Lowrance electronic H2O C manual

Pub. 988-0148-811 www.lowrance.com iFINDER H2Oc Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions [...]

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i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER  H2Oc ...................... 2 How the iFINDER H2Oc Works .................................................. 4 Introduction to GPS, WAAS and EGNOS ................................... 6 How to use this[...]

ii Displaying a Saved Trail ........................................................ 36 Navigating or Backtracking a Trail ........................................... 36 Visual Back Trailing ............................................................... 36 Navigate a Back Trail ............................................................. 36 Clear[...]

iii Create and Save a Route ........................................................ 53 PC-created Routes ............................................................... 53 Routes Created in the iFINDER ........................................ 54 Delete a Route ......................................................................... 55 Save GPS Da[...]

iv Coordinate System ...................................................................... 69 Map Fix.................................................................................... 70 Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 72 Customize Digital Data Page .............................................[...]

v Recent Finds ............................................................................... 97 Current Route ............................................................................. 97 Find Addresses ............................................................................ 98 Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor .........................[...]

vi 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 tak[...]

1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this hand-held technol- ogy, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the batteries and head outside, please give us a moment or two to explain how ou[...]

2 Easy Mode operation will meet the navigation needs of many users. But, after you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of the iFINDER's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4 , Advanced Mode Operation . After we introduce the Advanced Mode menus and sub[...]

3 Input power: ...................... 3 volts DC (two 1.5v AA batteries); operates up to 12 hours on batteries when using one-second position updates (longer update rates further extend battery life, but will reduce GPS accu- racy). Cigarette lighter power adapter in- cluded. Case size: ......................... 5.6" H x 2.5" W x 0.9"[...]

4 Position points: ............. 1,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons. Graphic symbols for waypoints or event marker icons: ................. 42. Routes: ............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route. Plot Trails: ...................... 99 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail. Man Overboard: ............. MOB feature precis[...]

5 The iFINDER listens to signals from as many satellites as it can see above the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its loca- tion in relation to the remaining satellites. Once the iFINDER figures its latitude and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on the screen. While the screen is updated once a second, [...]

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 be- tween iFINDERs, other Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units and per- sonal computers. You make your own Custom Map Files with our MapCreate software, but you don't have to. We also[...]

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 altitude). This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the uni[...]

8 There, however, 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 accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the Equ[...]

9 some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are shown in italic type, such as trail name . Instructions = Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with the iFINDER are described as a se- quence of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written them in a condensed manner for quick an[...]

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 exter- nal power. If the external power fails, the unit will switch to battery power. Flash memory wil[...]

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 Replace battery compartment cover. Align tabs with slots in the base (left). Press latch firmly until it clicks (right). 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 ot[...]

14 NMEA Cable Connections NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on this unit and receive positioning information. The unit can exchange information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data. To exchange NMEA data, Lowrance offers an optio[...]

15 To remove an MMC 1. Remove battery compartment cover. 2. Remove batteries, if present. 3. Hold unit facedown in right hand. Use your thumb or index finger and press down on the center of the MMC label. 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 i[...]

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 the iFINDER antenna to windsh[...]

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 the 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 the iFINDER, it's a good idea to learn about the dif- ferent keys, the three[...]

20 6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or close 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 Sounds : enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Navigate Trail : sets up navigation back to the start of the current trail. Clear Trail : clears all the points stored in the plot trail. Sun/Moon : finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon. Units of Measure : changes the speed or distan[...]

22 Satellite lock-on with a 3D position acquired. This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The small in- ner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizo[...]

23 Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling east. Page looks like this when the 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 next image. Your ground speed, track, distance, course and bearing to way[...]

24 Navigation Page, going to cursor. Driver is headed east (a 68º track) toward a cursor location 68º (bearing) away. The cross track error range (white corridor) is 0.20 miles either side of the course. The driver is headed toward the cursor location, which is 0.17 miles away. The vehicle is basically on course (off course only 1 foot). Travelin[...]

25 Map Page opening screen (left); Map zoomed to 100 miles (center); Map zoomed to 6 miles (right). Over Zoomed means you have reached the detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map. Zooming in any closer will reveal no more map details because a high- detail custom map for this area has not been loaded on the MMC. If you&apo[...]

26 highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services information; large- and medium-sized lakes and streams and more than 60,000 navigation aids and 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters. MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not found in the background map. MapCreate contains the searchable[...]

27 Sec. 5. It shows how to use the Map Categories Drawn menu to turn individual POI displays off and on. Even though their display is turned off, you can still search for POIs and their icons will pop- up when your unit finds them for you. The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for Easy Mode operation. If you don't want to carry[...]

28 IFINDER  H2Oc 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 ins[...]

29 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the iFINDER. The unit automatically searches for satellites and under a clear sky, 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 restrict GPS signal[...]

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. 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 cursor. Sel[...]

31 3. A list of restaurants will appear with the closest at the top of the list and the one furthest from you at the bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted. 4. If you wanted, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ to select another restaurant, but for now, we will just accept the nearest one . Press ENT . 5. The POI's Waypoint Information screen [...]

32 7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT repeatedly. 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 the unit. If you have not loaded a high-detailed custom map covering the desired search area, you may not [...]

33 To cancel navigation, press MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVIGATION | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . The iFINDER stops showing navigation information. Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to the locat[...]

34 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 highlighted with a pop-up box. Other items, like a river or a street intersection will not appear highlighted, but the cursor will take you to those locations just the same. [...]

35 Navigate to a Point of Interest For POIs that are in view on the map, you can use the Navigate to Cur- sor command above. Use the cursor to select the POI. Another method involves searching for POIs by pressing the FIND key and selecting M AP P LACES . (See the searching example earlier in this sec- tion, or turn to Sec. 6 , Searching , for deta[...]

36 Navigate Trail will not be able to take advantage of 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 only in Advanced Mode. Navigating or Backtracking a Trail There are two methods for following your back[...]

37 Navigate trail, map views: Driver is southbound heading straight to- ward trail point 6 (left). The steer arrow tells the driver to go straight. Southbound driver (right) has reached point 6 and must turn east to follow trail. The steer arrow swings around to the left (east), toward the next trail waypoint (arrival alarm message turned off for c[...]

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

39 The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the 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 present, you must insert a card into the iFINDER to activate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from the[...]

40 These figures (left to right) show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the iFINDER's memory. Switch to Advanced Mode To leave Easy Mode and switch to Advanced Mode: 1. Press MENU | ↓ to A DVANCED M ODE | ENT . 2. The unit asks if you are sure you want to enter Advanced Mode. 3. Press ← | ENT and the unit switc[...]

41 Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation Keypad iFINDER H2Oc 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 four dif- ferent page screens in Advanced Mode. (Satellite, Position, Navigation and Ma p.) Each page represents one of[...]

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 GPS Setup : gives access to GPS receiver options, like GPS Simulator, Track Smoothing and GPS Auto Search. System Setup : give access to general configuration options like, Units of Measure, Set Local Time, Reset Options, Popup Help and Transfer My Data. Utilities: allows users to modify settings for Sun/Moon calculator, Trip Calculator, Timers [...]

44 NOTE: Refer to Sec. 2, Easy Mode Operation , for further explanation and more illustrations of the Satellite Page. 1. To get to the Satellite Status Page press PAGES repeatedly until it appears on the screen. 2. To get to Satellite Status Menu press MENU when the Satellite Status page is displayed on the screen. Satellite Status Page (left) with[...]

45 Digital Data page (left) with the Digital Data Menu (right). Digital Data Menu The Digital Data Menu allows you to change units of measure and to customize the digital data boxes with the data most important to you. Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled w[...]

46 Navigation Page (left) with Navigation Menu (right). Navigation Menu The Navigation Menu allows you to cancel navigation, set alarms and plan and edit routes. Map Page The map screens your course and track from a bird’s-eye view. By de- fault, this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. (This can be changed. See the top[...]

47 Map Page (left) with Map Menu (right). Map Menu The map menu offers a variety of options, which include, finding dis- tances, changing the orientation of the map and viewing and modifying map data. Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys The map is presented from a bird's-eye view. The current zoom range shows in the lower left [...]

48 The distance to Dallas from the starting point is 211.1 miles. Find Distance from Point to Point You can also measure distance between two other points on the map. 1. While on the Map page press MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. Center your cursor over the first position. (A rubber band line ap- pears, connecting your current position to [...]

49 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. The iFINDER has 42 different symbols to choose from when creating an icon. Icons are similar to waypoints[...]

50 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. Load GPS Data Files from an MMC GPS Data files , containing waypoints, routes, trails and event marker icons, must be copied from an MMC to the iFINDER's internal memory before [...]

51 L OAD | ENT . The unit will display a completion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the page view, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Navigate Navigation is one of the primary reasons GPS users choose the iFINDER. The unit gives you useful trip information about where you want to go, how to get there and how long it will be before [...]

52 method involves searching for POIs with the Find command. (see Sec. 6, Searching , for detailed instructions on POI searches.) Whenever you locate a POI, the Point of Interest information screen appears (with phone number, position, etc.) and the G O T O command is automatically highlighted in the command box. To navigate to that POI, press ENT [...]

53 When the progress message disappears, the unit displays a trail infor- mation screen, with N AVIGATE highlighted in the top command box. Tip: Back Track a Trail Running the Navigate command will lead you along the trail from its starting point to its ending point. You can also back track a trail, fol- lowing it in reverse order (from its ending [...]

54 To load a MapCreate route into the iFINDER, follow instructions in MapCreate's manual for creating a route and saving it as part of a GPS Data File (file format *.usr). Copy the GPS Data File to an MMC and insert the MMC into the iFINDER. (See Sec. 2 for instructions on in- stalling MMCs. To load the GPS Data File into the iFINDER's me[...]

55 4. 5. 6. 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 cursor to the next point in the route, a s[...]

56 4. To accept the default name Data for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to S AVE | ENT . If you wish to rename the file, press ENT to activate the se- lection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Then press ENT | ↓ to S AVE | ENT . The unit will display a co[...]

57 POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position. Screen shows name, street address, phone number, latitude/longitude, distance to the restaurant and its compass bearing. Go To command is highlighted (left). Find On Map command is highlighted (right). 6. The iFINDER's map appears, with the cursor crosshairs centered on t[...]

58 Easy Mode only allows you to work with one trail. Advanced Mode lets you save up to 10 trails in the iFINDER's memory. Since you can copy these trails to MMCs in the form of GPS Data Files (*.usr format), the only true limit on the number of trails you can record is the number of MMCs you can carry in your pockets. (For various trail option[...]

59 Color highlighted on the Edit Trail menu (left); Scrolling through color options (center); Customizing the trail pattern (right). Edit a Trail Pattern To edit a trail name, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT | ↓ to trail name | ENT . Press ↓ to P ATTERN and press ENT . By default, the pattern will consist of a series of asterisks. [...]

60 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 insert a card into the iFINDER to activate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from the iFINDER to the MMC , press ENT (for S AVE .) To transfer data from the MMC to the iFINDER , press → to L OAD | ENT . 3. Savin[...]

61 Waypoints A waypoint is an electronic address, based on the latitude and longi- tude of a position on the earth. It represents a location, spot, or destina- tion that can be stored in memory, then recalled and used later for navigation purposes. You can create a waypoint at the cursor position on the map or at your current position while you are[...]

62 Create a Waypoint by Projecting a Position This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and bearing from a reference position. The reference position can be a highway exit, a map place or an item from your waypoints list. 1. Press ENT | ↓ to P ROJECTED P OSITION | ENT |(cursor jumps to highlight C REATE )| ENT . 2. Press[...]

63 Select Symbol menu appears, use the arrow keys to select the desired symbol and press ENT . To return to the main page display, press EXIT repeatedly. Waypoint Position To edit waypoint position, press FIND | ↓ to M Y W AYPOINTS | ENT . Press ENT . Use ↓ and ↑ to select a waypoint name | ENT | → to E DIT P OSI- TION | ENT . 1. Latitude: [...]

64 Notes[...]

65 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all alarms turned on, but you can turn 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, if [...]

66 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the main 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 can happen when using small (less than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges. Arrival Alarm – If you set the arrival alarm's d[...]

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 Satellites page. 2. Press MENU | ↓ to GPS 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 B ROWSE MMC F [...]

68 To set Com Port Configuration: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to C OMMUNICATIONS P ORT | ENT | ENT . 3. Use the ↓ ↑ keys to select the desired Baud Rate and press ENT . Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences. 2. From the Communications Port menu, press ↓ to C ONFIGURE NME[...]

69 equivalent of WAAS. Like WAAS, it makes GPS position calculation more accurate. To determine the accuracy in your area, place yourself in a known location and turn on the GPS. Note your location on the map with WAAS/EGNOS on, then turn it off and check again. Use the setting that is most accurate in your area. To Turn on or off WAAS/EGNOS: 1. Pr[...]

70 The military grid reference system (MGRS) uses two grid-lettering schemes, referred to as standard and alternate MGRS on this unit. Your position and datum in use determines which one to use. If you use standard, and your position is off significantly, then try the alternate MGRS. NOTE: When the position format is changed, it affects the way all[...]

71 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 parallel, oth- ers may not be. This works better with sma[...]

72 Customize Page Displays The Digital Data, Navigation, and Map pages all have customizable options available in Advanced Mode. The options give you control over what information will be viewed on each page. Customize Digital Data Page The Digital Data page has six boxes that may be customized. While on the Digital Data Page, press MENU | ↓ to C[...]

73 Remote Passive Antenna command on the Satellite Status Menu. WARNING: As long as the External Passive Antenna command is acti- vated, the iFINDER will only monitor GPS signals from an external passive antenna. If you have this command acti- vated and are not using an external passive antenna, the unit will not be able to accurately lock on. To s[...]

74 GPS Setup Menu (left) with GPS Simulator Menu (right). Choose the desired settings, then turn on the simulator by highlighting GPS S IMULATOR O N and pressing ENT , which will turn on (check) or turn off (uncheck) the simulator. Press EXIT to close this menu. A message ap- pears periodically, reminding you the simulator is on. To turn off the si[...]

75 Map Auto Zoom This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the but- ton pushing common with other brands of GPS receivers. It works in conjunction with the navigation features. First, start navigation to a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint.) Then, with auto zoom mode on, the un[...]

76 Draw Map Boundaries From the Map Data menu, press ↓ to D RAW M AP B OUNDARIES . With the option highlighted, press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (un- check). After the option is set, press EXIT . Fill Water with White From the Map Data menu, press ↓ to F ILL W ATER W ITH W HITE . With the option highlighted, press ENT to turn it o[...]

77 Datums can be selected only in Advanced Mode. (Switch from Easy to Advanced: MENU | ↓ to A DVANCED M ODE | ENT | ← | ENT ). To change the datum: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to D ATUM S ELECTION | ENT . 2. Scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired datum, then press ENT . 3. To return to the main page display, press EXIT[...]

78 Map Menu (left) with 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. You, however, can change the map orientation to Track Up or Course Up if you switch to Advanced Mode. Map orientation is shown in north up[...]

79 You can benefit from switching back and forth between North Up and Track Up settings, depending on the circumstances. If you are in an area you know fairly well, run the unit in North Up. But when you are in unfamiliar territory and want to instantly coordinate your sur- roundings with what is displayed on the screen, switch to Track Up. Try all[...]

80 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.) 2. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT | ↓ to N AVIONICS M AP C HOICE | ENT . Use ↑ or ↓ to select the Map Name , then press ENT | EXIT | EXIT . These figures [...]

81 Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. When first highlighted, the Pop-Up name box appears. After a few seconds, the name box disappears, and the position, distance and bearing are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Port Services information screen has two windows. The top window lists various service categories. [...]

82 4. Depending on the location, the Detailed Services window may have a long list of services under the General Services category. To scroll through the Detailed Services window, press ↓ to D ETAILED S ERVICES | ENT , then use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the list of available services. If the De- tailed Services list is short, you will not be a[...]

83 Current Information screen. The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current 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 flood and ebb pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The velocity scale at the top left side of the[...]

84 Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor (left). Icon animates automatically without selection at the 1/2 mile zoom range (right). In the example above, the tide is at 1.5 feet and falling, as shown by the down arrow at the top of the icon. Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for thi[...]

85 Pop-up Help Help is available for most all menu items on this unit. Selecting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds, a pop-up message ap- pears, describing the function of the item. This feature is on by default. To set up Popup Help, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to P OPUP H ELP . With the option highl[...]

86 Screen Contrast and Brightness Screen adjustments work the same in both Easy and Advanced Mode, but you access the command differently in each mode. In Easy Mode, press MENU | ↓ to S CREEN | ENT . In Advanced Mode, press MENU | MENU | ENT . To adjust the display's contrast: 1. After accessing the screen menu, the C ONTRAST slider bar will[...]

87 To adjust display's backlight 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 main page display, press EXIT | EXIT . Continuous selected on Light Delay menu. It's ideal for night travel in a vehicle, since the cigarette lighter can be used as the[...]

88 Set Local Time highlighted in (left) Easy Mode. Set local time selected in Advanced mode (center). Time Settings menu (right). To set Local Time: from the Time Setting menu, press ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to move the cursor to the next character. Repeat until the time is correct, then press ENT . To se[...]

89 customers as free downloads from our web site, www.lowrance.com. The upgrades make the unit perform better and in many cases, intro- duce a new feature or function. You can find out what software version is running in your iFINDER by using the Software Info command. Software Info command in Easy Mode (left). Advanced mode (center). The Software [...]

90 Sounds selected on main menu in Easy Mode (left). Sounds highlighted on main menu in Advanced mode (center). Sounds menu (right). To set Key Sounds: from the Sounds menu, highlight K EY P RESS S OUNDS and press ENT to turn them on (check) or turn them off (uncheck). To set Alarm Sounds: from the Sounds menu, press ↓ to A LARM S OUNDS . With A [...]

91 Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, others may be applied to specific trails. A few of the options include, displaying, hiding, creating, editing and deleting trails. These options are only available in Advanced Mode, but also will affect the appear- ance of trails in Easy Mode. General Trail [...]

92 WARNING: If the Update Active Trail option box is unchecked, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off in both Advanced and Easy modes. You will have to turn it on again to record trails. The default setting is on. Press ↓ or ↑ to U PDATE A CTIVE T RAIL . With the option highlighted, press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it[...]

93 Trail Options menu. Specific Trail Options Delete Trail To delete a specific trail, from the Trails menu, press ↓ to the saved trail list, select a trail and press ENT . The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following figure. Press ↓ to D ELETE T RAIL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . New Trail If you want to manually start a new trail or del[...]

94 Units of Measure This menu (shown below) sets the speed and distance (statute or nauti- cal miles, meters), depth (feet, fathoms, or meters), temperature (de- grees Fahrenheit or Celsius) and heading (true or magnetic) units. To change the units: In Easy Mode , press MENU | ↓ to U NITS OF M EASURE | ENT . In Advanced Mode , press MENU | MENU |[...]

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 land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, addresses and Points of Interest, you must load your own high-detail custom map prod[...]

96 Cursor crosshairs centered on a POI (left). The Find menu with Se- lected Item highlighted (center). POI information (right). Selected Item The Selected Item function will appear on the menu only when you have an item selected with the cursor crosshairs. It allows you to quickly access information on the selected location. To access a Selected I[...]

97 To access Destination : 1. When navigating to a location, press FIND , select D ESTINATION and press ENT . 2. If your destination is listed in the POI database, the POI information window will appear. If you are navigating to a location not listed in the POI database, an information window will appear displaying the dis- tance to the target as w[...]

98 Current Route highlighted on the Find menu (left). The trail menu (right) launches when C URRENT R OUTE is selected from the Find menu. Find Addresses 1. Press FIND | ↓ to F IND A DDRESS | ENT . 2. Press ENT to search in the Address field. Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an address number : with the Address bar highlighted, press ENT , then use[...]

99 Tip: When entering a street name, do not enter the street's compass direc- tion (N, S, E or W) in the street name field. Just enter the number, or name. If the example below had been a search for 324 E. 9th St, you would enter 9th and press ENT . The iFINDER will generate a list of all possible 9th streets and let you choose the one you wan[...]

100 Find city field (left); Search in particular city only option (center); Find City by name (right). 6. When the necessary search fields are filled in, press ↓ to F IND A D- DRESS | ENT . Your unit asks you to wait while it searches for the address. If an address is not in the database, a message appears saying the ad- dress could not be found,[...]

101 Find Home Waypoint The Home Waypoint is a unique waypoint created when using the iFINDER in Easy Mode. To search for the Home Waypoint in Easy Mode , press FIND | ↓ to G O H OME | ENT . The Easy Mode Find Menu. In Advanced Mode, you still have access to a Home Waypoint created in Easy Mode. It will show up in your waypoints list under the nam[...]

102 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 highway from the list, then press ENT . 3. Once you have selected a highway name you can then select an exit. Press ↓ to switch to the Exit List, then use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the exit you wa[...]

103 Map Places category menu. 3. Search by nearest POI. Nearest will be highlighted, so press ENT . The Find by Nearest menu will show a calculating screen then a list of nearest POIs will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to select the desired POI and press ENT to call up the POI's Waypoint Information screen. Find by nearest option selected (left). P[...]

104 Find by name option (left); Find by name menu (right). 5. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen appears, you can choose to G O T O the POI by pressing ENT or F IND ON M AP by pressing → | ENT . Go To POI option (left); Find on Map POI option (right). Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. Press FIND | ↓ to F IND S TREETS |[...]

105 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 press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press EN[...]

106 1. Press FIND | ↓ to F IND S TREETS | ENT and the Find Streets menu ap- pears. 2. Enter a street name in the First Street dialog box, then 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 t[...]

107 If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press ENT, which will launch a menu that will give you two options: F IND and G O T O . To navigate to location, press → to select G O T O and press ENT . Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode only) 1. Press FIND | ↓ to M Y W AYPOINTS | ENT . 2. If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ENT[...]

108 B. To find the waypoint, press → to F IND ON M AP | ENT . The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint. To clear these menus and return to the main page display, press EXIT re- peatedly. 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 ↓ t[...]

109 Section 7: 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[...]

110 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[...]

111 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[...]

112 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[...]

113 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[...]

114 Notes[...]

115 Index A Accessories, 1, 3, 4, 6, 16, 17, 18, 38, 59, 72, 73 Sec. 2, Installation & Accessories , 11 Advanced Mode, 2, 8, 19, 21, 24, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 49, 51, 52, 53, 58, 65, 67, 69, 72, 77, 78, 85, 86, 87, 89, 91, 94, 95, 101, 102, 104, 107 Switch To, 40 Alarm Clock, 60 Alarms, 28, 36, 37, 53, 65, 66, 74 Anchor Alarm, 65, 66 [...]

116 Map Menu, 47, 75, 78, 79 Map Orientation, 24, 46, 78, 79 Map Overlays (Map Data option), 75, 76 Memory Cards (MMC), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 18, 25, 28, 32, 35, 38, 39, 40, 43, 50, 54, 55, 59, 60, 67, 79, 80 N Navigating, 9, 21, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 51, 52, 53, 55, 66 A Route, 51 A Trail, 52 Cancel, 20, 28, 33, 34, 35, 37, 42, 51, 53 To Cu[...]

117 Trip Up Timer, 60 U Units of Measure, 21, 94 Utilities, 60 W WAAS, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 Waypoints, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 85, 92, 95, 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 108 Delete, 62 Edit, 62 Navigate, 51, 52 Save, 61, 62[...]

118 Notes[...]

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