23Basic OperationCreating a RouteThe Garmin GPSMAP 276C lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from theFind Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route. The second way is byselecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page, allowing you to see each route point graphicallyon-screen as you create the route.To create a route using the Find Menu:1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page.2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Route’ from the vertical list of tabs.3. Press the MENU key to display the Route Options Menu. Select ‘New Route’ and press ENTER/MARK.Or Highlight the first available blank route slot and press ENTER/MARK.4. The Route Review Page automatically opens, displaying a blank route. Press ENTER/MARK to finditems to add to the route.5. The Find Menu opens. Using the methods discussed in the “Finding an Item” section of this manual,select waypoints and/or points of interest to add to your route. When the item information page isopen, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK to add the point to the route. Repeat until you haveadded all of the points to the route.Using RoutesCreating a new routeCreating a new route on Route Review Page
