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Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location, Compass Settings, Calibrating the Compass

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Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location You can save a new waypoint by projecting the distance from your current location. For example, if you would like to navigate to a location you observe on the other side of a river or stream, you can project a waypoint from your current location to the observed location, and then navigate to the new location after you cross the river or stream. 1 Press PAGE to scroll to the compass page. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select Sight 'N Go. 4 Point the device at the new location. 5 Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 6 Select a unit of measure. 7 Enter the distance, and select Done. 8 Select Save. Compass Settings Press PAGE to scroll to the compass page, and press MENU. Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a reference point (Navigating with Sight 'N Go, page 7). Stop Navigation: Stops navigation of the current route. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change profiles (Profiles, page 42). Set Scale: Sets the scale for the distance between the dots on the course deviation indicator when navigating with Sight 'N Go. Calibrate Compass: Allows you to calibrate the compass if you experience irregular compass behavior. For example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes (Calibrating the Compass, page 8). Heading Setup: Allows you to customize the compass heading settings (Heading Settings, page 9). Change Data Fields: Allows you to customize the compass data fields. Restore Defaults: Restores the compass to factory default settings. 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 GPSMAP 67 device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances or experiencing temperature changes. 1 Press PAGE to scroll to the compass page. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Using the Main Pages

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	7
GPSMAP 67 Device Overview	7
Charging the GPSMAP 67 Device	8
Buttons	9
Turning On the Device	9
Locking the Buttons	9
Turning On the Backlight	9
Adjusting the Backlight	10
Acquiring Satellite Signals	10
GPS and Other Satellite Systems	10
Using the Main Pages	10
Opening the Main Menu	10
Map	10
Navigating with the Map	11
Measuring Distance on the Map	11
Map Page Settings	11
Map Settings	11
Changing the Map Orientation	12
Advanced Map Settings	12
Compass	12
Navigating with the Compass	12
Using the Course Pointer	13
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	13
Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location	14
Compass Settings	14
Calibrating the Compass	14
Heading Settings	15
Setting the North Reference	15
Trip Computer	15
Trip Computer Settings	15
Altimeter	15
Altimeter Plot Settings	16
Altimeter Settings	16
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	16
Navigation	16
FIND Page	16
Navigating to a Destination	17
Stopping Navigation	17
Finding a Location Near Another Location	17
Waypoints	17
Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint	17
Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint	17
Navigating to a Waypoint	17
Finding a Saved Waypoint	18
Editing a Waypoint	18
Deleting a Waypoint	18
Changing the Photo for a Waypoint	18
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	18
Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved Waypoint	19
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	19
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint	19
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm	19
Adding a Waypoint to a Route	20
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	20
Routes	20
Creating a Route Using Route Planner	20
Creating a Route Using the Map	20
Navigating a Saved Route	20
Viewing the Active Route	21
Editing a Route	21
Editing the Name of a Route	21
Viewing a Route on the Map	21
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route	21
Reversing a Route	22
Deleting a Route	22
Recordings	22
Recording Settings	22
Advanced Recording Settings	22
Auto Save Settings	23
Viewing the Current Activity	23
Navigating Using TracBack®‎	23
Stopping the Current Activity	23
Saving the Current Activity	24
Viewing Saved Activity Information	24
Saving a Location from an Activity as a Waypoint	24
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity	24
Reversing an Activity	24
Navigating a Saved Activity	24
Deleting a Saved Activity	25
Courses	25
Creating a Course	25
Creating a Course Using the Map	25
Navigating a Saved Course	25
Editing a Course	26
Editing the Name of a Course	26
Viewing a Saved Course on the Map	26
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Course	26
Reversing a Course	27
Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Course	27
Deleting a Course	27
Optional Maps	27
Purchasing Additional Maps	27
Finding an Address	27
Connected Features	28
Connected Feature Requirements	28
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device	29
Phone Notifications	29
Viewing Phone Notifications	29
Hiding Notifications	29
Managing Notifications	29
Connecting to a Wireless Network	29
Connect IQ Features	29
Downloading Connect IQ Features	30
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer	30
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets	30
Garmin Explore	30
Main Menu Tools	31
Viewing an Active Weather Forecast	32
Viewing an Active Weather Map	32
Adding an Active Weather Location	32
Switching the Active Weather Location	33
Deleting an Active Weather Location	33
Garmin Adventures	33
Sending Files to and from BaseCamp	33
Creating an Adventure	33
Starting an Adventure	34
Calculating the Size of an Area	34
Using the Flashlight	34
Geocaches	34
Registering Your Device at Geocaching.‍com	35
Connecting to Geocaching.‍com	35
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer	35
Searching for a Geocache	35
Searching for a Geocache on the Map	36
Filtering the Geocache List	36
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter	36
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter	36
Viewing Geocache Details	36
Navigating to a Geocache	37
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache	37
Logging the Attempt	37
chirp	37
Enabling chirp Searching	37
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	37
Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device	38
Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.‍com	38
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location	38
Downloading Maps	38
Enabling Maps	39
Deleting a Map	39
Selecting a Profile	39
Setting a Proximity Alarm	39
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm	39
Satellite Page	39
GPS Satellite Settings	40
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	40
Using the VIRB Remote	40
Using the inReach Remote	41
Customizing the Device	41
Customizing the Data Fields	41
Setup Menu	42
System Settings	42
Satellite Settings	42
Display Settings	43
Turning Off the Screen	43
Changing the Color Mode	43
Bluetooth Settings	43
Wi‑Fi Settings	43
Routing Settings	44
Advanced Routing Settings	44
Turning On Expedition Mode	44
Setting the Device Tones	44
Geocaching Settings	45
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors	45
Fitness Settings	45
Marking Laps by Distance	45
Marine Settings	46
Setting Up Marine Alarms	46
Menu Settings	46
Customizing the Main Menu	46
Changing the Page Sequence	47
Configuring the Page Ribbon Display	47
Position Format Settings	47
Changing the Units of Measure	48
Time Settings	48
Profiles	48
Creating a Custom Profile	48
Editing a Profile Name	48
Deleting a Profile	49
Resetting Data and Settings	49
Restoring Default Page Settings	49
Device Information	49
Product Updates	49
Setting Up Garmin Express	49
Getting More Information	50
Attaching the Carabiner Clip	50
Removing the Carabiner Clip	50
Attaching a Lanyard	50
Device Care	51
Cleaning the Device	51
Data Management	51
File Types	51
Installing a Memory Card	51
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	52
Transferring Files to Your Device	52
Deleting Files	52
Disconnecting the USB Cable	52
Specifications	53
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	53
Appendix	54
Data Fields	54
Optional Accessories	56
tempe	56
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors	57
Troubleshooting	57
Maximizing Battery Life	57
Long-Term Storage	57
Restarting the Device	57
About Heart Rate Zones	57
Fitness Goals	57

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Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location

You can save a new waypoint by projecting the distance from your current location.

For example, if you would like to navigate to a location you observe on the other side of a river or stream,

you can project a waypoint from your current location to the observed location, and then navigate to the new

location after you cross the river or stream.

Press

PAGE

to scroll to the compass page.

Press

Select

Sight 'N Go

Point the device at the new location.

Select

Lock Direction

Project Waypoint

Select a unit of measure.

Enter the distance, and select

Done

Select

Save

Compass Settings

Press

PAGE

to scroll to the compass page, and press

Sight 'N Go

: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a

reference point (

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

, page 7

Stop Navigation

: Stops navigation of the current route.

Change Dashboard

: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.

NOTE:

Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you

change profiles (

Profiles

, page 42

Set Scale

: Sets the scale for the distance between the dots on the course deviation indicator when navigating

with Sight 'N Go.

Calibrate Compass

: Allows you to calibrate the compass if you experience irregular compass behavior. For

example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes (

Calibrating the Compass

page 8

Heading Setup

: Allows you to customize the compass heading settings (

Heading Settings

, page 9

Change Data Fields

: Allows you to customize the compass data fields.

Restore Defaults

: Restores the compass to factory default settings.

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 GPSMAP 67 device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long

distances or experiencing temperature changes.

Press

PAGE

to scroll to the compass page.

Press

Select

Calibrate Compass

Start

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Main Pages