Page 3 - Table of Contents; Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap
i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 3500C ........................ 2 How Lowrance GPS Works ................................................................ 4 Introduction to GPS ...
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ii Navigate a Trail (forward) ............................................................ 49 Navigate a Back Trail (backtrack, or reverse)............................. 51 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ................................... 52 Custom Maps:........................................
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iv Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .......................... 99 Transparency .................................................................................... 99Units of Measure ............................................................................ 100 Section 6: Searching ...
Page 7 - How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!; whole thing
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 3500C and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explai...
Page 8 - General
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 3500C's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Ad- vanced GPS Operations . This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organ...
Page 9 - GPS
3 Case size: ......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for salt-water use. MMC slots: ...................... One with waterproof door (SD card compati- ble). Recording: ........................ MMC & SD memory cards for...
Page 10 - How Lowrance GPS Works; Installation & Accessories
4 Plot Trails: ...................... 10 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail. Zoom range: .................... 39 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles. NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap 3500C's on-board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall later is l...
Page 12 - Introduction to GPS and WAAS; on page
6 This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the GlobalMap 3500C. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead...
Page 13 - A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.
7 A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix. The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altit...
Page 14 - How to use this manual: typographical conventions; Arrow Keys
8 Non aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation even more accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. How-ever, WAAS has some limits you should know about. First, the U.S. government has not completed construction of the WAAS system, so it is not yet fully operational. T...
Page 15 - Menu Commands; . These indicate that; ENT
9 Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: R OUTE P LANNING . 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...
Page 16 - Notes
Page 17 - Preparations; Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.; GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
11 Section 2: Installation & Accessories 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 t...
Page 18 - Do not remove this terminator.; Power Connections; To unit
12 You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un-obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it tothe end of the Y-adapter extension cable as shown in the following dia-gram. To connect it to the unit, insert the cable's splitter plug into theNetwork...
Page 20 - as close to the power source as possible.
14 with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead and attachthe power cable directly to the battery. CAUTION: When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly rec-ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable whenthe unit is not in use. When the unit is tur...
Page 21 - Power connections for the GlobalMap 3500C GPS unit.; both; NMEA 0183 Cable Connections
15 Power connections for the GlobalMap 3500C GPS unit. NOTE: If you're powering a NMEA-2000 buss, you will attach both the NMEA-2000 Power cable and the unit's Power Supply cable to the boat's battery. To attach the NMEA-2000 Power cable, connect the red wire to battery's + and black and shield wire...
Page 22 - bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal
16 face on the GlobalMap 3500C and receive positioning information. The GlobalMap 3500C can exchange information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data. See the following diagram for general wiring connections. Read your other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information. ...
Page 23 - Bracket Installation; the front of your unit.; Front
17 ordering information is on the inside back cover of this manual. For a complete look at the many mounting options, visit the RAM web site at www.ram-mount.com . Optional R-A-M mounting system. Bracket Installation Mount the GlobalMap 3500C in any convenient location, provided there is clearance b...
Page 24 - GlobalMap 3500C when mounted on gimbal bracket.; After drilling the hole, pass the antenna connector
18 Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power and antenna cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds the cables in position and results in a neat installation. Some cu...
Page 25 - In-Dash Installation; In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap 3500C, showing; Portable Installation; Template; Top
19 In-Dash Installation You can mount the GlobalMap 3500C in the dash with an optional FM-5 In-Dash Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware, a template for cutting the hole and an instruction sheet, part 988-0147-43. In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap 3500C, showing dimensions. NOTE...
Page 26 - MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation; or; Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.; To remove an MMC
20 MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Your GlobalMap 3500C uses a MultiMedia Card to store information, such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card or SDC) to store data. NOTE: Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, b...
Page 27 - To add an MMC or SD Card; Other Accessories; Basic GPS Operations; Face Cover
21 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 a...
Page 29 - This section addresses the unit's; Keyboard; GlobalMap 3500C GPS unit, front view, showing Map Page, keyboard; off and activates the backlight.
23 Section 3: Basic GPS Operations 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. Material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetic...
Page 30 - Power/lights on and off; Page Name; Main Menu; System Setup and GPS Setup Options
24 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 adjust a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exit...
Page 32 - Browse MMC Files; Pages; PAGES; Pages Menu, showing some Map display options.; Satellite Status Page; EXIT
26 Browse MMC Files command: 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 modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key,...
Page 34 - The navigation screen looks like the one below when you're; like this when the unit is not navigating to a waypoint, following
28 Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. To get to the Navi-gation Page: Press PAGES | → or ← to N AVIGATION | EXIT . The navigation screen looks like the one below when you're not navigat- ing to a...
Page 35 - Navigation Page, going to a waypoint while creating a new trail.
29 the speed that you're making toward the waypoint. For instructions, see the Customize Page Displays entry in Sec. 5.) Track is the heading, or the current direction you are actually travel-ing. Bearing is the direction of a line-of-sight from your present position to the destination. No matter wh...
Page 38 - School POI
32 The medium-detail U.S. maps contain: all incorporated cities; shaded metropolitan areas; county boundaries; shaded public lands (such as national forests and parks); some major city streets; Interstate, U.S. and state highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services informa-tion; large- and m...
Page 39 - pop-up box works on POIs at any zoom range.; display; Option
33 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 urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier t...
Page 40 - MENU; line. Fig. 2. The centerline has been moved down to enlarge the top
34 Pages Menu with Two Map option selected, left. Map Page with two map windows, at right. The left map is active. Resize Window is another extremely handy feature for pages that have two major windows. You can change the relative size of the windows, as well as horizontal or vertical layout, to sui...
Page 42 - Basic GPS Quick Reference; To; to
36 Basic GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learn-ing, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Connect the unit to electric power and the ante...
Page 43 - ZIN; key
37 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning the unit 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 terr...
Page 44 - The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away.; Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor; Searching; you; Cursor line
38 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 cross-hair on the desired ob-ject. On most items, a pop-...
Page 45 - and list of the nearest restaurants, right.; Go To Waypoint command right figure shows Find On Map command.
39 2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to F AST F OOD C HAINS | ENT | ↓ to N EAREST | ENT . 3. The unit says it is calculating, then a list of restaurants appears, with the closest at the top of the list...
Page 46 - To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press; Set a Waypoint; To create and save a Waypoint:
40 6. The unit's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting the restaurant' s POI symbol. A pop-up data box shows the POI's name, distance 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, th...
Page 47 - quickly; next
41 Create Waypoint 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 symbol and number appear on the map. Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling...
Page 48 - Navigate to a Waypoint
42 symbol, edit a waypoint and choose the original symbol, or use the Reset Options command (described in Sec. 5). 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 WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name...
Page 49 - Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint; Waypoint
43 4. To begin navigating to the waypoint, press ENT . Navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004 and leaving a trail. 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 water —...
Page 50 - Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
44 Navigating to Man Overboard: Man Overboard Activated message, left, Navigation Page, center, Map Page, right. The victim is to the starboard of the vessel; the GPS shows which direction to steer to for the rescue. The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for future reference...
Page 51 - Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor has selected; and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor lo-; connecting your current position to your destination. The 40-mile; Navigate to a Point of Interest
45 Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor has selected the town of Oologah, Oklahoma. 3. Press MENU | ENT and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor lo- cation. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position. The Navigation Page displays a co...
Page 52 - Creating and Saving a Trail; Trail Options
46 lier in this section, or turn to Sec. 6, Searching , for detailed instructions on POI searches.) After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command, use ↑ or ↓ to make sure the G O T O W AYPOINT command is highlighted at the top of the screen, then press ENT . The unit begins showing...
Page 53 - Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one (after My Trails; to the; To return to the previous page, press; Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active and
47 To Save a Trail 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one (after My Trails command is selected). Left, the Trails Menu. The arrow to the right of Trail 14 indicates the trail is "active," and the check to the left indi- cates the t...
Page 54 - Displaying a Saved Trail; To turn off trail display:; Navigating Trails
48 You can save and recall up to 10 different plot trails, which can also be copied to your MMC for archiving or for transfer to your MapCreate software. Tip: Another quick way to stop recording one trail and begin a new one is to use the New Trail command: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT...
Page 56 - Navigate command highlighted for Trail 6. A trail is always
50 Navigate a trail menu sequence: Fig. 1, My Trails command. Fig. 2, Trails Menu. Fig. 3, Edit Trail Menu. 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 navigati...
Page 57 - Trail Name
51 Navigate trail, map views: at left driver is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6. At right, northbound driver has reached point 6 and has turned west to follow trail. Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: at left, driver is northbound heading straight toward trail poi...
Page 58 - Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files; To load a Navionics
52 5. Now, begin moving and follow your unit. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT . The unit asks if you're sure; press ← | ENT . Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps: Custom maps work only from the ...
Page 59 - from; From left to right, these figures show the menu sequence for naming
53 The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the unit'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 present, you must first insert a card into the unit in order to activat...
Page 60 - Loading to unit memory; These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File; Cancel Navigation
54 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 press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press ↓ to L OAD D ATA | ENT . The unit will display a com- pletio...
Page 61 - Advanced GPS Operations; Find Distance From Point to Point; current
55 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance From Current Position to Another Location 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. Center your cursor over the position you want to find the distance to. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to ...
Page 62 - Icons; can
56 Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point of interest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re-called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons. This unit has 42 different symbols you can pick from whe...
Page 63 - Navigate to an Icon; Routes
57 1. Press MENU | ↓ to D ELETE M Y I CONS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to D ELETE A LL I CONS , D ELETE B Y S YMBOL , or D ELETE F ROM M AP and press ENT . 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 S...
Page 65 - Selecting the Route Planning command on Main Menu will open the; with Add From Map command selected.
59 Selecting the Route Planning command on Main Menu will open the Route List screen. 2. Press ↓ to (E ND OF R OUTE ) | ENT | ↓ to A DD F ROM M AP | ENT . The Map Page appears with the cursor showing. Edit Route menu, left. Edit Route Waypoints menu, right, with Add From Map command selected. 3. Use...
Page 66 - to set the next waypoint.
60 Route creation sequence, from left: Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at 11th St. & 145th Ave. Fig. 2. Zoom in; move cursor north to set point (2) at 145th & Admiral. Fig. 3. With point (2) set, move cursor east to mark interstate on-ramp with waypoint (3). In figures 2 and 3, notice the rub...
Page 67 - Edit Route Waypoints menu.
61 Delete 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 ↓ to route name | ENT . 3. Press ↓ to N AVIGATE | ENT | → to D ELETE | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Tip: You can also delete all routes at once: 1. From the...
Page 68 - Navigate a Route; Selecting the Route Planning command on Main Menu brings up the; route name
62 3. Use ↓ and ↑ to select a command from the Edit Route Waypoints menu and press ENT . Add From Map lets you insert a waypoint in the route by clicking on a map location with the cursor. Add Waypoint calls up the Waypoint List so you can insert a waypoint from the list. Re-move Waypoint will delet...
Page 69 - the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point toward; Trails; Delete a Trail
63 2. Press ↓ to select route name | ENT | ↓ to N AVIGATE | → to R E- VERSE | ENT | ← to N AVIGATE | ENT . 3. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the ...
Page 71 - Utilities; Alarm Clock; Waypoints; Delete a Waypoint
65 At left, Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected. At right, edited trail with dotted line pattern. Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T IMERS | ENT | ↓ to A LARM C LOCK | ENT . Sun...
Page 73 - Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position
67 accuracy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric condi-tions 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 REATE | ENT . 3. Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position. (The gre...
Page 75 - System & GPS Setup Options; Alarms; Selecting the Alarms command on Main Menu brings up Alarm menu.
69 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options 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 flash a warning message and sound ...
Page 76 - Auto Satellite Search; Press; MMC F
70 ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. 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'r...
Page 77 - Communications Port Configuration; Menus for changing Com Port settings.; Configure NMEA; You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
71 Main Menu, left, MMC File Browser, right. Communications Port Configuration The unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication port, or com port for short. The Com Port Menu, which is accessed from the System Setup Menu, allows you to configure the communications port to send or rece...
Page 78 - Coordinate System Selection; Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions.
72 2. Press ↓ to C OMMUNICATIONS P ORT | ENT | ↓ to C ONFIGURE NMEA | ENT . 3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen-tences. A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use ↑ ↓ → ← to select a prefix, then press ENT to turn off the prefix. (Press ENT again to ch...
Page 79 - Configure Loran TD menu.; Map Fix
73 you when you select the grid. See the entry on Map Datum Selection for more information. The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) uses two grid lettering schemes, which are referred to as standard and standard + 10 MGRS on this unit. Your position and datum in use determines which one to use. If...
Page 80 - To configure a map fix:; Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed
74 To configure a map fix: To use this format, you need to follow these steps in order. First, take your map of the area and determine a reference latitude/longitude. (Note: in order for this system to work, the latitude/longitude lines must be parallel with the edge of the map. USGS maps are parall...
Page 81 - Customize Page Displays; categories expanded.
75 All position information now shows as a distance from the reference point you chose. Customize Page Displays Every Page display option except Full Map (on the Map Page) has cus-tomizable data boxes to provide constant on-screen information. The various data available from your unit are divided in...
Page 82 - GPS Simulator; To get to the GPS Simulator:
76 you are finished with the settings, press EXIT again to end the Custom- ize command, and the box name stops flashing. A Page display can show a limited number of data boxes. You can not turn them off or add more data boxes. GPS Simulator The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were outd...
Page 83 - Initialize GPS
77 Simulating Trail or Route Navigation In Simulator mode, your unit can automatically follow a trail or route without manual steering if you use these steps: 1. From the Map Page, go to the simulator menu. Pick a S TARTING P OSI- TION at or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approxima...
Page 84 - Navionics Charts
78 Map Auto Zoom This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the but-ton pushing that other brands of GPS receivers force you to make. It works in conjunction with the navigation features. First, start navigation to a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for more information on nav...
Page 87 - Map Categories Drawn Menu.; Map Orientation; Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up.
81 Map Categories Drawn Menu. 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. Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. This is fine if you're always traveling du...
Page 88 - Map Menu, left Map Orientation menu with; Navionics; Left, entrance to Chesapeake Bay in a MapCreate 6 custom map,
82 Another option is course-up mode, which keeps the map at the same orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint. When either the track-up or course-up mode is on, an "N" shows on the map screen to help you see which direction is north. To change map orientation: from the Map Page, pr...
Page 89 - Map Data command) for choosing a Navionics chart for the Miami area.; Port Information
83 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, see Sec. 2.) WARNING: You should never format the MMC containing your Navionics chart. Formatting the MMC will permanently erase the chart from the ...
Page 90 - Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor.
84 Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. 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, the list in the lower window changes. To return to the Map Page, press EXIT |...
Page 91 - Port Services information screens.; Tidal Current Information
85 Port Services information screens. Tidal Current Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Current information, represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter " C ." The icon stands for a Tidal Current Station location. An example is displayed at right. When you zoom in t...
Page 92 - Cursor lines
86 Navionics chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur- sor. In this example, the tidal current is in flood but it's about to enter the slack water stage. The current is flowing to the west at 0.1 mph. Current Information screen. The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tid...
Page 93 - Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor.
87 You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing the month, day and year selection boxes. To select another date: 1. Use → and ← to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT . 2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the desired month, day or year, then press ENT . To clear the information scree...
Page 94 - Tide Information screen.; range; Overlay Data
88 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 ac...
Page 95 - expandable
89 Overlay Data, with "Navigation," "Trip Calculator" and "Time" categories expanded. To overlay information on your screen: 1. While on the Navigation Page or a Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to OVERLAY DATA | ENT . 2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently shown, if any....
Page 96 - move the data. To remove another item, select the item and press; To move overlaid data:
90 From Overlay Data Shown (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center). Select a category and press ENT ; then select information to float on screen and press ENT (right). To remove overlaid data: 1. While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA...
Page 98 - Reset Options; not; Screen Contrast and Brightness
92 System Setup menu, left, with Pop-up Help command highlighted. At right, this example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Go To Cursor command, located on the Map Menu. Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET ...
Page 99 - Set Language
93 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 Screen Menu with Contrast bar selected, right. To adjust the display's brightness: Press ↓ to B RIGHTNESS . Press...
Page 100 - Set Local Time; To set the Date Format:; Show WAAS Alarm
94 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to S ET L ANGUAGE … | ENT . 3. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT . All menus now appear in the language you selected. Set Local Time Using the correct local time setting is handy when estimating local ar-rival tim...
Page 101 - to return to; Software Version Information; System Setup command left Software Information command, right.
95 That can result in the alarm repeatedly going on and off. If you want, you have the option of turning off the WAAS Acquired/Lost alarm with-out affecting how the unit uses WAAS. Here's how: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to S HOW WAAS A LARM . 2. With the option highlighted, pre...
Page 102 - Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles; To set Key Press Sounds:; Track Smoothing; should always be
96 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to S OFTWARE I NFO | ENT . 2. Read the information displayed on the screen. 3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles Sounds triggered by key strokes and alarms can be adjusted: You first ...
Page 103 - Delete All Trails; Update Trail Option
97 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, display or hide trails, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc. General Trail...
Page 105 - New Trail; Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options; Transparency
99 Specific Trail Options Delete Trail To delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press ↓ to Trail Name | ENT . The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following fig- ure. Press → to D ELETE T RAIL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Edit Trail menu. New Trail To manually start a new trail, in the T...
Page 106 - Main Menu with Transparency command selected; Units of Measure
100 Main Menu with Transparency command selected To adjust Menu Transparency level: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T RANSPARENCY | ENT . The T RANSPARENCY slider bar appears. Press ↑ or ↓ to move the bar. The lower end of the scale makes the menus opaque; the upper end is maximum transparency. Units of Me...
Page 107 - Section 6: Searching; WPT; Find Addresses
101 Section 6: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit lets you to 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 I...
Page 108 - with Find By Name field active street name entry complete, right.; To enter a city name; spell out
102 3. To enter an address number , press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and re- peat until the number is correct, then press ENT . Find Address Menu. 4. To enter a street name , press ↓ to S TREET | ENT . There are two op- tions: A. You can spe...
Page 109 - Street
103 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 city name from the list, then press ENT . The city name you selected is now in the city field. NOTE:...
Page 110 - of the address on the map, highlighted by cursor. At right, after the; and the unit will; Left, Map Page showing location of the address on the map, high-; Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor; To return to the previous page, press
104 Address search result list, left. At center, Map Page showing location of the address on the map, highlighted by cursor. At right, after the address is located, you can navigate to it ("D" symbol for destination). 8. To navigate to the address, press MENU | ENT | EXIT and the unit will b...
Page 111 - Find Interstate Highway Exits
105 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 by pressing ENT | EXIT while in the POI Waypoint Information screen. Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ ...
Page 112 - Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List.
106 Find By Name menu. 3. Once you have selected a highway name you can then select an exit. Press ↓ to switch to the Exit List, then press ↓ or ↑ until you highlight the exit, then press ENT. Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choi...
Page 113 - Service Name; Exit Information screen, left general location; Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
107 "Go To Exit" option, left, "Find On Map" option, right. Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Ser-vices located near this exit. Press ↓ to S ERVICES |press ↓ or ↑ to se- lect Service Name | ENT . Exit Information screen, left; general location and amen...
Page 114 - Search by nearest POI.
108 Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected, left, and with the RV Parks subcategory selected, right. 2. Search by nearest POI. Press ↓ | ENT . The "find by nearest" menu will show a "calculating" screen, then a list of the nearest POI's will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to the...
Page 115 - Find Streets or Intersections; Find a Street
109 Find by Name option, left, Find by Name menu, right. 4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you can choose to "Go To" the POI waypoint by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing ↓ | ENT . "Go To" POI option, left, "Find on Map" POI option, righ...
Page 116 - Find Street By Name menu. Spell out name in
110 Find Streets command, left, Find Streets menu, right. 2. You must first 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...
Page 117 - At left, the Find Streets menu with the Find First; The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found street.; Map Page showing results of a street search.
111 At left, the Find Streets menu with the Find First Street command highlighted. At right, Streets Found list. 4. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found street. Map Page showing results of a street search. The cursor points to the located street. If you want to navigate to the...
Page 118 - Find Intersection command highlighted, left, and
112 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 un...
Page 119 - Find Waypoints; By Name; for nearest
113 7. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found intersec-tion. The intersection in our example is shown in the following figure. Map Page showing results of an intersection search. The cursor points to the located intersection. If you want to navigate to the found intersection, ju...
Page 120 - Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se-
114 Calculating message, left, and list of the nearest waypoints, right. 4. To see location information on the closest (highlighted) waypoint, press ENT and the Waypoint Information screen appears. (If you wanted to, you could select another waypoint from the list with the ↑ or ↓ keys.) A. To naviga...
Page 121 - the found waypoint is highlighted by the cursor on the Map Page.; To navigate
115 letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Or you can jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT , then press ↓ or ↑ to select a waypoint from the list, then press ENT . The waypoint informa- tion screen a...
Page 127 - FCC Compliance; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
121 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 interfere...
Page 132 - DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY
126 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases the prod-uct as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Dat...
Page 133 - LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS
127 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or househ...
Page 134 - How to Obtain Service...; ...outside Canada and the USA:; and look for the
128 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can...
Page 135 - Dealer Locator; Shipping Information
Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items. To ...