Entering Data; Marking A Waypoint - Garmin GPS 72 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start

Entering Data

Symbol Field
Name Field
Mark Waypoint Page
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There will be many times that you will need to navigate menus and enter data. An
example is naming a waypoint. The ROCKER key is used for this purpose.
Let' s combine a couple of lessons. We will create a new waypoint, enter a waypoint name,
and assign a symbol to the waypoint.
The term 'Waypoint' may be new to you. You will fi nd the term Waypoint is used fre-
quently when talking about navigation. A Waypoint is a location, stored in the unit' s memory
that can be used for navigation. Waypoints can be used for direct navigation or to build a
Route.
Creating or "Marking" a waypoint with the GPS 72 is easy. The unit has to be turned on,
and receiving at least three satellites (or simulating navigation) to mark a waypoint.

Marking a waypoint:

1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key.
When the ENTER/MARK key is held down, the MARK function of the key is acti-
vated. The GPS 72 will capture it' s current location, and display the Mark Waypoint Page.
By default, the unit will assign a square as the symbol, a number as the name, and the 'OK'
Button will be highlighted. Pressing the ENTER key now would save the waypoint using the
default name and symbol, but let' s change them to something more meaningful.
Changing the symbol:
1. Using the ROCKER key, highlight the Symbol Field, then press ENTER.
2. Using the ROCKER key, highlight the 'Scenic Area' symbol, then press ENTER.