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Lowrance iFINDER Explorer Operating Instructions Manual (140 pages)

Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 6 MB

Operation Instructions
1
Visit Our Web Site
2
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Read Me First
9
Capabilities and Specifications
10
Introduction to GPS, WAAS and EGNOS
14
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
16
- Arrow Keys
  16
- Keyboard
  16
- Menu Commands
  16
- Instructions = Menu Sequences
  17
Section 2: Installation & Accessories
19
Power
19
Batteries
19
- Battery Installation
  20
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter
21
NMEA Cable Connections
21
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation
22
Mapping Resources
23
External Antenna
24
R-A-M  Bracket Mounting Systems
25
Other Accessories
26
Section 3: Easy Mode Operation
27
Keypad
27
Power/Lights on and off
28
Main Menu
28
- Satellite Status Page
  29
- Compass Page
  30
- Navigation Page
  31
- Map Page
  33
Easy Mode Quick Reference
36
Find Your Current Position
37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
37
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
38
Searching
38
Set Home Waypoint
40
Go Home
41
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
41
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
41
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
42
Navigate to a Point of Interest
43
Creating and Saving a Trail
44
Displaying a Saved Trail
44
Navigating or Backtracking a Trail
44
- Visual Back Trailing
  44
- Navigate a Back Trail
  45
- Clearing or Erasing a Trail
  46
Power Saving
46
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
47
Switch to Advanced Mode
49
Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation
51
Keypad
51
Power/Lights on and off
52
Main Menu
52
- Satellite Status Page
  53
- Status Menu
  54
- Digital Data Page
  54
- Digital Data Menu
  54
- Navigation Page
  55
- Navigation Menu
  55
- Compass Page
  55
- Compass Menu
  56
- Map Page
  56
- Map Menu
  57
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
57
Find Distance to Another Location
57
Find Distance from Point to Point
58
Find Your Current Position
58
Icons
59
- Create Icon on Map
  59
- Create Icon at Current Position
  59
- Delete an Icon
  59
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC
60
Navigate
61
- Navigate Back Home
  61
- Navigate Back to man Overboard Waypoint
  61
- Cancel Navigation
  61
- Navigate a Route
  61
- Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
  61
- Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)
  62
- Navigate to a Waypoint
  62
- Navigate a Trail
  62
- Routes
  63
- Create and Save a Route
  63
- PC-Created Routes
  64
- Routes Created in the Ifinder
  64
- Delete a Route
  65
Save GPS Data Files to an MMC
65
Searching
66
Trails
68
- Create and Save a Trail
  68
- Clear a Trail
  68
- Delete a Trail
  68
- Edit a Trail Name
  68
- Edit a Trail Color
  68
- Edit a Trail Pattern
  69
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
69
- Custom Maps
  69
- GPS Data Files
  69
Utilities
70
- Sun/Moon Calculation
  70
- Trip Calculator
  70
- Alarm Clock
  70
- Down Timer
  70
- Up Timer
  70
Trip Calculator
71
- Trip Active
  71
- Reset Trip
  71
- Speed Threshold
  71
- Calculated Data
  71
Weather Prediction (Barometer)
71
- Interpreting Weather Information
  72
- Sleep Mode
  75
Waypoints
75
- Create a Waypoint
  75
- Select a Waypoint
  77
  - Delete a Waypoint
    77
  - Edit a Waypoint
    77
  - Waypoint Name
    77
  - Waypoint Symbol
    77
  - Waypoint Position
    77
  - Waypoint Altitude
    78
  - Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options
    79
  - Alarms
    79
Auto Satellite Search
80
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
81
Com Port Configuration
81
Configure NMEA
82
Use WAAS/EGNOS
83
Coordinate System
83
- Map Fix
  85
Customize Page Displays
86
- External Passive Antenna
  87
GPS Simulator
88
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
  88
Map Auto Zoom
89
Scouting
89
Map Data
91
- Popup Information
  91
- Draw Boundaries
  91
- Fill Land with Gray
  91
- Map Overlays (Range Rings, Lat/Long Grid)
  91
Map Datum Selection
92
Map Detail Category Selection
93
Map Orientation
94
Nauticpath USA Marine Charts
95
- Nautical Chart Notes
  95
- Port Information
  96
- Tidal Current Information
  97
- Tide Information
  99
Navionics  Charts
100
Pop-Up Help
101
Reset Options
102
Screen Contrast and Brightness
102
Set Language
104
Set Local Time
104
Software Version Information
105
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
106
Power Saving
107
Track Smoothing
108
- Trail Options
  108
  - General Trail Options
    109
  - Update Trail Option
    109
  - Flash Trails Option
    110
  - Update Trail Criteria
    110
  - Trail Update Rate
    110
  - Specific Trail Options
    110
- Delete Trail
  110
- New Trail
  111
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
  111
Units of Measure
111
Section 6: Searching
113
Selected Item
114
Destination
114
Recent Finds
115
Current Route
115
Find Addresses
116
Find Home Waypoint
118
Find Interstate Highway Exits
118
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
119
Find Streets or Intersections
121
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode Only)
124
Section 7: Supplemental Material
127
- Fcc Compliance
  131
- Databases Limited Warranty
  136
- How to Obtain Service
  138

Lowrance iFINDER Explorer Operation Instructions Manual (132 pages)

Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 2 MB

Operation Instructions
1
Visit Our Web Site
2
Table of Contents
3
How this Manual Can Get You out on the Road, Fast
9
Section 1: Read Me First
9
Sec. 1: Read Me First
9
Capabilities and Specifications: Ifinder  Pro
10
How Ifinder Works
12
Introduction to GPS and WAAS
14
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
16
Section 2: Installation & Accessories
17
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories
17
Power
17
- Batteries
  17
- Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter
  19
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections
19
- NMEA/DGPS Wiring
  21
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation
22
Freedommaps
23
Aquabag Waterproof Travel Pouch Installation
23
External Antenna
24
R-A-M  Bracket Mounting Systems
25
Other Accessories
26
Section 3: Easy Mode Operation
27
Keypad
27
Power/Lights (Turn Unit on and Off)
28
Main Menu
28
- Satellite Status Page
  29
- Navigation Page
  30
- Map Page
  32
Ifinder Easy Mode Quick Reference
36
Find Your Current Position
37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
37
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
38
Searching
38
Set Home Waypoint
40
- Navigate Back Home
  40
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
41
- Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
  41
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
41
Navigate to a Point of Interest
43
- Creating and Saving a Trail
  43
- Displaying a Saved Trail
  44
- Navigating or Backtracking a Trail
  44
- Visual Back Trailing
  44
- Navigate a Back Trail
  44
- Clearing or Erasing a Trail
  45
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
46
Switch to Advanced Mode
48
- Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode
  48
Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation
49
Keypad
49
Power/Lights (Turn Unit on and Off)
50
Main Menu
50
- Satellite Status Page
  50
- Position Page
  51
- Navigation Page
  52
- Map Page
  53
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
54
Find Distance from Current Position to Another Location
54
Find Distance from Point to Point
54
Find Your Current Position
55
Icons
55
- Create Icon on Map
  55
  - Create Icon at Current Position
    56
- Delete an Icon
  56
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC
56
Navigate
57
- Navigate Back Home
  57
- Navigate Back to man Overboard Waypoint
  57
- Cancel Navigation
  58
- Navigate a Route
  58
- Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
  58
- Navigate to an Icon
  58
- Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)
  58
- Navigate to a Waypoint
  58
- Navigate a Trail
  59
- Backtrack a Trail
  60
Routes
60
- Create and Save a Route
  60
- Delete a Route
  62
- Save GPS Data Files to an MMC
  62
- Searching
  62
- Switch to Easy Mode
  64
- Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Easy Mode
  64
- Trails
  64
- Create and Save a Trail
  65
- Clear a Trail
  65
- Delete a Trail
  65
- Edit a Trail Name
  65
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
65
Utilities
66
- Alarm Clock
  66
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
  67
- Trip Calculator
  67
- Trip down Timer
  67
- Trip up Timer
  67
Waypoints
67
Sec. 5: System & GPS Setup Options
71
Alarms
71
Auto Satellite Search
72
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
73
Com Port Configuration
73
Configure DGPS
74
Configure NMEA
74
Coordinate System Selection
75
- Map Fix
  77
Customize Page Displays
78
- Customize Position Page
  78
- Customize Navigation Page
  78
- Customize Map Page
  78
DGPS Status
79
External Passive Antenna
79
GPS Simulator
80
Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
81
Map Auto Zoom
81
Map Data
81
Fill Land with Gray
82
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
82
Show Map Data
82
Draw Boundaries
82
Popup Map Information
82
Map Datum Selection
83
Map Detail Category Selection
84
Map Orientation
84
Navionics  Charts
86
- Display a Navionics Chart
  86
- Port Information
  87
- Tidal Current Information
  88
- Tide Information
  90
Pop-Up Help
91
Power Saving
92
- Stop GPS Engine
  93
- Use Indoors
  94
Reset Options
94
Require DGPS
95
Screen Contrast and Brightness
95
Set Language
97
Set Local Time
97
Software Version Information
98
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
99
Track Smoothing
99
Trail Options
100
- Flash Trails on Screen Option
  100
- Update Trail Option
  101
- Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance)
  101
- Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)
  102
- Delete Trail
  102
- New Trail
  102
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
  103
Units of Measure
103
Section 6: Searching
105
Sec. 6: Searching
105
Find Addresses
105
Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
108
Find Home Waypoint
108
Find Interstate Highway Exits
109
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
110
Find Streets or Intersections
112
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode Only)
115
Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by this Unit
117
Sec. 7: Supplemental Material
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 Website
  132

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