Garmin GPSMAP 180 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Proximity Waypoints
The proximity waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a stored
waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted
waters. Up to nine waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of
99.99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps
with an existing alarm circle, a Proximity Overlap message will appear each time
the unit is turned on. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you will only be alerted
to the closest proximity waypoint.
To enter a proximity waypoint:
1. Highlight the Proximity Waypoint option and press
T
.
2. Use the
R
key to highlight the first blank waypoint field and press
T
.
3. Enter the name of the proximity waypoint using the
R
keypad, or press
O
to
select the waypoint from the nearest waypoint list, waypoint list, or map display.
4. Press
T
to confirm. The distance field will now be highlighted.
5. Press
T
to begin entry of the proximity radius.
6. Use the
R
keypad to enter a distance value (to 99.99 units) and press
T
.
To turn proximity alarms on or off:
1. Use the
R
keypad to highlight the alarms on/off field and press
T
.
2. Select the desired setting and press
T
.
To remove a proximity waypoint from the list:
1. Use the
R
keypad to highlight the waypoint to be removed.
2. Press
O
.
3. Highlight the Clear Alarm? field and press
T
.
4. To clear all proximity waypoints, select the Clear All option and press
T
.
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A. Whenever you enter a proximity waypoints
alarm circle, a PRX indicator will appear in the
status bar (the alarms option must be set to On
position). Once youve left the alarm circle, the
proximity indicator will automatically reset.
B. To clear all proximity waypoints, select the
Clear All? option from the proximity options
page. Finish the deletion by confirming the Yes
prompt.
SECTION
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WAYPOINTS
Proximity Waypoints