+PAWINGERS Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 We've had the Vista for a couple years and it always does a good job but lately it's giving us fits. When we start hiking into a cache the arrow is very unsteady and will flick all different directions and if it wasn't for also carrying our yellow Etrex we would have problems. It usually is when you're within 1/4 mile or less but there is no pattern and it is sometimes when you're a lot closer than that. The arrow simply goes wild and just in case you are wondering, yes, I do calibrate the compass after changing batteries. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
+RocketMan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Have you tried turning off the electronic compass and just using the GPS course pointer (Press and hold the Page button on the right to turn it on and off). If the GPS course pointer works ok, try switching back to the electronic compass. If all else fails, you may need to send it back to Garmin to fix the electronic compass. Good Luck Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 You might also need to check the speed at which the compass changes to electronic. I belive that the default is 10mph. Most of us walk slower than that so it would be trying to use the electronic compass. If the Vista is not held level then the arrow will bounce around. Quote Link to comment
+Rubberhead Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Are you carrying any other electronic device that may be emmitting an magentic field? Quote Link to comment
+PAWINGERS Posted April 18, 2004 Author Share Posted April 18, 2004 I did turn the electronic compass off but haven't got to check it out yet to see if it helps. I'm not sure if the walking speed thing is an issue. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 (edited) Nevermind! Edited April 21, 2004 by Elf Danach Quote Link to comment
+Blaidd-Drwg Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I sometimes have a similar problem, and it seems to be when the batteries are getting low. Changing the batteries seems to cure the sympton. Quote Link to comment
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