29Basic OperationCreating Waypoints GraphicallyWaypoints may also be quickly created with the Map Page cursor, which allows you to ‘point andshoot’ at any map position or map feature to create a new waypoint. When you move the cursor over amap item, you will see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 276C uses the map item textshown on the cartography as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:1. Press PAGE until the Map Page is displayed.2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position or map feature.3. Press and quickly release the ENTER/MARK key to capture the cursor position. Pressing and holdingENTER/MARK will mark your present position, not the map cursor’s location.If you have highlighted a map feature, an information page is displayed after you press ENTER/MARK. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Save’ and press Enter/Mark to save the item as awaypoint.4. The New Map Waypoint Page appears. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol,highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK.To change the any information on the New Map Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field andpress ENTER/MARK. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK.Using WaypointsMap Feature Information PageSelect ‘Save’ to save feature as a waypointNew Waypoint PageNew Waypoint Page for map feature shown above
