GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual
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This section explains some of the more common
operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 76Cx
including using the Find Menu, creating and using
waypoints, tracks, and routes.
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record
and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to
routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected
waypoint.
You can create waypoints using three methods. Press
the
ENTER/MARK
key while at a location, create a
waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a
waypoint manually.
Marking Your Current Location
Use the
ENTER/MARK
key to quickly capture your
current location creating a new waypoint. You must
have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your
current location.
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold the
ENTER/M�RK
key until the
Mark Waypoint page appears. A default three-
digit name and symbol are assigned to the new
waypoint.
Mark Waypoint Page
Waypont
name
Waypont
symbol
2. To accept the waypoint with the default
information, highlight
OK
.
OR
To change any information, select the
appropriate field, and press
ENTER
to open
the on-screen keypad. After entering and
confirming your changes, select
OK
.
