Garmin GNC 420W Pilots Guide - Page 42

SECTION 3 NAV PAGES When the target pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object is highlighted (even if the name wasn't originally displayed on the map). This feature applies to airports, NAVAIDs, user-created waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers, almost everything displayed on the map except route lines. When an airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint is selected on the Map Display, information about the waypoint can be reviewed or the waypoint can be designated as the direct-to destination. Reviewing information for an on-screen airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint: 1) Use the panning function (as described in the preceding procedure) to place the target pointer on a waypoint (Figure 3-11). 2) Press the ENT Key to display the Waypoint Information Page(s) for the selected waypoint (Figure 3-12). Map Direct-to Designating an on-screen airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint as the direct-to destination: 1) Use the panning function ('Map Panning' in this section) to place the target pointer on a waypoint. 2) Press the Direct-to Key to display the select Direct-to Waypoint Page, with the selected waypoint already listed (Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13 +MAP Waypoint Figure 3-12 Information for On-Screen Waypoint 3) Press the ENT Key twice to confirm the selection and begin navigating to the waypoint. The direct-to function can be used anywhere on the map. If nothing currently exists at the target position, a new waypoint called '+MAP' (Figure 3-13) is created at the target pointer location before the direct-to is initiated. 3) Press the CLR Key to exit the information page(s). 3-8 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K