waypoint.

Set a Waypoint by Average Position

A waypoint set by average position is created after several position readings have been averaged. This boosts position accuracy, helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors.

1.Press WPT↑ to MY WAYPOINTS→ to NEWENT.

2.Press ↓ ↑ to AVERAGE POSITIONENTpress → to CREATEENT.

3.Wait while the unit takes points to get an average for the position. The greater the number of points, the greater the accuracy. When the desired number of points accumulates, press ENT to create the waypoint.

4.The Edit Waypoint menu appears. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display.

Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position

This feature creates a waypoint at a location a specific distance and bearing from a reference position. The reference position can be a way- point, map feature or Point of Interest.

1.Press WPT↑ to MY WAYPOINTS→ to NEWENT.

2.Press ↓ to PROJECTED POSITIONENT→ to CREATEENT.

3.Select CHOOSE REFERENCEENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select a waypoint, map fea-

ture or Point of Interest. When a selection has been made press ENT. Press →, ↑ ↓ to choose a subcategory, then press ENT. Highlight NAMEENT. Spell out the name of the desired reference point in the Find By Name box or press ENT to the find the point in the list below. After you have selected a point, press ENT. That will launch the waypoint information window. Highlight SET REFERENCE and press ENT.

4.Press ← ↓ to DISTANCEENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the distance is cor- rect. Press ENT.

5.Press ↓ to BEARINGENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the bearing is correct. Press ENT.

6.Press ↑ to PROJECTENT. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. Press EXITEXIT to get back to the main page display or press EXITENT to navigate to the new waypoint.

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640c, 640C, 640cDF specifications

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