Chapter 6 - Understanding the Waypoints Function957 Operator’s Manual, Rev. B Page 77With the 957’s coordinates’ update feature, when you get tothe actual spot location of the waypoint, you can update thewaypoint by setting its coordinates to your present position.You can do this on the WAYPOINTS CHART screen or any ofthe waypoint list screens.You can also use this same feature to convert approximateloran TD coordinates to precise GPS coordinates.Updating from thechart screenTo update the waypoint’s coordinates to your exact position atthe moment you press the UPDATE COORD menu key:1. Select the desired waypoint on the CHART screen (itsname and coordinates are displayed in the INFO BAR).2. Press the WAYPTS/ROUTES key, then WAYPOINTS menukey. If necessary, press the NEXT VIEW key to display theWAYPOINTS CHART screen, then press the EDIT WAYPTmenu key.3. When ready, press the UPDATE COORD menu key.4. Press the ENTER key (or press CLEAR to cancel).Updating from alist screen1. Press the WAYPTS/ROUTES key, then the WAYPOINTSmenu key.2. If necessary, press the NEXT VIEW menu key to show theLOCAL screen. Press the CURSOR PAD to select thedesired waypoint.3. Press the EDIT menu key.4. Press the UPDATE COORD menu key.5. Press the ENTER key (or press CLEAR to cancel).Moving waypoints/routes between unitsThe 957’s import/export function lets you transfer allwaypoints and routes between two 957’s (or Northstar 941,951, or 952).NOTE:To import or export waypoints and routes to and from older Northstarunits, these older units must have software version 3.12 or higher
