Garmin GPSMAP 76S - Manual (Page 23)

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Getting Started
Reference
Compass Page Options
To access the Compass Page Options, with the Compass Page displayed press
the MENU Key.
Setup Page Layout — This option allows you to select the number of data
field rows and the size of text used in the fields. You have the option of
displaying, None, Small (1 Row), Small (2 Rows), Small (3 Rows), Medium
(1 Row), Medium (2 Rows), Medium (3 Rows), Large (1 Row), or Large
(2 Rows). To select an option, highlight the desired selection then press
ENTER. The new configuration will be displayed on the map. Press QUIT to
exit the option.
Change Data Fields — This option allows you to select the type of data you
want displayed in the data fields. To change a data type, place the high-
light over the desired data field, then press ENTER. Using the ROCKER,
scroll through the available selections. With a data type highlighted, press
ENTER to accept the selection. For a list of available data fields, see appendix
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Calibrate Compass — The Electronic Compass will need to be calibrated
the first time batteries are installed and whenever batteries are changed. To
calibrate the compass, with ‘Start’ on the Calibrate Compass Page highlighted
press ENTER. With the unit held level, slowly turn the unit through at
least two revolutions in the same direction. There will be a prompt indicat-
ing if you are turning the unit ‘Too Fast’, ‘Just Right’, or ‘Too Slowly’. When
finished, the unit will display a message indicating if the calibration was suc-
cessful of failed. If the calibration was successful, press ENTER to continue, if
the calibration failed, press ENTER to try the calibration again.
Sight ‘N Go — This feature allows the user to visually locate a landmark and
lock in a magnetic heading to it. Once a heading is locked, the unit will begin
Compass Page Options
Compass Page Options