Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual (Software Version 2.00-3.62) - Page 41
Waypoint, Display &, Marking Cursor
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Zooming, Panning, and Configuring (cont.) From the waypoint definition page, you can also define how each individual waypoint is displayed on the map. The GPS 12XL displays waypoints as a name with a corresponding symbol (e.g., "nearest fuel" and a gas pump symbol), a symbol only (e.g., a fish symbol), or a 16-character comment and corresponding symbol (e.g., "great view" and the camp site symbol). The waypoint name has a six character limit while the "comment" field has a 16-character limit, and there are 16 individual waypoint symbols available. To select a waypoint display option: 1. Highlight the "symbol" field (to the right of the name field), and press E. 2. Move the cursor to the 'DISPLAY' field, and press E. 3. Select a display option, and press E to select one of the following display options: 'NAME WITH SYMBOL,' 'SYMBOL ONLY,' or 'COMMENT WITH SYMBOL.' 4. Press E to confirm the 'DONE?' prompt. 5. Press E again (on the waypoint definition page) to return to the Map Page. The last function you can perform with a waypoint highlighted on the Map Page is a GOTO directly to the waypoint. To go to a waypoint highlighted on the Map Page: 1. Press G. 2. Press E to confirm the GOTO waypoint page. Using the Cursor to Mark and Go to Waypoints During panning, the crosshair represents a target position right on the Map Page, with the range and bearing to the target displayed at the top corners of the screen. You can also use the target crosshair to mark a new waypoint position or as a GOTO destination right from the map field. To mark the target crosshair as a new waypoint: 1. Press M. 2. Enter a name and/or route number, and press E. REFERENCE Waypoint Display & Marking Cursor You may custom tailor the Map Page to show waypoints by any of three options. Marking a Cursor Position To mark a new waypoint with the crosshair, simply pan to the desired position and press the MARK key. 37