GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 63AutomotiveBasic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating WaypointsCreating WaypointsWaypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in yourGPSMAP 496. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressingand holding EntEr/MarK. You can also find waypoints using themap or Find Menu and them store them in the unit.The GPSMAP 496 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypointswith a user-defined icon, category, comment, altitude, depth, andtemperature available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be createdusing three basic methods:EntEr/MarK —allows you to quickly mark your presentlocation.graphically—allows you to define a new waypoint locationfrom the map show using the roCKEr.text Entry—allows you to enter a new waypoint’s locationcoordinates manually.•••Marking Your Present LocationThe EntEr/MarK key lets you quickly capture your presentlocation to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid location(2D or 3D) fix to mark your present location. You can determine thesatellite fix by looking at the gpS tab on the Main Menu.To mark your present location:1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint Pageappears, then release it. A default four-digit name and symbol areassigned for the new waypoint.New Waypoint Page2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, use theROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.3. To change any information on the New Waypoint Page, highlightthe appropriate field, and press ENTER. After entering andconfirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
