Garmin GPSMAP 176 Owner's Manual

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22 GPSMAP 176/176C Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > C REATING AND USING WAYPOINTSProximity Waypoint ListThe Proximity submenu of the Points tab lets you define an alarmcircle around a stored waypoint location, which can be used to helpyou avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. Up to ten waypointsmay be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical miles,statute miles, or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps withan existing alarm circle, a “Proximity Overlaps Another ProximityWaypoint” message appears. Since the unit only alerts for one ofthe overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. Ifyou enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closestproximity waypoint.Proximity Waypoint ListProximityCircleProximityWaypointTo add a proximity waypoint:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight an empty space on theProximity List and press ENTER. The Find screen appears.Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER.2. Highlight the desired waypoint from the By Name or Nearesttab lists. The Waypoint Review page now appears for theselected waypoint.3. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to confirm. The distancefield is now highlighted.4. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius.5. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance (up to 99.99 units) andpress ENTER.