Garmin GPSMAP 76CS - Manual (Page 28)

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GPSmap 76CS
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
To stop navigation:
Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigat-
ing.
To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:
The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the
“Bearing Pointer” option is displayed, the “Course Pointer” is
active and vice versa. Highlight this option and press ENTER to
activate.
The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each
other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other, your
relationship to a course line leading to the destination.
For example: If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you
are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than
up, turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then
continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the des-
tination, no matter what direction you are moving. Most efficient if you
must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path.
If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift
away from the line of travel from your original location to your destina-
tion, the Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line)
provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale
displayed at the edge of the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get
back on course. Most efficient if you are navigating on water or where
there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards
to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks.
0.25 mi
The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from
your original location and the distance off course.
The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to
your destination from your current location.
Scale
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