Garmin GPSMAP 580 Owner's Manual

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Compass Page OptionsUse the options menu on the Compass page to customize theCompass page.1. Press Page until the Compass page appears.2. Press Menu to open the Compass page options menu.Set Up Page Layout—allows you to select the page layout.Show Course Pointer/Show Compass—allows you to togglebetween showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off youare from your course and how to get back on course, or shows thecompass arrow. The Course Pointer is also referred to as a CDI orCourse Deviation Indictor.Show (Hide) Bug Indicator—shows the course to steer bugindicator (the purple tick mark on the compass ring).Change Data Fields—allows you to change on-screen data fields.Using the Marine TimerThe Marine Timer, specifically designed for sail boat racing, allowsyou to easily count up or down by specified time increments. Asis common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5-minute warningcountdown, followed by a 4-minute preparation countdown, andfinally a 1-minute final countdown.You can use your GPSMAP 580/585 to perform each of thesedifferent countdowns.To open the Marine Timer:1. On the Compass page, press Menu.2. Highlight Set Up Page Layout, and press Enter.3. Highlight 2 Columns With Timer, and press Enter. TheMarine Timer appears in the lower right corner.GPSMAP 580/585 Owner’s Manual 43Operation Mode Pages