Does this unit have a compass?
1541475
Yes it does and it's very easy to use. The unit is about as simple as any you will find and not being a computer savy person that's why I bought the original Legend 10 years ago and then upgraded to this one a year ago for the color screen and microchip features.
1541476
it doesn't have an built in compass, but it hooks up well enough that if you walk in one direction for twenty feet or so it will show you the direction of travel. I love it. Hope that helps. Dave
1541477
Yes, but always bring a regular compass and learn how to use it. Electronic compasses need batteries!
1541478
It does not have a magnetic compass. However it does have a "compass function" which gives you your direction based on GPS data. In other words it can tell you you're going 50 degrees N/NE, while you're moving. But you can't stand in one place and get a direction for north, like you would with a regular compass.
1888219
I have taken trails that I have never been on, turned the Tracker on and the arrow will point to the direction back to camp. It doesn't show the route you took....It is a High Tech Compass and it will count down in meters as you get closer to camp.
2065818
Mine does not. It shows a digital compass pointer and the direction to go to get to the last location.
1897099
No. However. Push the blue button and say. What direction am I traveling. And. Onstar. Will tell you
1762359
I don't think it will, but the compass is quite large. It's 5 inches tall not including the bracket and 3 to 4 inches across.
887360
It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
929221
This compass does not work period. Does not calibrate, it does not matter the vehicle.
67587
No it does not do navigation. It has gps that give location on video. The only problem i have had is that you have keep resetting the time and date. Otherwise its great
1402596
I don't refer to the compass or thermometer since I use the pole for stability in walking the dog. Adjusting the length of the pole to fit your height seems straight forward. I prefer the pole to a cane.
534234
no, it only goes one direction. I have one and really is a pleasure to use.
1777402
This is a simplified GPS unit. It will show you latitude and longitude but it is feature / operation poor. It is meant as get back to where you came from in case of getting lost. It does have a compass. If you plan a hike / excursion a GPS is recommended. If you are a casual hiker who is afraid of getting lost, this backtrack simplified GPS will do.
570765
The device only makes available the position in longitude and lattitude notation into the exif of the picture. Works fine, but cannot be used as a compass or whatsoever for navigational purposes. Henedu.
2267079
So easy! There is a little screw on the back. The key comes with in. Check the declination of you region on the internet: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#declination and set it in your compass.
666119
It came with very basic instuctions on a card. More detailed use of a compass can be found on the internet.
2264585
It seems it has an accelerometer because in some photos on the web the screen is in one direction, in other photos, it's in the opposite direction. As for GPS, I'm not sure either but in bhphotovideo specifications list it says: GPS: None
666120
I do not recall that there were much in the way of instructions with the compass. But I have found instruction on the internet. Example &lt;http://lensaticcompass.blogspot.com&gt;. Hope this helps.
2065819
not really. I found this contraption useless, as it only indicates a direction to follow, regardless of obstacles on the route. I quickly offered it to a "good friend"...