Dedicated Keys; Soft Keys - Raymarine SL72 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Table 1-2:
Text Label
POS
RTE
TIDE
Some items on the screen, such as the cursor have information associated with
them. Most information is displayed in a data box. The context-sensitive
cursor allows you to move databoxes.

Dedicated Keys

The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI,
ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed
functions.
Some keys can be used in two ways:
• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used
• Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated
When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:
As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the key-
press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps sound to
indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn the key beeps
off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 7).

Soft Keys

The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions
change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets
and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are
displayed on the screen just above the keys. The default soft keys (illustrated
below) are displayed until you press a key, or select an item on the screen; the
soft keys associated with the action are then displayed.
Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels
for most key operations.
(for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.
i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change range ( RANGE ).
ii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
iii. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
SL72 & SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Radar/Chartplotter
Feature
Vessel's position
Route leg
Tide vector
Radar/Chart (SL72RC
PLUS only)
Chart
Chart
Chart