Creating User Waypoints From The Map Page - Garmin GNS 530AW Pilot's Manual & Reference

6 - WPT PAGES
Creating User Waypoints

Creating User Waypoints from the Map Page

The Map Page and panning target pointer provide a
quick means of saving your present position as a user-
defined waypoint.
The Map Page can be used to create a user
waypoint, by panning to the desired location
and pressing ENT.
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To capture and save your present position as a
user waypoint:
1. With the Map Page displayed, press the small
right knob to activate the panning function.
The target pointer appears at your present
position.
2. Press ENT to capture the pointer's position and
display the User Waypoint Page.
From the Nav Map Page, press ENT to mark a
3. A four-digit number is automatically assigned
as the waypoint's name. If the cursor is touch-
ing a named feature, an abbreviation of the
feature name will be offered for the User
waypoint name. To change this name, turn the
large right knob to highlight the name field,
then use the small and large right knobs
to select a new name. Press ENT to accept
the selected name. Use the large right knob
to move the cursor to the "Create?" action
field.
4. With "Create?" highlighted, press ENT to save
the new waypoint. The User Wpt is now shown
on the map page.
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location for a User Wpt.