Garmin GPSMAP 276C - Manual (Page 2)

Using the Man OverBoard (MOB) Function
Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a location
for quick response to emergency situations.
To initiate the MOB function:
1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice.
2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location.
MOB Confirmation Window
When a MOB is initiated, an MOB waypoint with an international MOB
symbol is created and the unit begins navigating to that point. Use any of the
navigation pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint
is stored in the Waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint.
Creating a Route
To create a route using the Find Menu:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Route tab.
3. Highlight the first available blank route slot, and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER again to find items to add to the route.
Route Tab Adding Points to the route
To create a route graphically:
1. From the Route tab, highlight the first blank slot, and press ENTER.
2. On the Route Review Page, press MENU to open the Options menu.
3. Highlight Edit on Map, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight a map item, and press ENTER.
5. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route Review Page.
Options Menu Creating a new route on the map
Adding Via Points to Your Route
To add Via Points to your route in Automotive Mode:
1. While navigating your route, press NAV/MOB.
2. Use the ROCKER to select Edit Vias, and press ENTER. The
Add/Edit Vias Page appears.
3. With the Add Via Point button highlighted, press ENTER.
Navigate Options Add Via Point
4. Highlight either Use Map or Find, and press ENTER.
5. If you selected Use Map, use the ROCKER to select an item on the
map, and press ENTER.
If you selected Use Find Menu, select an item from the Find menu.
Remember you can press MENU while the Find menu is open to find
an item near another location, such as the destination.
6. Highlight Done, and press ENTER to add the new Via Points.
Before a Via Point is added Via Point added before
the destination
Marking a Waypoint
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until
the New Waypoint Page appears.
2. To accept the waypoint with the
default name and symbol, highlight
OK and press ENTER/MARK.
To change any information on the
New Waypoint Page, highlight the
appropriate field, and press ENTER/MARK. After entering and
confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK.
To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:
1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears.
2. Move the pointer to a map location or map feature.
3. Press and quickly release
ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer
location.
If you have highlighted a map feature, an information page appears
after you press ENTER/MARK. Use the ROCKER to highlight Save,
and press ENTER/MARK to save the item as a waypoint. The New
Map Waypoint Page appears.
4. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol, highlight
OK, and press ENTER/MARK.
To change any information on the New Map Waypoint Page, highlight
the appropriate field, and press ENTER/MARK. After entering and
confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK.
New Waypoint Page