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  • Page 1

    Pub. 988-0148-622 www.lowrance.com iFINDER Go Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions [...]

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    Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance  and iFINDER ?[...]

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    1 Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this amazing technology, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the batteries and head outside, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from this remarkable [...]

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    2 iFINDER Easy Mode Quick Reference 1. Install two AA batteries in the battery compartment on back of case. 2. To turn on iFINDER, press and release PWR key. 3. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000 mile zoom range. Rotate through the three main Page screens (Map Page, Satellite Status Page, Navigation Page) by repeatedly pressi[...]

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    3 Easy Mode Operation This section addresses Easy Mode operation for iFINDER's main GPS functions. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so this discussion also serves as a good introduction to Advanced Mode work. The iFINDER Keypad You'll control the iFINDER Go with its keyboard, which includes: PWR/LIGHT (Power & Ligh[...]

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    4 Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display. Software Info command: shows the product name and software version of the unit's operating system softw are, as well as copyright notices. Advanced Mode command: used to switch to Advanced Mode operation. Pages Easy Mode has three Page displays that represent the three major [...]

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    5 Navigation Page, backtracking a trail. Satellite Status Page This Page, shown in the following images, provides detailed information on the status of iFINDER's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page: press PAGES repeatedly until the page you want appears. This page shows you the quality and accuracy o[...]

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    6 WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing! On any display page, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. Map Page The map screens show your course and track from a "bird[...]

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    7 The low-detail world map contains some large cities and most country political boundaries. The medium-detail U.S. map contains: all incorporated cities; shaded metropolitan areas; county boundaries; some major city streets; Interstate, U.S. and state highways; lakes and streams and more than 60,000 navigat ion aids and 10,000 wrecks and obstructi[...]

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    8 selected. Once that happens, if you press FIND the Find Menu will pop up with an extra option at the top of the list: S ELECTED I TEM . Press ENT to see the Waypoint Information screen for the selected item. Set Home Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic "address," based on the latitude and longitude of a position on the earth. Ea[...]

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    9 Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The Go To Cursor command navigates to the current cursor position on the map. It's a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display. Simply select the item with the map cursor as described earlier, then press MENU | ENT to make the iFINDER begin navigating to the cursor location.[...]

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    10 Navigate a Back Trail 1. Press MENU | ↓ to N AVIGATE T RAIL | ENT . 2. Now, begin moving and follow your iFINDER's instructions. On the map, your original trail is visible as a flashing solid line, along with a roughly parallel dotted line indicating the back trail to follow. The map contains a steer arrow in the lower right corner. This [...]

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    11 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BET WEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSU MER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LO WRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE ", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED B[...]

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    12 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowr ance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the fi rst person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Wa rranty applies to the [...]

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    13 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELEC TRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purc hases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product agains[...]

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    14 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free: 800-324-1356. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. …in Canad[...]