Garmin GPSMAP 3005C Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s Manual 49M AIN MENU > TRACKS TABTracks TabUse the Tracks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how itis recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Tracks tab also provides anindicator of the memory used for the active track log and allows you to clear thetrack memory. The Track tab is divided in two sub tabs: Active and Saved.For more information setting up track options and saved tracks, see pages 20-21.Active Sub TabThe Active sub tab shows the amount of track memory used and current settingsfor the active log (the log currently being recorded). The active log stores up toapproximately 10,000 track log points, based on the criteria specified in the Tracksettings.The following settings are available:• Record Mode—allows you to select one of three track recording options:• Off—No track log is recorded. If you select Off, you cannot use theTracBack feature.• Fill—a track log is recorded until the track memory is full.• Wrap—a track log is continuously recorded, wrapping through theavailable memory (replacing the oldest track data with new data).• Color—allows you to specify a color used to show the active track log onthe Map and Highway Pages.• Interval—defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Threeinterval settings are available:• Distance—records the track based on a user-defined distance betweenpoints.• Time—records track plot based on a user-defined time interval.• Resolution—records the track plot based on a user-defined variancefrom your course over ground or changes in water depth/temp(if equipped). The Resolution option is the default setting and isrecommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBackperformance. The distance value (entered in the value field) is themaximum error allowed from the true course before recording a trackpoint.• Value—defines the distance or time used to record the track log.The following soft keys are available:• Save—saves the current active track log.• Clear—clears the active track log currently stored in memory.