Garmin Alpha 300 with Training Owner's Manual

Clearing the Current TrackSelect Track Manager > My Track > Discard.Deleting a Track1 Select Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select > Delete.NavigationYou can navigate routes and tracks to a waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can usethe map or the compass to navigate to your destination.Maprepresents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log. Waypoint namesand symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a line onthe map.When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position. As you travel,the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize the objects by setting the orientation toNorth Up (Map Settings, page 30).To open the map, select .Measuring Distance on the MapYou can measure the distance between two locations.1 From the map, select a location.2 Select > Measure Distance > Use.3 Move the pin to another location on the map.CompassThe handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointerto navigate to your destination.Calibrating the CompassNOTICECalibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects thatinfluence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or removingthe battery.1 Select > > Calibrate Compass > Start.2 Follow the on-screen instructions.Navigating with the Bearing PointerWhen navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.1 While navigating to a destination, select .2 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination.Where To? MenuYou can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to. Not all Where To? categories are availablein all areas and maps.Navigation 25