Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual MAIn PAges > coMPAss PAgeThe compass ring is an electronic compass thatfunctions like a magnetic compass when you arestationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-setspeed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintainyour heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), itagain operates like a magnetic compass. The compassring is especially helpful when using a paper mapor chart with your GPSMAP 60CSx for navigation.When the electronic compass is on, a compass iconappears in the status bar.Using the Electronic CompassWhen you turn the electronic compass off, it staysoff until you turn it on again. However, sometimeswhen you turn the electronic compass on, theGPSMAP 60CSx overrides the compass and uses theGPS receiver to track your heading. In fact, whenyou are moving at a steady rate, the GPS receiveroperates the compass. When stationary, the electroniccompass provides you with accurate headings. Youcan customize the criteria for switching between theelectronic compass and the GPS as explained in theHeading Setup section on page 75.To turn the electronic compass on or off:1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn theelectronic compass on or off. The CompassIcon appears in the status bar when theelectronic compass is on. When you are notusing the electronic compass, turn it off toconserve batteries. When it is turned off, theunit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.2. Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get anaccurate electronic compass reading. (Youobtain the most accurate reading if thecompass has been recently calibrated. See thefollowing page for calibration instructions.)Setting the speed and time for CompassAuto On/Off:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Highlight Setup, and press ENTER to openthe Setup Menu.3. Highlight the Heading icon, and press ENTERto open the Heading Setup Page.4. Highlight the Switch to compass headingwhen below field, and press ENTER.