Restoring Defaults; Compass Page; Using The Electronic Compass - Garmin 012-01097-00 Owner's Manual

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Restoring Defaults

Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map
settings to factory settings.

Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass Page guides
you to your destination with a graphic compass
display and a bearing or course pointer.
When navigating, the Compass Page provides
navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic
compass ring, a bearing or course pointer and digital
data fields to show information such as current speed,
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you
are heading. The Bearing and Course Pointer indicate
the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative to
your current heading direction. The compass ring and
bearing or course pointer work independently to show
your direction of movement and the direction to your
destination. You can choose the Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.

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The compass ring is an electronic compass that
functions like a magnetic compass when you are
stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set
speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain
your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it
again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass
ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or
chart with your Receiver for navigation. When the
electronic compass is on, a compass icon
in the status bar.

Using the Electronic Compass

When you turn the electronic compass off, it stays off
until you turn it on again. However, sometimes when
you turn the electronic compass on, the Receiver
overrides the compass and uses the GPS receiver to
track your heading. In fact, when you are moving at
a steady rate, the GPS receiver operates the compass.
When stationary, the electronic compass is active to
provide you accurate headings. You can customize the
criteria for switching between the electronic compass
and the GPS as explained in the Heading setup section
on page 75.
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