Garmin Oregon 450 Owner's Manual - Page 37

Customizing the Oregon Position Format Use the default settings unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. To change the position format: Touch Setup > Position Format. Modifying the Compass Touch Setup > Heading. Display-select the type of directional heading shown on the compass: • Directional Letters-sets the Compass page reading to directional letters (N, S, E, W). • Numeric Degrees-sets the Compass page reading to degrees (0°-359°). • Mils-sets the Compass page reading to mils (0 mils-1000 mils). North Reference-select the north reference of the compass: • True-sets true north as the heading reference. • Magnetic-automatically sets the magnetic declination for your location. • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). • User-allows you to set the magnetic variation value. Go To Line/Pointer (depending on your unit)-select Bearing to show the Bearing Pointer, which indicates the direction to your destination. Touch Course to select the Course Pointer, which indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination (page 11). Compass-select Auto to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are travelingat Oregon Series Owner's Manual 31