Using A Goto - Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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Using a Goto

Information Page
Navigation Page
A Goto on the
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Map Page
Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination
The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to
a destination, (waypoint, city, or point of interest). Once
you have accessed the Information Page for an item, use
the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel
to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for
guidance.
To activate a Goto:
1. Use the Find Menu to access the Information Page for
any desired destination and use the CLICK STICK to
highlight the Goto button.
2. Press in on the CLICK STICK to start navigation.
3. Observe the Navigation Page, it will display the name of
your destination, the distance from your current location,
and a Bearing Pointer indicating the direction you should
travel. The time require to reach your destination will
display when you begin to travel and establish a pre-
dicted rate of movement. The Data Fields at the bottom
of the page will display information relative to your travel
as appropriate for the type of data selected to appear
in those fi elds.
4. Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access
the Map Page and observe your movements and a dark
line indicating the direct path from your current location
to your destination.
5. Use the Bearing Pointer on the Navigation Page to main-
tain travel in the right direction and observe distance and
time information to monitor your progress.
6. When you are close to your destination, an "Arriving at
Destination" message will appear. If you move past
the destination the Bearing Pointer will reverse and the
distance display will begin to increase.
7. To stop navigating, highlight the on-screen Options Menu
button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and
press in on the CLICK STICK. Select 'Stop Navigation',
then press in on the CLICK STICK.

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