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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple
familiarization exercise in using the display. Operating information is
detailed in Chapter 3.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in
bold capitals; for example, ENTER . The soft key functions, menu names
and options are shown in normal capitals; for example, SCREEN .
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the margin.
Simulator
The Chartplotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which allows
you to practice operating your Chartplotter without data from a GPS
antenna. You will need to use the set up options to switch the display unit
to Simulator mode, see Section 2.2, Power On/Off. You can use it in either
of two ways:
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2.2 Power On/Off
➤
To turn the display unit on, press the POWER key.
The GPS Status screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-2.
Before the Chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case,
you only need to connect the Chartplotter display unit to a 12V DC
power supply, fused at 1A, connecting the red core from the power
lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-); see Cable Run-
ning on page 5-11 for full details.
After the Chartplotter has been installed on your vessel, but while in
the marina or at anchor.
The keys light up and the introductory logo is displayed, followed by
the caution shown in Figure 2-1.
When you have read and understood the caution, press the CON-
TINUE soft key.
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