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Compass Page
During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your
destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a
bearing pointer.
Compass Page in Marine Mode
Rotating
compass ring
Bug indicator
Compass arrow
Data fields
The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows
your course over ground (track) while you are moving. Your present
course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring. The
direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over
ground is indicated by an arrow in the middle of the compass ring
and a course to steer “bug” on the outside of the compass ring.
The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently to
show the direction of your movement and the direction to your
destination. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the
waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn
toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction.
NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to accurately
update and show your heading.
The right side of the Compass Pages features user-selectable data
fields that show additional information during active navigation.
For definitions of data field settings, refer to page 148 of the
“Appendix.”
Compass Page Options
The options menu on the Compass Page allows you to customize the
Compass Page to your preferences. Like the Map Page, the Compass
Page features user-selectable data fields on the right side of the
screen. When the Compass Page is open, press MENU to open the
options menu.
Show Course Pointer/Show Compass—toggles between showing
the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your
course and how to get back on course, or showing the compass
arrow. The Course Pointer is also referred to as a CDI or Course
Deviation Indicator.
Show/Hide Bug Indicator—toggles between showing and hiding
the course to steer bug indicator (the purple tick mark on the
compass ring).
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