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Area Calculation Information for Garmin Mode Outdoor Handheld
The area calculation feature is a type of specialized track that once a designated area has been navigated, the device will give a calculation total for that area. These instructions are only compatible with the following models:
- GPSMAP® 60 Series and GPS 60 outdoor handhelds
- GPSMAP® 76CSx, 76Cx, 76CS, and 76C outdoor handhelds
- All eTrex® model outdoor handhelds with a color display
- Rino® 530HCx, 520HCx, 530, and 520 outdoor radios
To perform an area calculation:
- Press Menu twice to access Main menu
- Select Tracks
- Press Menu
- Select Area Calculation
- Press Enter to start calculation function
- Begin navigating area to be calculated
Once the area has been defined:
- Press Enter to stop calculation
- Press down arrow on directional pad to highlight the Area box
- Select Enter to display drop down options
- Use directional pad to highlight measurement desired
- Select Enter
- Press Enter to save calculation
Once the area has been saved it can be viewed in MapSource® or BaseCamp™ software, or directly on the device from the track log page.