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coordinates, elevation, number of readings at the location, and estimated accuracy display. The
more readings you record, the greater the positional accuracy of the waypoint. A small
estimated accuracy number indicates that the waypoint is very close to its actual coordinates.
3. Highlight OK and press ENTER.
4. Highlight Save and press ENTER.
To View/Center a Waypoint on the Map
Find the waypoint you want to edit using the Waypoints Page or Find search (see To Find a
Waypoint on page 37).
1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the waypoint you want to view on the map. The Bearing
information field displays the bearing from your current GPS location or cursor position to the
selected waypoint. It includes an arrow that points in the direction of the waypoint, based on
the current GPS heading. The Distance information field displays the distance from your current
location to the selected waypoint.
2. Press ENTER to view the waypoint details.
3. Highlight View and press ENTER.
To View/Edit Waypoint Details
Find the waypoint you want to view/edit using the Waypoints Page or Find search (see To Find a
Waypoint on page 37). The following actions are available from the Waypoint Detail page:
• To change the symbol of the waypoint, highlight the waypoint symbol and press ENTER.
Then, browse to the symbol you want, highlight it, and press ENTER. Make sure you choose a
waypoint symbol. If you choose a geocache symbol it will move the waypoint to the
Geocaches Page. For a list of symbols, see Appendix C on page 87.
• To change the waypoint label, highlight the default label and press ENTER. Use the keyboard to
enter the new label text. Then, highlight OK and press ENTER.
• To change the coordinate location of the waypoint, highlight the Coordinates field and press
ENTER. Then, highlight the number in the coordinate information you want to change. Use the
arrow keypad to move the number up or down. Press ENTER when finished.
• To change the elevation of the waypoint, highlight the Elevation field and press ENTER.
Then, highlight the number in the elevation value you want to change. Use the arrow keypad to
The Waypoints Page
Waypoints list
Note: You can also select a
waypoint by panning to it on
the map and pressing ENTER.
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