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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications:......................................................... 2
How GPS Works ................................................................................. 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS......................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions........................8
Arrow Keys...................................................................................... 8
Keyboard.......................................................................................... 8
Menu Commands............................................................................ 8
Instructions = Menu Sequences.....................................................8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.......................................11
Preparations...................................................................................... 11
Power Connections ........................................................................... 11
NMEA Cable Connections................................................................14
NMEA Wiring................................................................................ 14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable ......................................... 14
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation.................................. 17
Other Accessories ............................................................................. 18
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations............................................... 21
Keyboard........................................................................................... 21
Power/lights on and off..................................................................... 22
Main Menu........................................................................................22
Pages................................................................................................. 24
Satellite Status Page .................................................................... 24
Navigation Page............................................................................ 26
Map Page....................................................................................... 28
Background map vs. MapCreate map content............................. 30
Resize Window command............................................................. 32
Basic GPS Quick Reference.............................................................. 34
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys................... 35
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor....................................... 36
Searching .......................................................................................... 36
Set a Waypoint.................................................................................. 38
Navigate To a Waypoint...................................................................41
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ............................................. 42
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.................................................... 42
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map................................................ 43
Navigate to a Point of Interest......................................................... 44
Creating and Saving a Trail............................................................. 44
Displaying a Saved Trail.................................................................. 46
Navigating Trails.............................................................................. 46
Visual Trailing.............................................................................. 47
