Using Waypoints; Creating And Using Waypoints; Marking Your Present Position - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

Basic Operation

Using Waypoints

New Waypoint Page
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Creating and Using Waypoints

The Garmin GPSMAP 296 stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defi ned icon, com-
ment, altitude, depth, and temperature available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three
basic methods:
• key – allows you to quickly mark your present position.
ENTER/MARK
• Graphically – allows you to defi ne a new waypoint position from the map display using the AR-
ROW KEYPAD.
• Text Entry – allows you to enter a new waypoint' s position coordinates manually.

Marking Your Present Position

The Garmin GPSMAP 296' s ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture your present position to
create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fi x to mark your present position. This
can be determined by looking at the GPS Tab on the Main Menu.
To mark your present position:
1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK
four-digit name and symbol are assigned for the new waypoint.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol, use the
and press ENTER/MARK .
To change the any information on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate fi eld and press
ENTER/MARK . After entering and confi rming your changes, highlight 'OK' and press
key until the New Waypoint Page appears, then release it. A default
ARROW KEYPAD
to highlight 'OK'
ENTER/MARK .