Using The Compass; Using Sight 'N Go - Garmin GPSMAP 78 Owner's Manual

Using the Compass

You can use the compass to navigate an
active route.
1. Press PAGE.
2. Hold the device level.
3. Follow the
your destination.

Using Sight 'N Go

NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only
with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP
78Sc.
You can point the device at an object in
the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock
in the direction, and then navigate to
the object.
1. From the main menu, select Sight
'N Go.
2. Point the device at an object.
3. Select Lock Direction > Set
Course.
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bearing pointer to
4. Use the compass to navigate to the
object.
Compass Setup Options
From the compass, press MENu, and
select Setup Heading.
• Display—shows the type of
directional heading on the compass:
Directional Letters—sets the
◦
compass reading to directional
letters (N, S, E, W).
◦ Numeric Degrees—sets the
compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
Mils—sets the compass reading
◦
to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
• North Reference—sets the north
reference of the compass:
True—sets true north as the
◦
heading reference.
Magnetic—automatically sets
◦
the magnetic declination for
your location.
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