Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual (Software Version 4.0 and above) - Page 37
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Using the Compass Page Bearing to Waypoint Pointer to Waypoint Destination Waypoint REFERENCE Compass Page Speed Over Ground The Compass Page provides better steering guidance than the Highway Page for travel at slower speeds (e.g., walking), travel with many directional changes and when it's not necessary to follow an exact course. The bearing (BRG) and distance (DST) to the waypoint are displayed at the top of the page, below the destination waypoint name. The distance displayed is the straight-line distance from your present position to the destination waypoint. The bearing indicates the exact compass heading from you to the destination. The middle of the page features a rotating "compass ring" that shows your course over ground while you are moving (track indicated at the top of the ring), with a pointer arrow to the destination displayed in the center. The arrow shows the direction of your destination from the direction you are moving. For instance, if the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction (left, right, down, etc.), turn toward the arrow until it points up. Then continue in that direction. The bottom of the page shows your track (TRK), speed (SPD), and a user-selectable field for ETE, ETA, CTS, XTK, VMG, or TRN. When you are one minute away from your destination (based on your current speed and track over ground), the GPS 12XL will alert you with a flashing on-screen message box. In this example, the Compass Page indicates that you are traveling west (261 degrees) and the destination waypoint is to the northwest (291 degrees). Turn right 30 degrees and continue on. In this example, the Compass Page indicates that you are traveling north (350 degrees) and the destination waypoint is to the northwest (291 degrees). Turn left 59 degrees and continue on to reach your destination. 33