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Section 4:
Advanced GPS Operations
NOTE
There is a slight difference in menu structure between the Global-
Map 5500C and GlobalMap 4900M. The differences are minimal,
but some of the screenshots in this manual may not perfectly match
some of your unit's menus. Most notably, the GlobalMap 5500C has
the transparency feature and the GlobalMap 4900M does not.
Find Distance to Another Location
1. While on the Map Page press MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT.
2. To check the distance to a location, center the cursor over the desired
position. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position
to the cursor's location. The distance along that line will appear in a
pop-up box. The box also shows the bearing to the location.
3. Press
EXIT to return to regular operation.
The distance from Dallas to Little Rock is 292.2 miles (left). The distance
from the boat's current position to the boat ramp is 0.58 miles (right).
Find Distance From Point to Point
You can also measure distance between two other points on the map.
1. While on the Map Page press
MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT.
2. Center your cursor over the first position. (A rubber band line ap-
pears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location.) Press
ENT to set the first point, and the rubber band line disappears.
3. Move the cursor to the second position. The rubber band line reap-
pears, connecting the first point you set to the cursor. The distance
along that line will appear in a pop-up box.
4. Press
EXIT to clear the command and return to the page screen.