Garmin 300XL Pilot's Manual And Reference page 60

SECTION
WPT KEY
3
Reference Waypoints
Entering a user waypoint by referencing another
waypoint.
To create a user waypoint from your present posi-
tion, leave the reference waypoint field blank and
enter a bearing and distance from your present
position. The GNC 300XL will calculate the new
waypoint's coordinates automatically.
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To enter/edit a user waypoint position from a reference waypoint:
K O
1. Use and to enter the reference waypoint's identifier.
E
2. Press . The waypoint's position will appear.
K O
3. Use and to enter the bearing from the reference waypoint.
E
4. Press .
K O
5. Use and to enter the distance from the reference waypoint.
E
6. Press . The latitude and longitude will be calculated for the waypoint.
E
7. Press to confirm the 'ok?' prompt and save the waypoint position.
If you have chosen to create a waypoint at a certain bearing and distance from
your current position, your current position will be displayed and you will enter the
bearing and distance at which you would like the new waypoint to be located.
To create a user waypoint offset from your present position:
K O
1. Use and to enter the bearing from your position.
E
2. Press .
K O
3. Use and to enter the distance from your position.
E
4. Press . The latitude and longitude will be calculated for the new waypoint.
E
5. Press to confirm the 'ok?' prompt and save the waypoint position.