Garmin GPSMAP GPSMAP 196, Pilot'S Manual

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Creating Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your
GPSMAP 196. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing
and holding ENTER/MARK . You can also find waypoints using the
map or Find Menu and them store them in the unit.
The GPSMAP 196 stores up to 1,000 alphanumeric waypoints with
a user-defined icon, comment, altitude, and depth 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 show using the ROCKER .
• Text Entry —allows you to enter a new waypoint’s location
coordinates manually.
Marking Your Present Location
The ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture your present
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid location
(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, then release it. A default three-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 .
3. 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 .
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