Find Function; Finding Nearest Services; Finding Tide Stations - VDO MAP 7w Plus GPS User Manual

This screen shows that day's Tide Height graph for the area where the Tidal
symbol was located. Using [ZOOM IN] and [ZOOM OUT] it is possible to display
future or past tides. If you wish to quickly display the tide for a specific date,
press [ENTER] and enter the required date using the cursor key followed by
[ENTER] once the date is set. To simplify reading the graph, the chart plotter
displays a moveable Vertical and Horizontal slider which can be moved using the
cursor key. Using the up/down cursor key, move the horizontal slider to correspond
with the draft of your boat. Using the Vertical slider you can then read the times
at which the graph dips below the horizontal line i.e. the times when you will be in
danger of grounding.
NOTE Tide graph is an approximation of the tide and they should be used in conjunction
with traditional tide tables and navigational methods. The Tide height value
represents the variation relative to the "Mean Lower Water" value.
3.7

FIND FUNCTION

The Find function allows searching for the nearest Port, Port Services, Tide Stations,
Wrecks, Obstructions, Points Of Interest and Lakes loaded on the C-CARD. When
the Find function is executed a list of available objects to search is shown. Also
the Find function allows to center the screen over a selected User Point, on the
Cursor position or at desired Coordinates.
NOTE Activating the Find function a Warning message is shown if there is no C-CARD
inserted.

Finding Nearest Services

To show the nearest Port Services of a particular type (i.e. the nearest Hospital,
sailmaker, bank, etc.).
[MENU] + "FIND" + [ENTER] + "NEAREST SERVICES" + [ENTER]
The icons list of the available services is shown. Use the cursor key to select any
facility and press [ENTER]. By selecting one of the facilities the list of the nearest
ports (up to 10) in which this port facility is present, will be shown.

Finding Tide Stations

To show the nearest Tide Stations to the boat position (or to the cursor position if
the position fix is not received).
[MENU] + "FIND" + [ENTER] + "TIDE STATIONS" + [ENTER]
After a few seconds a window appears. Choose the Tide Station you want and
press [ENTER] to display the Tide Graph page. Press [CLEAR] to display the
Tide Station chosen.
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Fig. 3.db - Tide Graph page
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