
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.
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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
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
Show Course Pointer/Show
Show/Hide Bug
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