Garmin gpsmap 3006c Manuale Utente

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Waypoint Review Page

You may choose from a list of 
useful symbols.

Through this exercise you will create a new waypoint, name the waypoint, and assign a symbol to 

the waypoint. You will fi nd the term “Waypoint” is used frequently when talking about navigation. A 
“Waypoint” is a position stored in the MFD’s memory that can be used for navigation. Waypoints are used 
for direct navigation or you can use several waypoints to build a route.

Creating, or “Marking” a waypoint in the MFD is really very easy. The unit has to be turned on and 

receiving at least three satellite signals to mark a waypoint.

     Press and hold the 

key for two seconds until the waypoint Review page is displayed.

When you hold the ENTER/MARK key, the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C captures its current location and 

displays the Review page. The MFD assigns a square as the default symbol and a number as the default 
name. The ‘OK’ button is now highlighted. Pressing ENTER stores the new waypoint using the default 
settings for the symbol and name, or you may change the symbol.

1. Using the 

, highlight the symbol fi eld, then press ENTER. This displays an alphabetical 

list showing all of the available symbols.

2. Using the 

, highlight a symbol and then press ENTER.

We will enter a new waypoint name using the DATA ENTRY keys. When entering data using the 

DATA ENTRY keys, press the key repeatedly until the correct character is selected, then pause briefl y 
or press the next letter/number from a different key. The unit automatically moves the cursor to the next 
placeholder. See page 15 for more information on entering data.

1. Using the 

, highlight the Name fi eld and then press ENTER. This activates the fi eld with 

the highlight on the fi rst placeholder.

2. Press the 

 to the left one time to clear the fi eld.