Lowrance GlobalMap 12 - Manual

3 BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe GlobalMap 12 requires six AA batteries. We recommend DURACELL ® alkaline batteries, but other brands will work. You can use lithium batterieswhich will last longer than alkaline batteries (but cost more) or recharge-able ni-cad batteries (won’t last as long as standard alka...

7 OPERATION Turning Power OnTo turn the GlobalMap 12 on, simply pressthe PWR key. A screen similar to the oneat right appears. Press the EXIT key toerase this screen. MENUSMost of the adjustments and features arefound on “menus”. Pressing the MENU keylets you view the menus. Different menusitems are...

11 WINDOWS (Group A) MAPPING (Map 3) NAVIGATION (Nav 1) IMPORTANT! If the data shown in digital numbers on any screen is flashing, it meansthat data is invalid. DO NOT RELY ON ANY NUMBERS THAT ARE FLASH-ING! Usually, this happens when the GPS receiver has lost its lock on thesatellites. The data tha...

16 The latitude/longitude of the cursor shows in the box at the top of thescreen whenever the cursor is activated. AUTOZOOMGenerally, when you travel using a mapping receiver like the GlobalMap12, you spend some amount of time zooming in and out, looking at detailor the whole route between the start...

28 Clock SetIf the time shown on the clock display is notyour local time, change it using the “ClockSet” function. To do this, press the MENUkey, then press the up or down arrow keysuntil the “Clock Set” label is highlighted.Press the right arrow key. The screen at rightappears. Using the right and ...

31 SELECT “REPROGRAMBOXES” FROM MAINMENU. THE BOX SELECTIONSCREEN APPEARS.PRESS THE RIGHTARROW KEY UNTIL THEDESIRED BOX APPEARS. THIS IS THE FIRSTWINDOW THAT WE WANTTO USE. PRESS THE UPARROW KEY TO SELECTIT. THE FIRST BOX IS PLACEDAT THE TOP. AFTERMESSAGES ERASETHEMSELVES, YOU’RERETURNED TO THE BOXS...

32 Every time you save a waypoint, the date and timeare logged along with the position data. An iconsymbol is also automatically assigned to the way-point. You can edit the icon symbol, if you wish.See the ICONS section in this manual for moreinformation. Saving The Cursor Position as a WaypointWhen...

40 Delete a RouteTo erase a route from memory, first press the WPTkey, then go to the Route Planning menu on thesecond user waypoint page. Switch to the routenumber you wish to erase, then move the blackbox to the “Delete Route” label. Press the right ar-row key to delete it. NAVIGATION Navigate To ...

53 the .1 mile as an example, if you’re anchored andyour boat moves more than .1 of a mile, the alarmwill sound. To use any of these alarms, first press the MENUkey, then select the “GPS ALARMS” menu. Ascreen similar to the one shown at right appears.Highlight the desired alarm, then press the right...

54 All messages are stored in memory even if they’renot displayed. You can view them in the messagelog. To do this, simply press the MENU key, thenhighlight the “MESSAGES” label and press the rightarrow key. A screen similar to the one below ap-pears. If there are more messages than this screencan h...

63 KEEP THIS LABEL! YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR. Accessory Ordering Information To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please con-tact: 1) Your local marine dealer. Most quality dealers that handle marine elec-tronic equipment sh...

65 DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PUR-CHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY,OR HOUSEHOLD USE (“YOU”) AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS (“WE”,“OUR”, OR “US”). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSEAGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTAN...

66 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 product as a consumer item forpersonal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or...

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68 How to Obtain Service - U.S.A. Only We back your investment in quality products with quick, exper t serviceand genuine Lowrance ® replacement par ts. If you're in the United States and you have questions, please contact the Factory Customer ServiceDepartment using our toll-free number listed belo...