Garmin GPSMAP 175 Owner's Manual

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The proximity waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around astored waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks orrestricted waters. Up to nine waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarmradius of 99.9 nautical or statute miles or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circleoverlaps with an existing alarm circle, a ‘Proximity Overlap’ message willappear each time the unit is turned on. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, youwill only be alerted to the closest proximity waypoint.To enter a proximity waypoint:1. Highlight the ‘Proximity Waypoint’ option and press T.2. Use the R key to highlight the first blank waypoint field and press T.3. Enter the name of the proximity waypoint using the R keypad, or pressO to select the waypoint from the nearest waypoint list, waypoint list, ormap display.4. Press T to confirm. The distance field will now be highlighted.5. Press T to begin entry of the proximity radius.6. Use the R keypad to enter a distance value (to 99.99 units) and press T.To turn proximity alarms on or off:1. Use the R keypad to highlight the alarms on/off field and press T.2. Select the desired setting and press T.To remove a proximity waypoint from the list:1. Use the R keypad to highlight the waypoint to be removed.2. Press O.3. Highlight the ‘Clear Alarm?’ field and press T.4. To clear all proximity waypoints, select the ‘Clear All’ option and press T.WAYPOINTSProximity Waypoints 6A. When you enter aproximitywaypoint’s alarmcircle, ‘PRX’ willappear in the statusbar. (Providing thealarm is on.) Onceout of the alarmcircle, the proximityindicator willautomatically reset.B. Clear all proximity waypoints by selecting ‘Clear All?’ from the proximity optionspage. Finish the deletion by confirming the ‘Yes’ prompt. 47