GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual
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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 76CSx level to get an
accurate electronic compass reading. A “Hold
Level” message appears if you are not holding
the electronic compass correctly, or if it is
not 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
.
Heading Setup Page
Speed
setting
Time delay
options
5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed.
6. Highlight the
for more than
field, and press
ENTER
to set the time delay from the time
options list.
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
When you first use the GPSMAP 76CSx or after
you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the
electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the
electronic compass is adversely affected if the unit
is not held level or you are near objects that generate
magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings.
