Garmin GPS V Reference Manual

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48Marking Your Location as a WaypointThe GPS V allows you to capture your current location and save it as a “waypoint”.Use this feature to mark locations you may wish to return to in the future (e.g., parkedcar location, trailhead or fishing spot). The GPS V can hold up to 500 Waypoints.To mark your location as a Waypoint:1. Press and hold ENTER. The ‘Mark Waypoint’ page appears, with a default threedigit name for the new waypoint at the top portion of the page. The GPS V capturesthe location from the instant at which you pressed ENTER, so you do not needto be concerned about moving, losing satellite reception or any delay while youchange the name or waypoint symbol.2. You may wish to rename the waypoint or change the symbol, as described below.Once you’ve made these changes, select the ‘OK’ button to permanently save thenew waypoint in memory.To rename the Waypoint:1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the name field (top line) and press ENTER.2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter the new waypoint name, thenselect ‘OK’ and press ENTER to save the new name.Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy recogni-tion on the Map Page.To change the Waypoint symbol:1. Highlight the Personal Waypoint symbol (immediately to the left of the waypointname) and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired symbol.2. Press ENTER when you find the most appropriate symbol. The new waypoint is nowstored in memory.WaypointsTo mark your current location as a waypoint,press and hold the ENTER key. The MarkWaypoint Page will appear with your currentposition and a pre-assigned waypoint name.To change the waypoint name, use theROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter anew name. You can also change the waypointsymbol.Reference