Changing The Track Color; Saving The Current Track; Saving A Location On A Track; Clearing The Current Track - Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual

The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta
line.
3 Navigate using the map
(page 11).

Changing the Track Color

1
Select > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3 Select Set Color.
4
Select a color.

Saving the Current Track

1
Select > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3 Select an option:
• To save the entire track, select Save Track.
• To save part of the track, select Save Portion, and select
the part to save.

Saving a Location on a Track

1
Select > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3 Select View Map.
4
Select a location along the track.
5
Select the information bar along the top of the screen.
6
Select .
7
Select OK.

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 > Yes.

Archiving a Saved Track

You can archive saved tracks to save memory space.
1
Select > Track Manager.
2
Select a saved track.
3
Select Archive.

Archiving Tracks Automatically

1
Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive.
2
Select an option.

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly

Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 ft.
(3 m) of a compatible Garmin device.
You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks
wirelessly. For information on sharing dog track and train codes
wirelessly, see page 3.
1 Select > Share Wirelessly.
2
Select Send or Receive.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Navigation

You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache,
photo, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map
or the compass to navigate to your destination.
Navigation
(page 11) or the compass
Map
The blue triangle 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 magenta
line on the map.
When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map
appear to rotate around your position. As you travel, the entire
map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize
the objects by setting the orientation to North Up
To open the map, select

Compass

The handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass.
You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to
your destination.

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.
You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances,
experiencing temperature changes, or removing the battery.
1 Select > Compass >
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Navigating with the Bearing Pointer

When navigating to a destination, the
your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.
1
While navigating to a destination, select
2
Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and
continue moving in that direction to the destination.

Course Pointer

The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water
or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps
you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoals
or submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select
Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI).
The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
(CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
course. The scale refers to the distance between dots
the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
you are.

Where To? Menu

You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to
navigate to. Not all Where To? categories are available in all
areas and maps.

Finding a Waypoint by Name

1
Select > Where To? > Waypoints >
2
Enter the name.
3
Select .
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NOTICE
> Calibrate Compass > Start.
bearing pointer points to
> Compass.
> Spell Search.
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