Lowrance Elite FS 7 User Manual page 111

Heading hold mode (A)
In this mode the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current
compass heading as the set heading.
Ú Note:
In this mode the autopilot does not compensate for any
drifting caused by current and/or wind (W).
W
To change the set heading
• Select a port or starboard button
An immediate heading change takes place. The heading is
maintained until a new heading is set.
Course mode
In Course mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line,
from present position and in a direction set by the user.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot will draw an invisible
track line based on current heading from the vessel's position. The
autopilot will now use the position information to calculate the
cross track distance, and automatically steer along the calculated
W
track.
Ú Note:
If the vessel is drifting away from the track line due to
current and/or wind, the vessel will follow the line with a crab
angle.
Power Steer mode
To activate this mode, select Standby and then the Power Steer
mode button.
In this mode the port and starboard buttons are used to turn the
motor/rudder.
Use the starboard or port arrow buttons to turn the motor/rudder.
The motor/rudder turns as long as a button is pressed and remains
at the set angle when you stop pressing the button.
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