Using The Electronic Compass - Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual

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The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you
are heading. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates
the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative
to your current heading direction. The compass ring
and bearing pointer work independently to show
your direction of movement and the direction to your
destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.
Scale
Course Pointer
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction of your
destination.
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The Course Pointer
indicates your
course of travel and
the distance you
drift off course.
Bearing Pointer
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 in conjunction with your GPSMAP 76CSx
for navigation. When the electronic compass is on, a
compass icon appears in the status bar.

Using the Electronic Compass

When you manually turn the electronic compass
off, it stays off until you manually turn it on again.
However, sometimes when you turn the electronic
compass on, the GPSMAP 76CSx overrides the
compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your
heading. You can customize the criteria for switching
between the electronic compass and the GPS.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual