Garmin GPS 12CX - Manual (Page 15)

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QUICK START
Compass Page
&
Cancelling a
GOTO
Compass Page
Whenever you select a destination waypoint, the
GPS 12CX provides graphic steering guidance with the
Compass Page (the default navigation page). The “com-
pass ring” in the middle of the page acts much the same
as the “compass tape” at the top of the Position Page, it
provides a graphic representation of your present track
(TRK). The “pointer” is a graphic representation of the
direction or bearing (BRG) to the destination waypoint,
and points in the direction you need to travel.
For instance, if the “pointer” is pointing toward the
top of the display then you are heading toward the des-
tination waypoint. If the “pointer” is pointing in any
other direction, turn in the direction of the “pointer”
until it is pointing to the top, then continue in that di-
rection.
The bearing (BRG) and distance (DST) to the desti-
nation waypoint are displayed at the top of the screen,
the track (TRK) and speed (SPD) are shown below. The
default ‘ETE’ field at the bottom of the screen, is a
user selectable field that can provide a variety of navi-
gation information.
As you get closer to ‘HOME’, you will be alerted to
press PAGE. The GPS 12CX will give you the message
“Approaching HOME”. Once you have arrived the dis-
tance field will read 0.00.
Destination
Waypoint
Distance to
Waypoint
Speed Over
Ground
Bearing to
Waypoint
Pointer to
Waypoint
Track Over
Ground
Compass
Ring
The Compass Ring is a graphic
representation of the track (TRK).
The Pointer is a graphic representa-
tion of the bearing (BRG).
The pointer does not function as a
magnetic compass. Navigation is active
only while the GPS 12CX is moving.
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