Page 3 - Table of Contents; Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap
i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap Baja ..................... 2 How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4Introduction to GPS and WAAS ...........
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ii Navigate a Back Trail (backtrack, or reverse)....................... 49 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 50Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 52 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations .............................
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iii Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 71Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 71 To setup Loran TD: ................................................................. 72 Map Fix ............................
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iv Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance) ................................... 94 Delete Trail ............................................................................. 95New Trail................................................................................. 95Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Tra...
Page 7 - How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!; Baja and begin installing it, please give us a moment or
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 anxiousto begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab theGlobalMap Baja and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain h...
Page 8 - General
2 Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an-other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find yourway on the water or in the wilderness quickly. After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe-rience), you may want to try out some...
Page 9 - GPS
3 Input power: ................... 10 to 15 volts DC. 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 forsaltwater use. MMC slots: ...................... One with waterproof door (SD card compati- ble). Recording: .......
Page 10 - How Lowrance GPS Works; Installation & Accessories
4 Position points: ............. 1,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons. Audible alarms: ............. Arrival/off-course/anchor. Graphic symbols forwaypoints or eventmarker icons: ................. 42. Routes: ............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route. Plot Trails: ..........
Page 12 - Custom Map Files; Introduction to GPS and WAAS; on page
6 ate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater de-tail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file format *.lcm) can also be shared between Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPSunits and personal computers. This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from theMMC or ...
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 todetermine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites todetermine both position and elevation (your height above sea level —also called altitude...
Page 14 - How to use this manual: typographical conventions; Arrow Keys
8 However, there are some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts ofAlaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued WAASdevelopment is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years to come. WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system isdesigned for aircraft. The ...
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 actionof some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter orfi...
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, butwe 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 th...
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.; Power connections for the GlobalMap Baja GPS unit.
14 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 turned off but still connectedto a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug.This may result in cor...
Page 21 - NMEA 0183/DGPS Cable Connections
15 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 thered wire to battery's + and black and shield wires to battery's –. WARNING: This product must be indep...
Page 23 - the front of your unit.; Front
17 If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optionalR-A-M bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal bracket to a swivel mount, which can be used on the dash or overheadmounting positions. Optional R-A-M mounting system. Bracket Installation Mount the GlobalMap B...
Page 24 - GlobalMap Baja 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 antennacables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbalbracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it coversthe hole, holds the cables in position and results in a neat installation.Some custom...
Page 25 - Portable Installation; ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS; Template; Top
19 In-Dash Installation You can mount the GlobalMap Baja in the dash with an optional FM-5In-Dash Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware, a templatefor cutting the hole and an instruction sheet, part 988-0147-43. In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap Baja, showing dimensions. NOTE: Th...
Page 26 - Install batteries in power pack battery adapter.; MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation; or
20 Install batteries in power pack battery adapter. MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Your GlobalMap Baja uses a MultiMedia Card to store information,such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unitcan also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card) to store data. NOTE: Throughout t...
Page 27 - Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.; To remove an MMC; Other Accessories; this way
21 Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed. To remove an MMC 1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw.The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use athumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door. 2. Just press a finger against the l...
Page 28 - Face Cover
22 MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right. Now that you have your GlobalMap Baja installed, move on to Section3, Basic GPS Operations . There, we'll present a series of step-by-step tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation. Face Cover Your unit comes with a white ...
Page 29 - Basic GPS Operations; This section addresses the unit's; Keyboard; GlobalMap Baja 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 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. This also accessessearch functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, mo...
Page 31 - Pages
25 Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Alarms command: turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thr...
Page 32 - Pages Menu, showing some Map display options.; Satellite Status Page; EXIT
26 Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, then using → or ← to select a Page. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT .) Pages Menu, showing some Map display options. Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page, shown, provides detailed information on thestatus of the unit's satellite...
Page 34 - like this when the unit is not navigating to a waypoint, following a
28 Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling southwest. Page looks like this when the unit is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or backtracking a trail. When navigating to a waypoint, the Navigation screen looks like thefollowing figure. Your ground speed, track, distance and bear...
Page 35 - Navigation Page, going to a waypoint while creating a new trail.
29 The Off Course window shows the current cross track error. This showsthe distance you are off-course to the side of the desired course line. Thecourse line is an imaginary line drawn from your position when youstarted navigating to the destination waypoint. The course line is shown onthe Navigati...
Page 38 - School POI
32 national forests and parks); some major city streets; Interstate, U.S.and state highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services informa-tion; large- and medium-sized lakes and streams; and more than 60,000navigation aids and 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.S. coastal andGreat Lakes water...
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33 Tip: In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another thattheir POI icons crowd each other on the screen. You can reducescreen clutter and make streets and other map features easier tosee by simply turning off the display of POIs you're not watching for. (To see how, check the text on ...
Page 40 - MENU
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 havetwo major windows. You can change the horizontal size of the windowsto suit your viewing preference. Here's how: 1. F...
Page 41 - Basic GPS Quick Reference; To
35 Basic GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, trynavigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learn-ing, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrivalalarms. 1. Connect the unit to electric power and the antenn...
Page 42 - ZIN; key
36 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 satellitesand calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. NOTE: "Clear sky" means open sky, unobstructed by terra...
Page 43 - The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away.; Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor; Searching; you; Cursor line
37 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 andfind 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-u...
Page 44 - Go To Waypoint command right figure shows Find On Map command.
38 2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this examplewe 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 45 - To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press; Set a Waypoint; To create and save a Waypoint:
39 6. The unit's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting therestaurant' 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 continuesto display the location's latitude and longitude. Map screen showing Finding Waypoint, the r...
Page 46 - quickly; next
40 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 47 - Navigate To a Waypoint
41 Create Waypoint on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you wantto make a waypoint. 2. Press WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 001." The waypointsymbol and number appear on the map. Creat...
Page 48 - Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint; Waypoint
42 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 familymember fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa-ter — fresh or salt. It's particularly dangerous at night...
Page 49 - Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
43 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 futurereference....
Page 50 - Navigate to a Point of Interest; Creating and Saving a Trail
44 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 thecursor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showingnavigation information to your destination. See the following examples. The...
Page 51 - command. Center, the Trails Menu. The arrow to the right of Trail 14; Active Trail Name
45 particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go backthe way you came. On the screen, trails are represented by a solid lineextending from the back of the current position arrow. The unit is set at the factory to automatically create and record a trailwhile the unit is turned on...
Page 52 - ble. Trails do not need to be visible in order to be active.; Displaying a Saved Trail; To turn off trail display:; Trail Name
46 New trail, named "Trail 15," is created when Trail 14 is made inactive. Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active and visi- ble. Trails do not need to be visible in order to be active. You can save and recall up to 10 different plot trails, which can also becopied to ...
Page 53 - To turn on trail display:; Navigating Trails; Visual Trailing
47 To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ | ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired Trail Name | ENT . 3. Press ↓ to A CTIVE | → to V ISIBLE | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Navigati...
Page 56 - Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files; Navionics Charts
50 NOTE: If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri-val alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed. 5. Now, begin moving and follow your unit. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation:press MENU |...
Page 57 - from; From left to right, these figures show the menu sequence for naming
51 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 anMMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert acard into the unit in order to activate ...
Page 58 - Loading to unit memory; These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File; Cancel Navigation
52 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 59 - Advanced GPS Operations; Find Distance From Point to Point; current
53 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance From CurrentPosition 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 th...
Page 60 - Icons; can
54 Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point ofinterest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re-called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to asevent marker icons. This unit has 42 different symbols you can pickfrom when c...
Page 61 - Navigate to an Icon; Routes
55 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 62 - Route Planning command on Main Menu, left,
56 A route provides the automatic capability to navigate through severalwaypoints without having to reprogram the unit after arriving at eachwaypoint. Once programmed into the GPS unit, a route provides theoption of navigating forward through the route waypoints or in reverseorder (you can even begi...
Page 63 - with Add From Map command selected.; cursor. This line will become the course for the route.
57 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 the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor untilthe cursor is centere...
Page 64 - Delete a Route
58 Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at on-ramp turn. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set at highway exit to frontage road leading to river. Waypoint (5) ends the route at a tree stand in the hunting area. Fig. 6. Press EXIT to save the route and you return to this screen. 5. Move the c...
Page 65 - Edit Route Waypoints menu.
59 Edit a Route Name You can edit the route name if you wish. 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 | ENT . 3. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to move the curso...
Page 66 - Navigate a Route; Route menu, right. Navigate command is selected in the Action box.; route name
60 NOTE: When adding waypoints to a route, the inserted waypoints will ap-pear in the route in front of the waypoint you have selected. To in-sert waypoints at the end of the route, make sure to select "(End ofroute)" before adding them. Navigate a Route 1. From the N AVIGATION P AGE , press...
Page 67 - Trails; Delete a Trail
61 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the startof a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, thetraveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered andthe bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point toward Wpt2, off to th...
Page 68 - Edit a Trail Name; Edit a Trail Color; Edit a Trail Pattern
62 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 ENT then EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT to return to the previou...
Page 69 - trail with dotted line pattern.; Utilities; Alarm Clock; Waypoints; Delete a Waypoint
63 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 - System & GPS Setup Options; Alarms
67 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all ofthese but the anchor alarm turned on. You can turn the alarms off andon and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to flash a warning message and sound at...
Page 74 - Auto Satellite Search
68 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired cate- gory, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. 4. When your adjustments are finished, retur...
Page 75 - GPS Auto Search on the Satellite Status Menu.; From the Satellite Status page,; Check MMC Files and Storage Space; Communications Port Configuration
69 GPS Auto Search on the Satellite Status Menu. You can force the unit to immediately kick into auto search mode.Here's how: From the Satellite Status page, MENU | ↓ to GPS A UTO S EARCH | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files:Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to B ROWSE ...
Page 76 - Menus for changing Com Port settings.; Configure DGPS
70 Menus for changing Com Port settings. For connectors and wiring information for another device, see page 16.For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with anotherdevice, consult the factory; customer service phone numbers are in theback of this manual. Also see the entries below for C...
Page 77 - Configure NMEA; Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions.
71 • GGA transmits time, position, and fix related data. • GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values, and satellites inview information. 4. Press ENT , then use ↑ ↓ → ← to enter the station frequency, then press ENT . 5. Press → to B IT R ATE | ENT then use ↑ ↓ to select the station bit rate, then ...
Page 79 - Configure Loran TD menu.; Map Fix; To configure a map fix:
73 Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a referenceposition in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked locationon the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the mapfrom that reference point. For example, if it shows a dis...
Page 80 - Customize Page Displays; Customize Satellite Status Page
74 It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit re- turns to the Configure Map Fix screen. Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map. Press → to S ELECT O RIGIN | ENT | ENT | ENT to bring up the waypoint list. Select the way...
Page 81 - DGPS Status; To get to the GPS Simulator:
75 Customize Map Page While on the Map Page, press PAGES | ↓ or ↑ to select Option Name | ENT . DGPS Status The DGPS Status screen shows whether DGPS is off or on, and it de-scribes the quality of the DGPS signal. This screen is useful if you haveto diagnose a DGPS problem. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ ...
Page 82 - Initialize GPS; GPS Simulator
76 to erase this menu. A message and tone appear periodically, warningyou that the simulator is on. To turn the simulator off, repeat the abovesteps or turn the unit off. While in simulator mode, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen while continuing the simulation...
Page 85 - Map Datum Selection
79 100 mile zoom, the screen will show two rings with your current positionin the center. The large ring touching the left and right sides of thescreen is 100 miles in diameter (same as the zoom range). The secondsmaller ring is 50 miles in diameter (always 1/2 the zoom range). The distance from you...
Page 86 - Map Detail Category Selection; Map Orientation
80 GPS Setup Menu, left, Map Datum Menu, right. Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on thescreen. This includes, waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. Youcan selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map toyour ne...
Page 87 - Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up.; Map Menu, left Map Orientation menu with
81 Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. This is fine if you're always traveling due north. What you see to yourleft corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown onthe right side of the map, and so on. However, if you travel any otherdirection, the m...
Page 88 - Left, entrance to Chesapeake Bay in a MapCreate 6 custom map, 10; To display a Navionics chart:; Map Name; Navionics chart for the South Chesapeake Bay area.
82 NOTE: In North Up and Course Up, the present position arrow appears inthe center of the map page. In Track Up, the position arrow appearscentered in the lower third of the page. Navionics Charts Your unit can display Navionics electronic charts on MMCs. They work just like a MapCreate custom ...
Page 89 - Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor.
83 3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT | ↓ to N AVIONICS M AP C HOICE | ENT . Use ↑ or ↓ to select L OWRANCE , then press ENT | EXIT | EXIT . Port Information Navionics charts contain Port Services information, represented by anchoricons on the map...
Page 90 - Port Services information screens.; Tidal Current Information; the slack water stage. The current is flowing to the west at 0.1 mph.; Cursor lines
84 Port Services information screens. Tidal Current Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Current information,represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon withthe letter " C ." The icon stands for a Tidal Current Station location. An example is displayed at right. When you zoom in to ...
Page 91 - Current Information screen.
85 Current Information screen. The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current datafor this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top ofthe screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for theday, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN)....
Page 92 - Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor.
86 To view tide information: 1. Select a Tide Station icon: use the arrow keys to move the cursor overan icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. After selecting the Tide Station icon, press WPT to display the Tide Information screen. Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selecte...
Page 93 - right, this example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Go To Cur-; Position Pinning
87 approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight(MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graphis the Mean Lower Low Water line (MLLW). The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based uponthe maximum range of the tide for that day. Th...
Page 94 - Reset Options; not; Require DGPS; require
88 The Position Pinning feature was developed so that when you stopped,the unit locked the present position on the GPS plotter until you moveda short distance or exceeded a very slow speed. The command remains available in the unit's software, but we recom-mend that you leave it in the default off (...
Page 95 - Screen Contrast and Brightness
89 3. You can return to this command and press ENT again to turn the fea- ture off. GPS Setup command, left; Require DGPS command on the GPS Setup Menu, right. Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu, press MENU | MENU | ENT . Once in the Screen menu: To adjust the display's contras...
Page 96 - mode; Set Language
90 To adjust the screen's display mode: Press ↓ to D ISPLAY M ODE | ENT |press ↑ or ↓ to select mode | EXIT . Display Mode menu. Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, Ger-man, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish.To select a different...
Page 98 - Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles; To set Key Press Sounds:
92 System Setup command left; Software Information command, center. At right, the Software Information screen. 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 | ...
Page 99 - Track Smoothing; should always be; Trail Options; Delete All Trails
93 Track Smoothing This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that should always be left on . When stopped or traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing prevents wandering of trails, the steeringarrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode. Track Smoothing option,...
Page 101 - Units of Measure
95 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 103 - Find Addresses
97 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 landfeatures, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable landfeatures, including landmarks, streets, addresses and Points of In-te...
Page 104 - spell out; with Find By Name field active street name entry complete, right.; To enter a city name
98 2. Press ENT to search in the Address field. 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 | E...
Page 105 - Street
99 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 | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower selection list ...
Page 106 - 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
100 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 107 - Find Interstate Highway Exits
101 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 108 - Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List.
102 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 choic...
Page 109 - Service Name; Exit Information screen, left general location; Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI); WPT; Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected, left, and; Search by nearest POI.
103 Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Serv-ices located near this exit. Press ↓ to S ERVICES |press ↓ or ↑ to select Service Name | ENT . Exit Information screen, left; general location and amenities information, at right. Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1...
Page 111 - Find Streets or Intersections; Find a Street
105 "Go To" POI option, left, "Find on Map" POI option, right. Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to F IND S TREETS | ENT and the Find Streets Menu appears. Find Streets command, left, Find Streets menu, right. 2. You must first fill in a...
Page 112 - At left, the Find Streets menu with the Find First; The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found street.
106 Find Street By Name menu. Spell out name in the top box, or select from the list in the lower box. 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searching forin the First Street box. (In this example, it's 80th Street.) To search forthat street, press ↓ to F IND F IRST S TREET | ENT ...
Page 113 - Find an Intersection
107 Map Page showing results of a street search. The cursor points to the located street. If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location, justpress MENU | ENT | EXIT . Find an Intersection You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter thenext street in the Se...
Page 114 - Find Intersection command highlighted, left, and; To search for the intersection of the two streets, press; Map Page showing results of an intersection search.
108 5. The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second streetdialog boxes filled in. In this example, we selected 71st Avenue as oursecond street. You could now use similar techniques to select a city orZip code, but your search will probably be faster if you leave thoseboxes blank. (You c...
Page 115 - Find Waypoints; By Name; for nearest
109 If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press MENU | ENT | EXIT . Find Waypoints 1. Press WPT | ENT . 2. If searching for the waypoint By Name , press ENT . If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ↓ to N EAREST | ENT . (To search by name, jump to step 5.) Find Waypoint menu,...
Page 116 - Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se-; by name; the found waypoint is highlighted by the cursor on the Map Page.; To navigate
110 Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se- lected, left, and the Find on Map command selected, right. To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT re- peatedly. 5. If you're looking by name , there are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the to...
Page 117 - Switzerland
111 Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984Default AdindanMean for Ethiopia,Sudan AdindanBurkina Faso AdindanCameroon AdindanEthiopia AdindanMali AdindanSenegal AdindanSudan AfgooyeSomalia Ain el Abd 1970Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965Cocos Islands An...
Page 121 - FCC Compliance; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
115 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 123 - Index; Information Displays (Customize
117 Index A Accessories, 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 16, 17, 21, 32, 50, 97 Sec. 2, Installation & Accessories, 11 Alarm Clock, 63Alarms, 25, 35, 48, 50, 61, 67, 68, 76Anchor Alarm, 67, 68Antenna, 1, 3, 4, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 35, 36, 115 Arrival Alarm, 35, 48, 50, 61, 67, 68, 76 B Backlights / Lighting, 2, ...
Page 128 - DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY
122 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer ofthis 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 Data...
Page 129 - LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS
123 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer ofthis product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as aconsumer item for personal, family or househol...
Page 130 - How to Obtain Service...; ...outside Canada and the USA:; and look for the
124 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert serviceand genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and youhave technical, return or repair questions, please contact the FactoryCustomer Service Department. Before any product can be...
Page 131 - Dealer Locator; Shipping Information
Accessory Ordering Informationfor all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMCcards, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumerelectronics should be able t...