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map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize
the objects by setting the orientation to North Up (Map Settings,
page 10.
To open the map, select MAP.
Enabling the Map Data Fields
1
Select MAP > MENU > Setup Map > Data Fields.
2
Select an option.
Compass
The handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass.
You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to
your destination.
Calibrating the Compass
NOTE: You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do
not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as
cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
The device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should
calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1
Select DOG > MENU.
2
Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
When navigating to a destination, points to your destination,
regardless of the direction you are moving.
1
While navigating to a destination, select Tools > Compass
2
Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and
continue moving in that direction to the destination.
Course Pointer
The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water
or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It can also
help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals or
submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU >
Setup Heading > Go To Line (Pointer).
The course pointer
À
indicates your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
(CDI)
Á
provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
course. The scale
Â
refers to the distance between dots
Ã
on
the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
you are.
Find Menu
You can use the find menu to search for waypoints, cities, and
coordinates. You can download and navigate to photos, tracks,
and geocaches. Additional categories appear if you have
optional, compatible detailed maps loaded on the device. When
you open a category, the list contains items near your current
location or the map pointer (if active).
Finding a Waypoint by Name
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Find > Waypoints >
MENU > Spell Search.
2
Enter the name.
Matches appear as you select characters in the name.
3
Select the waypoint.
Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Waypoint Mgr..
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select MENU > Find Near Here.
4
Select a category.
The list includes waypoints near the original waypoint.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the
direction, and navigate to the object.
1
Select Tools > Sight 'N Go
2
Point the device at an object.
3
Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4
Navigate using the compass (Navigating with the Bearing
Pointer, page 7) or map (Map, page 6).
Viewing the Elevation Plot
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an
elapsed time. You can customize the plot (Changing the Plot
Type, page 7) and the data fields (Customizing the Data
Fields, page 9).
Select Tools > Elevation Plot.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
You can calibrate the barometric altimeter manually if you know
the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
1
Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2
Select Tools > Elevation Plot > MENU > Calibrate
Altimeter.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Navigating to a Point on the Plot
1
Select Tools > Elevation Plot.
2
Select a point on the plot.
Details about the point appear in the upper-left corner of the
plot.
3
Select MENU > View Map.
4
Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
5
Select Go.
6
Navigate using the compass (Navigating with the Bearing
Pointer, page 7) or map (Map, page 6).
Changing the Plot Type
You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and
elevation over time or distance.
1
Select Tools > Elevation Plot > MENU > Change Plot
Type.
2
Select an option.
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You
can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data
fields (Customizing the Data Fields, page 9).
To open the trip computer, select Tools > Trip Computer.
Resetting the Trip Computer
For accurate trip information, you can reset the trip information
before beginning a trip.
1
Select Tools > Trip Computer.
Navigation 7
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