Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks; Trip Computer; Elevation Plot; Creating A Waypoint - Garmin GPSMAP 66 Owner's Manual

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 Sight 'N Go.
2
Point the device at an object.
3
Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4
Navigate using the compass.
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.
NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with GPSMAP 66 series
devices.
1
Select Sight 'N Go.
2
Point the device at an object.
3
Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4
Navigate using the compass.
Heading Settings
You can customize the compass settings.
Select Setup > Heading.
Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the
compass.
North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the
compass.
Go To Line/Pointer: Sets the behavior of the pointer that
appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction of your
destination. Course shows your relationship to the course line
leading to the destination.
Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass
to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of
speed for a period of time.
Calibrate Compass: See Calibrating the Compass, page

Trip Computer

The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize
the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.
Trip Computer Settings
From the trip computer, select MENU.
Reset: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate
information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers shown on the
trip computer page.
Change Data Fields: Customizes the trip computer data fields.
Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information
displayed on the dashboard.
NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the
dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change
profiles (Profiles, page 10).
Restore Defaults: Restores the trip computer to factory default
settings.

Elevation Plot

NOTE: The elevation plot is available only with GPSMAP 66
series devices.
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the
distance traveled. You can customize elevation plot settings
(Elevation Plot Settings, page
the plot to view details about that point.
Elevation Plot Settings
From the elevation plot, select MENU.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

3). You can select any point on
Change Plot Type: Sets the type of data shown on the
elevation plot.
Elevation/Time: Records elevation changes over a period of
time.
Elevation/Distance: Records elevation changes over a
distance.
Barometric Pressure: Records barometric pressure changes
over a period of time.
Ambient Pressure: Records ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the
elevation plot page.
Change Data Fields: Customizes the elevation plot data fields.
Reset: Resets the elevation plot data, including waypoint, track,
and trip data.
Calibrate Altimeter: See
page 3).
Restore Defaults: Restores the elevation plot to factory default
settings.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
NOTE: The barometric altimeter is available only with GPSMAP
66 series devices.
1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2 Select PAGE > Elevation Plot > MENU > Calibrate
Altimeter.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring Default Page Settings
1
Open a page for which you will restore the settings.
2.
2
Select MENU > Restore Defaults.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or
where you have been. You can add details about the location,
such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring
the file to the GPX folder
page 12).

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1
Select MARK.
2
If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
3
Select Done.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1
Select Waypoint Manager.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select MENU > Project Waypoint.
4
Enter the bearing, and select Done.
5
Select a unit of measure.
6
Enter the distance, and select Done.
7
Select Save.
(Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter,
(Transferring Files to Your Device,
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