Garmin GPSMAP 176 Owner's Manual

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12 GPSMAP 176/176C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > C REATING AND USING WAYPOINTSCreating and Using WaypointsThe Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C stores up to 3,000 alphanumericwaypoints with a user-defined icon, comment, and depth available foreach waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods:• ENTER/MARK Key—used primarily for marking yourpresent location, the ENTER/MARK key also providesoptions that allow you to select a map location or map itemfrom the map display. You may also use the ENTER/MARKkey to create a waypoint projected from a user-defined location.• Graphically—allows you to define a new waypoint locationfrom the map display using the ROCKER key.• Text Entry—allows you to enter a new waypoint’s locationcoordinates manually.Marking Your Present LocationThe ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly create a new waypointat your present location. You must have a valid location (2D or3D) fix to mark your present location. This can be determined bylooking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. Refer to page 50 for moreinformation on the Main Menu GPS tab.To mark your present location:1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypointwindow appears. A default three-digit name and symbol for thenew waypoint appears.2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol,highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK.3. To enter a different name, highlight the name field and pressENTER/MARK. Then use the ROCKER to enter the newletter/numbers and press ENTER/MARK when done. You mayuse up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the name.4. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to theleft of the name and press ENTER/MARK. Then use theROCKER to highlight the new symbol and press ENTER/MARK.5. To enter optional comments, elevation, or depth, highlightthe appropriate field and press ENTER/MARK. Then use theROCKER to enter a value and press ENTER/MARK.6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight thecoordinates and press ENTER/MARK. Then use theROCKER to enter the new coordinates and press ENTER/MARK when done.7. When done, use the ROCKER to highlight OK and pressENTER/MARK to save the waypoint.