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174 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual
Appendix > Data Field Options
Waypoint Already Exists—a waypoint with the same name already
exists.
Waypoint Memory Full—the unit has stored the maximum number
of waypoints.
XM Antenna Not Responding
—the unit is unable to communicate
with the GXM 30A.
XM Connected—the GXM 30A antenna was recently plugged in.
Data Field Options
The following list provides a brief description of each data eld
option. Some of these options are supported only by devices
interfaced to your GPSMAP 496.
Accuracy
—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location.
Battery Timer
—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully
discharged.
Bearing—the compass direction from your current location to a
destination.
Course—the your path of travel from your starting location to a
destination.
Course to Steer—the recommended direction to steer in order to
reduce cross-track error and return to the course line. Showed as
Steer.
Cross Track
—the distance you are off your course in either
direction, left or 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 a route.
Distance (Next)
—the distance to the next point on a route.
ETA (Destination)
—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time
you will reach your destination.
ETA (Next)
—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you
will reach the next point on your route.
ETE (Destination)
—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time
required to reach your destination.
ETE (Next)
—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required
to reach 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