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Waypoint Averaging

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.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Average Location.

Move to the waypoint location.

Select Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 create a new location by projecting the distance and

bearing from a marked location to a new location.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Project Waypoint.

Enter the bearing, and select Done.

Select a unit of measure.

Enter the distance, and select Done.

Select Save.

Moving a Waypoint on the Map

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Move Waypoint.

Select a location on the map.

Select Move.

Finding a Location Near a Waypoint

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Find Near Here.

Select a category.

The list displays locations near the selected waypoint.

Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm

You can add a proximity alarm for a waypoint. Proximity alarms

alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular

location.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Set Proximity.

Enter the radius.

When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device

sounds a tone.

Adding a Waypoint to a Route

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Add to Route.

Select a route.

Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location

You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you

move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current

position.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select MENU > Reposition Here.

The waypoint location changes to your current location.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to

your final destination.

Creating a Route

Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.

Select a category.

Select the first point in the route.

Select Use.

Select Select Next Point to add additional points to the

route.

Select QUIT to save the route.

Navigating a Saved Route

Select FIND > Routes.

Select a route.

Select Go.

By default, your route appears as a straight, colored line on

the map.

Viewing the Active Route

While navigating a route, select Active Route.

Select a point in the route to view additional details.

Editing a Route

You can add, remove, or rearrange points on a route.

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Edit Route.

Select a point.

Select an option:

• To view the point on the map, select Review.

• To change the order of the points 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 remove the point from the route, select Remove.

Select QUIT to save the route.

Viewing a Route on the Map

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select View Map.

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Elevation Plot.

Editing the Name of a Route

You can customize the name of a route to make it distinct.

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Change Name.

Enter the new name.

Reversing a Route

You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate

the route in reverse.

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