Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide - Page 156
Data Field Options, interfaced to your GPSMAP 296.
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APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 296. Accuracy-the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery Timer-the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged. Bearing-the compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course-the your path of travel from your starting location to a destination. Course to Steer-the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce crosstrack error and return to the course line. Showed as Steer. Cross Track-the distance you are off your course in either direction, left or right. Depth (Marine Only)-the depth of water from sonar NMEA input. Dest Wpt-see Waypoint (Destination). Distance (Destination)-the entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. Distance (Next)-the distance to the next point on a route. ETA (Destination)-Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach your destination. ETA (Next)-Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach the next point on your route. ETE (Destination)-Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach your destination. ETE (Next)-Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route. Elevation-the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). GPS Status-the current status of the GPS receiver, such as "3D GPS." Location (Lat/Lon)-your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates. Location (Selected)-your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon). Max Speed-the maximum speed the unit has moved since last reset. Mov Avg Spd-see Trip Avg. Speed (Moving). Move Timer-see Trip Timer (Moving). Next Course-the course your route will take you on after you reach the next waypoint. Next Turn-the direction of the next turn on an active route. Next Wpt-see Waypoint (Next). Odometer-the total distance traveled since the Odometer was reset. Pointer-the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on a route. Power-the power indicator icon: Battery, External Power, or Charging. 148 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide