MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > COMPASS PAGE

Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer.

Rotating

 

Bug indicator

 

compass ring

 

 

Compass arrow

 

Data fields

 

 

 

Compass Page in Marine Mode

The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you are moving. Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring. The direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground is indicated by an arrow in the middle of the compass ring and a course to steer “bug” on the outside of the compass ring.

The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently to show the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the

waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction.

NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to accurately update and show your heading.

The right side of the Compass Pages features user-selectable data fields that show additional information during active navigation. For definitions of data field settings, refer to page 148 of the “Appendix.”

Compass Page Options

The options menu on the Compass Page allows you to customize the Compass Page to your preferences. Like the Map Page, the Compass Page features user-selectable data fields on the right side of the screen. When the Compass Page is open, press MENU to open the options menu.

Show Course Pointer/Show Compass—toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your course and how to get back on course, or showing the compass arrow. The Course Pointer is also referred to as a CDI or Course Deviation Indicator.

Show/Hide Bug Indicator—toggles between showing and hiding the course to steer bug indicator (the purple tick mark on the compass ring).

GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide

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