Map Fix
Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a reference position in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked location on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map from that reference point.
For example, if it shows a distance of UP 4.00" and LEFT 0.50", you then measure up four inches and to the left a
To configure a map fix:
1.Take your map of the area and determine a reference lati- tude/longitude.
NOTE:
Please note that in order for this system to work, the lati- tude/longitude lines must be parallel with the edge of the map. USGS maps are parallel, others may not be. Also, this works better with smaller scale maps.
2.Once you have picked a reference position, save it as a waypoint. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.
3.Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT.
4.Press ↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEMENT.
5.Press ↓ to SETUP MAP FIXENT. The following screen appears with MAP SCALE is highlighted.
6.Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is
generally at the bottom of the paper map. It's shown as a ratio, like 1:24000.
7.Press EXIT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix screen.
8.Press ↓ to SELECT ORIGIN
WAYPOINTENTENTENT to bring up the way- point list.
9.Select the waypoint that you saved the reference point under and press ENT. The unit
displays a waypoint information screen with the command SET AS ORIGIN selected.
10.Press ENT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix menu.
11.Press EXIT to close the menu.
12.Press ↑ to COORD SYSTEMENT, select MAP FIX from the list and press ENTEXIT. All position information now shows as a distance from the reference point you chose.
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