Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 - Technical Reference Manual - Manual (Page 216)

216 7. Measuring with System 500 Technical Reference Manual-4.0.0en
Polar
The Polar Method gives you a Bearing from the orientation reference, a
horizontal distance and a cut/fill to the point.
O - Orientation Direction (Orient)
P - Current Position
D - Horizontal Distance (Dist) to
Target
β
- Bearing (Direct) to Target
C/F - Vertical Distance (Cut/Fill)
T - Target Point
7.5.6 Using the Reverse function
The reverse function is available in
Advanced mode and switches the
orientation by 180°. It is used when
the Target lies behind you and you
would effectively have to walk
backwards to reach it.
Press REVRS (F3). The orientation is
turned through 180°. You can also
now turn through 180° yourself so
that you are facing the direction in
which you need to walk.