Creating And Using Waypoints - Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

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Creating and Using Waypoints

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your
GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later, such as
checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. You can add
waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected
waypoint.
Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding
ENTER/MARK. You can also find waypoints using the map or
the Find menu, and then store them in the unit before ever leaving
home.
The GPSMAP 276C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with
a user-defined icon, comment, elevation, depth, and temperature
available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three
basic methods:
• ENTER/MARK—allows you to quickly mark your present
location.
• Graphically—allows you to define a new waypoint location
from the map display using the ROCKER.
• Text Entry—allows you to enter a new waypoint's location
coordinates manually.
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Marking Your Present Location
Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your present
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position
(2D or 3D) fix to mark your present location. You can determine the
satellite fix by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
To mark your present location:
1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint Page
appears, and then release it. A default four-digit name and
symbol are assigned for the new waypoint.
New Waypoint Page
2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, use the
ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.
To change any information on the New Waypoint Page,
highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. After
entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and
press ENTER.
GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual