Garmin montana 600 - Manual (Page 23)

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Montana 600 Series Owner’s Manual 19
Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass. You
can use a bearing pointer or a course
pointer to navigate to your destination.
NoTe: When the device is in an auto
mount, the compass displays GPS
heading, not magnetic heading.
Calibrating the Compass
notice
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that
influence magnetic fields, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.
You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the
batteries.
1. Select Compass > > Calibrate
Compass > Start.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Navigating with the Bearing
Pointer
When navigating to a destination,
the bearing pointer points to your
destination, regardless of the direction
you are moving.
1. Begin navigation to a destination
( page 16 ).
2. Select Compass.
3. Turn until points toward the
top of the compass, and continue
moving in that direction to the
destination.