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Elevation Plot
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the
distance traveled. The top chart displays the full track, and the
bottom chart can display a portion of the track. You can touch
any point on either chart to view details about that point. You
can customize the elevation settings
page
16).
Navigating to a Point on the Elevation Plot
1
From the app drawer, select Altimeter.
2
Select an individual point on the plot.
3
Select
.
4
Select View Map.
5
Navigate using the map
compass
(Navigating with the Compass, page
Changing the Plot Type
You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and
elevation over time or distance.
1
From the app drawer, select Altimeter.
2
Select
> Altimeter Setup > Plot Type
3
Select plot type.
Resetting the Elevation Plot
1
From the app drawer, select Altimeter.
2
Select
> Reset > Clear Current Activity > Clear.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
1
Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2
From the app drawer, select Altimeter.
3
Select
> Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or
where you have been. You can add details about the location,
such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring
the file to the GPX folder
(Transferring Files to Your Device,
page
18).
Marking Your Current Location as a
Waypoint
You can mark your current location as a waypoint.
1
From the app drawer, select Mark Waypoint.
2
Select the symbol, the name, or the notes field to add details
about the waypoint (optional).
3
Select
for more waypoint options (optional).
4
Select Save.
Finding a Waypoint
1
From the app drawer, select Waypoint Manager.
2
If necessary, select
to narrow the search.
3
If necessary, select an option:
• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the
waypoint.
• Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the
waypoint.
10
(Altimeter Settings,
(Navigating with the Map, page
9).
• Select Search Near to search near a recently found
location, another waypoint, your current location, or a
point on the map.
• Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest
distance or alphabetical order.
4
Select a waypoint from the list.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1
From the app drawer, select Waypoint Manager.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
4
Enter the new information, and select
9) or
Deleting a Waypoint
1
From the app drawer, select Waypoint Manager.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
> Delete.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint
Location
You can refine the accuracy of a waypoint location by averaging
the location data. When averaging, the device takes several
GPS readings at the same location and uses the average value
to provide more accuracy.
1
From the app drawer, select Waypoint Averaging.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Move to the waypoint location.
4
Select Start.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
6
When the confidence status bar 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 save a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1
From the app drawer, select Waypoint Manager.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
> Project Waypoint.
4
Enter the bearing, and select
5
Select a unit of measure.
6
Enter the distance, and select
7
Select Save.
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to
your final destination.
Creating a Route Using Route Planner
A route can include many waypoints, and it should include at
least a starting point and one destination.
1
From the app drawer, select Route Planner > Create Route
> Select First Point.
2
Select a category.
3
Select the first point in the route.
4
Select Use.
5
Select Select Next Point to add additional points to the
route.
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Routes
Waypoints
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