Garmin GPSMAP 162 - Manual (Page 38)

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Reference
Map Page Options
• Measure Distance— allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on
the map display.
To measure the bearing and distance (BRG/DIS) between two points:
1. Highlight the ‘Measure Distance’ option and press ENTER/MARK. An on-screen pointer will appear
on the map display at your present position with ‘ENT REF’ below it.
2. Move the cursor to the desired reference point (the point that you want to measure from) and
press ENTER/MARK.
3. Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to. The bearing and distance from the
reference point will be displayed in the data window at the top of the display.
4. Press the QUIT key to fi nish.
• Confi gure Map— allows you to confi gure the map display to your preferences, including map detail,
map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map confi guration option
uses a ‘fi le tab’ feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use. The following
table lists the fi le tabs and the settings available under each tab:
General Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom, Color Mode
Source Basemap, MapSource
Waypoints Waypoints, Active Route
Points Spot Soundings, Tide Stations. Services, Navaids
Nav Line Heading Line, Bearing Line, Course Line
Track Saved Tracks, Track Log
Geo Geo Points, Rivers/Lakes, Park Areas
Topo Major/Medium/Minor Contours, Land Cover
Other Accuracy Circle, Lat/Lon Grid, Map Outlines
Bearing
Distance
Map
Cursor
(Full Screen Map Shown)