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Lowrance AirMap 500 Operation Instructions Manual

Lowrance AirMap 500 Operation Instructions Manual (132 pages)

Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Read Me First! How this Manual Can Get You Flying, Fast
7
Capabilities and Specifications
9
How Airmap Works
11
Introduction to GPS and WAAS
13
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
15
Section 2: Installation & Accessories
17
Power
17
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter
19
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation
19
Aquabag Waterproof Travel Pouch Installation
20
External Active Antenna
21
R-A-M  Bracket Mounting System
22
Section 3: Aviation Operation
23
Keypad
23
Power/Lights on and off
24
Main Menu
24
- Satellite Status Page
  25
- Position Page
  27
- HSI Navigation Page
  28
  - Navigating with OBS Hold
    31
- Map Page
  32
  - Airport Orientation Page
    35
Aviation GPS Quick Reference
37
Find Your Current Position
38
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
38
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
39
Searching
39
Find Nearest Airport (Shortcut)
41
Navigating to Nearest Airport with the Airmap
41
Setting a Waypoint
41
Navigate Back to a Waypoint
42
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
42
Navigate to a Point of Interest
43
Airspace Status
44
Airport Information
44
Go "Direct To" (Using the Direct to Button)
44
Runways
45
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
46
Services
46
Switch to Land Mode
48
Switch Back to Aviation Mode from Land Mode
48
Aviation Utilities
48
E6B Altitude/Airspeed Calculator
48
- E6B Wind Speed/Direction Calculator
  49
- Vertical Navigation Calculator
  50
Section 4: Land Operation
51
Keypad
51
Power/Lights on and off
52
Main Menu
52
- Satellite Status Page
  52
- Position Page
  53
- Navigation Page
  54
- Map Page
  55
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
56
Find Distance from Current Position to Another Location
56
- Find Distance from Point to Point
  56
Find Your Current Position
57
Icons
57
- Create Icon on Map
  57
- Create Icon at Current Position
  58
- Delete an Icon
  58
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC
58
Navigate
59
- Navigate Back to man Overboard Waypoint
  59
- Cancel Navigation
  59
- Navigate a Route
  60
- Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
  60
- Navigate to an Icon
  60
- Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)
  60
- Navigate to a Waypoint
  60
- Navigate a Trail
  61
Routes
62
- Create and Save a Route
  62
- Delete a Route
  65
Save GPS Data Files to an MMC
65
Searching
66
- Switch to Aviation Mode
  68
- Switch Back to Land Mode from Aviation Mode
  68
- Trails
  68
- Create and Save a Trail
  68
- Delete a Trail
  68
- Edit a Trail Name
  69
- Transferring GPS Data Files
  69
- Transferring and Loading Custom Maps
  69
- Utilities
  69
- Alarm Clock
  69
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
  69
- Trip Calculator
  70
- Trip down Timer
  70
- Trip up Timer
  70
Waypoints
70
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options
73
Alarms
73
Aviation Alarms
74
Auto Satellite Search
75
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
76
Com Port Configuration
76
Coordinate System Selection
77
- Map Fix
  78
Customize Page Displays
79
GPS Simulator
80
Map Auto Zoom
80
Map Data
81
- Show Map Data
  81
- Pop-Up Map Info
  81
- Map Boundaries
  82
- Fill Land Gray
  82
- Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
  82
Map Datum Selection
82
Map Detail Category Selection
83
Map Orientation
83
Navionics  Charts
84
Power Saving
89
Pop-Up Help
89
Reset Options
91
Require DGPS
92
Screen Contrast and Brightness
92
Set Local Time
93
Software Version Information
94
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
95
Track Smoothing
96
Trail Options
96
Units of Measure
99
Set Language
100
Section 6: Searching
101
- Aviation Mode Searches
  101
- Find an Airspace (Using Cursor)
  101
- Find Airports (Aviation Mode Only)
  102
- Find Vors (Aviation Mode Only)
  103
- Find Ndbs (Aviation Mode Only)
  104
- Find Intersections (Aviation Mode Only)
  106
Land Mode Searches
107
- Find Addresses
  107
- Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
  109
- Find Interstate Highway Exits
  110
- Find Map Places
  111
- Find Streets or (Street) Intersections
  113
- Find Waypoints
  114
Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by this Unit
117
Fcc Compliance
121
Index
123
- Databases Limited Warranty
  128
- How to Obtain Service
  130
- Accessory Ordering Information for All Countries
  131
- Shipping Information
  131
- Visit Our Web Site
  132

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