Garmin GPSMAP 496, Owner'S Manual

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Creating Waypoints From the Map
You can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the
map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description
of that item appears. The GPSMAP 496 uses the map item text
shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new
waypoint.
To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:
1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location, or
map feature.
3. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the
arrow location. Pressing and holding ENTER/MARK , marks
your present location, not the arrow’s location.
If you have highlighted a map feature, an information page
appears after you press ENTER . Use the ROCKER to
highlight Save, and press ENTER to save the item as a
waypoint. The New Map Waypoint Page appears.
Map Feature Information Page
Select Save to save the map feature as a waypoint
4. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight
OK , and press ENTER .
To change the any information on the New Map Waypoint
Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER . After
entering your changes, highlight OK , and press ENTER .
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