GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 7
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER
Using the Map Pointer
Working from the Map Page centers around the use of the map
pointer. Controlled by the ROCKER, the map pointer is used
to pan to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes,
and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints.
When you move the map pointer over a map item, a highlighted
description of that item appears.
Present
location
Map zoom range
To pan the map:
1. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to select a map
zoom range.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer. A data field
appears at the top of the screen showing the bearing and
distance from your boat to the map pointer, along with the
latitude/longitude of the map pointer.
3. Press QUIT to re-center your boat on the Map Page.
Map pointer
Map pointer
coordinates
Distance
Depth
Present
location
The Map Page actively scrolls or pans enabling you to explore
areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Pressing
QUIT returns the map to your present location.
NOTE: When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map, the
unit can pause as it loads new map data.
