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Reference
Compass Page
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Compass Page
Whenever a Go To, Follow Track (TracBack) or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP
2006/2010’s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass
display, which includes a bearing pointer. Use this page when travelling at slower speeds, when making
frequent directional changes, or where straight-line navigation is not possible due to obstructions or
terrain. The left side of the page features a rotating ‘compass ring’ that shows your course over ground
(track) while you’re moving. Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring.
A bearing pointer arrow, in the middle of the compass ring, and a bearing ‘bug’ indicator on the outside
of the compass ring, indicate the direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground.
The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show—at a glance—the direction of your
movement and the direction to your destination. For instance, if the arrow points up, you are going
directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow and bug
indicator until it points up, then continue in that direction.
The bearing pointer, bearing bug and/or compass ring may point in various directions when
you are stationary or at very low speeds. Once you start moving, the pointer will be correct.
The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Compass Page features a SOFT KEY option that provides access to layout
and data fi eld options. The data window, located on the right side of the page, provides a user-selectable
layout of various types of useful data. Each data fi eld may be confi gured to display one of several data
options. The data window layout may also be changed to display more/less number fi elds and change the
actual size of the numbers displayed.
To change the number fi elds:
1. Press the ’Change Nmbrs’ SOFT KEY, then highlight the desired fi eld and press ENTER/MARK or choose
from one of the SOFT KEY options. For detailed instructions on changing the data fi elds and layout of
the Compass Page, see pages 16-18.
Bearing PointerCompass Ring
Data FieldsDestination
Bearing ‘Bug’
