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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 2 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 4 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 4 Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 7 Power ........................................................................................
Icons............................................................................................. 35 Create Icon on Map ............................................................. 35 Create Icon at Current Position ......................................... 36 Delete an Icon ......................................................................... 36 Load GPS Data Files from an MMC .......................................... 36 Navigate ......................................................................
Select a Waypoint ................................................................... 51 Delete a Waypoint................................................................... 51 Edit a Waypoint ...................................................................... 51 Waypoint Name................................................................... 51 Waypoint Symbol ................................................................ 51 Waypoint Position ...........................................................
General Trail Options ............................................................. 79 Delete All Trails .................................................................. 79 Flash Trails on Screen Option............................................ 79 Update Trail Option............................................................ 79 Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance).................... 80 Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance) ................................... 80 Specific Trail Options ............
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 technology, 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 our manual can help you get the best performance from this remarkable little GPS unit. First, we want to thank you for buying an iFINDER Map & Music.
Section 4 covers Mapping Mode Operation. It will show you how easy it is to run the iFINDER, right out of the box. This section features a onepage Map Mode Practice Run.
iFINDER listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its location in relation to those satellites. Once 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, your iFINDER is making these internal calculations and determining its position several times a second! The performance doesn't stop there.
You make your own Custom Map Files with our MapCreate software, but you don't have to. We also sell ready-to-use FreedomMaps. These custom maps are pre-loaded on MMCs. (No computer work required!). iFINDER automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD Card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit.
Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: GO TO CURSOR. 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 file names you need to select are shown in italic type, such as trail name. Instructions = Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with iFINDER are described as a sequence of key strokes and selecting menu commands.
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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 it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the batteries.
Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. With your thumb or nail, pull back on the small clip to release the battery cover latch as shown in the following images. Once the latch is released, pull the battery cover up out of the grooves in the bottom of the case. Remove iFINDER battery cover. Install the batteries according to the embossed signs in the battery compartment, which shows the correct polarity.
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 other connector as shown in the following image. A small clip on the connector should hold the connector in place. Attach external power cable to iFINDER. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a 12-volt power system.
Attach headphone adapter to iFINDER. 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 optional data only cable and a power/data combo cable: The PC-DI7 is a NMEA/serial communications cable.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just remember that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data. Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this manual went to press, MMCs were available in storage capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB. SD cards were available in capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB and up.
4. Press down on the center of the label and slide the card to the right. Add an MMC Card. 5. Turn the plastic rotating card lock until it holds the card firmly in place, with the grip parallel to the direction of the batteries. 6. Replace the batteries and battery cover. FreedomMaps FreedomMaps are pre-made custom maps that cover multiple states, provinces, countries or other geographic regions on a single memory card.
External Antenna A GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for optimum operation. Inside a vehicle, your iFINDER can sometimes maintain satellite lock while sitting on the seat beside you, but we don't recommend this for optimum performance. Since the "view" is restricted to what can be seen through the windows, this operating mode will reduce position accuracy and will increase the chance of losing satellite lock.
R-A-M Bracket Mounting Systems Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iFINDER. There are permanent mounts and temporary mounts suitable for virtually any boat, aircraft or other vehicle, even motorcycle handlebars. Two R-A-M mounting systems for your unit. One model has a mounting arm and cradle attached to a swivel ball plate that can be screwed or bolted to a supporting surface.
Section 3: Music Mode Operation This section addresses the unit's Music Mode operation. Music Mode is designed as a powerful but simple interface for playing back your music collection while navigating. If you'd rather skip ahead, you can look at Sec. 5, which starts on page 53 and is full of details on setting up and customizing the iFINDER's various options. Or you could turn to Sec. 6 starting on page 83, where you'll learn about Searching.
3. PWR (Power)/LIGHT – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. 4. ARROW KEYS/Previous Song & Next Song – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data. When no menus are open, the left and right arrows act as the Skip Previous and Skip Next buttons, to let you move to the beginning of the song before or after the one currently playing. 5.
The Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen as well as the backlight delay. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms, sets the alarm style and controls speaker volume. Alarms command turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds. Route Planning command lets you plan, view or navigate a route. My Trails command: shows, creates and deletes trails.
of the current song will appear at the top of the screen, as well as the song's quality (in kbps). If you're playing a list, then the play list's name and the song's position in the list are both displayed as well. To switch to Music Mode from Map Mode, press the MAP/MUSIC button. The Music Mode display is designed to be simple. The following image shows the Music Mode in action, with a song playing. Using only these buttons and the simple Music Menu, you can listen to what you want, when you want.
PREVIOUS SONG is shown as a double arrow pointing to the left. NEXT SONG is a double arrow pointing to the right. These correspond to the left and right arrow, respectively. PLAY & PAUSE are both on the same button – when the music is play- ing, this button pauses it. When music is paused, this button resumes play. The Play symbol is a single arrow pointing to the right. The Pause symbol is a pair of vertical bars. STOP is shown as a solid square.
Music Mode Practice Run Start at your computer. You should already have some MP3 or Ogg Vorbis music files available. If you need help ripping your CDs to these formats, consult the documentation for the CD ripper software. 1. Insert an MMC card with free space into your MMC card reader. 2. Select a few of your favorite songs and copy them onto the MMC card. For now, copy only a few songs and place them directly in MMC card's main folder.
Play Lists The iFINDER can play both MP3 and Ogg Vorbis music files. It can also recognize m3u-style play list files. Use the SONGS key to launch the Browse Music Files screen. Use the Browse Music Files screen to choose which songs to play next. From the music browser you can choose individual songs, play list files, or subfolders to play. Choose PLAY ALL to play all of the music files in the selected folder and its subfolders.
We'll spend the rest of this section introducing you to the options and settings available from the Music Menu. Power Saving If you're using your iFINDER for both mapping and music, you can control how much of each get out of it. One of the biggest drains on the iFINDER's battery is the position update rate – that is, how often the iFINDER checks its location from the GPS signal. You can tell the iFINDER to check less often, giving you inferior position accuracy but longer battery life.
Sounds Menu The Sounds command on the Music Menu opens the same Sounds Menu accessible from the Main Menu. We've added this option to the Music Menu for your convenience. From the Sounds Menu you can adjust the volume of both the unit's internal speaker, and the Line Out volume to your headphones. The most important options on this menu for Music Mode, though, are at the very bottom. Sounds Menu, with the Repeat command activated and the Shuffle command selected.
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Section 4: Map Mode Operation This section addresses the unit's Mapping Mode operation. Mapping Mode includes all navigation features, from finding the nearest restaurant to plotting a road trip across the country. If you would prefer to start out using the built-in music player, make sure to read Sec. 3, Music Mode Operation. Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the different keys, the two Page screens and how they work together.
3. PWR (Power)/LIGHT – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. 4. ARROW KEYS/Fast Forward-Rewind – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data. 5. ZOUT (Zoom Out)/Decrease Volume – 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. 6.
The Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen as well as the backlight delay. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms, sets the alarm style and controls speaker volume. Alarms command turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds. Route Planning command lets you plan, view or navigate a route. My Trails command: shows, creates and deletes trails.
The Map Mode Display The map screens show your course and track from a “bird’s-eye” view. By default, this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. (This can be changed. See the topic Map Orientation, in Sec. 5.) If you’re navigating to a waypoint, the map shows your starting location, present position, course line and destination. You don’t have to navigate to a waypoint, however, to use the map.
If you're using only the factory-loaded background map, the maximum zoom range for showing additional map detail is 10 miles. You can continue to zoom in closer, but the map will simply be enlarged without revealing more map content (except for a few major city streets). Load your own high-detail custom map made with MapCreate, and you can zoom in to 0.02 miles (35.2 yards) with massive amounts of accurate map detail. Map Pages with high-detail map of an urban area loaded on the MMC.
background map would show you the general outline and approximate shape of a coastline or water body, but the higher detail in MapCreate shows the shoreline completely and accurately (finer detail). Many smaller islands would not be included in the background map, but are, of course, in MapCreate. Interstate Major Street Cursor line Restaurant POI POI Markers POI Pop-up School POI Position, distance and bearing data Zoom Range When the map is zoomed out far enough, most POIs appear as square dots.
Map Page, left, Map Menu, right. The Map Mode has its own menu, which is used to find distances, change the orientation of your map, view map data, and other helpful map functions. To access the Map Menu, in Map Mode, press the MENU key. We'll describe the various options in the Map Menu in detail later in this section. The following page contains an 11-step "Practice Run" that will walk you through the most basic Map Mode operations.
Map Mode Practice Run 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 MMC card if desired) in battery compartment on back of case. (See installation details beginning on page 7.) 2. To turn on iFINDER Map & Music, press and release PWR key. 3.
Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning iFINDER on. Under 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 terrain, dense foliage or structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS signal reception. If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception.
3. Move the cursor to the second position. The rubber band line reappears, connecting the first point you set to the cursor. The distance along that line will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. 4. Press EXIT to clear the command and return to the page screen. Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys The map is presented from a bird's eye view perspective. The current zoom range shows in the lower left corner of the screen. 1.
Tip: The iFINDER Map & Music has an extremely handy Cursor Undo feature that lets you instantly return to the previous location you were looking at. It works like this: Use the cursor (arrow keys) to scroll the map to some far away location or waypoint. Press EXIT clear the cursor and jump back to your current position on the map. When you want to take another peek at that distant place, just press EXIT again.
Save icon menu, left, Select symbol menu, right. Create Icon at Current Position 1. While you are traveling, press and hold ENT until the screen shows a "Save Icon" menu, then release the ENT key. 3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then press ENT. The icon appears on the map. Delete an Icon You can delete all the icons at one time, you can delete all icons represented by a particular symbol, or you can use the cursor to delete a selected icon from the map. 1.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT and the screen below appears. The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into 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 first insert a card into iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands. To load data from the MMC to iFINDER: press → to LOAD|ENT. 3.
Navigation Page, left, Navigation Menu, right. Navigation Menu The Navigation Menu allows you to return to the map display, cancel navigation, set up alarms, and plan or edit your route. 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 — fresh or salt. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land.
Tip: You don't need to have an emergency to use the MOB waypoint. When you set the MOB point, just cancel navigation and then use MOB like a regular waypoint. (Remember, you can set up to 2,000 waypoints.) To cancel navigation to MOB, press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. If you want to return to the map, press MENU|↓ to SHOW MAP|ENT. iFINDER stops showing navigation information. Cancel Navigation Press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Navigate a Route 1.
3. Press MENU|↓ to GO TO CURSOR|ENT and iFINDER will begin navigating to the cursor location. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position. The Compass Page displays a compass rose showing navigation information to your destination. See the following examples. The 15-mile zoom figure at left clearly shows the dotted course line connecting your current position to your destination. The 60-mile zoom, at right, shows both current position and destination on screen.
Navigate to a Waypoint You can select any waypoint visible on the Map Page with the cursor, then use the Navigate to Cursor command. However, you can avoid scrolling the map to pick your waypoint if you use the Find commands: 1. Press FIND|ENT. To look up the nearest waypoint, press ENT, or to look by name (and scroll through the entire waypoint list), press ↓|ENT. For this example, look by name. 2.
Tip: Back Track a Trail Simply running the Navigate command will lead you along the trail from its starting point to its ending point — forward order. You can also back track a trail, or follow it in reverse order (from its ending point to its starting point.) First select the Reverse command to reverse the trail point order before you start navigating: press → to REVERSE|ENT|← to NAVIGATE. 5. To follow the trail, press ENT. The unit begins showing navigation data along the trail.
To load a MapCreate route into 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 in iFINDER. (See Sec. 2 for instructions on installing MMCs. To load the GPS Data File into iFINDER memory, see the entry on Transferring GPS Data Files between iFINDER and a Computer in this section.
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 spot where you need to turn or change direction, and press ENT to set the next waypoint. 6. Repeat step five until the route reaches your destination. 7.
3. To save data from iFINDER to the MMC: press ENT (for SAVE). 4. To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to SAVE|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 SAVE|ENT.) The unit will display first a progress then a completion message when the data transfer is finished.
4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another restaurant, but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press ENT. 5. The POI's Waypoint Information screen appears. (This is how you can use iFINDER as a business phone directory!) If you wanted to navigate there, you could press Enter, since the Go To command is highlighted. But we just want to see it on the map, so press → to FIND ON MAP|ENT. POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position.
NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in iFINDER. If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may not find anything. Trails A trail, or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by iFINDER as you travel. It's a travel history, a record of the path you have taken. Trails are useful for repeating a journey along the same track.
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps: Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, it automatically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on. Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software. For instructions on inserting an MMC into the iFINDER, see Sec. 2, Installation/Accessories.
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 selection box, use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press ↓ to LOAD|ENT. The unit will display a completion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities.
2. Press ENT|ENT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 001." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map. Create Waypoint at Current Position 1. While you are traveling, press ENT|ENT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 002." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map.
3. Press ↑ to DISTANCE|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the distance is correct. Press ENT. 4. Press ↑ to BEARING|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the bearing is correct. Press ENT. 5. Press ↓ to PROJECT|ENT. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. You can simply save the new projected waypoint by pressing EXIT|EXIT or you can edit the waypoint.
4. When latitude and longitude are correct, return to the previous page: press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. Waypoint Altitude To edit waypoint altitude: 1. Press FIND|ENT|↓ to NAME|ENT|ENT|↓ to waypoint name|ENT|→ to EDIT ALTITUDE|ENT. 2. Press ENT, then press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the altitude is correct. Press EXIT. 3. To return to the previous page: press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all the alarms 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 a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example, if you have the arrival alarm set to 0.1 mile, then the alarm will flash a message when you come within 0.1 mile of the recalled waypoint.
4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT. IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES: Anchor Alarm – The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges.
At left, the MMC File Browser, with Card Info screen shown at right. Com Port Configuration iFINDER 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 data to another electronic device, such as an autopilot. Menus for changing Com Port settings.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COM PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA|ENT. 3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences. 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 check the box and turn a prefix on.) Configure NMEA menu, showing all prefixes turned on (checked). NOTE: The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.
Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions. To get to Coordinate System Selection: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COORD SYSTEM|ENT. This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of a second (36° 28' 40.9").
NOTE: If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Loran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by selecting "Setup Loran TD" at the bottom of the "Coordinate System" menu and select the ID. Press EXIT to erase this menu. Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a reference position in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked location on the map.
Now press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to COORDINATE SYSto SETUP MAP FIX|ENT. The following screens appear, and MAP SCALE is highlighted. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map. It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix screen. TEM|ENT|↓ Configure a map fix so iFINDER can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map.
tude/longitude (Starting Position) or from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location (Select Starting Waypoint). You can steer your position on the map by using the arrow keys (STEER W/ ARROWS) or by setting the track and speed in the boxes provided on simulator screen. To get to the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to GPS SIMULATOR|ENT. The GPS Simulator Menu.
2. Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT, which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page. 3. Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as navigation begins. Press EXIT to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts, press ↑ (since you're using the Simulator's STEER WITH ARROWS command) to increase speed to the desired setting. 4.
Map Data Menu. Show Map Data Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ENT to enter the EARTH MAP DETAIL selection list, and choose how much detail you want, from Off (so the unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the page display. Popup Map Information Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to POPUP INFORMATION. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.
The distance from your current position to the smaller ring (the ring's radius) is 25 miles (always 1/4 the zoom range). With the arrow keys and map cursor, you can scroll the map to see the third and fourth rings. In this example, the distance to the third ring is 75 miles and distance to the fourth ring is 100 miles from your current position. To set range rings: Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to RANGE RINGS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.
Map Datum Selection Menu. Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes, waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map to your needs. To get to Map Categories: 1. Press MENU|↓ to MAP CATEGORIES|ENT. 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to select a category or subcategory. Press ENT to turn it off (no check) or on (checked). 3.
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. However, you can change the map orientation to Track Up or Course Up if desired. In Track Up mode, map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north. Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. The default North Up setting is fine if you're always traveling due north.
Navionics Charts Your unit can display Navionics electronic charts on MMCs. Both the GOLD and CLASSIC format charts are accepted. They work just like a MapCreate custom map on an MMC. Left, entrance to Aransas Pass in a MapCreate 6 custom map, 4 mile zoom. Remaining images, from left to right: same position on Navionics GOLD chart at 8 mile, 4 mile and 1 mile zoom ranges. WARNING: You should never format the MMC containing your Navionics chart.
3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select LOWRANCE, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT. Port Information Navionics charts contain Port Services information, represented by anchor icons on the map display. These icons appear at the 2 nautical mile zoom range. An example is displayed in the following figures. To view Port Services information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon.
Port Services information screens. 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: from SERVICE CATEGORIES, press ↓ to DETAILED SERVICES|ENT, then use ↑ or ↓ to read the list of available services. To return to the Map Page, press EXIT|EXIT. To return to the top service category window, press ENT|↑.
To view Tidal Current information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station icon. When selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press FIND|FIND to display the Tidal Current Information screen. Tidal Current Station icon in animated mode Cursor lines Left, Navionics chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cursor. Right, the icon animates automatically without selecting it at the 1/2 mile zoom range.
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 screen, press EXIT. Tide Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Information, represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter "T." The icon stands for a Tidal Station location.
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 across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line (MLLW). The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day.
This example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Screen command, located on the Main Menu. Power Saving iFINDER contains a battery capacity indicator, and will also flash low battery warning messages when battery power declines to a certain level. When plugged into the DC cigarette lighter adapter, the power indicator displays the "External Power" message. This message sometimes appears for a few minutes when using fresh batteries. The battery capacity shown in the Power box on the Music Mode display.
of batteries, remember: a prudent navigator never depends on only one source of navigation information. A good map and compass are important companions for you and your iFINDER. To access the Power saving feature: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to POWER SAVING|ENT. 2. Press → or ← to move the slider bar. The left end of the scale is minimum power saving (full battery power); the right end of the scale is maximum power saving (minimum battery power.) 3.
Screen Menu, with Contrast bar selected. To adjust the display's brightness: Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. To adjust the screen's display mode: Press ↓ to DISPLAY MODE|ENT then press ↑ or ↓ to select mode|EXIT. Display Mode menu. To adjust the display's back light delay options: 1. Press ↓ to LIGHT DELAY|ENT|press ↑ or ↓ to select mode|EXIT. 2.
Light Delay menu. Setting shown is "continuous," which is ideal for night travel in a vehicle on external power. Satellite Status Screen This command provides detailed information on the status of the iFINDER's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. On any Map Mode display a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed.
Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to SET LANGUAGE…|ENT. 3. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT. All menus now appear in the language you selected. Set Local Time The local time and date are saved when a waypoint is created.
Adjusting the time, left, Adjusting the month, right. The last field in this menu is CONFIG DST. This feature allows your unit to automatically adjust with the time change caused by Daylight Saving Time (you should only have to set it once). You may select which set of rules matches DST in your region, or simply accept the default. Once you have each field set the way you want, press EXIT repeatedly until you return to the previous page.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to SOFTWARE INFO|ENT. 2. Read the information displayed on the screen. 3. To return to the previous display, press EXIT|EXIT. Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles Sounds triggered by key strokes and alarms can be adjusted.
Track Smoothing This is a factory setting 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 steering arrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode. Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail.
WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off, and you must turn it back on to record trails. The default setting is on. Press ↓ or ↑ to UPDATE TRAILS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance) The options are automatic, time, or distance.
Trail Options menu. 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 figure. Press ↓ to DELETE TRAIL|ENT|← to YES|ENT. New Trail To manually start a new trail or delete a trail: From the Trail Options Menu, press → to NEW TRAIL|ENT. The trail menu appears as seen below: Trail menu.
Units of Measure This menu (shown in the following image) sets the speed and distance (statute or nautical miles, meters), depth (feet, fathoms, or meters), altitude (feet or meters) and heading (true or magnetic) units. To change the units, press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|ENT. The Units of Measure Menu. To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure: Press ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the Speed/Distance, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
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 some 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 produced with our MapCreate 6 software.
2. Press ENT to search in the Address field. Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an address number, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the number is correct, then press ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT. 4. To enter a street name, press ↓ to STREET|ENT. There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box.
5. To enter a city name, press ↓ to CITY|ENT. You will be asked if you want to find addresses only within a particular city. This option is designed so you can limit an address search to a single city if necessary (see the note below). 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.
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor With a POI or map feature selected by the cursor, press FIND|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT. A POI selected by the cursor, left, The Find Menu, center, POI information screen, right. NOTE: Since the Go To command is highlighted, you can navigate to the selected POI by pressing ENT while in the POI Waypoint Information screen. Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. Press FIND|↓ to HIGHWAY EXITS|ENT, which calls up the Find Exit Menu. 2.
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 you want, then press ENT. Selected exit. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to navigate or "go to" the exit. B. Press →|ENT to find the exit on the map. "Go To" option, left, "Find On Map" option, right. Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Services located near this exit.
2. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a Map Place or POI category then press ENT. (To narrow your search, press ← or → to select a subcategory before pressing ENT.) You will be given two options: Search by Name or by Nearest. Map Places category menu. 3. Search by nearest POI. At the Find By menu, 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 POI you want and press ENT to call up the POI's Waypoint Information screen.
Find by name option, left, Find by name menu, right. 5. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen appears, you can choose to "Go To" the POI by pressing ENT or find it on the map 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 STREETS|ENT and the Find Streets menu appears. 2. You must first fill in a screet name in the First Street dialog box. Press ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: A.
Find streets or intersections menu, left, Find street by name, right. 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searcing for in the First Street box. (In this example, it's 80th Street.) To search for that street, press ↓ to FIND FIRST STREET|ENT. A message appears asking you to wait while the unit finds the street. When the Streets Found list appears, press ↑ or ↓ to the street you are searching for and press ENT. Find first street, left, Street found, right.
2. You must first fill in a screet 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 ENT|ENT. B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list, then press ENT. 3.
If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press MENU|ENT|EXIT. Find Waypoints 1. Press FIND|ENT. 2. If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ENT. If searching for a waypoint By Name, press ↓ to NAME|ENT. (To search by name, jump to step 5 below.) Find menu, left, and Find By Nearest, center, Find by Name, right. 3. If you're looking for nearest, iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears.
A. To navigate to the waypoint, press press ENT. (The Go To Waypoint command is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint. B. To find the waypoint, press → to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint. To clear the menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. 5. If you're looking by name, there are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box.
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Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Arc 1950 - Botswana Adindan Burkina Faso Arc 1950 - Lesotho Arc 1950 - Burundi Arc 1950 - Malawi Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Arc 1950 - Swaziland Adindan Mali Arc 1950 - Zimbabwe Adindan Senegal Arc 1960 - Mean for Kenya, Tanzania Adindan Sudan Ascension Island 1958 - Ascension Island Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965
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, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Austria, Denmark, France, West Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,
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 Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (Continental United States) North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (East of Mississippi River) including Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (West of Missi
South American 1969 Chile Tokyo Mean for Japan, Korea, Okinawa South American 1969 Colombia Tokyo Japan South American 1969 Ecuador Tokyo Korea South American 1969 Ecuador (Baltra, Galapagos) Tokyo South American 1969 Guyana Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha South American 1969 Paraguay South American 1969 Peru Viti Levu 1916 Fiji (Viti Levu Island) South American 1969 Trinidad & Tobago Eniwetok 1960 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Ma
FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Index GPS Data Files Loading, 36 Saving, 44 A Accessories, 1, 2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 48 Sec. 2, Installation & Accessories, 7 Alarm Clock, 49 Alarms, 17, 27, 32, 42, 53, 54, 61 Anchor Alarm, 53, 54 Antenna, 2, 13, 99 Arrival Alarm, 32, 42, 53, 54, 61 I Icons, 3, 29, 30, 35, 36, 40, 48, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73 Creating, 35, 36 Deleting, 36 Navigate, 40 Information Displays (Customize Display), 32, 59 Installation, 2, 8, 10, 32, 48, 66 Sec. 2, Installation & Accessories, 7 Introduction GPS and WAAS, 4 Sec.
22, 23, 25, 32, 72, 82 Navigate, 39 N S Navigating, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 54 A Route, 39 A Trail, 41, 42 Cancel, 17, 27, 32, 39, 40, 42 To Cursor Position, 39 To Icon, 40 To POI, 40 To Waypoint, 41 Trail, 42 Navigation Menu, 38 Nearest, 25, 41, 45, 46, 83, 88, 92 NMEA, 9, 10, 55, 56 Satellite Search, 54 Searching, 15, 16, 26, 33, 35, 38, 40, 41, 45, 46, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93 Addresses, 83 By Cursor, 86 Highway Exits, 86 POIs, 40, 87 Streets, 89, 90, 91 Waypoints, 92 Set Local
Waypoint Information Screen, 35, 46, 86, 88, 89, 92, 93 Waypoints, 2, 3, 10, 17, 27, 28, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, 73, 76, 80, 86, 88, 89, 92, 93 Delete, 51 Edit, 51 Navigate, 41 Save, 49, 50 Search, 92 Z Zooming, 16, 26, 28, 32, 34, 43, 61 Auto Zoom, 61 103
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