Garmin GPSMAP 172 Owner's Manual

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Always press and release a key to perform its primary func-tion. Press, hold for more than one second, then release theENTER/MARK , NAV/MOB, and MENU keys to activatetheir secondary function.Arrow KeypadPower KeyINOUTNAVMOBPAGEQUITMENUENTERMARKFIND(ZOOM) OUT KeyThe OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out)(ZOOM) IN KeyThe IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in)PAGE KeyThe PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page.QUIT KeyThe QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous value(cancels data entry).ARROW KEYPADThe ARROW KEYPAD is used to select (Highlight) menu options and enter data. It also controls cursor move-ment on the Map Page.ENTER/MARK KeyThe ENTER/MARK key selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, andthen to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the current location as a waypoint when pressed and held formore than one second.MENU KeyThe MENU key displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice (or press and hold for morethan one second) to display the Main Menu.NAV/ MOB KeyThe NAV key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. MOB (Man OverBoard) actives the Man OverBoardnavigation feature when pressed and held for more than one second.FIND KeyThe FIND key activates the find function to search for nearby items and user waypoints.POWER/ BACKLIGHT KeyThe POWER/ BACKLIGHT key turns on/off the unit and adjusts the display illumination/contrast. Multiplepresses toggle the unit’s backlight between maximum, user-set, and minimum brightness levels.Getting StartedKeypad Usage