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Magellan Explorist 600™ FAQ: Waypoints

1. Waypoints
1. How do I create a POI without using a computer?
2. How many POIs (waypoints) will the Magellan Explorist 600™ hold?

1. Waypoints

1. How do I create a POI without using a computer?
2. How many POIs (waypoints) will the Magellan Explorist 600™ hold?

1.

How do I create a POI without using a computer?

From the owner's manual:

  1. Press MARK.
  2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the Location field.
  3. Press ENTER.
  4. Depending on the coordinate system used, the information will be different but the process is the same. Use the Arrow joystick in an up/ down motion to increase or decrease the value at the cursor point. To move the cursor point left or right, use the Arrow joystick in a left/right motion. Input the data on the first line of the Location field. When done, press ENTER and the cursor will drop to the second line. Continue inputting the data for the second line of the Location field.
  5. Press ENTER.
  6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight Save.
  7. Press ENTER to save the new POI.

2.

How many POIs (waypoints) will the Magellan Explorist 600™ hold?

The unit will hold up to 500. Only the first 200 can have assocaited comments.

This number is independent of the number of geocaches (.gs) currently active in the unit.

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