Basic Operation
User Waypoints
Creating a User Waypoint
Searching for a User Waypoint
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User Waypoints (USER)
The GNS 480 can hold up to 500 user-defined waypoints. These waypoints can be based on either lat/lon posi-
tion or range and bearing from a reference point. In the User Waypoint function, you can create new waypoint,
edit existing ones, or search for a User waypoint. User waypoints may also be created in Pan mode.
Creating or Editing a User Waypoint
1. Press FN and then the USER key to start the User Waypoint function. You can also create User
waypoint by using the PAN function.
2. Press the NEW or EDIT key.
3. Use the Small and Large knobs to name or edit the waypoint name. You can also set a range and
bearing from a reference waypoint.
4. Turn the Large knob to go to each field on the page and edit the values.
5. Press Menu/Enter when finished.
Searching for a User Waypoint
1. Press FN and then the USER key to start the User Waypoint function.
2. Press the SEARCH key.
3. Use the Small and Large knobs to select the waypoint name. You can also search through a given field
by pressing the CRSR knob, moving to a field with the Large knob, and then searching within a field by
turning the Small knob.
4. Press Menu/Enter when finished.