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GPSmap 60C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
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Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation
data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display and bearing pointer
along with digital data fields to display information such as current
The Compass Ring
speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc.
moves to indicate
You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data
North orientation
displayed in each from a list of options.
when you are
When moving, the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction
moving.
you are heading. The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to
your destination relative to your current heading direction. The Compass
Scale
Ring and Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction
of movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose
The Course Pointer
between a Bearing Pointer or a Course Pointer for guidance.
indicates your
course of travel
The compass does not function as a magnetic compass when you are
and the distance
stationary. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you oriented
you drift off
in relation to North. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in
course.
conjunction with your unit for navigation.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction to your
destination.
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