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• Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.

Select a destination.

Select Go.

The device displays time to destination

, distance to

destination

, and estimated time of arrival

Select to view the compass page.

The two pointer marks

serve as a bearing pointer. The top

mark on the device points in the direction you are facing.

Align the pointer marks with the top mark.

Continue in that direction until you reach the destination.

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a

water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the

object.

Select the action key.

Select GPS Tools > Sight 'N Go.

Point the top mark on the bezel at an object.

Select the action key.

Select an option:

• Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object.

• Select Project (page 3).

Navigate using the compass (page 5) or map (page 5).

Compass

The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.

• Compass navigation (page 3)

• Compass settings (page 9)

Calibrating the Compass

NOTICE

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading

accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic

fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the

device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience

irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long

distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can

manually calibrate the compass.

Select the action key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Map

represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon

moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and

symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a

destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.

• Map navigation (page 5)

• Map settings (page 10)

Browsing the Map

While navigating, select to view the map.

Select the action key.

Select an option:

• To pan up or down, select Pan, and select or .

• To pan right or left, select Pan > , and select or .

• To navigate to a saved location, select Pan, select the

action key, and select Select Pt..

• To zoom in or out, select Zoom, and select or .

Navigating Using TracBack

While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of

your track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to

camp or the trail head.

Select the action key.

Select Tracks > Current > TracBack.

Your current location

, track to follow

, and end point

appear on the map.

Altimeter and Barometer

The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.

• On Demand sensor data (page 1)

• Always On sensor data (page 2)

• Altimeter settings (page 10)

• Altimeter and barometric readings (page 16)

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the

device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by

default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if

you know the correct elevation or the correct sea level pressure.

Select the action key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter.

Select an option:

• Select Auto Cal. > At Start to calibrate automatically from

your GPS starting point.

• Select Auto Cal. > Continuous to calibrate automatically

with periodic GPS calibration updates.

• Select Calibrate to enter the current elevation or sea-

level pressure.

Tracking Weather Changes Overnight

You can use your device to track changes in barometric

pressure over time. Increases in barometric pressure usually

indicate good weather, and decreases in barometric pressure

usually indicate bad weather.

Select the action key.

Navigation 5

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