Track Tab; Track Tab Overview - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

Track Tab Overview

The GPSMAP 296 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or "track log" on the Map Page as you
travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The
GPSMAP 296 uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track.
The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 296 gets a location fi x. For the best results,
clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, the new track points
overwrite the oldest track points. The percentage of memory used by the current track log displays at the
top of the 'Active' tab. After the track log is cleared, it displays zero percent. When the display reaches
100%, the most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent track points (if 'Wrap' is selected for
'Record Mode'). To avoid losing track points, save the track log when it approaches the 99% mark.
You must fi rst save the track log before you can use the 'Navigate Track' feature. The Save feature al-
lows you to store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates.
To access the Track Tab of the Main Menu:
1. Press twice to open the Main Menu.
MENU
2. Highlight 'Track' from the vertical list of tabs using the ARROW KEYPAD .
Main Menu

Track Tab

Track Tab: 'Active' tab
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