Garmin 176 Manuale Proprietario

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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. 

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.

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

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.