Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you 

are heading. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates 

the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative 

to your current heading direction. The compass ring 

and bearing pointer work independently to show 

your direction of movement and the direction to your 

destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or 

Course Pointer for guidance.

Scale

The Course Pointer 

indicates your 

course of travel and 

the distance you 

drift off course.

The Bearing 

Pointer always 

indicates the 

direction of your 

destination.

The compass ring is an electronic compass that 

functions like a magnetic compass when you are 

stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set 

speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain 

your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it 

again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass 

ring is especially helpful when using a paper map 

or chart in conjunction with your GPSMAP 76CSx 

for navigation. When the electronic compass is on, a 

compass icon   appears in the status bar.

When you manually turn the electronic compass 

off, it stays off until you manually turn it on again. 

However, sometimes when you turn the electronic 

compass on, the GPSMAP 76CSx overrides the 

compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your 

heading. You can customize the criteria for switching 

between the electronic compass and the GPS.