Garmin “North up”

[JSimmons]

I am a new user and likely a silly question but I can’t seem to keep the “north up” orientation on my Garmin 7612 chart plotter. Can someone give me a tip?

 

[Bruce Moore]

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[Captharv]

It is apparently set up for "course" or "Track" up. I don't mean to sound like a wise ass, but have you looked in the owners manual for the GPS? If you do not have the manual, Garman has it available (free) on their website.

I prefer "track up" myself Its easier if you let a guest navigate.

No question is "silly" if asked honestly

 

[bob daily]

From your chart screen, select menu, Chart Set-up, Chart Appearance, Orientation, you will have three options 1. North up, 2. Heading up, 3. Course up, when selected hit done.
Hope this gets you on your desired course! Bob

 

[JSimmons]

Thanks for the tip. I still have much to learn and the manual, while thorough, can be a bit of a beast.

 

[SJI Sailor]

ICYMI or for anyone else interested, there was a good "as the prop turns" RT factory video on the Garmin chartplotter 2 years ago: https://youtu.be/O_9h1XNBN4A

I don't recall if this exact question was covered but overall I thought it was very well done.