DeLorme 6 - Manual (Page 346)

XMap User Guide
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Displays the direction you are traveling in as degrees T (True
North) or M (Magnetic North) based on the bearing selected
on the Units area on the Display tab in the Options dialog
box. Heading is provided as a numerical value as well as a
compass direction.
GPS Fix
No GPS–Displays "No Fix"
Acquiring–Displays "No Fix"
2-D–Displays "2-D"
3-D–The GPS receiver is receiving sufficient satellite data to
determine your location. When the status reads 3-D, your
current heading and traveling speed are displayed.
Note If you are tracking with a WAAS-enabled device, a 3-D
fix displays as "3-D DGPS."
To Monitor Your GPS Status in GPS Tab View
Speed and Heading
Speed–Displays the speed you
are traveling based on the units
you selected on the Display tab
in the Options dialog box.
Heading–Displays the direction
you are traveling as degrees T
(True North) or M (Magnetic
North) based on the bearing
selected on the Units area on the
Display tab in the Options dialog
box. Heading is provided as a
numerical value as well as a
compass direction.
Coordinates/Elevation
Coordinates–The coordinate fields display based on the units
you selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
Elevation–Displays the current elevation if the GPS status is 3-D
and is based on the selected Units preference. Elevation can be
displayed with a 2-D status; your position is indicated accurately
on your screen as you travel unless you are in an area where
your elevation varies greatly.