Garmin GPS 3 Manual

Waypoints can be created
directly from the Map Page,
by placing the panning arrow
on the desired position and
pressing ENTER.
User waypoints can also be
created by entering the 
position coordinates for the
waypoint.
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Marking Waypoints on the Map Page
Waypoints can also be quickly created from the Map Page, which allows you to
“point and shoot” at any map position to create a new waypoint.
To create a new waypoint on the map:
1. Press the PAGE key repeatedly to select the Map Page.
2. Use the...

4. Highlight ‘New Waypoint’ and press ENTER. The New Waypoint Page appears.
5. To enter a name for the new waypoint, highlight the waypoint name field and press
ENTER. Use the rocker keypad to enter the waypoint name and press ENTER when
finished.
6. To enter position coordinates for the new waypoint, highlight the waypoint coordi-
nates field and press ENTER. Use the rocker keypad to enter the position coordinates
and press ENTER when finished. (For lat/long coordinates, enter both the latitude and...

Show Map— allows you to view the map area around the highlighted waypoint
on the Waypoint List. While viewing the map display, you can also use the IN and
OUT zoom keys to see additional detail.
To view the map area around a highlight waypoint on the Waypoint List:
1. Select ‘Show Map’ (from the Waypoint List Options) and press ENTER.
Delete Waypoint— allows you to delete the waypoint which is highlighted on the
Waypoint List.
Delete by Symbol— allows you to select a waypoint symbol and all waypoints...

To rename the waypoint:
1. Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER.
2. Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press ENTER.
3. If finished, highlight ‘Done’ and press ENTER.
To change the waypoint’s symbol:
1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press ENTER.
2. Use the rocker keypad to select the desired symbol and press ENTER. The selected
symbol will be used to denote the waypoint position on the map display.
3. If finished, highlight ‘Done’ and press ENTER.
When a...

The Waypoint Edit Page also features an options page that allows you to delete the
waypoint, view the map area around the waypoint position, define how the waypoint
will appear on the map display or average the waypoint position to improve accuracy.
To display the Waypoint Edit Options, press MENU (with the Waypoint
Edit Page displayed).
The following options are available:
Show Map— allows you to view the map area surrounding the selected waypoint’s 
position. While viewing the map display, you can also...

Another waypoint feature of the GPS III is the Nearest Waypoint List, which
shows up to nine nearest waypoints within 200 miles of your present position. The
Nearest Waypoint List also shows the bearing (BRG) and distance (DST) to each
nearby waypoint. The list is continuously updated as you’re moving and provides
quick access to the closest points of safety in an emergency.
To view the Nearest Waypoint List:
1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Highlight ‘Nearest’ and press ENTER.
To...

The GPS III can navigate to a destination using any of four different methods:
GOTO— lets you select a waypoint as your destination and quickly plot a direct
course from present position to that waypoint. 
MOB (man overboard)— captures your present position, saves it as a waypoint
and sets a course back to the position for quick response in an emergency.
TracBack— allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically
stored in the receiver’s memory. This eliminates the need to store waypoints...

To designate a GOTO waypoint from a list of waypoints:
1. Highlight the desired waypoint on the list and press GOTO. A confirmation page shows
the selected destination waypoint.
2. Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating.
To GOTO an existing waypoint on the map display:
1. Use the rocker keypad to place the arrow on the desired target waypoint.
2. Press GOTO, followed by ENTER, to begin navigating.
To GOTO any position on the map display:
1. Use the rocker keypad to place the...

Cancel GOTO— cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation 
of any previously selected route. If no route is currently in use; bearing, distance, 
etc. will remain blank until a destination waypoint is defined.
To cancel the current GOTO destination, highlight ‘Cancel GOTO’ and
press ENTER.
MOB (man overboard)
The GPS III’s MOB function lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a
position for quick response in an emergency. Once an MOB has been activated, an
MOB symbol will appear on...

The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your path using the track
log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory. This eliminates the need to manu-
ally store waypoints along the way. A track log is an electronic breadcrumb trail,
showing the path you have travelled. Your GPS III can be set to automatically record
track log points any time the receiver is on and locked onto satellites (see page 63). 
TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30...