Garmin Gpsmap 196 Quick Start Manual page 19

'Goto' Destination ('Land' and 'Water' Modes)
In the 'Land' and 'Water' modes, use the NRST/FIND key to search for user-created waypoints,
cities, highway exits, or tide stations. In addition, if you are using optional MapSource City Select or
MetroGuide data, you can search for points of interest, street addresses, street intersections (crossroads)
and more. User-created waypoints, cities, points of interest and geographic points can be viewed in the
following two formats: 'By Name' or 'Nearest'. The 'Nearest' lists update continuously.
To fi nd user-created waypoints, points of interest, cities or geographic points:
1. Press the NRST/FIND key to display the Find menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the
fi nd categories, select the desired category and press ENTER.
2. For points of interest or geographic points, additional menus will appear which allow you to refi ne
your search criteria. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through these menus and the ENTER key to
select the desired menu.
3. A list of waypoints for the selected category/criteria is displayed with two fi le tabs labeled 'By Name'
and 'Nearest' appearing at the top. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select between these two tabs.
To fi nd an item 'By Name':
1. Verify that the 'By Name' tab is selected for the desired waypoint category, as described in step 3
above. The fi rst line under the 'By Name' fi le tab is an editable fi eld to enter the name of the desired
user waypoint, point of interest, city or geographic point. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight this
line and press ENTER to begin editing/entering the waypoint name.
2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to spell out the desired waypoint name (as described on page 7, under
"FIELD"), then press ENTER.
To view additional information:
1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list of waypoints and highlight the desired waypoint.
2. Press ENTER to display additional information for the selected waypoint.
To 'Goto' a selected waypoint, point of interest, city, or geographic point:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above to view additional information for the desired waypoint.
2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight (if necessary) the 'Goto' button at the bottom left-hand
corner and press ENTER. Then, if in 'Land' mode, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired
'Route Preference' and press ENTER again.
Quick Start
Selecting a 'Goto' Destination
(Land and Water Modes)
The Find menu allows you to search for restaurants, lodging,
addresses, interstate highway exits, cities and more.
Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired nearby point,
press ENTER for additional information and press ENTER again
to go to this point.
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