Garmin GPS 73 Owner's Manual

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Tracks SettingsSelect Setup > Tracks.Track Log: Turns track recording on or off.Record Method: Sets a track recording method. The Autooption records the tracks at a variable rate to create anoptimum representation of your tracks.Recording Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recordingpoints more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fillsthe track log faster.Viewing the Current TrackFrom the main menu, select Track Manager > CurrentTrack > View Map.Saving the Current Track1 Select Track Manager > Current Track.2 Select an option:• Select Save Track to save the entire track.• Select Save Portion, and select a portion.Clearing the Current TrackSelect Track Manager > Current Track > Clear CurrentTrack.Deleting a Track1 Select Track Manager.2 Select a track.3 Select Delete.Navigating a Saved TrackBefore you can navigate a saved track, you must save a track.1 Select Where To? > Tracks.2 Select a saved track.3 Select Go.Using the Main PagesThe information needed to operate this device is found on themain menu, map, compass, and trip computer pages.1 Select PAGE.2 Select the active main page.Maprepresents your location on the map. As you travel, movesand leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbolsappear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination,your route is marked with a dashed line on the map.Navigating with the Map1 Use the arrow keys to move the pointer.2 From the map, select SELECT > Go.A triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel,the triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail).3 Select and to zoom in and out of the map.Changing the Map Orientation1 From the map page, select MENU > Setup > Orientation.2 Select an option:• To show north at the top of the page, select North Up.• To show your current direction of travel at the top of thepage, select Track Up.Measuring Distance on the MapYou can measure the distance between two locations.1 From the map, select a location.2 Select MENU > Measure Distance.3 Move the pin to another location on the map.Map SettingsFrom the map, select MENU > Setup Map.Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. TheNorth Up option shows north at the top of the page. TheTrack Up option shows a top-down view with your currentdirection of travel toward the top of the page.Data Fields: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of themap, compass, and stopwatch.Advanced Map SettingsFrom the map, select MENU > Setup Map > Advanced MapSetup.Auto Zoom: Enables the device to automatically select thezoom level for optimal use of your map. When the Off optionis selected, you must zoom in or out manually.Select User Waypoint Zoom Level: Sets the zoom level atwhich waypoints appear on the map. Waypoints do notappear when the map zoom level is higher than the selectedlevel.Select User Waypoint Text Size: Sets the text size forwaypoints on the map.CompassThe compass uses GPS course over ground (COG) to guideyou to your destination, and does not account for other factorsthat can affect your destination, such as currents and tides. Youcan use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to yourdestination.Navigating with the CompassWhen navigating to a destination, points to your destination,regardless of the direction you are moving.1 Begin navigating to a destination.2 Select Compass.3 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, andcontinue moving in that direction to the destination.Course PointerThe course pointer is most useful when you are navigating onwater or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It canalso help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals orsubmerged rocks.To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU >Setup Heading > Go To Line > Course.The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the courseline leading to the destination. The dots Á tell you how far offcourse you are.Data FieldsFrom the compass, select > SELECT.ETE to Dest: Displays the estimated time to your destination.ETA to Dest: Displays the estimated time of your arrival at yourdestination.To Course: Displays the recommended direction to steer inorder to stay on course.Using the Main Pages 3