DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-30 - Manual (Page 27)

25 The Compass Page
Compass Navigation Arrow.
To change the hiking route arrow from the Compass Page,
go to MENU > Compass Navigation Arrow > Direct to
Next Waypoint or Back on Course.
Info Fields
You can hide/show, change, and arrange the info fields
at the bottom of the Compass Page. The info fields
change once you start navigating a route. To access the
Info Fields options, go to MENU > Info Fields. For more
information, see Info Fields on page 8.
Electronic Compass
PN-40 Only
The PN-40 has an electronic compass that shows your
direction when you are stationary or almost motionless.
When your speed is 1.5 mph or higher, the compass
reading is based on the GPS.
When the electronic compass reading is not accurate,
“Poor Accuracy” displays in the bottom right corner of
the screen, and a red exclamation point appears in the
Heading info field. When you see this indicator, you may
want to calibrate the compass unless you know the
inaccuracy is caused by a temporary event, such as being
near power lines or near a magnetic field caused by a car.
You may want to disable the electronic compass when
you are in an area with magnetic interference. You should
also calibrate the compass when you change batteries.
For more information, see Compass and Altimeter
starting on page 67.
Calibrating Sensors
PN-40 Only
You can calibrate the PN-40's electronic compass and
barometric altimeter with the Calibrate option on the
Satellite Page menu, the Compass Page menu, and the
Device Setup > Compass & Altimeter menu. The Device
Setup > Compass & Altimeter options allow you to
disable/enable the electronic compass, the barometric
altimeter, and the auto-calibrate altimeter option.
For more information, see Compass and Altimeter
starting on page 67.
Other Menu Options
When navigating, additional options are available on
the Compass Page menu.
View Comment Details
When navigating, go to MENU > View Comment
Details to quickly view the comment for the waypoint
or geocache you are navigating to. The comment for the
most recently viewed point is displayed.