Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks; Setting Up Garmin Express; Creating A Waypoint - Garmin Fenix 2 Owner's Manual

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Setting Up Garmin Express

1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1
Hold DOWN.
2
Select an option:
• To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make
changes to the waypoint, and select Save.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
Finding a Waypoint by Name
1
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints > Spell Search.
2 Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter all or part of the
waypoint name.
3 Select Done.
4
Select the waypoint.
Changing the Search Area
1
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints > Search Near.
2
Select an option:
• To search near a waypoint, select Waypoints.
• To search near a city, select Cities.
• To search near your current location, select Current Loc.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Waypoints.
3
Select a waypoint.
4 Select Edit.
5
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
6
Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter characters.
7
Select Done.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Waypoints.
3
Select a waypoint.
4
Select Average Loc..
5
Move to the waypoint location.
6 Select Start.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2
8 When the confidence reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from your current location to a new location.
1
Hold MENU.
2 Select Tools > Project Waypoint.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
Deleting a Waypoint
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Waypoints.
3 Select a waypoint.
4
Select Delete > Yes.
Deleting All Waypoints
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Settings > System > Reset > All Waypoints.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you
to your final destination.
Creating a Route
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Routes > Create New.
3
Select First Point.
4 Select a category.
5
Select the first point on the route.
6
Select Next Point.
7
Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete.
8
Select Done to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Routes.
3
Select a route.
4
Select Rename.
5 Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter characters.
6
Select Done.
Editing a Route
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select User Data > Routes.
3 Select a route.
4
Select Edit.
5
Select a point.
6
Select an option:
• To view the point on the map, select Map.
• To change the order of the point on the route, select
Move Up or Move Down.
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted before the point you are
editing.
• To add a point to the end of the route, select Next Point.
• To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1
Hold MENU.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks