Creating Waypoints Using the MapYou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. Whenyou pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see ahighlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 276C uses themap item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol forthe new waypoint.To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears.2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location ormap feature you want.3. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture thearrow location. Pressing and holding ENTER/MARK marksyour current location, not the arrow’s location.If you have highlighted a map feature, an information pageappears after you press ENTER. Highlight Save, and pressENTER to save the map item as a waypoint. The New MapWaypoint Page appears.Map Feature Information PageSelect Save to save the feature as a waypoint.4. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlightOK, and press ENTER.To change the any information on the New Map WaypointPage, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Afterentering your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual 25BASIC OPERATION IN MARINE MODE > C REATING AND USING WAYPOINTS
