Garmin GPSMAP 64s Owner's Manual - Page 8

top of the page. Automotive Mode shows an 3D automotive view with the direction of travel at the top. Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text appears on the map. Data Fields: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer. Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device. Advanced Map Settings Select Setup > Map > Advanced Map Setup. Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. Zoom Levels: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items will appear. The map items will not appear when the map zoom level is higher than the selected level. Text Size: Selects the text size for map items. Detail: Selects the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly. Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading. Compass When navigating, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. If points any other direction, turn until it points toward the top of the compass. Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the electronic compass, you must be outdoors, away from objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. The device has a 3-axis electronic compass (GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st models only). You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1 From the compass, select MENU. 2 Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1 Select PAGE. 2 Hold the device level. 3 Follow to your destination. Course Pointer The course pointer is most useful when you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It can also help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU > Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI). The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the course line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator (CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale  refers to the distance between dots à on the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course you are. Navigating with Sight 'N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object. NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only on the GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st. 1 Select Sight 'N Go. 2 Point the device at an object. 3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 4 Navigate using the compass. Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings. Select Setup > Heading. Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the compass. North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the compass. Go To Line/Pointer: Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction of your destination. Course shows your relationship to the course line leading to the destination. Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a period of time. Calibrate Compass: See Calibrating the Compass. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields. Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer, select MENU. Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (Profiles). Reset: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Elevation Plot NOTE: The Elevation Plot is available only with the GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the distance traveled. To customize the elevation settings, see Elevation Plot Settings. You can select any point on the plot to view details about that point. Elevation Plot Settings From the elevation plot, select MENU. Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page. Calibrate Altimeter: See Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter. Change Plot Type: Sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot. 4 Using the Main Pages