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Using the Electronic Compass, To turn the electronic compass on or off

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The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or chart with your GPSMAP 60CSx for navigation. When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon appears in the status bar. Using the Electronic Compass When you turn the electronic compass off, it stays off until you turn it on again. However, sometimes when you turn the electronic compass on, the GPSMAP 60CSx overrides the compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. In fact, when you are moving at a steady rate, the GPS receiver operates the compass. When stationary, the electronic compass provides you with accurate headings. You can customize the criteria for switching between the electronic compass and the GPS as explained in the Heading Setup section on page 75. Main Pages > Compass Page To turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn the electronic compass on or off. The Compass Icon appears in the status bar when the electronic compass is on. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn it off to conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get an accurate electronic compass reading. (You obtain the most accurate reading if the compass has been recently calibrated. See the following page for calibration instructions.) Setting the speed and time for Compass Auto On/Off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Setup, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu. 3. Highlight the Heading icon, and press ENTER to open the Heading Setup Page. 4. Highlight the Switch to compass heading when below field, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 60CSx Owner's Manual 49

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual
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C
OMPASS
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The compass ring is an electronic compass that
functions like a magnetic compass when you are
stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set
speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain
your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it
again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass
ring is especially helpful when using a paper map
or chart with your GPSMAP 60CSx for navigation.
When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon
appears in the status bar.
Using the Electronic Compass
When you turn the electronic compass off, it stays
off until you turn it on again. However, sometimes
when you turn the electronic compass on, the
GPSMAP 60CSx overrides the compass and uses the
GPS receiver to track your heading. In fact, when
you are moving at a steady rate, the GPS receiver
operates the compass. When stationary, the electronic
compass provides you with accurate headings. You
can customize the criteria for switching between the
electronic compass and the GPS as explained in the
Heading Setup section on
page 75
.
To turn the electronic compass on or off:
1.
Press and hold the
PAGE
key to turn the
electronic compass on or off. The Compass
Icon
appears in the status bar when the
electronic compass is on. When you are not
using the electronic compass, turn it off to
conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the
unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.
2.
Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get an
accurate electronic compass reading. (You
obtain the most accurate reading if the
compass has been recently calibrated. See the
following page for calibration instructions.)
Setting the speed and time for Compass
Auto On/Off:
1.
Press
MENU
twice to open the Main Menu.
2.
Highlight
Setup
, and press
ENTER
to open
the Setup Menu.
3.
Highlight the Heading icon, and press
ENTER
to open the Heading Setup Page.
4.
Highlight the
Switch to compass heading
when below
field, and press
ENTER.