Garmin quatix 3, Owner'S Manual

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Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
manually calibrate the compass.
1
Hold UP .
2
Select Settings > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start .
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting the North Reference
You can set the directional reference used in calculating
heading information.
1 Hold UP .
2
Select Settings > Sensors > Compass > North Ref. .
3
Select an option:
• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select
True .
• To set the magnetic declination for your location
automatically, select Magnetic .
• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select
Grid .
• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User ,
enter the magnetic variance, and select Done .
Altimeter Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > Sensors > Altimeter .
Auto Cal. : Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you
turn on GPS tracking.
Calibrate : Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by
default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if
you know the correct elevation or the correct sea level pressure.
1
Hold UP .
2 Select Settings > Sensors > Altimeter .
3 Select an option:
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,
select Auto Cal. > On .
• To enter a known altitude, select Calibrate .
Barometer Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > Sensors > Barometer .
Plot : Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget.
Storm Alert : Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that
triggers a storm alert.
Navigation Settings
You can customize the map features and appearance when
navigating to a destination.
Customizing Map Features
1 Hold UP .
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens .
3
Select an option:
• Select
Map to turn on or off the map.
• Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that
displays the compass bearing or course to follow while
navigating.
• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize.
Setting Up a Heading Bug
You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data
pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target
heading.
1
Hold UP .
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug .
System Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > System .
User Profile : Allows you to open and customize your personal
statistics ( Setting Up Your User Profile , page 6 ).
Hot Keys : Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys.
Language : Sets the language displayed on the device.
Time : Adjusts the time settings ( Time Settings , page 17 ).
Backlight : Adjusts the backlight settings ( Backlight Settings ,
page 17 ).
Sounds : Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and
vibrations.
Units : Sets the units of measure used on the device ( Changing
the Units of Measure , page 18 ).
GLONASS : Using GLONASS provides increased performance
in challenging environments and faster position acquisition.
Using the GPS and GLONASS options can reduce battery
life more than using the GPS option only.
Pos. Format : Sets the geographical position format and datum
options.
Format : Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and
speed shown during activities, and the start of the week.
Data Recording : Sets how the device records activity data. The
Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
recordings. The Every Second recording option provides
more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire
activities that last for longer periods of time.
USB Mode : Sets the device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults : Allows you to reset user data and settings
( Restoring All Default Settings , page 22 ).
Software Update : Allows you to install software updates
downloaded using Garmin Express.
About : Displays device, software, and license information.
Time Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > System > Time .
Time Format : Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-
hour format.
Set Time : Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option
sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.
Time : Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual
option.
Backlight Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > System > Backlight .
Mode : Sets the backlight to turn on manually or automatically.
The Auto option allows you to separately set the backlight for
keys, alerts, and gestures.
NOTE: When you set Gesture to On, you trigger the backlight
by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
Timeout : Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Brightness : Sets the brightness level of the backlight.
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