Entering Data - Garmin GPS 76 Owner's Manual

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Entering Data

Symbol Field
Mark Waypoint Page
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There will be many times that you may need to enter data. An example is
naming a waypoint. The ROCKER Key is used to navigate through menu items
and to enter data.
Let' s combine a couple of lessons. We will create a new waypoint, enter a
waypoint name, and assign a symbol to the waypoint.
The term 'Waypoint' may be new to you. You will fi nd the term Waypoint
is used frequently when talking about navigation. A Waypoint is a position
stored in the unit' s memory. Waypoints are used for direct navigation or to build
Name Field
a Route.
Creating or 'Marking' a waypoint with the GPS 76 is easy. The unit has to
be turned on and receiving at least three satellites (or simulating navigation) to
mark a waypoint.
Marking a waypoint:
1. Press and hold the ENTER Key.
When you held the ENTER Key, the GPS 76 captured it' s current position
and displayed the Mark Waypoint Page. You will notice that the unit assigned a
square as the default symbol and a number as the default name. The 'OK' Button
is highlighted, pressing the ENTER Key will store the new waypoint using the
default settings for the symbol and name, but let' s change them to something
more meaningful.
Changing the symbol:
1. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight the Symbol Field, then press ENTER.
2. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight the 'Scenic Area' symbol, then press ENTER.