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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 15
Using the Main Pages
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an
active route.
1. Press .
2. Hold the device level.
3. Follow the bearing pointer to
your destination.
Using Sight ‘N Go
: Sight ‘N Go is available only
with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP
78Sc.
You can point the device at an object in
the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock
in the direction, and then navigate to
the object.
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Point the device at an object.
3. Select >
.
4. Use the compass to navigate to the
object.
Compass Setup Options
From the compass, press , and
select .
• —shows the type of
directional heading on the compass:
◦ —sets the
compass reading to directional
letters (N, S, E, W).
◦ —sets the
compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
◦ —sets the compass reading
to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
• —sets the north
reference of the compass:
◦ —sets true north as the
heading reference.
◦ —automatically sets
the magnetic declination for
your location.