Points Tab; Points Tab Overview; User' Tab; Proximity' Tab - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

Main Menu

Points Tab

Points Tab
Displaying the 'User' tab
Proximity Points Tab
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Points Tab Overview

The Points Tab of the Main Menu features two tabs, 'User' and 'Proximity,' that let you manage a
large number of waypoints quickly and effi ciently. For complete information about creating, editing, and
deleting waypoints, refer to the "Using Waypoints" section that appears in the "Basic Operation" chapter
in this manual.
To access the Points Tab of the Main Menu:
1. Press twice to open the Main Menu.
MENU
2. Highlight 'Points' from the vertical list of tabs using the

'User' tab

The 'User' tab displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the User list,
you may review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints. The total
number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the User page, with the stored
waypoints arranged in numerical/alphabetical order.

'Proximity' tab

The 'Proximity' tab of the Points Tab lets you defi ne an alarm circle around a stored waypoint
position. The alarm circle can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. Up to ten
waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical miles, statute miles, or kilome-
ters.
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