Heading Setup; Calibration Setup - Garmin eTrex Vista C color map navigator Owner's Manual

eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation

Heading Setup

North
Reference
Options

Calibration Setup

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Heading Setup
The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading
display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading.
Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc-
ing, it is recommended that you use the default values.
To use the Heading Setup feature:
Display
1. Access the Heading Setup Page.
Options
2. Highlight the Display fi eld, press ENTER and select from Cardi-
nal Letters, Degrees or Mils to display the heading value.
3. Highlight the North Reference fi eld, press ENTER and select
from True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User Grid North.
4. Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching.
See page 15.
Time Delay
Options
Calibration Setup
The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass
and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation.
To calibrate the Compass:
1. Access the Calibration Setup Page.
2. Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the
Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 16.
To calibrate the Altimeter:
Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter Calibra-
tion Page and follow instructions on page 25.