Garmin 196 Guida Utente

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. 

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. 

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.

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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