Navigation: Routes - NorthStar EXPLORER 657 Installation And Operation Manual

Deleting a waypoint from the chart window
1 In the chart window, move the cursor to the
waypoint to delete.
2 Press and select Delete.
3 Select Yes to confirm.
Deleting a waypoint from the waypoints
window
1 In the waypoints window, press
to highlight the waypoint to delete. Press
and select Delete.
2 Select Yes to confirm.
5-2-6 Deleting all waypoints
1 In the waypoints window and press
and select Delete all.
2 Select Yes to confirm.
5-2-7 Changing a waypoint's data
To change the waypoint data when it is displayed
in a window:
1 Select the data to change.
Press .
Use the cursor keys to change the data.
Press .

6 Navigation: Routes

A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can
navigate along. Routes can be created, changed
and deleted.
The 657 can have up to 25 routes. Each route can
have up to 50 waypoints.
A route can:
Start and stop at the same waypoint .
Include waypoints more than once.
The 657 can navigate along a route in either
direction. Waypoints on the route can be skipped.
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5-2-8 Sort Waypoints
To change how the waypoints list is displayed:
1
2
or
An arrow at at the top of a column indicates how
the waypoints are sorted.
5-2-9 Navigating to a waypoint
See section 3-1-2.
Routes are a powerful feature when the 657 is
connected to an autopilot, allowing the vessel to
be automatically guided along the route.
Northstar Explorer 657 Installation and Operation Manual
If necessary, repeat the above step to change
other data.
Select Save.
Press and select Sort by.
Select how to display the list:
Name: In alphabetical order by name.
Icon: Grouped by icon type.
Distance: In order of distance from the
boat.
WARNING
!
Make sure the course does not pass over land
or dangerous waters.
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