Garmin GPSMAP 296 Data Field Options, Wpt, ETA, ETA, ETE, ETE, Wpt, Dest, Next, Next, Turn, Next, Cross, Track, Depth, Power, (Next), (Next), Course, Pointer, Accuracy

APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS

Data Field Options

The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 296.

Accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location.

Battery Timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged. Bearing—the compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course—the your path of travel from your starting location to a destination.

Course to Steer—the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce cross- track error and return to the course line. Showed as Steer.

Cross Track—the distance you are off your course in either direction, left or right.

Depth (Marine Only)—the depth of water from sonar NMEA input. Dest Wpt—see Waypoint (Destination).

Distance (Destination)—the entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. Distance (Next)—the distance to the next point on a route.

ETA (Destination)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach your destination.

ETA (Next)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach the next point on your route.

ETE (Destination)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach your destination.

ETE (Next)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route.

Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). GPS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.

Location (Selected)—your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).

Max Speed—the maximum speed the unit has moved since last reset. Mov Avg Spd—see Trip Avg. Speed (Moving).

Move Timer—seeTrip Timer (Moving).

Next Course—the course your route will take you on after you reach the next waypoint.

Next Turn—the direction of the next turn on an active route. Next Wpt—see Waypoint (Next).

Odometer—the total distance traveled since the Odometer was reset.

Pointer—the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on a route.

Power—the power indicator icon: Battery, External Power, or Charging.

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