Proximity Waypoints - Garmin GPSMAP 96 Pilot's Manual

Proximity Waypoints

The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to
establish waypoints that have alarm circles around
them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to
avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous.
Proximity Waypoints List
To use the Proximity Waypoint feature:
1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the
Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon,
and pressing ENTER.
2. With the Name field highlighted, press ENTER
to show the Find Menu. (See
details on using the Find Feature.)
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3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List
or from any other group of map points in the
Find Menu, and press ENTER to show the
Information Page for that item.
4. Highlight the Use button at the bottom of the
page and, press ENTER to place the point in
the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page.
5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius field
if you want to enter a value different than the
default of 1 mile.
6. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box,
and press ENTER to start the alarm feature.
When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and
a Near Proximity Point message appears.
When you move outside the set radius, a
Leaving Proximity Point message appears.
7. To remove or review a single entry, press
ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list,
press MENU, and choose Remove All.
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