There are many different ways to collect Points of Interest. This step explains how to collect these
points , also known as waypoints, using a hand-held GPS unit.
To collect a point:
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Stand in front of an object you wish to collect
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Press
Enter
key and hold it for one second until you arrive to
Mark Waypoint
screen
➢
Write down on a piece of paper (or into Waypoint Log Sheet) the number and the name of the
point you are collecting (You can move up to the waypoint number field by using the Rocker
key, and press Enter. Alphanumeric and Numeric Keypads appear. You can use these keypads
to type in the name of the location you are mapping but for the sake of saving time it is better
to use a sheet of paper and a pencil)
➢
OK
should be highlighted, press
Enter
to save the location
Collecting Points of Interest
Example of a GPS Waypoint Log Sheet:
Waypoint Log Sheet
