NorthStar 961 Reference Manual page 18

Chapter 1 - Quick Start
Scope of this
manual
Using this manual
Page 1-4
CAUTION!
Although every effort has been made to ensure that
the electronic chart data is as close to paper charts
as possible, errors and omissions are inevitable:
Use extra care when navigating with electronic
charts.
cross-checking the 961/962 against other sources
of navigation data.
Whether you're an experienced mariner or a novice boater,
the 961/962 Operations and Reference Manual is a complete
guide to understanding and operating the Northstar 961/962
GPS chart navigator. Each of its functions is discussed in the
appropriate chapter of the manual. The manual complements
the system's ease-of-use by describing and illustrating these
functions in a reference format that promotes quick learning.
For complete instructions on installing and using the echo
sounder to locate fish and track the contours of the seabed,
refer to the:
• Northstar 490 Echo Sounder Installation Manual (GM491)
• Northstar 490 Echo Sounder Operations Manual (GM490)
If you're new to the 961/962, you'll find the first few chapters
of this manual extremely helpful. As you learn more about the
system, later chapters will help you understand many of its
advanced, yet still easy-to-use, capabilities (see "Organization"
starting on page 1-5).
Certain terms that either have a special meaning in this
manual or that are important to understand clearly are defined
in the margin. In addition, readers who are new to marine
navigation may want to refer to either "Highlight One: Basic
navigation terms" later in this chapter, "Highlight Two:
Understanding more navigation terms," or the "Glossary"
starting on page G-1 for definitions of 961/962 and related
navigational terms. If you encounter a term you don't
understand, turn to the Glossary for its meaning.
The captain
961/962 Operations and Reference Manual, Rev. A
is responsible for