Waypoints are visual map markers that plot defined coordinates--they plot the elevation, longitude and latitude. GPS systems use waypoints to route users to a destination or to mark places they've already been. And if you need to set the coordinates of a location on your handheld Magellan SporTrak Map GPS unit, all you need to do is set up a new waypoint to plot your coordinate.
Instructions
1. Press the "Menu" button on your SporTrak. Navigate down to the "Mark" option in the menu.
2. Enter a name for your coordinates, or waypoint, into the "Name" field at the top of the Mark menu.
3. Use the arrow keys on your SporTrak to navigate down to the "Location" field. Enter the longitude and latitudes of the coordinates into the field.
4. Navigate down to the "Elevation" field and then enter your waypoint's elevation.
5. Select the "Save" option at the bottom of the menu to store your coordinates or select the "Route" option to get directions to the waypoint.
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