Garmin GPSMAP 176, Owner'S Manual, Page: 16 / 104

12 GPSMAP 176/176C Owner’s Manual
B
ASIC
O
PERATION
> C
REATING AND
U
SING
W
AYPOINTS
Creating and Using Waypoints
The Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric
waypoints with a user-defined icon, comment, and depth available for
each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods:
• ENTER/MARK Key —used primarily for marking your
present location, the
ENTER/MARK
key also provides
options that allow you to select a map location or map item
from the map display. You may also use the ENTER/MARK
key to create a waypoint projected from a user-defined location.
• Graphically —allows you to define a new waypoint location
from the map display using the ROCKER key.
• Text Entry —allows you to enter a new waypoint’s location
coordinates manually.
Marking Your Present Location
The
ENTER/MARK
key lets you quickly create a new waypoint
at your present location. You must have a valid location (2D or
3D) fix to mark your present location. This can be determined by
looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. Refer to page 50 for more
information on the Main Menu GPS tab.
To mark your present location:
1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint
window appears. A default three-digit name and symbol for the
new waypoint appears.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol,
highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK .
3. To enter a different name, highlight the name field and press
ENTER/MARK . Then use the ROCKER to enter the new
letter/numbers and press ENTER/MARK when done. You may
use up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the name.
4. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to the
left of the name and press ENTER/MARK . Then use the
ROCKER to highlight the new symbol and press ENTER/
MARK .
5. To enter optional comments, elevation, or depth, highlight
the appropriate field and press ENTER/MARK . Then use the
ROCKER to enter a value and press ENTER/MARK .
6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the
coordinates and press ENTER/MARK . Then use the
ROCKER to enter the new coordinates and press ENTER/
MARK when done.
7. When done, use the ROCKER to highlight OK and press
ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint.