GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual 15BASIC OPERATION > C REATING AND USING WAYPOINTSProximity WaypointsUse the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarmcircle around a waypoint.Proximityicon Empty lineProximityAlarmscheck boxRadiusfieldTo add a proximity waypoint1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and pressENTER to open the Proximity WaypointsPage.3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER toopen the Find Menu.4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List orfrom any other group of map points, and pressENTER to open the information page for theitem.5. With the Use button highlighted, press ENTERto add the point to the list on the ProximityWaypoints Page.6. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius fieldif you want to enter a value different than thedefault of 1 mile.To turn proximity alarms on or off:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTERto open the Proximity Waypoints Page.3. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box,and press ENTER to initiate the alarm feature.As you approach a proximity waypoint, a tonesounds and a “Near Proximity Point” messageappears. When you move outside the setradius, a “Leaving Proximity Point” message isshown.
