Garmin GPS II Plus - Manual (Page 66)

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Map Page
The GPS II + features a powerful real-time map (Fig. 60 and p. 61) that can do
much more than just plot your course and route. The Map Page also provides you
with a target cursor that will let you pan ahead to nearby waypoints, determine the
distance and bearing to any map position, and mark new waypoints while you navi-
gate. The GPS II
+ also features dedicated zoom keys for instant zooming (see p. 62).
The map portion of the page displays your present position as a diamond icon, with
your track and/or route displayed as small points (electronic breadcrumb trail that
“flashes” at a map scale of less than 5 miles.). Nearby waypoints are represented with
names, symbols, or comments. You may select which features are shown through the
waypoint definition page (see pp. 64-65).
The four corners of the Map Page are used to display various navigation data,
including the bearing and distance to a destination waypoint and your current track
and speed over the ground. The two fields at the top corners of the map show your
bearing and distance to one of three selectable destinations: an active destination
waypoint; a highlighted on-screen waypoint; or the panning target crosshair. If you
are not navigating to a waypoint or using the panning function, the top data fields
will not be displayed. Your current track and speed are shown at the bottom corners
of the display.
Fig. 60
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