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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 field

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