Garmin eTrex Summit HC Owner's Manual - Page 11

Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. You can create waypoints using three methods. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in and hold the ROCKER to quickly mark your current location creating a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location: 1. Press and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint. 2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK.