24 GPSMAP 620 and GPSMAP 640 Owner’s ManualMarine Mode: Using the DashboardMarine Mode: Using the DashboardUse the Dashboard to view important data such as navigation andtrip information on one screen, without using the chart screens.Using the Compass ScreenFrom the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Compass to view theCompass screen.Following a Direct Course or a Route Using theCompass ScreenAfter you set a course using Go to, or create a route usingRoute to, you can use the Compass screen to follow the course orroute.You can view your current heading and the corrected course on theCompass screen. When you are off course, the distance betweenyour current heading and the corrected course is called the Courseto Steer, and is shaded orange on the compass. CAUTIONJust as on the Navigation chart, a direct course and a correctedcourse may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightingsand steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.Current headingCourse toSteerCorrectedcourseFollowing a Direct Course on theCompass ScreenTo follow a direct course on the Compass screen:1. After you set a course, from the Home screen, touchDashboard > Compass.2. Follow the orange corrected-course pointer and steer off courseto avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles on the water.3. When you are off course, turn toward the orange corrected-course pointer to reduce the shaded orange Course to Steerand continue to the next turn in the route or to your destination.
