Navigating To A Destination; Navigating With Sight 'N Go; Compass; Calibrating The Compass - Garmin fenix Owner's Manual

Navigating to a Destination

You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map
(page 5).
1
Select the Orange key.
2 Select Start GPS.
3
Wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select the Orange key.
5
Select an option:
• Select Waypoints.
• Select Tracks.
• Select Routes.
• Select GPS Tools > Coordinates.
• Select GPS Tools > POIs.
• Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.
6
Select a destination.
7
Select Go.
The device displays time to destination
destination , and estimated time of arrival
8
Select to view the compass page.
The two pointer marks
orange mark points in the direction you are facing.
9
Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark.
10
Continue to walk 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.
1 Select the Orange key.
2
Select GPS Tools > Sight 'N Go.
3
Point the orange marks on the bezel at an object.
4
Select the Orange key.
5
Select an option:
• Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object.
• Select Project (page
6
Navigate using the compass

Compass

The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
Navigation
, distance to
.
serve as a bearing pointer. The top
3).
(page 5) or map (page
• Compass navigation
• Compass settings

Calibrating the Compass

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.
1 Select the Orange key.
2
Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.
3
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
• Map settings

Browsing the Map

1
While navigating, select
2
Select the Orange key.
3
Select one or more options:
• Select Pan, and select ,
areas.
• Select Zoom, and select
the map.
NOTE: To exit or change the browsing mode of the map,
select the Orange key, and select an option.
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.
1
Select the Orange key.
2 Select Tracks > Current > TracBack.
Your current location
appear on the map.

Altimeter and Barometer

The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.
• On Demand sensor data
• Always On sensor data
5).
• Altimeter settings

Changing the Plot Type

You can change the way the device plots barometer and
elevation data.
(page 3)
(page 9)
NOTICE
(page 5)
(page 9)
to view the map.
, , and
and to zoom in and out of
, track to follow
(page 1)
(page 2)
(page 9)
to view different
, and end point
5