Using sight ‘n go – Garmin GPSMAP 78sc User Manual

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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual

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Using Sight ‘n Go

nOTE: 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.

From the main menu, select Sight ‘n

Go.

Point the device at an object.

Select Lock Direction > Set Course.

Use the compass to navigate to the

object.

Compass Setup Options

From the compass, press MEnU, and

select Setup Heading.
• Display—shows the type of

directional heading on the compass:

◦ Directional Letters—sets the

compass reading to directional

letters (N, S, E, W).

◦ numeric Degrees—sets the

compass reading to degrees

(0°–359°).

◦ Mils—sets the compass reading

to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).

• north reference—sets 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—sets the magnetic

variation value.

• Go To Line/Pointer—allows you to

select how the course is displayed.

◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates

the direction to your destination.

◦ Course indicates your

relationship to a course line

leading to a destination.