Garmin GPS V Personal Navigator Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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47ReferenceBig Numbers (or Small Numbers)—allows you to select a different DirectionFinder Page layout, with a smaller graphic compass and two user-selectable, large-character data fi elds. If ‘Big Numbers’ is selected, ‘Small Numbers’ will appear as anoption instead.To change the Direction Finder Page layout:1. With the Direction Finder Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD tohighlight ‘Big Numbers’ (or ‘Small Numbers’) and press ENTER.Course Pointer (or Bearing Pointer)—allows you to define the function of thepointer on the graphic compass. The Bearing Pointer (default setting) will point to yourdestination, relative to your current position and direction of travel. If you turn to thedirection the bearing pointer indicates, you will head directly to your destination. TheCourse Pointer uses your starting location to define a course to your destination. Ifyou move off course, an off-course needle moves left or right showing direction andmagnitude of course error. To return the course, turn in the direction of the needle andcontinue in that direction until the needle centers. To head directly to your destination,keep the needle centered and the course pointer pointing straight up.To change the function of the pointer on the graphic compass:1. With the Direction Finder Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD tohighlight ‘Course Pointer’ (or ‘Bearing Pointer’) and press ENTER.Restore Defaults—restores all data fields to the factory settings.To restore the factory default settings:1. With the Direction Finder Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD tohighlight ‘Restore Defaults’ and press ENTER.Direction Finder PageThe course pointer includes an off-courseneedle to indicate, when you stray off course,how far left or right of your course line youcurrently are.Use the ‘Big Numbers’ option to display asmaller graphic compass and larger datareadouts.