The Compass Page - Garmin eTrex Legend C Owner's Manual

eTrex Legend C
GPS Navigation

The Compass Page

Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
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Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation
data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display, a bearing pointer
and digital data fields to display information such as current speed, dis-
The Compass tance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. You can
Ring moves to
choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed
indicate North
in each from a list of options.
orientation
When moving, the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction
when you are
moving. you are heading. The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to
your destination relative to your current heading direction. The compass
Scale
dial and Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction of
movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose between
The Course Pointer
a Bearing Pointer or a Course Pointer for guidance.
indicates your
course of travel
The compass does not function as a magnetic compass when you are
and the distance
stationary. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you oriented
you drift off
in relation to North. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in
course.
conjunction with your unit for navigation.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction to your
destination.