Garmin GPSMAP 162 Owner's Manual

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44ReferenceNearest/ProximityWaypoint ListsNearest Waypoint ListThe second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Waypt’ tab is the ‘Nearest’ list, which showsthe ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The nearest waypointsare continuously updated to your present position, and provide quick access to the closest points ofsafety in emergency situations.To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list:1. Highlight the ‘Nearest’ tab, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in eitherdirection.2. Press ENTER/MARK to review the highlighted waypoint.3. To return to the waypoint list, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK.To select a nearest waypoint as a NAV/MOB destination:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD key to select the desired waypoint.2. Press NAV/MOB, followed by ENTER/MARK.Proximity Waypoint ListThe third waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Waypt’ tab is the ‘Proximity’ list, which letsyou define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs,rocks or restricted waters. Up to ten waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99nautical or statute miles or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarmcircle, a ‘Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint’ message will appear each time the unit isturned on. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you will only be alerted to the closest proximitywaypoint.Nearest Waypoint ListProximity Waypoint Listwww.reelschematic.comwww.reelschematic.com