Lowrance electronic Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver manual

Pub. 988-0148-481 www.lowrance.com Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions[...]

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i Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER  Hunt ....................... 3 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS ................................................[...]

ii Switch to Advanced Mode........................................................... 40 Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode ................. 40 Switch to Hunting Mode ............................................................. 40 Sec. 4: Advanced Mode Operation ....................................... 41 Keypad ..........................[...]

iii Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Hunting Mode ............... 59 Trails ........................................................................................... 59 Create and Save a Trail .......................................................... 59 Clear a Trail ............................................................................ 5[...]

iv Map Detail Category Selection................................................... 76 Map Orientation ......................................................................... 77 Navionics  Charts ....................................................................... 78 Port Information .........................................................[...]

v WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not only take[...]

vi Notes[...]

1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this GPS and manual can make you a better hunter. We know; the last thing you want to do after buying your new iFINDER  HUNT  is to look inside the manual. But before you grab the batteries and head outside, please give us a moment or two to ex- plain how our manual and GPS can make you a better hunter. If you&[...]

2 Easy Mode Quick Reference. (If you've already figured out how to load the batteries yourself, and you just can't wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference on page 28 and head outside with your iFINDER!) The rest of Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan lessons that follow one another in chronological order. They're all you&apos[...]

3 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER  HUNT General Display: ............................ 3" (7.3 cm) diagonal high contrast Film Su- perTwist. Resolution: ...................... 240 pixel x 180 pixel resolution; 43,200 total pixels. Backlighting: .................. White LED screen backlighting for night and low-light viewing. Input p[...]

4 Custom mapping: .......... Accepts custom, higher-detail MapCreate  6 mapping on memory cards, with searchable Points-of Interest database of hotels, restau- rants, shopping, services, hunting areas and more. Navionics  charts on MMC cards op- tional. Mapping memory: ......... Up to 512 MB on one MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SD (Secure Digital [...]

5 First, think of your iFINDER as a small but powerful computer. (But don't worry — we made iFINDER easy to use, so you don't need to be a computer expert to find your way!) The iFINDER includes a keypad and a screen with menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen also lets iFINDER show your location on a moving map, as well as poi[...]

6 MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping software can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be copied to the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into iFINDER's memory. ( NOTE: No matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from the MMC into memory before iFINDER can use them.) The other key[...]

7 fies the satellite and its position above the earth. Three of these satellites are spares, unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee that at least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times. A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix. The system requires signal reception from three satellites i[...]

8 broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Yo ur u n it a u to ma ti - cally receives both GPS and WAAS signals. However, there are some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of Alaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued WAAS development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years to come. WAAS boosts the acc[...]

9 Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: A DVANCED M ODE . These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are shown in italic [...]

10 Notes[...]

11 Section 2: Installation & Accessories Power The iFINDER operates from AA batteries or on 3 volts DC using an optional external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter. When the power cable is used, the iFINDER automatically switches to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit au[...]

12 Do not mix different battery types. Mixing battery types may cause leak- age. (For example, don’t use both alkaline and NiMH batteries at the same time, and don't use standard alkalines with rechargeable alkalines.) Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. With your thumb or nail, pull back on the small clip[...]

13 Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Next, pull aside the rubber cover on the bottom of the unit and insert the other connector as shown in the following image. A small clip on the connector should hold the connector in place. Attach e[...]

14 The PC-DI8 combines a cigarette lighter power adapter with a DB-9 plug for a NMEA/serial com port connection to a laptop computer or other device. This is our favorite cable for connecting the iFINDER HUNT to a laptop computer in an RV or other vehicle. By transmitting NMEA data to the computer, you can get live position data for GPS- compatible[...]

15 Remove an MMC Card. 4. Drag the MMC from the slot into the battery compartment. 5. Turn the iFINDER face up and give it a shake to dump the MMC into your hand or onto a work surface. To add an MMC or SDC 1. Remove battery compartment cover. 2. Remove batteries, if present. 3. Hold unit facedown in right hand. Drop the MMC card into the slot, lab[...]

16 FreedomMaps  FreedomMaps are pre-made custom maps that cover multiple states, provinces, countries or other geographic regions on a single memory card. They give you all the features found in our MapCreate™ mapping software, but without the necessity of using a computer. FreedomMaps are available for the United States, Canada and Europe. In[...]

17 signals. Your unit will automatically switch between the active RAA-3 and its internal antenna (located in the top of the case). If you purchase the passive FA-8, you must use a menu check box to manually switch between it and the internal antenna. See the topic "External Passive Antenna" in Sec. 5. Attach iFINDER antenna to windshield[...]

18 One model has a mounting arm and cradle attached to a swivel ball plate that can be screwed or bolted to a supporting surface. Another has a moldable, weighted, rubber foot and gooseneck for support virtually anywhere without screws or adhesives. R-A-M even has suction cup bases for attachment to windscreens or fiberglass surfaces. See your Lowr[...]

19 Section 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. Before you turn on iFINDER and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the different ke[...]

20 6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or erase a menu. 7. FIND – The Find key launches the iFINDER search menus and some navigation functions. 8. ZOUT – (Zoom Out) – This key lets you zoom the screen out to see a larger geographic are on the map. Less detail is seen as you zoom out. 9. ZIN – (Zoom In[...]

21 Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen and backlight delay. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Navigate Trail command: sets up navigation back to the start of the current trail. Clear Trail command: clears all the points stored in the plot trail. S[...]

22 Satellite Page. Left view indicates unit has not locked on to any satel- lites and does not have a fix on its position. Center view shows satel- lites being scanned. Right view shows satellite lock-on with a 3D posi- tion acquired (latitude, longitude and altitude.) This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each sate[...]

23 other destination. No graphic course information is displayed. Your po- sition is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen. Your trail his- tory, or path you've taken, is depicted by the line extending from the a rr o w. T h e a r ro w p oi n ti n g do w n a t t he t op o f th e compass rose indicates the current track (direction of tr[...]

24 Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed. Arrival Time is the local time that it will be when you arrive at the destination, based upon your present closing speed and track. Navigation Page, going to cursor. Driver is headed east (a 68º track) toward a cursor location 68º (bearing) away.[...]

25 The map zoom range is the distance across the screen. This number shows in the lower left corner of the screen. In the first example below left, the range is 4,000 miles from the left edge of the map to the right edge of the map. The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce its coverage area and the amount of mapping detail sh[...]

26 Background map vs. MapCreate map content The background map includes: low-detail maps of the whole world (con- taining cities, major lakes, major rivers, political boundaries); and me- dium-detail maps of the United States. The medium-detail U.S. maps contain: all incorporated cities; shaded metropolitan areas; county boundaries; shaded public l[...]

27 When the map is zoomed out far enough, most POIs appear as square dots. As you zoom in closer, the symbols become readable icons. In the 0.3 mile zoom example at right, the cursor has selected the Cholita's Mexican Restaurant POI, which triggers a pop-up box with the POI name. This pop-up box works on POIs at any zoom range. Tip: In some ur[...]

28 iFINDER  Easy Mode Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location a few blocks away. Navigation in too small a space, like a backyard, will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Install two AA batteries and an MMC card in the battery compart- ment on back of case. (See installa[...]

29 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning iFINDER on. Un- der clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. NOTE: "Clear sky" means open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foliage or structures. Clouds do not [...]

30 Tip: Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position (or last known position, when working indoors) to any map object or location. Simply use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the object or place. The distance, measured in a straight line, appears in the data box at the bottom of the map. Press EXIT to clear the curs[...]

31 3. iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of restaurants appears, with the closest at the top of the list, and the farthest at the bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted. 4. If you wanted, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another restau- rant, but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press ENT . 5. The POI's W[...]

32 7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . (Before you completely exited out of the Search menus, you could have gone looking for another place.) NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in iFINDER. If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) for the area you are se[...]

33 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 — fresh or salt. 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 try all stan[...]

34 1. Use the cursor (controlled by the arrow keys) with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you want to go to. 2. Center the cursor over the location to select it. See the example be- low. (Many map items such as waypoints, Points of Interest, towns, etc. can be "selected," and appear "[...]

35 To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command: press MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . iFINDER stops showing navigation information. Navigate to a Point of Interest For POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigate to Cursor command above; just use the cursor to select the POI[...]

36 Navigate Trail menu. Caution: You also have the option of turning off trail recording in Ad- vance Mode. If the option is left turned off, it will cancel the automatic trail creation feature in Easy Mode. Displaying a Saved Trail The trail is automatically displayed in Easy Mode by default. Trail dis- play can be selectively turned off and on on[...]

37 Navigate trail, map views: at left driver is southbound heading straight toward trail point 6; steer arrow says steer straight. At right, southbound driver has reached point 6 and must turn east to follow trail. Steer arrow swings around to say turn left (east), toward the next trail waypoint (arrival alarm message turned off for clarity.) Navig[...]

38 WARNING: Clearing a trail will erase the trail from iFINDER's memory. You will not be able to backtrack to that trail head if the trail is erased. If you need to preserve the trail, switch to Advanced Mode and use the instructions in Sec. 4 for Creating and Saving a Trail . 1. Press MENU | ↓ to C LEAR T RAIL | ENT . iFINDER asks if you&ap[...]

39 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a card into iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from iFINDER to the MMC : press ENT (for S AVE .) To transfer data from the MMC to iFINDER : press → to L OAD | ENT . 3. Sa[...]

40 Switch to Advanced Mode To leave Easy Mode and switch to Advanced Mode: 1. Press MENU | ↓ to A DVANCED M ODE | ENT . 2. Unit asks "Are you sure you want to enter Advanced Mode?" 3. Press ← | ENT and the unit switches to Advanced Mode. Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode To leave Advanced Mode and switch back to Easy Mode: 1[...]

41 Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation Keypad iFINDER HUNT keypad. 1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. 2. PAGES – Pressing this key switches the unit between the five different page screens in Land Mode. (Satellite, Position, Compass, Navigation and Map.) Each page represents one [...]

42 Power/lights on and off To turn on the unit, press PWR . To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. Pressing PWR once again will turn off the backlight. (Press EXIT to clear any message or alarm displays.) Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds. Main Menu Advanced Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some func[...]

43 on, 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. This page shows you the quality and ac- curacy of the current satellite lock-on and position calculation. WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers ha[...]

44 Position Page, left, Position Menu, right. Position Menu The Position Menu allows you to set your own coordinate system, change your map datum or even set your local time. Compass Page This Page has a compass rose. It shows your facing direction and the direction to a selected destination. The navigation screen looks like the one in the followin[...]

45 Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling east. Page looks like this when iFINDER is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or backtracking a trail. When navigating to a waypoint or following a route, the Navigation screen looks like the one shown in the following image. Customizable data boxes on this screen can show information s[...]

46 Compass Menu The Compass Menu allows you to set the compass orientation, as well as calibrating the compass (described in Sec. 3). Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. The navigation screen looks like the one below when you’re navigating to a[...]

47 The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce its coverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown. There are 37 available map zoom ranges, from 0.05 miles to 4,000 miles. NOTE: Refer to Sec. 3, Easy Mode Operation , for further explanation and more illustrations of the Map Page. 1. To get to Map Page: Map page is the defau[...]

48 You can pan or scroll the map northward, southward, eastward or westward by using the arrow keys, which launches the cross-hair map cursor. To clear the cursor, press EXIT , which jumps the map back to the current position or the last known position. Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location 1. While on the Map page press: MENU | ?[...]

49 NOTE: "Clear sky" means open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foliage or structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS signal reception. If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception. To correct this, be sure you are positioned so that the uni[...]

50 Save icon menu, left, Select symbol menu, right. Create Icon at Current Position 1. While you are traveling, press and hold ENT until the screen shows a "Save Icon" menu, then release the ENT key. 3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then press ENT . The icon appears on the map. Delete an Icon To delete an icon[...]

51 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to T RANSFER M Y D ATA | ENT and the screen below appears. The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into iFINDER's memory. 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an MMC is present or not. If no MMC is p[...]

52 Cancel Navigation In Easy Mode: Press MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . In Advanced Mode Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Navigate a Route 1. From the N AVIGATION P AGE , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AGE , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . 2. Press ↓[...]

53 3. If the list is short, you can jump directly to the F IND I N L IST box by pressing ENT . Use ↑ or ↓ to select the waypoint name, press ENT and the waypoint information screen appears with the G O T O command selected. 4. To begin navigating to the waypoint, press ENT . Navigate a Trail 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT and a[...]

54 Backtrack a Trail See the "tip" paragraph in the previous entry, Navigate a Trail . Routes A route is a series of waypoints, linked together in an ordered sequence, that's used to mark a course of travel. You can visualize a route as a string of beads: The beads represent waypoints and the string repre- sents the course of travel [...]

55 2. Press ENT | ↓ to (R OUTE END ) | ENT | ↓ to A DD F ROM M AP | ENT . The Map Page appears with the cursor showing. 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 ar[...]

56 7. To save your route, press EXIT . iFINDER reverts to the Route screen, with the route automatically named "Route 1" and stored in iFINDER's internal memory. 8. You can edit the name if you wish. Press ↑ to select the screen's command box, then press → to E DIT N AME | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character[...]

57 After iFINDER has acquired a position: 1. Press FIND | ↓ to M AP P LACES | ENT | ↓ to POI-L ODGING . 2. You could search the entire lodging category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to H OTELS /M OTELS | ENT | ENT . 3. iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of hotels and motels ap- pears, with the closest at the[...]

58 6. iFINDER's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up name box identifies the POI. A data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's lati- tude and longitude, distance and bearing. Map screen showing Finding Waypoint, the result of a lodging search. 7. To c[...]

59 Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Hunting Mode To leave Hunting Mode and switch back to Advanced Mode: 1. Press MENU | ↓ to D ISABLE H UNTING M ODE | ENT . 2. Unit asks, "Are you sure you want to turn on Land Navigation Mode?" 3. Press ← | ENT and the unit switches to Advanced Mode. Trails A trail, or plot trail, is a string of pos[...]

60 Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | 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 EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT to return to the previous page display. Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data[...]

61 The unit will display first a progress then a completion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, repeatedly press EXIT . 4. Loading to unit memory : There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selec- tion box, use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the file, then [...]

62 Create Waypoint on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want to make a waypoint. 2. Press ENT | ENT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 001." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map. Create Waypoint at Current Position 1. While you ar[...]

63 3. Press ↑ to D ISTANCE | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the distance is cor- rect. Press ENT . 4. Press ↑ to B EARING | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the bearing is cor- rect. Press ENT .[...]

64 Waypoint Altitude To edit waypoint altitude: 1. Press FIND | ENT | ↓ to N AME | ENT | ENT | ↓ to waypoint name | ENT | → to E DIT A LTITUDE | ENT . 2. Press ENT , then press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the altitude is correct. Press EXIT . 3. To return to the previous page[...]

65 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all the alarms turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to flash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example,[...]

66 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis- played by repeatedly pressing EXIT . IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES: Anchor Alarm – The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges. Arrival Alarm – If you set the arrival alarm&a[...]

67 You can force the unit to immediately kick into auto search mode. Here's how: 1. While in Advanced Mode press PAGES until you are on the "Satel- lites" screen. 2. Press MENU | ↓ to A UTO S EARCH | ENT then ← to Y ES | ENT . Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: 1. In Advanced Mode, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to MM[...]

68 For connectors and wiring information for another device, consult the factory; phone numbers are in the back of this manual. To set Com Port Configuration: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to C OM P ORT | ENT . Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to[...]

69 Coordinate System Selection The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to use when displaying and entering position coordinates. Access this function only in Advanced Mode. Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions. To get to Coordinate System Selection: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ↓ to[...]

70 To select a coordinate system: To change the coordinate system, press ENT while C OORDINATE S YSTEM is highlighted. Press the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys to highlight the desired for- mat. Press ENT to select it. Press EXIT to erase the menus. To setup Loran TD: NOTE: If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo- ran chain identif[...]

71 Now press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to C OORDINATE S YS- TEM | ENT | ↓ to S ETUP M AP F IX | ENT . The following screens appear, and M AP S CALE is highlighted. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is gener- ally at the bottom of the paper map. It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit[...]

72 Customize Map Page While on the Map Page press MENU | ↓ to C USTOMIZE | ENT . Press ↓ or ↑ to select a display option. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After all options are set, press EXIT to return to the page display. External Passive Antenna The iFINDER HUNT can be used with an opt[...]

73 To get to the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to GPS S IMULATOR | ENT . GPS Setup Menu, left, GPS Simulator Menu, right. Make the desired settings, then turn the simulator on by highlighting the S IMULATOR O N box and pressing ENT key. Press EXIT to erase this menu. A message appears periodically, rem[...]

74 4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now automatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive at your "destination," cancel navigation as you normally do. Map Auto Zoom This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the but- ton pushing that other brands of GPS recei[...]

75 unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the page display. Popup Map Information Press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT . Press ↓ to P OPUP I NFORMATION . With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the [...]

76 ated using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different locations. All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da- tum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the entire world, or just a small portion of it. By default, your position shows using the WGS-84 datum. However, it can[...]

77 Map Menu, left, Map Categories Menu, right. Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. However, you can change the map orientation to Track Up or Course Up if you switch to Advanced Mode. Map orientation at left is shown in north u[...]

78 default North Up. But, we'll sometimes switch to Track Up when we're in an unfamiliar area and want to instantly coordinate what we see out the window with what we see on the screen. Try all three modes to find what works best for you. To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP O RIENTATION | ENT . Press ↑[...]

79 2. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT | ↓ to M AP C HOICE | ENT . Use ↑ or ↓ to select the Map Name , then press ENT | EXIT | EXIT . These figures show menu sequence (from left to right) for selecting a Navionics chart for the West Gulf of Mexico area. 3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU | ?[...]

80 The Port Services information screen has two windows. The top window lists the various service categories. The lower window lists the detailed services available in each basic category. 3. To scroll through the Service Categories window: press ENT then use ↑ or ↓ to see the types of services available. As you highlight a different category, [...]

81 When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (1/2 nautical mile), the icon itself becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current velocity and direction for the selected tidal station at the present time. At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed " C " icon and it becomes an animated arrow with a pop-up name box (the name [...]

82 scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon the maximum velocity of the current for that day. Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the Slack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb appears below the SWL. You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing t[...]

83 Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal 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 tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line (M[...]

84 This example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Screen com- mand, located on the Main Menu in Advanced Mode. Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: In Advanced Mode 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET O PTIONS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . In Easy Mode Hold down the PAGES key while you pres[...]

85 Once in the Screen menu: To adjust the display's contrast: 1. The C ONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. Screen Command, left, and Contrast bar, right. To adjust the display's brightness: 1. Press ↓ to B RIGHTNESS . [...]

86 To adjust the display's back light delay options: 1. Press ↓ to L IGHT D ELAY | ENT |press ↑ or ↓ to select mode | EXIT . 2. To leave screen settings and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT | EXIT . Light Delay menu. Setting shown is "continuous," which is ideal for night travel in a vehicle on external power. Set [...]

87 Set Local Time Command: left, Easy Mode; center Advanced. At right, the Time Settings menu. Once in the Time Settings menu: To set Local Time: Press ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first charac- ter, then press → to move the cursor to the next character. Repeat until the time is correct, then press ENT . To set the Month: Press ↓ to M O[...]

88 Software Version Information From time to time, Lowrance updates the operating system software in some of its products. These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site, www.lowrance.com. These upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce a new fea- ture or function. You can find out what softwar[...]

89 In Easy Mode , you first press MENU | ↓ to S OUNDS | ENT . In Advanced Mode , you first press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S OUNDS | ENT . Sounds command: left, Easy Mode; center Advanced. At right, the Sounds menu. Once in the Sounds menu: To adjust LineOut or Pizeo Volume: Press ↑ or ↓ to select the speaker type you wish to adjust, then press ?[...]

90 Track Smoothing option, turned on. Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way trails are updated, you can display or hide trails, make them flash on the screen or not flash, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc. These optio[...]

91 Trail Options menu: Flash Trails. Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur. Trail Options menu. WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off in both Advanced and Easy modes, and you must turn it back on to record trails. The default setting is on. [...]

92 Trail Options menu. Press ↓ to U PDATE C RITERIA | ENT |press ↓ or ↑ to select criteria type | ENT . Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance) You can update a trail by time, with a range from 1 second to 9999 sec- onds; the default is 3 seconds. You can update by distance, with a range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km; the default is 0.10[...]

93 Trail menu. Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibility are all changed on the Edit Trail screen. The Active setting determines whether or not iFINDER is recording new points for a particular trail. On the Edit Trail menu, press ↓ or ↑ to highlight the section you [...]

94 At left, Units of Measure command on System Setup menu. At right, Units of Measure Menu. To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure: Press ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the Speed/Distance, then press ENT . After the option is set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. To set Heading: Press ↓ to H EADING | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to cha[...]

95 Section 6: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit lets you search for U.S. Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as some land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, addresses and Points of In- terest, you must load your own high-detail custom m[...]

96 Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an address number , press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the number is correct, then press ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT . 4. To enter a street name , press ↓ to S TREET | ENT . There are two op- tions: A. You can spe[...]

97 signed so you can limit an address search to a single city if necessary (see the note below). If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the city name 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[...]

98 Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor With a POI or map feature selected by the cursor, press FIND | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT . A POI selected by the cursor, left, The Find Menu, center, POI informa- tion screen, right. NOTE: Since the Go To command is highlighted, you can navigate to the selected POI by pressing ENT while[...]

99 Details on searching for waypoints in Advanced Mode can be found later in this section, in the segment Find Waypoints . Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. Press FIND | ↓ to H IGHWAY E XITS | ENT , which calls up the Find Exit Menu. Easy Mode Find menu, left; Advanced Mode Find menu, right. 2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT , which [...]

100 Selected exit. 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" option, left, "Find On Map" option, right. Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Serv- ices located near this exit.[...]

101 2. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a Map Place or POI category then press ENT . (To narrow your search, press ← or → to select a subcategory before pressing ENT .) You will be given two options: Search by Name or by Nearest. Map Places category menu. 3. Search by nearest POI. At the Find By menu, press ENT . The Find by Nearest menu will show a [...]

102 Find by name option, left, Find by name menu, right. 5. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen appears, you can choose to "Go To" the POI by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing → | ENT . "Go To" POI option, left, "Find on Map" POI option, right. Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. P[...]

103 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 | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT , then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list, then press ENT . Find[...]

104 the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT , then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list, then press ENT . 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searcing for in the[...]

105 Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode only) 1. Press FIND | ENT . 2. If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ENT . If searching for a waypoint By Name , press ↓ to N AME | ENT . (To search by name, jump to step 5 below.) Find menu, left, and Find By Nearest, center, Find by Name, right. 3. If you're looking for nearest , iFINDER says it is [...]

106 5. If you're looking by name , 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 letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower se- lection list by pressing ENT , then press [...]

107 Section 7: Hunting Mode This section addresses Hunting Mode operation for iFINDER's main GPS functions. If you've read through this manual in order, you're al- ready familiar with many of the basic GPS principles that drive the iFINDER. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so you already know how to work your iFIN[...]

108 iFINDER  HUNT  Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location a few blocks away. Navigation in too small a space, like a backyard, will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Install two AA batteries (and MMC card if desired) in battery com- partment on back of case. (See in[...]

109 Compass Page This Page has a compass rose. It shows your facing direction and the direction to a selected destination. The navigation screen looks like the one in the following image when you're not navigating to a waypoint or other destination. No graphic course information is displayed. Your facing direction is shown by an arrow on the e[...]

110 data boxes on this screen can show information such as your ground speed, track, distance and bearing to destination. Navigation Page, going to an address. The compass is in Bearing Up mode, so you can see that the destination is to your west. Your current facing is north (a 294º heading) toward an address 355º (bearing) away. If you were nav[...]

111 Compass Page menu with Calibrate Compass selected. A new screen will appear showing a simple drawing of a circle with a line pointing from the center to a point on the edge. At the top of the screen, the S TART C ALIBRATION button is selected. The Calibrate Compass page, with Start Calibration selected. 2. Choose a reference point. The referenc[...]

112 line pointing at your reference point. Remember to keep the iFINDER level as you rotate it, so that the back of the unit is parallel to the ground. 4. The line will travel all the way around the circle at least once, and may go twice around the circle. Continue rotating your iFINDER in time with the movement of the line until the words "Ca[...]

113 For more on navigating to a waypoint, see the topic "Navigate to a Waypoint in Section 4, Advanced Mode Operation. Scout Plots The Scout Plot feature lets you map your own hunting areas. A scout plot is a type of GPS data you can record that includes an area perime- ter or boundary along with waypoints that mark game sign. A scout plot cou[...]

114 4. As you walk the perimeter of the area you're scouting, you'll record a series of flag points that will be used to draw the scout plot boundary. You need to set enough flag points to roughly outline the area's corners. For example, while scouting a square soybean field and looking for deer entry points, you could record the fie[...]

115 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[...]

116 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, Neth- erlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switze[...]

117 Naparima BWI Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Costa Rica, El Sal- vador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (Continen[...]

118 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 System 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad &a[...]

119 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 device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. Chan[...]

120 Notes[...]

121 Index A Accessories, 1, 3, 4, 6, 16, 17, 18, 38, 60, 72 Sec. 2, Installation & Accessories , 11 Advanced Mode, 2, 9, 19, 21, 24, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 58, 59, 65, 67, 69, 71, 76, 77, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 93, 95, 98, 99, 100, 102, 105, 107, 112, 113 Switch To, 40 Alarm Clock, 61 Alarms, 28, 36, 37, 53, 65, 66, 73, 10[...]

122 K Keypad Description, 8, 19, 41 L Land Mode, 41, 42, 114 Languages, 86 Lat/Lon Grid (Map Data option), 75 M Main Menu, 20, 42, 67, 84, 90 Man Overboard, 4, 32, 33, 51, 62 Map Data, 74, 75, 79 Map Datum, 69, 75, 76 Selection, 69, 75 Map Detail, 27, 74, 76 Map Fix (Coordinate System), 69, 70, 71 Map Menu, 47, 74, 77, 78 Map Orientation, 24, 46, 7[...]

123 Set Local Time, 21, 86, 87 Simulator, 72, 73 Software Version Information, 88 Sounds, 88 Status Menu, 43, 66, 72 Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator, 61 T Text Boxes (Customize Display), 45, 108, 110 Track Smoothing, 89, 90 Trail, 4, 5, 9, 20, 21, 23, 24, 28, 35, 36, 37, 38, 45, 46, 50, 53, 59, 60, 73, 74, 76, 84, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 107, 109 De[...]

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