Garmin 276Cx, Owner'S Manual

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or
where you have been. You can add details about the location,
such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring
the file to the GPX folder ( Transferring Files to Your Device ,
page 11 ).
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1
Hold MARK .
2
If necessary, change the name or other data.
3
Select OK .
Finding a Waypoint
1 Select FIND > Waypoints .
2
If necessary, select MENU to narrow the search.
3
If necessary, select an option:
• To search near your current location, select
Find Nearest .
• To search using the name of the waypoint, select Find by
Name .
• To search using the category of the waypoint, select
Select Category .
• To search using the symbol of the waypoint, select Select
Symbol .
• To search near a point on the map, select Near Other .
4
Select a waypoint from the list.
Project a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1
From the main menu, select Points .
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select MENU > Project Waypoint .
4
If necessary, select From to change the marked location.
5 Enter the distance.
6 Enter the bearing.
7
Select Save .
8
Select Next .
Navigating to a Waypoint
1 Select FIND > Waypoints .
2 Select a waypoint.
3
Select Go To .
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1
From the main menu, select Points .
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select MENU > Average Location .
4
Move to the waypoint location.
5
Select Start .
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save .
For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting
at least 90 minutes between samples.
Editing a Waypoint
1
Select Points .
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
4
Enter the new information, and select Done .
Editing a Category
1
Select Points > MENU > Edit Categories .
2
Select an option:
• Select a category.
• Select
Add .
3
If necessary, edit the name.
4 If necessary, select Show on Map .
5 If necessary, select Use as Default .
Deleting a Waypoint
1
From the main menu, select Points .
2
Select a waypoint.
3 Select Delete .
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to
your final destination.
Creating a Route
1
From the main menu, select Route > Create Route .
2
Select a blank line.
3
Select a category.
4 Select the first point in the route.
5 Select OK .
6
Repeat for all points in the route.
Activating a Route
You can activate a route to begin navigating.
1
From the main menu, select Route .
2
Select a route.
3
Select MENU > Activate Route .
Your route appears as a magenta line on the map.
Copying a Route
You can copy an existing route.
1
From the main menu, select Route .
2
Select a route.
3
Select MENU > Copy Route .
The route is duplicated and appears in the list.
Editing the Name of a Route
You can customize the name of a route to make it distinct.
1
From the main menu, select Route .
2 Select a route.
3 Select the route name.
4
Enter the new name.
Editing a Route
You can add, remove, or rearrange points on a route.
1
From the main menu, select Route .
2
Select a route.
3
Select a point on the route.
4
Select MENU .
5
Select an option:
• To insert an additional point on the route, select
Insert
Waypoint .
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