Proximity' Tab - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

Basic Operation
Using Waypoints

'Proximity' tab

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'Proximity' tab
The 'Proximity' tab of the Points Tab lets you defi ne an alarm circle around a stored waypoint. 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 kilometers.
If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle, a 'Proximity Overlaps Another Prox-
imity Waypoint' message appears. Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution
when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest
proximity waypoint.
To turn proximity alarms on or off:
1. From the 'Proximity' tab of the Points Tab, use the
'Proximity Alarm' and press
2. Select the desired 'ON' or 'OFF' setting and press
To add a proximity waypoint:
1. From the 'Proximity' tab of the Points Tab, use the
Proximity List and press
ENTER/MARK
2. Select the desired waypoint or point of interest from the Find screen. With 'OK' highlighted, press
to select that point. (For complete information about selecting waypoints or points of
ENTER/MARK
interest from the Find screen, see "Finding an Item.")
3. The distance fi eld is now highlighted. Press
4. Use the to enter a distance value (up to 99.99 units) and press
ARROW KEYPAD
ARROW KEYPAD
ENTER/MARK .
ENTER/MARK
ARROW KEYPAD
. The Find screen appears.
ENTER/MARK to begin entry of the proximity radius.
to highlight the fi eld below
.
to highlight an empty line on the
.
ENTER/MARK