Garmin GPSMAP A12 Owner's Manual

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1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Follow Active Track.2 Select an option:• Select the time the active track began.• Select Entire Log.3 Review the course indicated by the colored line.4 Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,and other obstacles.Clearing the Active TrackSelect Info > User Data > Tracks > Clear Active Track.The track memory is cleared, and the active track continuesto be recorded.Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options.2 Select Record Mode.3 Select an option:• To record a track log until the track memory is full, selectFill.• To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldesttrack data with new data, select Wrap.Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track LogYou can indicate the frequency at which the track plot isrecorded. Recording more frequent plots is more accurate butfills the track log faster. The resolution interval is recommendedfor the most efficient use of memory.1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options >Interval > Interval.2 Select an option:• To record the track based on a distance between points,select Distance > Change, and enter the distance.• To record the track based on a time interval, select Time >Change, and enter the time interval.• To record the track plot based on a variance from yourcourse, select Resolution > Change, and enter themaximum error allowed from the true course beforerecording a track point. This is the recommendedrecording option.BoundariesBoundaries allow you to avoid or remain in designated areas ina body of water. You can set an alarm to alert you when youenter or exit a boundary.You can create boundary areas, lines, and circles using themap. You can also convert saved tracks and routes intoboundary lines. You can create a boundary area usingwaypoints by creating a route from the waypoints, andconverting the route into a boundary line.You can select a boundary to act as the active boundary. Youcan add the active boundary data to the data fields on the chart.Creating a Boundary1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries > New.2 Select a boundary shape.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.Converting a Route to a BoundaryBefore you can convert a route to a boundary, you must createand save at least one route (Creating and Saving a Route,page 17).1 Select Info > User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.2 Select a route.3 Select Review > Edit Route > Save as Boundary.Converting a Track to a BoundaryBefore you can convert a track to a boundary, you must recordand save at least one track (Saving the Active Track, page 19).1 Select Info > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.2 Select a track.3 Select Select > Edit Track > Save as Boundary.Editing a Boundary1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries.2 Select a boundary.3 Select Review > Edit Boundary.4 Select an option:• To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart,select Display Options.• To change the boundary lines or name, select EditBoundary.• To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode LayoutYou can link a boundary to a SmartMode layout to automaticallyopen the layout when entering or exiting the boundary. Forexample, you can set a boundary around your marina, andautomatically open the Docking layout when you approach themarina.1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries.2 Select a boundary.3 Select Review > Link SmartMode™ > SmartMode™.4 Select Entering, and select a layout.5 Select Exiting, and select a layout.Setting a Boundary AlarmBoundary alarms alert you when you are within a specifieddistance of a set boundary.1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries.2 Select a boundary.3 Select Alarm > On.4 Enter a distance.Deleting a Boundary1 Select Info > User Data > Boundaries.2 Select a boundary.3 Select Review > Edit Boundary > Delete.Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, andTracksSelect Info > User Data > Delete User Data > All > OK.Sailing FeaturesSetting the Vessel TypeYou can select your boat type to configure the chartplottersettings and to use features customized for your boat type.1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.2 Select an option.Sail RacingYou can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boatwill cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.When you synchronize the race timer with the official racecountdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as therace start approaches. When you combine the race timer withthe virtual start line, the device measures your speed, bearing,and remaining time on the countdown timer. The device uses20 Sailing Features