GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 4APPendIx > dAtA fIeld oPtIonsData Field OptionsThe following list provides a brief description of each data fieldoption. Some of these options are supported only by devicesinterfaced to your GPSMAP 496.accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS-determined location.Battery timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fullydischarged.Bearing—the compass direction from your current location to adestination.Course—the your path of travel from your starting location to adestination.Course to Steer—the recommended direction to steer in order to reducecross-track error and return to the course line. Showed as Steer.Cross track—the distance you are off your course in either direction, leftor right.Depth (Marine Only)—the depth of water from sonar NMEA input.Dest Wpt—see Waypoint (Destination).Distance (Destination)—the entire distance, from beginning to end, of aroute.Distance (next)—the distance to the next point on a route.Eta (Destination)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time youwill reach your destination.Eta (next)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you willreach the next point on your route.EtE (Destination)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time requiredto reach your destination.EtE (next)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required toreach the next point on your route.Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL).gpS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.”Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitudecoordinates.Location (Selected)—your current location described in the selected unitsof measure (other than lat/lon).Max Speed—the maximum speed the unit has moved since last reset.Mov avg Spd—see trip avg. Speed (Moving).Move timer—see trip timer (Moving).next Course—the course your route will take you on after you reach thenext waypoint.next turn—the direction of the next turn on an active route.next Wpt—see Waypoint (next).odometer—the total distance traveled since the odometer was reset.pointer—the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on aroute.power—the power indicator icon: Battery, External Power, or Charging.Speed—your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour,
