Garmin GPSMAP 76CS - Manual (Page 24)

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GPSmap 76CS
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
Whenever navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navi-
gation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring and a bearing/
course pointer along with digital data fields to display information such
as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival
time, etc. You can choose from three or four data fields and select the
type of data displayed in each from a list of options.
The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The
Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your destina-
tion, relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and
bearing pointer work independently to show your direction of movement
and the direction to your destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.
The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a mag-
netic compass when you are stationary. However, when you are moving
and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain
your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like
a magnetic compass. The compass ring is especially helpful when using a
paper map or chart in conjunction with your GPSmap 76CS for naviga-
tion. When the electronic compass is On, a compass icon appears in the
status bar at the top of the display. (See page 7)
Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
The Compass Ring
moves to indicate
North orientation.
The Course Pointer
indicates your
course of travel
and the distance
you drift off
course.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction to your
destination.
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