Tracks Settings - Garmin GPS 73 Owner's Manual

Tracks Settings

Select Setup > Tracks.
Track Log: Turns track recording on or off.
Record Method: Sets a track recording method. The Auto
option records the tracks at a variable rate to create an
optimum representation of your tracks.
Recording Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills
the track log faster.
Viewing the Current Track
From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current
Track > View Map.
Saving the Current Track
1
Select Track Manager > Current Track.
2 Select an option:
• Select Save Track to save the entire track.
• Select Save Portion, and select a portion.
Clearing the Current Track
Select Track Manager > Current Track > Clear Current
Track.
Deleting a Track
1
Select Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Delete.
Navigating a Saved Track
Before you can navigate a saved track, you must save a track.
1
Select Where To? > Tracks.
2
Select a saved track.
3
Select Go.
Using the Main Pages
The information needed to operate this device is found on the
main menu, map, compass, and trip computer pages.
1 Select PAGE.
2
Select the active main page.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel,
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 dashed line on the map.
Navigating with the Map
1
Use the arrow keys to move the pointer.
2 From the map, select SELECT > Go.
A triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel,
the triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail).
3
Select and to zoom in and out of the map.
Changing the Map Orientation
1
From the map page, select MENU > Setup > Orientation.
2
Select an option:
• To show north at the top of the page, select North Up.
• To show your current direction of travel at the top of the
page, select Track Up.
Measuring Distance on the Map
You can measure the distance between two locations.
1
From the map, select a location.
Using the Main Pages
2
Select MENU > Measure Distance.
3
Move the pin to another location on the map.
Map Settings
From the map, select MENU > Setup Map.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. The
North Up option shows north at the top of the page. The
Track Up option shows a top-down view with your current
direction of travel toward the top of the page.
Data Fields: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the
map, compass, and stopwatch.
Advanced Map Settings
From the map, select MENU > Setup Map > Advanced Map
Setup.
Auto Zoom: Enables the device to automatically select the
zoom level for optimal use of your map. When the Off option
is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.
Select User Waypoint Zoom Level: Sets the zoom level at
which waypoints appear on the map. Waypoints do not
appear when the map zoom level is higher than the selected
level.
Select User Waypoint Text Size: Sets the text size for
waypoints on the map.
Compass
The compass uses GPS course over ground (COG) to guide
you to your destination, and does not account for other factors
that can affect your destination, such as currents and tides. You
can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your
destination.
Navigating with the Compass
When navigating to a destination,
regardless of the direction you are moving.
1
Begin navigating to a destination.
2
Select Compass.
3
Turn until
continue moving in that direction to the destination.
Course Pointer
The course pointer is most useful when 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.
moves
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU >
Setup Heading > Go To Line > Course.
The course pointer
line leading to the destination. The dots
course you are.
Data Fields
From the compass, select
ETE to Dest: Displays the estimated time to your destination.
ETA to Dest: Displays the estimated time of your arrival at your
destination.
To Course: Displays the recommended direction to steer in
order to stay on course.
points to your destination,
points toward the top of the compass, and
indicates your relationship to the course
> SELECT.
tell you how far off
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