Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual

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The map page opens with your route marked with a magentaline.3 Navigate using the map (page 11) or the compass(page 11).Changing the Track Color1 Select > Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select Set Color.4 Select a color.Saving the Current Track1 Select > Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select an option:• To save the entire track, select Save Track.• To save part of the track, select Save Portion, and selectthe part to save.Saving a Location on a Track1 Select > Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select View Map.4 Select a location along the track.5 Select the information bar along the top of the screen.6 Select .7 Select OK.Clearing the Current TrackSelect > Track Manager > Current Track > ClearCurrent Track.Deleting a Track1 Select > Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select Delete > Yes.Archiving a Saved TrackYou can archive saved tracks to save memory space.1 Select > Track Manager.2 Select a saved track.3 Select Archive.Archiving Tracks Automatically1 Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive.2 Select an option.Sending and Receiving Data WirelesslyBefore you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 ft.(3 m) of a compatible Garmin device.You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and trackswirelessly. For information on sharing dog track and train codeswirelessly, see page 3.1 Select > Share Wirelessly.2 Select Send or Receive.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.NavigationYou can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache,photo, or any saved location in the device. You can use the mapor the compass to navigate to your destination.MapThe blue triangle represents your location on the map. As youtravel, the icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypointnames and symbols appear on the map. When you arenavigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magentaline on the map.When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the mapappear to rotate around your position. As you travel, the entiremap reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilizethe objects by setting the orientation to North Up (page 13).To open the map, select .CompassThe handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass.You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate toyour destination.Calibrating the CompassNOTICECalibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve headingaccuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magneticfields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances,experiencing temperature changes, or removing the battery.1 Select > Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start.2 Follow the on-screen instructions.Navigating with the Bearing PointerWhen navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points toyour destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.1 While navigating to a destination, select > Compass.2 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, andcontinue moving in that direction to the destination.Course PointerThe course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on wateror where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helpsyou avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoalsor submerged rocks.To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select >Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI).The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the courseline leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from thecourse. The scale Â refers to the distance between dots Ã onthe course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off courseyou are.Where To? MenuYou can use the Where To? menu to find a destination tonavigate to. Not all Where To? categories are available in allareas and maps.Finding a Waypoint by Name1 Select > Where To? > Waypoints > > Spell Search.2 Enter the name.3 Select .Navigation 11