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Lowrance iWAY 100M Operation Instructions Manual

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Portable Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    Pub. 988-0148-651 Portable Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS Operation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark and iWAY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface: Introducing GPS ... 5 How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work ... 5 Section 1: Installation & Accessories... 7 Power ... 7 Batteries ... 7 Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter with Speaker ... 9 MMC or SD Memory Card Installation ... 9 ...
  • Page 4 EPE (Estimated Position Error)... 37 Satellite Display... 38 Trip Calculator... 38 Trip Active... 38 Threshold... 38 Reset Trip ... 39 Calculated Data ... 39 Current Speed, Average Speed and Max Speed ... 39 Distance and Trip Time ... 39 Pop-up Help... 39 Disable/Enable TBT (Turn-by-Turn) ...
  • Page 5 A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. When showing turn-by-turn navigation data, a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct route to the destination. There are times when it may give directions, such as a U-turn, that may be prohibited in some locations. While navigating, a driver is responsible for noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic laws.
  • Page 6 Notes...

  • Page 7: Preface: Introducing Gps

    How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work You'll navigate a little easier if you understand the basics of how the iWAY 100m scans the sky to tell you where you are and where you're going. (If you already understand GPS receivers and the GPS system,...
  • Page 8 First, think of your unit as a small, highly automated computer. The iWAY 100m includes a keypad and on-screen menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen lets the unit show your location on a moving map, as well as point the way to your destination.

  • Page 9: Section 1: Installation & Accessories

    Installation & Accessories This section describes the various accessories and cables that came with your iWAY, and exactly how to use them. Some of the most important in- formation in this section is how to connect the iWAY to your car's stereo, and how to use the MMC card to get your map information onto the iWAY.
  • Page 10 Do not mix different battery types. Mixing battery types may cause leak- age. (For example, don’t use both alkaline and NiMH batteries at the same time, and don't use standard alkalines with rechargeable alkalines.) Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. With your thumb or nail, pull back on the small clip to release the battery cover latch as shown in the following images.

  • Page 11: Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter With Speaker

    Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter with Speaker To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter speaker adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Next, pull aside the rubber cover on the bottom of the unit and insert the other connector as shown in the following image.
  • Page 12 Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp, and range in storage capacities from 8 MB to more than a gigabyte of storage. We have successfully tested SD cards up to 512 MB. Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras;...

  • Page 13: R-A-M  Bracket Mounting Systems

    Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iWAY. WARNING! When a GPS receiver is used in an automobile, the driver is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Drivers must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving conditions at all times.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    A plastic cradle, movable arm and plastic ball base con- nect to a suction cup to attach the unit to your vehicle's windshield. Assembled suction cup mount for the iWAY 100m. Installing the RAM Suction Mount The suction cup mount is designed to secure the GPS to a windshield or other smooth surface.
  • Page 15 After assembling the mount as described, slide the iWAY into the cradle and connect the power cable. You can loosen the socket arm nut to posi- tion the unit for optimum viewing, then tighten it snugly. To remove the bracket, pull on the suction release tab to break the vacuum seal. Suction Locking lever in "On"...

  • Page 16: Moving On: Iway Operation

    Moving on: iWAY Operation Now that you've got the iWAY installed and working, it's time to find out how it works. The following section jumps right into a description of the Map Display, which will tell you everything you need to know about the iWAY's moving map and the various settings in the map menu.

  • Page 17: Section 2: The Map Display And Map Menu Options

    BUT, if you just can't wait to get navigating, turn to the one- page GPS Practice Run on page 21. Keyboard iWAY 100m keypad. 1. SPEAK – Push this key any time Turn-by-Turn mode is active to make the iWAY repeat the current navigation instruction.

  • Page 18: Power/Lights On And Off

    6. ZIN (Zoom In) – This key lets you zoom the screen in to see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map. 7. FIND – The Find key launches the iWAY search menus. 8. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or hide a menu.

  • Page 19: The Map Display

    Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes, as well as controlling the type and frequency of voice navigation instructions. Units of Measure command: changes the units of measure used in displaying distance, time and heading information. Safety Mode command: turns on or off the Safety Mode, which pre- vents you from making changes to the iWAY while driving.
  • Page 20 Using the map is as simple as turning on the iWAY. A screen similar to those in the following images appears. For illustrative purposes, we have removed the textual data boxes that usually appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing more of the map to show. You can add or remove data boxes using the Customize command on the Map Menu, described later in this section.

  • Page 21: Waypoints

    Map display, left, and Map Menu, right. The Map Display has its own menu, which is used to find distances, change the orientation of your map, view map data, and perform other helpful map functions. To access the Map Menu, press the key.

  • Page 22: Editing A Saved Waypoint

    Whenever you have a waypoint selected, you can press the key and FIND choose to access more information about it. A Waypoint In- ELECTED formation Screen will appear, which includes detailed information about the waypoint as well as options to begin navigating to the waypoint ( ), to show it on the map, to edit its name and symbol, or to delete it from memory.

  • Page 23: Gps Practice Run

    Start with the iWAY installed in your car. As you practice, try navigating to a location at least a few blocks away. You should start out navigating to a destination you're already familiar with. Don't be too surprised if iWAY suggests a different route than you would take. Try the iWAY's route.

  • Page 24: The Map Menu

    The Map Menu When you're using the iWAY you can press to open a Map Menu MENU containing several settings and commands relating to its mapping op- eration. You can use these settings to change the information iWAY provides you, as well as the way it generates that information. The iWAY works great right out of the box, but as you become more familiar with the unit and what it can do, you'll eventually want to begin tweaking some of these settings.

  • Page 25: Route Options

    In Track Up mode, map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north. Map Orientation command is shown left, and the Track Up mode at right. Track Up mode is ideal for driving directions, where " turn left" and "turn right" can more closely resemble the information presented on the screen.

  • Page 26: Avoid Cross-Traffic Turns

    Use the Route Options menu to control how iWAY generates routes. When generating a route, the iWAY is able to analyze certain types of roads or turns and adjust their values to either prefer or avoid them. Preferred road types will occur more often in your routes – the iWAY will deliberately try to take those types of roads.

  • Page 27: Prefer/Avoid Toll Roads

    Prefer/Avoid Toll Roads By default, toll roads have a fairly high value in iWAY's route genera- tion, because they are generally high quality roads with high speed limits, allowing you to get where you're going faster. Of course, the convenience of toll roads comes at a price. If you'd rather save some of the cost of travelling toll roads, consider setting the iWAY to generally Avoid toll roads (use ↑...

  • Page 28: Auto Zoom (On/Off)

    Auto Zoom (On/Off) The iWAY has an Auto Zoom feature which attempts to show you the most map detail possible as you navigate along a route. While the moving map shifts to track your current position, the Auto Zoom will zoom the map in and out based on your speed and the distance to your next turn.

  • Page 29: Directions List

    To turn an item on or off, select its entry in the list using ↑ or ↓ (use ← or → to select a Subcategory). When you've selected the category you wish to change, press to check it (turn it on) or uncheck it (turn it off).

  • Page 30: Create Waypoint

    A sample Turn Preview screen. As you can see in the previous image, the Turn Preview screen includes a close-up map of the turn itself, and you can see the gray route line indicating your path. Additional data boxes show the text instruction, the distance from your current location to the selected turn, the direc- tion of the turn (in this case, a shallow left turn), and the total distance from the turn to the end of the route.

  • Page 31: Customize Display

    Entered Position allows you to enter the exact latitude and longitude of a location, and the iWAY will then create a waypoint at that location. Average Position causes the iWAY to record multiple location samples (until you end sampling) and create a single waypoint at the average of the various locations.
  • Page 32 Notes...

  • Page 33: Section 3: Main Menu Options

    Section 3: Main Menu Options The iWAY has a Main Menu containing a handful of options and menus designed to let you customize the operation of your iWAY. To access the Main Menu, press twice ( ). The Main Menu will ap- MENU MENU MENU...
  • Page 34 cially during night use; low levels may make the screen seem too dark for easy viewing. Use the slider bar to adjust your screen's brightness to your preference. The Contrast Slider controls the graphical contrast between screen col- ors. Like brightness, contrast must be balanced to individual tastes and lighting conditions.

  • Page 35: Sounds And Voice Setup

    To adjust the display's back light delay options: 1. Press ↓ to IGHT Light Delay menu. Setting shown is "continuous," which is ideal for night travel in a vehicle on external power. Sounds and Voice Setup Much of the information you'll receive from the iWAY will come in the form of sounds.

  • Page 36: Units Of Measure

    To turn other routing instructions on and off: In addition to audi- ble beeps whenever you press keys, the iWAY 100m is able to speak instructions guiding you through your routes. The Sounds Menu pro- vides four checkboxes to let you control how much time the iWAY spends talking to you.

  • Page 37: Safety Mode

    The iWAY Units of Measure Menu. To change any setting: select the label of the measure you wish to change and press . A drop-down list appears, showing the available options. Choose the units you prefer, and press Safety Mode The iWAY has a Safety Mode to prevent vehicle drivers from operating the GPS while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 38: Satellites

    Choose whether you want Safety Mode on or off by selecting the appro- priate label, and press WARNING: When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.

  • Page 39: Current Position Lock

    The Satellite Status screen. The GPS Status Screen contains several graphical elements that repre- sent a lot of information. Current Position Lock A set of three buttons along the left side of the screen indicates the qual- ity of position lock your iWAY currently has. The button that's selected indicates your current position lock.

  • Page 40: Satellite Display

    Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The GPS receiver is tracking sat- ellites that are in black type. The receiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is in gray, so it isn't being used to solve the position.

  • Page 41: Reset Trip

    If you'd prefer a more accurate average measure, raise the Threshold above idle speed. The Trip Calculator will only track time spent and distance traveled while you're moving faster than the Threshold. You can adjust this value by selecting the label pressing .

  • Page 42: Disable/Enable Tbt (Turn-By-Turn)

    This example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Screen com- mand, located on the Main Menu. Disable/Enable TBT (Turn-by-Turn) Although the iWAY is designed to provide you with powerful turn-by-turn routes, sometimes you want navigation information directly to your desti- nation, regardless of the roads between here and there.

  • Page 43: Gps Data Files

    GPS Data files: GPS Data Files contain waypoints, routes, trails and event marker icons. Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer and an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software. GPS data automatically recorded in the unit's internal memory must be saved to the MMC (as a GPS Data File) in order to store it on your per- sonal computer.

  • Page 44: Power Saving

    At left, the MMC File Browser, with Card Info screen shown at right. Power Saving The iWAY will flash low battery warning messages when battery power declines to a certain level. The power save feature conserves battery power by changing the position update rate. We recommend you test the power save feature in known surroundings and determine its capa- bilities before venturing into unknown territory.

  • Page 45: Reset Options

    To access the Power Saving feature from the Main Menu, choose OWER . On the Power Saving display, press → or ← to move the slider AVING bar. The left end of the scale is minimum power saving (full battery power);...
  • Page 46 Notes...

  • Page 47: Section 4: Searching, Finding, And Navigating

    Searching, Finding, and Navigating One of the most important uses of the iWAY is generating routes to help you get from where you are, to where you want to be. In this sec- tion, we'll teach you how to make iWAY generate a route for you, as well as how to use the information iWAY provides.

  • Page 48: Entering Names And Numbers Into The Iway

    NOTE: Any time you perform a search while the map cursor is up, the dis- tances listed for search results will be calculated from the cursor position, not your current position. That means you can scroll ahead to a destination a hundred miles away, and find the nearest hotel there, or you could clear the cursor and do a search for the ho- tel nearest your current location, then finish the trip tomorrow.

  • Page 49: Find Any Item Selected By Map Cursor

    Use the arrow keys to enter names and numbers in iWAY text boxes. Now that you know how to enter the information the iWAY will need, let's look at some of the ways you can use this information. We'll simply work our way down the Find Menu screen.

  • Page 50: Find Waypoints

    The Recent Finds list. You can use the Recent Finds command to quickly get back on your route if you diverted to a POI along the way, or to navigate back and forth between two locations on a common commute. Find Waypoints The My Waypoints command is used to search among waypoints that you have created on the iWAY.

  • Page 51: Find Fuel, Lodging, Restaurants, And Other Pois

    Choose the waypoint you're interested in by selecting it from the list and pressing . The Waypoint Information Screen will appear, al- lowing you to it. Use the left or right arrows to choose any of these options, ELETE and press to continue.

  • Page 52: Find Address

    Since this is the result of a POI search, the Waypoint Information Screen will likely have the name of the POI, its street address, and probably even its phone number. That can be very helpful for calling ahead to get a table at a restaurant if you're out of town. It's not so im- portant if you're just looking for a gas station, though.
  • Page 53 section. Enter the desired address number, and press Address menu will appear again, with the information you entered in the Address field. 3. To enter a street name, select the label the cursor will enter the text field. Enter the desired street name, and press NOTE: When you're entering a street name, leave off any additional identi-...

  • Page 54: Find Streets Or Intersections

    choices will appear. Use the arrow keys to select the line of the address you want, then press to bring up its Waypoint Information Screen. Of course, you already know how to use the Waypoint Information Screen. You can see how far away the address is, or choose Find On Map or Go To if you want to begin navigating to it.

  • Page 55: Following A Generated Route

    Find first street, left, Street found, right. Find an Intersection To find an intersection, repeat the instructions for finding a street, en- tering the name of a crossing street in the Second Street field. You could now also select a city, but your search will probably be faster if you leave those boxes blank.

  • Page 56: Knowing The Area

    By default, the iWAY tries to find you the fastest, shortest route to your destination. It will generate a list of instructions detailing the turns you need to make and the roads you need to follow along the way. It will also draw a gray line on the map display, showing the route you're supposed to take.

  • Page 57: Using Turn Preview And The Directions List

    Using Turn Preview and the Directions List Turn Preview and the Directions List are both described in Sec. 2. The main navigation mode of the iWAY is the Map Display with its Overlay Data and voice instructions. The goal of the Map Display is to provide you a constant awareness of your current position on your route, and a general sense of the larger route.

  • Page 58: Considering Temporary Or Local Conditions

    take. If the route is over unknown ground, this can be a very useful way to prepare yourself for the path ahead. Considering Temporary or Local Conditions Of course, the iWAY cannot possibly be aware of all temporary or local conditions that could affect your course.

  • Page 59: Index

    Accessories, 5, 7, 11, 40 Antenna, 6, 59 Backlights / Lighting, 16, 33 Batteries, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 42, 43 Brightness, 5, 16, 31, 32 Cancel Navigation, 25 Contrast, 16, 31, 32 Cursor, 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 28, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, 54 Custom Maps, 6, 9, 18, 40 Customize Display, 18, 28, 29, 55...
  • Page 60 50, 51, 52, 53 By Cursor, 47 Streets, 52 Waypoints, 48 Speaker, 6, 7, 9 Text Boxes (Customize Display), 18, 28, 29, 55 Trail, 41 Trip Calculator, 5, 17, 38, 39 Turn Preview, 27, 28, 55 Units of Measure, 17, 34, 35 Utilities, 5, 17, 38, 39 WAAS, 6, 37 Waypoint Information Screen, 20, 46,...

  • Page 61: Fcc Compliance

    This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.
  • Page 62 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Personal Use Only. You agree to use this Data together with the iWAY 500c GPS receiver for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes; for purposes of clarity, such “personal, non-commercial purposes”...
  • Page 63 Disclaimer of Liability: LOWRANCE AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION AL- LEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE INFOR- MATION;...
  • Page 64 IMITED IGHTS ONTRACT .: __________________________________________________ ONTRACTOR ANUFACTURER UPPLIER : NAVTEQ ANUFACTURER UPPLIER DDRESS Contractor (M : 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60654 The Government's rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose these technical data are restricted by paragraph (b)(3) of the Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items clause contained in the above identified contract.
  • Page 65 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product's written specifications, all for one (1) year from the date of original purchase by you.

  • Page 66: How To Obtain Service

    How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department.

  • Page 67: Accessory Ordering Information For All Countries

    Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories, please contact: 1) Your local sporting goods, marine, aviation, automobile or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle outdoor electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items.

  • Page 68: Visit Our Web Site

    Visit our web site: Lowrance Pub. 988-0148-651 © Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 121604 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

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