Garmin GPSMAP 76 - Page 16

10 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual
bAsIc operAtIon > creAtInG A WAypoInt
Creating a waypoint manually using existing
coordinates—Press and hold ENTER/MARK
until the Mark Waypoint page is displayed. The unit
captures its current location. Highlight the Location
eld, press ENTER, and change the coordinates to
the new location using the ROCKER. Press ENTER
to conrm the change. At this point, you can edit the
waypoint name, symbol, date/time, elevation, and
depth. Highlight the OK button and press ENTER to
save the waypoint.
Creating a waypoint by projecting its location—
A waypoint may also be created by “projecting” the
distance and bearing from a specic location to a new
location. Create a waypoint using your favorite method
previously discussed. Press MENU to open the New
Waypoint Page Options menu, highlight Project
Location, and press ENTER. Highlight the From
eld and press Enter to open the Find menu. Select
the point from which you wish to project your new
waypoint just as you would select a waypoint or point
of interest.
Highlight the Distance eld and press Enter. Use the
ROCKER to adjust the distance from the selected
location that the new waypoint is to be marked. Press
ENTER. Repeat the process to adjust the bearing.
When you have adjusted all elements of the projected
location, highlight Save and press Enter.
Make any other desired changes to the new waypoint
data such as name, symbol, and date. Highlight OK
and then press ENTER.