Lowrance Lowrance GlobalMap 5300C iGPS manual

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    Pub. 988-0152-191 www.lowrance.com GlobalMap ® 5300c iGPS Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions[...]

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    Copyright © 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans- mitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance ® is a registered trademark of Lowrance El[...]

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    i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me Fi rst! ......................................................... 1 Specifications: GlobalMap ® 5300c iGPS ...................................... 2 How to use this manual: ty pographical co nventions .................. 8 Section 2: In stallati on ............................................................. 1[...]

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    ii Displaying a Sa ved Trai l ............................................................ 51 Navigating Trails ........................................................................ 52 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 56 Cancel Navi gation ......................................................................[...]

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    iii Map Fi x ........................................................................................ 78 Customize Page Displa ys ............................................................ 79 GPS Simula tor ............................................................................. 80 Initialize GPS .............................................[...]

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    iv Device Configur ation Me nu .................................................. 129 Device Information and Device Data ................................... 129 Fuel Manageme nt Me nu ........................................................... 130 Tank Loca tion .................................................................... 130 Fuel A dded ..[...]

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    v NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -20 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Cel- sius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more info[...]

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    vi Notes[...]

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    1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap ® 5300c iGPS and begin installing it, please give us a mo- ment or two to explain how our ma nual can help you get th[...]

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    2 After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap 5300c's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Ad- vanced GPS Operations . W h e n yo u c o m e t o a G P S m e n u c o m m a n d o n t h e G l o b a l Ma p 5300c' s screen, you can [...]

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    3 Recording: ........................ M MC & S D me m or y c a rd s f or r e co r d i ng G P S trip details and displaying charts or maps. Back-up memory: ........... Built-in memory store s GPS data for dec- ades. User settings are stored when unit is turned off. Languages: ...................... 10; menu lang uages selectable by user. GPS Rec[...]

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    4 How Lowrance GPS Works You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap 5300c scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and, where you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Sec- tion 2, Installation & Accessories[...]

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    5 files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over again. Like any com- puter file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared be- tween Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers. Th is Gl ob alM ap 5300c ha s o ne mo re th in g in c om mo n wit h a p er so na l computer. Just as computers have a floppy disk dri[...]

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    6 forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also available at first, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled the signal some- what, using a process called Selective Availability (SA). GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal govern- ment discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed othe[...]

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    7 This is not to say that it won’t work at walking or trolling speeds — it will. There will simply be more "wandering" of the data shown on the display. GPS alone is accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal Avia- tion Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go be- yond basic GPS. So, the FAA has developed [...]

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    8 If you or a friend has Internet acce ss, visit our web site. Find us at WWW.LOWRA NCE.COM . The site is packed with additional information on using our products. Emulator For the ultimate training aid, be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit. This program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning f[...]

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    9 of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name . Instructions = Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence of key strokes and selecting menu co mmands. We've written them in a condensed manner for quick and[...]

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    10 Notes[...]

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    11 Section 2: Installation Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and w[...]

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    12 The Power/Data cable for this unit. NOTE: There are two basic power connection options, which are shown in the following two diagrams. Read the following instructions carefully to determine which power connection applies to your unit. Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires. Caution: All of the wires in the power/data[...]

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    13 interference, or if such a switch is not available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and installing an in-line switch. This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, especially when the power cable is disconnected [...]

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    14 Power Diagram A Use this method if you are powering the display unit and a GPS mod- ule or the display unit and a NMEA 2000 network. (Fuses may be dif- ferent from those shown.). The network and any NMEA 2000 devices, including the GPS module, will not operate unless the NMEA 2000 Power Cable is connected to power. The NMEA 2000 power cable must[...]

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    15 Power Diagram B Use this method if you are only powering your display unit and are not powering a NMEA 2000 network or any NMEA 2000 accessory device, including a GPS module. (Fuse may be different from that shown.) The method in diagram B is also used when your display unit is con- nected to a NMEA 2000 network that is already connected to powe[...]

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    16 WARNING: The NMEA 2000 network bus is always on and constantly drawing power. You must connect NMEA power to a switched power source so you can tu rn off the network when not in use. Failure to connect to and use a power switch will drain your boat battery, which could stop your boat's operation. Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network Your unit [...]

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    17 Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA positi on information from some other GPS receiver Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information to another NMEA-compatible device. Ground To Other Device Com-1 To GlobalMap 5300c Y ellow (Transmit) NMEA Receiv e Shield (Ground) Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit Shield (Ground) Ground Com-1 To GlobalMap 5300c To Ot[...]

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    18 GlobalMap 5300c iGPS Cable Connections. Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable You can install the GlobalMap 5300c on the top of a dash with the sup- plied gimbal bracket. It can also be mounted on a portable power supply. If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional R-A-M ® bracket mounting system. This converts the u[...]

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    19 visit the LEI we b s it e ( w w w .lei-extras.com ) for the latest options; ac- cessory ordering information is on the inside back cover of this man- ua l . F o r a c o m p l e t e look at the many mounting options, visit the RAM web site at www. r a m -m ount.com . Optional R-A-M mounting system. Bracket Installation M o u n t th e G lo b a l M[...]

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    20 Holes in the bracket's base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiber- glass panels to reinforce the pane l and secure the mounting hardware. Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope to- ward the front of your unit. Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole[...]

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    21 If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marine sealant compound. (Some marine dealer s stock cable hole covers to con- ceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the Gl oba lM ap 5300c. I f y ou ch oos e to f ill in the h[...]

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    22 MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Your GlobalMap 5300c uses a MultiMed ia Card to store information, such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card) to store data. NOTE: Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just re- member that your unit can use an MMC or SD c[...]

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    23 To add an MMC or SD Card 1. Open the card compartment door. 2. Grasp the bottom of the MMC and push the top of the card into the slot. Once the card is started, use your fingernails to slide it the rest of the way to the left, until it is firmly seated in the slot. 3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight. Other Acce[...]

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    24 MapCreate™ CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right. Face Cover A white protective cover that snaps on and off the front of the unit is available. This cover is intended for use when the vehicle is idle. WARNING: When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area, such as an open boat cockpit, the protective face cover must be removed w[...]

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    25 Section 3: Basic GPS Operation This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto- rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced GPS Operations , will discuss other more advanced functions and utili- ties. Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about t[...]

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    26 2. PAGES – Pressing this and the ← → arrow keys (4) switches the unit between the three different page screens. (Satellite Status Page, Navigation Page and Map Page.) Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes. 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or ad just a[...]

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    27 You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens by pressing MENU | MENU . To clear the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT . Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen : changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Sounds : enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and a[...]

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    28 Browse MMC Files : this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains. Pages The unit has three Pages that represent the three major operating m odes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PA GES key, then using → or ← to select a Page. (Clear the Pag[...]

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    29 Satellite Status Page (left). Custom Gauges (right). This screen will show a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The small inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and th e large ring represents t[...]

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    30 5. Select the desired subcategory and press ENT , which will place a checkmark in the checkbox, showing the selected data is set for display. 6. If you want to display other data types, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the Custom Gauges page. The data you selected will now be displayed on the screen. To change Ov erlay [...]

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    31 Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling southwest. Page looks like this when the unit is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or backtracking a trail. When navigating to a waypoint, the Navigation screen looks like the following figure. Your ground speed , track, distance and bearing to waypoint, and course are all shown digita[...]

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    32 Navigation Page, going to a waypoint while creating a new trail. The cross track error range is shown on the compass rose as a wide, white, corridor enclosing the course line. The outer edges of this white corridor represent lines that show the current cross track error range. The default for the cross track error range is 0.20 miles. For exampl[...]

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    33 The Navigation Page has its own menu, which is used for some ad- vanced functions and for setting va rious options. (Options and setup are discussed in Sec. 5). To access the Navigation Page Menu, from the Navigation Page, press MENU . Map Page The Map Page screens show your course and track from a bird's-eye view. By default, this unit sho[...]

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    34 If you're using only the factory-loaded background map, the maximum zoom range for showing additional map detail is 20 miles. You can con- tinue to zoom in closer, but the map will simply be enlarged without revealing more map content (except fo r a few major city streets.) Load your own high-detail custom map made with MapCreate (or a pre-[...]

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    35 background map would show you the general outline and approximate shape of a coastline or water body, but the higher detail in MapCreate shows the shoreline completely and accurately (finer detail). Many smaller islands would not be included in the background map, but are in MapCreate. NOTE: Available through LEI Extras (look inside back cover f[...]

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    36 The Map Page has its own menu, which is used for several functions and for setting various options. To access map display options, press PA GES highlight M AP , then select the desired map page option. Press EXIT . Digital Data map page (left). Two Position Formats page (right). In pages that have two major windows (such as two maps) you can tog[...]

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    37 1. From any two-window display, press MENU | ↓ to R ESIZE W INDOW | ENT . 2. Four flashing arrows appear along the centerline dividing the two windows. The windows will be in a ho rizontal position by default, so press ↑ ↓ to re s i z e t h e w in do w s . O r, if you want to realign the windows vertically, use ← → to switch the window[...]

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    38 5. Select the desired subcategory and press ENT , which will place a checkmark in the checkbox, showing the selected data is set for display. 6. If you want to display other data types, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the Map with Custom Gauges page. The data you selected will now be displayed in the gray area on the l[...]

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    39 Radar Page (left) with Radar menu display (right). To access Radar Page: 1. Press PA GES , highlight the R ADAR tab and press ENT . 2. Press MENU to open the Radar menu. Press EXIT to return to the ra- dar display. The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for the most basic GPS operations.[...]

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    40 Basic GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navi- gating to a location at least a few blocks away. Navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Depress the PWR key to turn on the unit. 2. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000 mile zoom range. [...]

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    41 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the unit. With- out obstruction from dense foliage, terrain or structures, the unit auto- matically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approxi- mately one minute or less. If for some reason satellite acquisit ion takes longer, you may be insid[...]

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    42 The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away. Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor 1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select. 2. Use the arrow keys and center the cursor crosshairs on the desired ob- ject. On most items, a pop-up box will give the name of the selected item. T[...]

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    43 2. You could search the entire restau rant category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to S UBCA TEGORY column| ↓ to F AS T F OOD C HAINS | ENT | ↓ to N EA REST | ENT . 3. The unit says it is calculating, then a list of restaurants appears, with the closest highlighted at the top of the list. The restaurant far- thest [...]

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    44 6. The unit's map appears, with the cursor crosshairss highlighting the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up data box shows the POI's name, dis- tance and bearing. A data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's latitude and longitude. Map screen showing Finding Waypoint, the result of a restaurant sea[...]

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    45 To create and save a Waypoint: These first two techniques use the Quick Save method, the fastest and easiest way to create a waypoint. Create Way point at Current Position While you are traveling, press WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way- point 003." The waypoint symb[...]

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    46 Symbol is described in Sec. 4.) After you have changed a waypoint symbol, the unit will remember the one you chose and use it the next time you save a waypoint. To revert back to the default sym- bol, edit a waypoint and choose th e original symbol, or use the Re- set Options command (d escribed in Sec. 5). Create Way point on Map 1. Use the arr[...]

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    47 Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa- ter. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land. Of course, the first thing to do is remain calm and then use all standard safety p[...]

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    48 Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The G O T O C URSOR command: navigates to the cu rrent cursor position on the map. It's a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display. 1. Use the cursor (controlled by th e arrow keys) with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you[...]

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    49 The 15-mile zoom figure (left) clea rly shows the dotted course line con- necting your current position to your destination. The 40-mile zoom (center) shows both current positi on and destination on screen. The Navigation Page (right) will also show navigation information. To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command: pres[...]

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    50 Creating and Saving a Trail A trail, or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by the unit as you travel. It's a travel history, a record of the path you have taken. Trails are useful for repeating a jour ney along the same track. They are particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go back the way you came. [...]

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    51 4. To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. As you leave the Edit Trail menu, you will notice that a new trail starts with a new sequential number. In the example fi gure below, the new trail is num- ber 2, showing zero points. Note that Trail 1 is inactive, but it is still visible on the map. New trail, named "Trail 2," [...]

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    52 To turn off trail display: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ ↓ to select the de- sired Trail Name | ENT . 3. Press ↓ to A CTIVE | → to V ISIBLE | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T[...]

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    53 Tip: Generally, when using this method, the smaller the zoom range, the more accurately you will be able to steer along the trail. Navigate a Trail The following figures illustrate th e menu sequence for navigating a trail. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ | ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to [...]

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    54 Navigate a trail menu sequence: Fig. 1, My Trails comm and. Fig. 2, Trails Menu. Fig. 3, Edit Trail Me nu. Fig. 4, Edit Route Menu with Navigate command highlighted for Trail 6. A trail is always converted to a "route" when you navigate the trail. On the Map Page, the trail you are navigating is represented by a dot- ted line that alte[...]

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    55 Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: driver is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6 (left); bearing arrow shows the trail point is due north (straight ahead.) Driver has reached trail point 6 and must turn west to follow the trail (right). Arrival alarm goes off and bearing arrow swings around toward the west and the[...]

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    56 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps: Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card containing a Custom Map File is lo aded into the unit, the unit auto- matically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on. Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for [...]

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    57 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an M M C i s p r e s e n t o r n o t . I f n o M M C i s present, you m ust first insert a card into the unit in order to acti vate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from the unit to the MMC : press ENT (for S AV E .) To transfer data from the MMC to the unit : press ?[...]

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    58 These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the unit's memory. Cancel Navigation You can turn off any of the naviga tion commands after you reach your destination or at any other time by using the Cancel Navigation com- ma n d . Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVI GAT I O N | ENT | ← to Y ES | EN[...]

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    59 Section 4: Advanced Operations Find Distance from different Locations 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. Center your cursor over the positi on you want to find the distance to. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location. The distance along that line will appear[...]

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    60 These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons. This unit has 63 different symbols you can pick from when creating an icon. Icons are similar to waypoints, but they do not store as much informa- tion (like names) as waypoints do. You can't use a menu to navigate to icons as you can with waypoints. (But, you can use the map cursor and[...]

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    61 Delete icons menu. The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to Y ES | ENT . All icons will be deleted from the map. The Delete by Symbol command will launch the Select Symbol m enu. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select the icon symbol to delete, then press ENT . A message appears saying all icon s with the selected sy[...]

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    62 waypoint. Once programmed into the GPS unit, a route provides the option of navigating forward through the route waypoints or in reverse order (you can even begin navigating in the middle of a route!) Create and Save a Route You have the option of creating and editing a route in the unit or you can make a route on your comput er with our MapCrea[...]

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    63 Edit Route menu (left). Edit Route Waypoints menu (right) with Add From Map command selected. 3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin. (If you are starting at your current position or the current cursor posi- tion, you are already at the starting s[...]

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    64 Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at on-ramp turn. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set at highway exit to frontage road leading to river. Waypoint (5) ends the route at a tree stand in the hunting area. Fig. 6. Press EXIT to save the route and you return to this screen. 5. Move the cursor to the next point in the route, a spot where[...]

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    65 2. Press ↓ to route name | ENT | ENT . 3. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT . Return to the previo us page by pressing EXIT repe atedly. Edit Route Waypoints You can edit the route by adding and removing waypoints. 1. From[...]

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    66 Route Planning on Main Menu (left). Routes menu (center). Edit Route menu (right). Navigate is selected on Edit Route menu. Navigate a Route 1. From the N AV I G AT I O N P AGE , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to select route name | ENT | ↓ to N AV I G AT E | ENT . 3.[...]

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    67 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the fi rst waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point toward Wpt 2, off to the east. In Fig. 3 the traveler has turned eas[...]

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    68 Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RA ILS | ENT | ↓ to trail name | ENT | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page display. Tip: You can quickly call up the [...]

  • Page 77

    69 Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left). Edited trail with dotted line pattern (right). Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To access the unit's alarm clock: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T IMERS | ENT | ↓ to A LA RM C LOCK | ENT . Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to [...]

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    70 To delete a waypoint from the map: 1. Use the arrow keys to select the waypoint with the cursor. 2. Press WPT | ↓ to D ELETE W AYPOINT | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . To return to the previous page and clear the cursor, press EXIT . To delete all waypoints at one time : 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to D ELETE A LL M Y W[...]

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    71 Create Way point by Entering a Position 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to E NTERED P OSITION | ENT | → to C REA TE | ENT . 3. Press → to L ATITUDE | ENT . Enter the latitude by pressing ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and re- peat until the latitude i[...]

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    72 This boosts waypoint position accura cy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors. 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ or ↑ to A VERAGE P OSITION | ENT |press → to C REAT E | ENT . 3. Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position. (The greater the [...]

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    73 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all of these but the anchor alarm turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to fl ash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. [...]

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    74 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ ↑ to select the desired category, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Use ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and re- peat until the name is correct. 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis- played by repeatedly p[...]

  • Page 83

    75 MMC File Browser. Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to B ROWSE MMC F ILES | ENT. Communications Port Configuration The unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication port, or com port for short. The Co m Port Menu, which is accessed from the System Setup Menu, allows yo u to configure the [...]

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    76 For connectors and wiring informatio n for another device, see page 16. For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device, consult the factory. Customer service phone numbers are in the back of this manual. Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ET[...]

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    77 (Universal Transverse Mercator) pr ojection; MGRS (Standard); MGRS (Standard + 10); Map Fix; Loran TD; British, Irish, Finnish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan and Greek. UTM's are marked on USGS topographic charts. This system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude. British, Irish, Finnish, German, Ne[...]

  • Page 86

    78 Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps . This system asks for a reference position in latitude/longitude, whic h you take from a marked location on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map from that reference point. For example, if it shows a distan ce of UP 4.00" and LEFT 0.50", [...]

  • Page 87

    79 4. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map. It is shown as a ratio, like 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit to return to the Configure Map Fix screen. Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map. 5. Press → to S ELECT O RIGIN | ENT | ENT | ENT t[...]

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    80 2. Press ENT to change the box or hit ↑ , ↓ , ← → to select another box, then press ENT . You will see a list of categories with "+" or "–" symbols next to each category. A category with a "+" is expandable , meaning its contents are hidden. Customize Menu, with "GPS Data" and "Navigation&qu[...]

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    81 To turn on the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU | MENU , highlight S YSTEM S ETUP and press ENT . 2. Select S IMULA TORS and press ENT . The GPS Simulator menu. The GPS Simulator page will appear. The page has dialog boxes that allow you to change the Track, Speed , Altitude, Latitude and Longitude of your simulation. You can begin your simulation a[...]

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    82 Steer with Arrows When you are using the Steer with Arrows command, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen while con- tinuing the simulation. This action will allow you to use the m ap cursor during a simulation. To turn steering and speed boxes back on again, return to the GPS Simulator menu, highlight the S TE[...]

  • Page 91

    83 Map Auto Zoom This unit has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the button pushing common with other brands of GPS receivers. It works in con- junction with the navigation features. First, start navigation to a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint.) Then, with the auto zoom mode on, the un[...]

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    84 To show Map Data 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D AT A | ENT . 2. Press ENT to open the E AR TH M AP D ETA IL selection list, and choose how much detail you want — from Off (so the unit operates like a GPS plot- ter) to High. 3. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the page display. To turn on/off Pop-up [...]

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    85 To turn on/off range rings: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT . 2. Press ↓ , → to R ANG E R INGS . With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) 3. After the option is set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. To turn on/off Lat/Long Grid lines: 1. From the Map Pa[...]

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    86 Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes: waypoints, tra ils, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can turn on or off any of these items to customize the map. To get to Map Categories: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP C ATEGORIES D RA WN | ENT . 2. Press ?[...]

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    87 Map page shown in North Up mode (left) Map page shown in Track Up mode (right). To change map orientation: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP O RIENTATION | ENT . 2. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desi red mode, then press ENT . 3. Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the map page display. Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation [...]

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    88 Nautical Chart Notes NauticPath charts contain notes or chart information, represented by circle-i Chart Note icons on the map display. An example is shown in the following figure. NauticPath chart showing Chart Note icon selected by cursor (left). Note information screen (right). To view Chart Note information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the[...]

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    89 These icons will appear when you are zoomed in to a 4-nautical mile range. An example is displayed in the following figures. To view Port Services information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Port Services Information screen. NauticPat[...]

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    90 zoomed in to a 6-mile range. The icon stands for a Tidal Current Sta- tion location. An example is displayed on the right. When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (0.8 nautical mile), the icon becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current veloc- ity and direction for the selected tidal station at the present time. At larger zoom ra[...]

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    91 The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon ( NN) to midnight (MN). The velocity scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically [...]

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    92 To view tide information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cu rsor over a tide station icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Tide Information screen. Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The gr aph at the top [...]

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    93 play. NauticPath charts are ready for display as soon as they are inserted into the unit. Navionics charts must be inserted into the unit, then selected as a Map Choice option in the Map Data menu. To display a Navionics chart: 1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, [...]

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    94 Overlay Data with Navigation and Sonar Data categories expanded. To overlay information on your screen: 1. Press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA | ENT . 2. If you currently have any overlay data on your screen, it will be listed here. Select (E NTER TO ADD ) and press ENT . The data viewer shows information categories with "+" or "?[...]

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    95 Data Viewer (left). Navigation category expanded with Bearing and Distance selected (center). Bearing and Distance displayed on Overlay Data Shown menu (right). Map Page shows boat cruising Puget Sound, Washington with Overlay Data turned on (left). This example shows Depth, Ground Speed and the Steering Arrow. Note that the Steering Arrow alway[...]

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    96 NOTE: You also can remove data direct ly from the Data Viewer menu by repeating the steps used to add overlay data. Highlight the overlay data currently displayed, then press ENT , unchecking the data op- tion, which will remove it from the display.. Overlay Data Shown menu with Date selected (left). Remove high- lighted on Data Information menu[...]

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    97 Trip Distance set to small size in the Overlay Data Shown menu (left). Trip Distance set to Large size (right). To change displa yed data font s ize: 1. From the Map or Sonar page, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLA Y D ATA | ENT . 2. Press ↓ ↑ to select the desired data type, then use ← → to enlarge or reduce the size of the overlay data on th[...]

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    98 Pop-up Help command highlighted on System Setup menu (left). Pop- up Help message for Sounds (right). Reset Options The Reset Options command allows you to switch unit features and functions back to factory default settings. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET O PTIONS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . NOTE: Reset Option[...]

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    99 Screen Contrast and Brightness To adjust Contrast : 1. Press MENU | MENU | ENT . 2. Highlight C ONTRA ST , then use ← → to move the contrast adjustment bar. The left end of the scale is the lowest contrast level. The right end is the highest contrast level. The Screen Menu with Contrast bar selected. To adjust brightness: 1. Press MENU | MEN[...]

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    100 To adjust the screen's display mod e: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to D ISPLA Y M ODE | ENT , which will open the Display Mode menu with three options: Normal, High Contrast and Night Viewing. 3. Select the desired mode and press ENT . Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the map display. Set Language This unit's menus are avai[...]

  • Page 109

    101 To set the Year: 1. Make sure your unit has acqu ired your position, then press MENU | MENU , highlight S YSTEM S ETUP and ENT . 2. Highlight S ET L OCAL T IME and press ENT . 3. Select Y EAR and press ENT . Use ↑ ↓ to select the year and press ENT . To select Time Format: 1. Make sure your unit has acqu ired your position, then press MENU [...]

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    102 To turn on/off the WAAS Alarm: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to S HOW W AAS A LARM . 2. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) or un- check it (turn off) the WAAS Alarm. 3. Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the map display. To Require WAAS: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R EQUIR[...]

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    103 The Sounds menu. To set Volume: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select S OUNDS and press ENT . 2. Highlight V OLUME and use ← → to move the Volume control bar. The left end of the scale is low volume. The right end of the scale is high vol- ume. 3. Press EXIT | EXIT to return to map display. To set Alarm Style: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select S OUNDS [...]

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    104 Track Smoothing This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that should always be left on . When stopped or traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing prevents wandering of trails, the steering arrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode. Trail Options There are several options you can use wi th trails. Some [...]

  • Page 113

    105 New Trail selected on the Trails menu (left). Edit Trails menu (right). To Delete all Trails 1. Press MENU | MENU , select M Y T RAILS and press ENT . 2. Highlight D ELETE A LL and press ENT . The following Warning will ap- pear: Delete All Trails? 3. Select Y ES and press ENT . You will be returned to the Trails screen, where all trails have b[...]

  • Page 114

    106 To select a Trail Update Option: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select M Y T RA ILS and press ENT . 2. Highlight the T RA IL O PTIONS button and press ENT . The Trail Options menu will appear with three update cri teria: Auto, Time and Distance. NOTE: The Update Active Trail checkbox should be checked (turned on). If it is unchecked (turned off), your [...]

  • Page 115

    107 Edit Trail menu. Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibil- ity are all changed on the Edit Trail menu screen. The Active setting determines whether or not the unit is recording new points for a par- ticular trail. On the Edit Trail menu, press ↓ ↑ to highlight the[...]

  • Page 116

    108 Transparency selected on main menu. Transparency slider bar (right). To adjust Transparency level: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T RA NSPARENCY | ENT . The T RA NSPA RENCY slider bar appears. 2. Use ↑ ↓ to move the bar. Move the bar to the bottom of the scale to eliminate transparency. Moving the bar to the top of the scale will pro- vide t[...]

  • Page 117

    109 Units of Measure Menu. To set Temperature units: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select System Setup and press ENT . U NITS OF M EAS- URE will be highlighted, so press ENT . 2. Highlight T EMPERATURE and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select one of the following options: Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin. Press ENT . 4. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the[...]

  • Page 118

    110 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select one of the following options: Gallons or Liters. Press ENT . 4. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the sonar display. To set Heading units: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select System Setup and press ENT . U NITS OF M EAS- URE will be highlighted, so press ENT . 2. Highlight H EADING and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select on[...]

  • Page 119

    111 Section 6: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit's permanent memory lets you search for some land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, addresses, highway exits and Points of Interest, you must load your own high-detail custom map produced with our M[...]

  • Page 120

    112 3. To enter a street name, press ↓ to S TREET | ENT . There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next let- ter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressi[...]

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    113 Find By Name menu with list of cities. Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor With a POI or map feature selected by the cursor, press WPT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT . A POI selected by the cursor (left). POI information screen (right). NOTE: Since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted, you can navi- gate to the selected POI b[...]

  • Page 122

    114 The Find Exit menu. 2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT , which calls up the Find By Name menu. There are two highway search options: A. You can spell out the highway name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next let- ter and repeat until the name is correct[...]

  • Page 123

    115 Find Exit menu with an exit selected in the Exit List. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to navigate or "go to" the exit. B. Press → | ENT to find the exit on the map. Go To Exit highlighted (left). Find On Map selected (right). Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Ser-[...]

  • Page 124

    116 Exit Information screen (left). General location and amenities information (right). Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1. Press WPT , press ↓ or ↑ to select a map place or POI category, then press ENT . (To narrow your search, press → then press ↓ or ↑ to select a subcategory before pressing ENT .) You will be given two optio[...]

  • Page 125

    117 Find by Nearest option, left, Calculating screen, center, POI list, right. 3. To search by the name of a POI: press ENT . There are two options: A. You can spell out the POI in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next let- ter and repeat until the name is correct, then pre[...]

  • Page 126

    118 Go To Waypoint highlighted (left) . Find on Map selected (right). Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to F IND S TREETS | ENT and the Find Streets Menu appears. 2. You must first fill in a street na m e in the First Street dialog box. Press ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two option[...]

  • Page 127

    119 for that street, press ↓ to F IND F IRST S TREET | ENT . A message appears ask- ing you to wait while the unit finds the street. When the Streets Found list appears, press ↑ or ↓ to select the street you are searching for and press ENT. Find Streets menu with the Find Firs t street highlighted (left). Streets Found list (right). 4. The Ma[...]

  • Page 128

    120 2. You must fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box. Press ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: A. You can spell out the street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | EN[...]

  • Page 129

    121 ↑ or ↓ to select the intersection you are searching for and press ENT . (In our example, we selected the intersection of SW 80th Street and SW 71st Avenue in Miami, Fla.) 7. The Map Page appears, with the cu rsor pointing to the found intersec- tion. The intersection in our exampl e is shown in the following figure. Map Page showing results[...]

  • Page 130

    122 3. If you're looking for nearest, the uni t says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears. The closest waypoint is highlighted at the top of the list. The waypoint furthest from you is at the bottom of the list. 4. To see location information on the closest (highlighted) waypoint, press ENT and the Waypoint screen appears. (If y[...]

  • Page 131

    123 Find By Name menu (left). Waypoint Information screen (center). The found waypoint is hi g hl i gh t ed by the cursor on the Map Page (right). A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT . (Go To Waypoint com- mand is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation infor- mation to the waypoint. B. To find the waypoint, press ↓ to F IND O N[...]

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    124 Notes[...]

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    125 Section 7: NMEA 2000 Device Configuration NMEA 2000 Menu The NMEA 2000 menu on your display unit's main menu allows you to configure, calibrate and monitor devices on a NMEA 2000 network. The NMEA 2000 menu provides access to the Bus Setup, Fuel Management and NMEA 2000 Alarms. You also can turn on/off Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchr[...]

  • Page 134

    126 NOTE: To switch back to the internal GPS antenna, repeat the steps above. The internal GPS will be automatically enabled when you turn off (uncheck) the LGC module Set Active box. Bus Setup Selecting Bus Setup from the NMEA 2000 menu gives you access to the Bus Configuration menu and the NMEA Diagnostics and Ethernet Di- agnostics pages. The Bu[...]

  • Page 135

    127 from IP Address to upload and download rates (bytes per second). To refresh either Diagnostics page, highlight the P ING A LL D EVICES button at the bottom of the page and press ENT . The network devices list is located in the top half of the Bus Configura- tion menu. You can configure, calibra te and set alarms for devices ac- cessed from the [...]

  • Page 136

    128 Tank Size The Tank Size menu allows you to inpu t the size of a selected tank in gallons. After selecting the desired tank from the Tank Select menu, you are ready to enter the tank's size. Set Configuration button The Set Configuration button is used to finalize engine-tank configura- tion settings. Setting Engine-Tank Configuration: 1. P[...]

  • Page 137

    129 9. When all tanks have been configured, press the S ET C ONFIGURATION but- ton. The following confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change the bus configuration? Choose Y ES and press ENT , Press EXIT to get back to the main display. Device Configuration Menu When a device is selected from the network devices list on the Bu[...]

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    130 NOTE: If, as in the graphic above, you do not have a Suzuki Engine Inter- face, EP-15 Fluid Level or EP-10 Fuel Flow on the network, the Engine & Configuration menu, Tank Select menu, Tank Size dialog and Set Configuration button will not be displayed on the Bus Con- figuration menu. Fuel Management Menu The Fuel Management menu gives you a[...]

  • Page 139

    131 Fill Tank You will use the Fill Tank command when calibrating a fuel flow and when filling up the tank without calibration. Adding Fuel to Tank Tank Location, Fuel Added and Add Fuel commands work together to keep NMEA 2000 fuel data consistent with the actual amount of fuel added to the fuel tank(s). 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and[...]

  • Page 140

    132 2. Highlight F UEL M AN AG E M E N T and press ENT . The Fuel Manage ment menu will appear. 3. Highlight to E NGINE S ELECT and press ENT . Select the desired engine — the engine attached to the desired fuel flow — and press ENT . 4. Highlight R ESET C A LIBRATION and press ENT . The following confirma- tion message will appear: Are you sur[...]

  • Page 141

    133 3. Highlight F LUID L EVEL D EVICE and press ENT . Use ↑ ↓ to select the de- vice you want to set an alarm for and press ENT . 4. Highlight the E NA BLED box next to the desired alarm (Full Alarm or Empty Alarm) and press ENT to turn on the alarm. 5. To set the alarm percentage, press → to highlight P ERCENT and press ENT . 6. Use ↑ ↓[...]

  • Page 142

    134 EP-35 Temperature Configuration To input Dev ice Name: 1. Press MENU | MENU , use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu[...]

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    135 If you want to use your unit in a network including one of these digital gauges, you may need to consult customer service. You should never need this command if you are connecting your unit to a network with similar display units and/or a series of electronic probes. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individua[...]

  • Page 144

    136 To select a Location : 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of ne[...]

  • Page 145

    137 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network device s will be at the top of the page. 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired fuel flow and press ENT . The Device Configuration menu will appear. 4. Highlight A DVANCED O PTIONS and press ENT . 5. Select R ESTORE D EFAULTS and press ENT . T[...]

  • Page 146

    138 To select Fluid Type: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network d[...]

  • Page 147

    139 If you want to use your unit in a network including one of these digital gauges, you may need to consult customer service. You should never need this command if you are connecting your unit to a network with similar display units and/or a series of electronic probes. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individua[...]

  • Page 148

    140 4. Press ENT and use ↑ ↓ , ← → to input a name for the interface. Press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display. To select a Location : 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint S[...]

  • Page 149

    141 network includes LMF-200 or LMF-400 digital gauges, which support the display of fewer electronic probes than your GPS or sonar/GPS unit. If you want to use your unit in a network including one of these digital gauges, you may need to consult customer service. You should never need this command if you are conne cting your unit to a network with[...]

  • Page 150

    142 To check fuel flow accuracy: Select Fuel Used to be shown as Overlay Data on your unit's main dis- play. Refer to the Overlay Data segment of this manual for instructions on how to select Fue l Used data as Overlay Data. 1. After selecting Fuel Used as overlay data, fill up your tank and press MENU | MENU . 2. Select NMEA 2000 and press EN[...]

  • Page 151

    143 To Reset Calibration: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight F UEL M AN AG E M EN T and press ENT . 3. Highlight E NGINE S ELECT and press ENT . The Engine Select menu will appear with up to four options: All Engines, Port, Center and Star- board. Selecting All Engines will rese t calibration for all engines back t[...]

  • Page 152

    144 10. The following message will appear : Full level Calibration Com- pleted. Press ENT , then press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. Calibrate is highlighted on the device configuration menu (left). Cali- bration menu (right) with calibration instructions listed at the top. 3-Point Calibration 3-point calibration is designed for [...]

  • Page 153

    145 11 . Highlight C A LIBRATE and press ENT . The following message will ap- pear: Full Level Calibration Completed . Press ENT , then press EXIT re- peatedly to get back to the main display. Num Pts menu w ith 5-point calibration selected (left). Half level selected on Fluid Lev el menu (center). Calibration Done window (right). 5-Point Calibrati[...]

  • Page 154

    146 10. Add another quarter tank of fuel, which should raise the fuel level to half a tank. Highlight F LUID L EVEL and press ENT . Select H ALF LEVEL and press ENT . 11. Highlight C ALIBRA TE and press ENT . The following message will ap- pear: Half Level Calibration Completed . Press ENT . 12. Add another quarter tank of fuel, which should raise [...]

  • Page 155

    147 If the amount of fuel you added to the tank and the fuel used figure are off by more than 3 percent, we reco mmend the engine interface be cali- brated. NOTE : You must use the gauge's Fill Tank command when filling your fuel tank to keep the engine interfac e updated with correct information on the amount of fuel in the tank. To calibrate[...]

  • Page 156

    148 Reset Trim Calibration If you are not satisfied with your en gine trim calibration, you can reset engine trim calibration from the Suzuki Engine Interface Advanced Options menu. 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Choose B US S ETUP and press ENT . Select the Suzuki Engine Interface connected to the desi red engine and pr[...]

  • Page 157

    149 Reset Calibration highlighted (left) . Reset Calibration confirmation window (right). 5. Highlight R ESET C ALIBRA TION and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display.[...]

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    150 Notes[...]

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    151 Section 8: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands Antigua Island Astro 1943; Antigua (Lee[...]

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    152 Chatham Island Astro 1971; New Zealand (Chatham Island) Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gi- braltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg[...]

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    153 Nahrwan United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad & T obago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Cos- ta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hondu- ras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North Americ[...]

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    154 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands) Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic Sys- tem 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay , Peru, Trinidad[...]

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    155 Notes[...]

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    156 Notes[...]

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    157 Notes[...]

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    158 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Change[...]

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    159 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY T[...]

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    160 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc ., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refer s to the first person who purchases the prod- uct as a consumer item for per sonal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to t[...]

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    161 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRAN CE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person wh o purch ases this product as a consumer item for personal, fa mily or household use. We warrant this product aga[...]

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    162 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality pr oducts with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair qu estions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Befo re any product can be returned, you must call customer s[...]

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    Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lo wrance GPS accessori es such as power cables or MMC cards, please contact: 1) Your loca l marine dealer , sporti ng goods or co nsumer electronic s store. Most quality d ealers that handl e marine electronic equ ipment or other consumer e lectronics should be able to as sist you with thes[...]

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