Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual 49M AIN PAGES >The compass ring is an electronic compass thatfunctions like a magnetic compass when you arestationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-setspeed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintainyour heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), itagain operates like a magnetic compass. The compassring is especially helpful when using a paper mapor chart in conjunction with your GPSMAP 60CSxfor navigation. When the electronic compass is on, acompass icon appears in the status bar.Using the Electronic CompassWhen you manually turn the electronic compassoff, it stays off until you manually turn it on again.However, sometimes when you turn the electroniccompass on, the GPSmap 60CSx overrides thecompass and uses the GPS receiver to track yourheading. You can customize the criteria for switchingbetween the electronic compass and the GPS.To turn the electronic compass on or off:1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn theelectronic compass on or off. The CompassIcon appears in the status bar when theelectronic compass is on. When you are notusing the electronic compass, turn it off toconserve batteries. When it is turned off, theunit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.2. Hold the GPSMAP 60CSx level to get anaccurate electronic compass reading. A “HoldLevel” message appears if you are not holdingthe electronic compass correctly, or if it isnot calibrated. (See the following page forcalibration instructions.)Setting the speed and time for CompassAuto On/Off:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Highlight Setup, and press ENTER to openthe Setup Menu.3. Highlight the Heading icon, and press ENTERto open the Heading Setup Page.4. Highlight the Switch to compass headingwhen below field, and press ENTER