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1-2 Customizing your Lowrance VHF Radio
You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set
directly through the keys as explained in this Section. Other preferences are set up through
the built-in menus and these are explained in the other Sections.
You can check the software version of the radio and the User MMSI each time the radio is
turned on, the screen will display the software version and the USER MMSI if one is pro-
grammed into the radio.
1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus
1.
Press MENU (or CALL). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time
on the screen.
2.
Some line items may show an
available to show. Scroll (rotate the Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the hand mic) to
scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press
ENT (press the Push To Select) to display that option.
3.
Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section.
4.
Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press EXIT to keep the original entry.
5.
Press EXIT to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC).
1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data
If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can Rotate the
Rotary knob, or use + / - keys on the microphone key to enter alphanumeric data.
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Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.
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Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired
character.
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If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct
the entry.
1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings
Link-5 LCD showing all segments:
▲ or ▼
Lowrance - Link-5 Operation and Installation Instructions
indicator. This means there is more information
Typical Link-5 startup screen:
LINK5 AUS/NZ
VER:V1.999
DSC IS ON
ID:111222333
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