Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

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Road Routing Sub TabUse the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings.To access the Road Routing sub tab:1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu.2. Select the Road Routing sub tab.Road Routing Sub TabRoute Preference—allows the unit to calculate routes based on:• Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to drive but mightbe longer in distance.• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distancebut might take more time to drive.• Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location toyour destination. This is useful when traveling outside of thedetailed map coverage area or where no roads exist.Ask My Preference—determines whether you are asked to select aRoute Preference before route calculations.Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route.• Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the quickest, butit might not produce the best route.• Quick Calculation—takes a bit more time to calculate, butgenerates a better quality route.• Better Route—generates an even better quality route, butuses a longer calculation time.• Best Route—generates the most optimal route, but takes thelongest time to calculate.Calculate Routes for—sets route calculation for the particularvehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type.Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers onyour route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routestake you too far out of your way or if no other road is available.Custom Avoids—allows you to enter specific areas and roads thatyou would like to avoid in your navigation.Custom Road Prefs—allows you to avoid or use Major, Medium,and Minor roads using a slider scale. This is useful if you want toavoid major highways, for example. Select Auto Set to use presetvalues.GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual 1MAIn Menu > setuP tAb