Garmin Oregon 450 - Manual (Page 37)

Oregon Series Owner’s Manual 31
Customizing the Oregon
Position Format
Use the default settings unless you
are using a map or chart that specifies
a different position format.
To change the position format:
Touch Setup > Position Format .
Modifying the Compass
Touch Setup > Heading .
Display—select the type of
directional heading shown on the
compass:
• Directional Letters—sets
the Compass page reading to
directional letters (N, S, E, W).
• Numeric Degrees—sets the
Compass page reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
• Mils—sets the Compass page
reading to mils (0 mils–1000
mils).
North Reference—select the north
reference of the compass:
• True—sets true north as the
heading reference.
• Magnetic—automatically sets
the magnetic declination for your
location.
• Grid—sets grid north as the
heading reference (0°).
• User—allows you to set the
magnetic variation value.
Go To Line/Pointer (depending on
your unit)—select Bearing to show
the Bearing Pointer, which indicates
the direction to your destination.
Touch Course to select the Course
Pointer, which indicates your
relationship to a course line leading
to the destination ( page 11 ).
Compass—select Auto to switch
from an electronic compass to a GPS
compass when you are travelingat