Garmin 378 Owner's Manual
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your
GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later, such as
checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. You can add
waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected
waypoint.
Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding
Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding
ENTER/MARK. You can also find waypoints using the map or the
Find Menu and then store them in the unit before ever leaving home.
The GPSMAP 378/478 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints
The GPSMAP 378/478 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints
with a user-defined icon, comment, elevation, depth, and
temperature available for each waypoint. You can create waypoints
using three basic methods:
• ENTER/MARK—use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly
mark your present location.
• Graphically—use the map display to define a new waypoint
location.
• Text Entry—enter new waypoint location coordinates
manually.
Marking Your Present Location
Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your present
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position
(2D or 3D) fix to mark your present location. You can determine the
satellite fix by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
To mark your present location:
1. Press and hold the
ENTER/MARK key until the New
Waypoint Page appears, then release it. A default four-digit
name and symbol are assigned for the new waypoint.
New Waypoint Page
2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, use the
ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.
To change any information on the New Waypoint Page,
highlight the appropriate field and press
ENTER. After
entering and confirming your changes, highlight
OK and
press
ENTER.
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