The unit is set to automatically create and record a trail when it is turned on. The unit will continue recording the trail until the length reaches the maximum trail point setting. The default is 2,000 points, but the unit can record trails 9,999 points long. When the point limit is reached, the unit begins recording the trail over itself.
With the default auto setting, this unit creates a trail by placing a dot on the screen every time you change directions. The methods used for creat- ing a trail and the trail update rate can be adjusted or even turned off. See Sec. 8 for Trail Options.
To preserve a trail from point A to point B, you must turn off the trail by making it inactive before heading to point C or even back to point A. When the current trail is set inactive, the unit automatically begins recording a new trail.
To Save a Trail
1.Press MENUMENU↓ to MY TRAILSENT.
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Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one. My Trails com- mand (left). The Trails Menu (center). The arrow to the right of Trail 3 indicates the trail is active and the check to the left indicates the trail is visible on the map display. The third figure (right) shows the Edit Trail menu, with the Name command selected.
2.Press ↓ to the Active Trail NameENT.
3.Press ↓ → to ACTIVEENT. This unchecks the Active option.
4.To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. As you leave the Edit Trail menu, a new trail starts with a new sequential number.
You can save and recall up to 10 different plot trails, which can be cop- ied to your MMC for archiving or for transfer to your MapCreate soft- ware.
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