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Garmin GPSMAP 86 - Navigating with Sight N Go; Compass Settings; Calibrating the Compass; Heading Settings

Garmin GPSMAP 86
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Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object.
1 Select Sight 'N Go.
2 Point the device at an object.
3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4 Navigate using the compass.
Compass Settings
From the compass, select 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 12).
Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route.
Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.
Set Scale: Sets the scale for the distance between the dots on the course deviation indicator.
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 12).
Heading Setup: Allows you to customize the compass heading settings (Heading Settings, page 12).
Change Data Fields: Customizes 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 device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances or
experiencing temperature changes.
1 From the compass, select MENU.
2 Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Heading Settings
From the compass, select MENU, and select Heading Setup.
Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the compass.
North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the compass.
Go To Line (Pointer): Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction
of your destination. Course shows your relationship to the course line leading to the destination.
Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a
higher rate of speed for a period of time.
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 12).
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You
can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.
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