GlobalMap 100

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. GlobalMap 100 and Lowrance are registered trademarks of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. WARNING! USE THIS UNIT ONLY AS AN AID TO NAVIGATION. A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. Never use this product while operating a vehicle.
CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), this unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when travelling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make certain a clear, safe path to the waypoint is always available. The operating and storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage temperatures higher or lower than specified will cause the liquid crystal display to fail. Neither this type of failure nor its consequences are covered by the warranty. For more information, consult the factory customer service department. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the factory customer service department for help.
Specifications Dimensions.. 6.75 L x 2.25 W x 1.625 D Display... 160 H x 104 W pixels Power.... 5-35 vdc Waypoints.... 750 Routes... 99 Waypoints per Route (maximum)... 99 Total Waypoints used in Routes.. 1500 Icons.... 1000 Savable Plot Trails... 3 Maximum Plot Trail Points.. 3000 per trail
INTRODUCTION... 1 DGPS - What is it?.... 2 Dont Get Lost.... 2 GETTING STARTED.... 2 Power..... 2 BATTERIES.... 2 Battery Installation... 3 OPERATION..... 3 Keyboard..... 3 Menus..... 4 Turning Power On.... 4 Satellite Status Screen.... 4 Finding Your Position... 5 Auto Search... 5 Manual Initialization... 6 Position Acquisition... 6 POSITION/NAVIGATION SCREENS... 7 Navigation Screens... 7 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)... 9 Map..... 10 Cursor.... 11 Map Setup.... 11 Change Maps.... 11 Map Options.... 11 Map Orientation... 11 Autozoom.... 13 Range Rings/Grid Lines... 14 Earth Map Options.... 14 Earth Map On/Off.... 14 Text Labels... 15 Locations.... 15 Map Detail.... 15 Gray Fill... 16 Plot Trail Options.... 16 Clear Trail.... 16 Flash Trail.... 16 Update Options... 17 Save Trail.... 17 Show Trail.... 17 ICONS.... 17 Place Icon - Present Position... 18 Place Icon - Cursor Position... 18 Icon Options.... 19 MAP DOWNLOADING... 20 WINDOWS.... 22 Reprogram Window Groups... 27 Reprogram Boxes.... 28 RESET GROUPS.... 29 WAYPOINTS.... 29 Waypoint Menu... 29 Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint (Quick Save Method). 29 Saving The Cursor Position as a Waypoint.. 30 Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint (Select Number Method).. 30 Saving a New Position... 31 Waypoint Averaging... 31

DGPS - What is it? If you want better performance, (and who doesnt?) many manufacturers (including Lowrance) sell a DGPS receiver that attaches to your GPS receiver. The DGPS system transmits correction signals that increase the accuracy of your unit. The DGPS receiver takes signals from these landbased transmitters and gives them to the GPS receiver which then uses them to show a more accurate position. (You can use the signals from all of the Coast Guard DGPS stations for free, by the way.) The downside to this is it requires another piece of electronic gear (the DGPS receiver) which usually isnt small enough to carry with you, but will work nicely on a vehicle. And you have to be close enough to a station to receive the DGPS signals. Dont Get Lost Generally, you find that using your GPS receiver without DGPS is both easy and amazingly accurate. Its easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation available to the general public today. Remember, however, that this receiver is only a tool. Always have another method of navigation available, such as a chart or map and a compass. Its a good idea to carry spare batteries with you, especially if youre venturing into unknown territory. Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of terrain! It only calculates position, it cant know whats between you and your camp, for example. Its up to you to safely navigate around obstacles, no matter how youre using this product. GETTING STARTED Power The GlobalMap 100 operates from AA batteries or from 5 to 35 volts DC using an optional external power cable. If the power cable is used, the GlobalMap 100 automatically switches to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the batteries. BATTERIES The unit requires four AA batteries. We recommend you use alkaline batteries for the best trade-off between battery life and cost. However, you can use nickel-cadmium (ni-cad), or lithium batteries. You can also use rechargeable alkaline batteries such as RayOVac Renewals. With the exception of lithium, none of the above batteries will last as long as standard alkaline batteries. We recommend DURACELL brand, but others will work. Do not use heavy-duty batteries or any type other than the
ones listed above. Do not mix different types of batteries. (For example, dont use both alkaline and ni-cad batteries at the same time.) Battery Installation First turn the unit so that its back is facing you. Push the two tabs to the left and remove the battery cover as shown at right. Install the batteries according to this diagram. (Theres a decal in the battery compartment showing the correct polarity, also.) Replace the battery compartment cover and the unit is ready for use. External Antenna Although this GPS receiver is extremely sensitive, it can be used in locations where the built-in antenna simply cannot receive signals from enough satellites. A second connector on the back of the unit is for an external antenna. The Lowrance model EA-3 antenna plugs directly into this connector. Other antennas may work. If you use an antenna other than Lowrance, it will need to be a passive antenna. This unit does not supply power to the antenna. Note: There are two plastic caps that cover the power and external antenna connectors. Simply pry these caps off to gain access to the connectors. OPERATION Keyboard There are 12 keys on the keyboard. You navigate through the menus, adjust the charts cursor, and enter data using the arrow keys. The five major modes of operation are accessed using the PAGES key. Press the MENU key to select or adjust a feature from a list. The Z-IN and Z-OUT keys zoom-in or zoom-out the view on the PAGES WPT plotter screen. The ENT and EXIT keys are used to enter or clear data or screens. Save and edit waypoints using the WPT key. The PWR key turns the unit on and off. Pressing MENU EXIT it once while the unit is on turns on the screens backlight. To prevent an accidental shutdown, you must hold the PWR key down ZIN ENT ZOUT PWR for a few seconds to turn the unit off.

Menus Most of the units features are found on menus. You can view the menus by pressing the MENU key. This product has Intelligent Menus. There are many menus that pertain to only the map, for example. When you press the MENU key and the plotter is showing, menu items for the plotter show in addition to the normal menus. For example, if the navigation screen is showing, and you press the MENU key, plotter menu items wont show on the list. This helps you find the needed item without scrolling through unnecessary menus. Turning Power On To turn the unit on, simply press the PWR key. A GPS logo screen appears, then the screen similar to the one at right appears. Read the message on the screen, then press the EXIT key to erase it or wait a few seconds and it automatically clears. The screen shown below appears next.
Satellite Status Screen This screen appears each time you turn the unit on. It shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The small inner ring represents 45 above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizon. North is at the top of the screen. You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if you hold the unit facing north. The GPS receiver is tracking satellites that are surrounded by a black box. If the satellite number is not surrounded by a box, then the receiver hasnt locked onto that satellite and it isnt being used to solve the position. Beneath the circular graph are the bar graphs, one for each satellite in view. Although the unit has twelve channels, it dedicates one channel per visible satellite. Therefore, if only six satellites are visible, only six bar charts show at the bottom of the screen. The higher the bar on the graph, the better the unit is receiving the signals from the satellite. The number in the upper left corner is the expected horizontal position error or expected error from a benchmark location. In other words, if the expected error shows 50 feet, then the position shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual location. Although the expected

MAP-1 MAP-2 MAP-3

Map-3 is similar to Map-2. It shows ground speed (GS), track (TRK), and the CDI at the bottom of the screen. The Z-IN and Z-OUT keys zoom-in and out all maps to enlarge or reduce their coverage area. The available ranges are: 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000 miles.
Cursor Pressing an arrow key turns on two dotted lines that intersect at the present position symbol. These lines are called a cursor and have a variety of uses. To turn the cursor on, simply press the arrow key in the direction you want the cursor to move. This lets you view areas on the plotter that are away from your present position. The zoom-in and zoom-out keys work from the cursors position when its active - not the present position. You can zoom in on any detail, anywhere. The cursor can also place icons and waypoints. Press the EXIT key to erase the cursor. The unit centers your present position on the screen after erasing the cursor. Map Setup The map has many customization options. To change them, first press the MENU key while a map is showing on the screen. The map setup screen is highlighted. Press the right arrow key. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Change Maps Changes made to the map using the options in the Map Setup is normally made to all map screens. The change can be limited to the map screen currently in use, however, by switching the All Maps to This Map in the Change menu. To do this, simply highlight the Change label, then press the right arrow key. To switch back, repeat the above. Map Options The following map options are listed under the Map Options menu: Map Orientation, Auto Zoom, View Destination, Range Rings, and Grids. Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. This is fine if youre always travelling due north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown on the right side of the map, and so on. However, if you travel any other direction, the map doesnt line up with your view of the world.
To correct this problem, a track-up mode rotates the map as you turn. Thus, what you see on the left side of the screen should always be to your left, and so on. A course-up mode keeps the map at the same orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint. In the north-up view shown below left, we're travelling southeast towards camp, saved as waypoint number 14. In this view, the present position indicator appears to move towards the lower right corner of the screen.

NORTH-UP TRACK-UP COURSE-UP
In the track-up view, the present position moves straight towards the top of the display. A "N" shows to help you see which direction is north when the track-up mode is on. Remember, in the track-up mode, the screen rotates as you change direction. It always keeps your direction of travel (track) heading towards the top of the screen. In the course-up mode, the screen is locked into your original bearing to the recalled waypoint, regardless of your track. To select the desired mode, first press the MENU key, select MAP 1 SETUP, then select MAP OPTIONS. Finally, select ROTATE and press the right or left arrow key until the desired mode appears. Press the EXIT key to erase this menu.
AUTOZOOM This receiver has an autozoom feature that eliminates much of the button pushing that competitive units force you to make. It works in conjunction with the navigation features. First, recall a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint.) Then, with the autozoom mode on, the unit zooms out until the entire course shows, from the present position to the destination waypoint (recalled waypoint). As you travel towards the destination, the unit automatically begins zooming in, one zoom range at a time, keeping the destination on the screen. The screens below show a slice of the progression of a trip near a lake. Screen number one is the start and is on the 6 mile range. Intermediate stages progressively zoom in as it gets closer to the destination.
To use the autozoom feature, first press the MENU key, select Map 1 Setup, then Map Options. Highlight Auto Zoom, then press the right arrow key to turn it on. Press the EXIT key repeatedly to erase the menus.
Range Rings/Grid Lines The map screen can be customized with rings that are 1/4 of the range and/or grids that divide the plotter into equal segments of latitude and longitude. To do this, press the MENU key, select Map 1 Setup, then Map Options. Highlight the desired option, then press the right arrow key to turn it on. Press the EXIT key repeatedly to erase the menus. A sample screen of each type shows below.

RANGE RINGS

BOTH RINGS & GRID
EARTH MAP OPTIONS The earth map consists of the built-in background map of the world. To change the Earth map options, first press the MENU key, then select the Earth Map label. Press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. Earth Map On/Off The background map can be turned on or off using the Earth Map menu. The earth map is the background map that shows on the map screens. Simply highlight the menu, then press the left arrow key to turn it off.

EARTH MAP ON 14

EARTH MAP OFF
Text Labels Select Map Text to turn all names on the map (such as Lake Tahoe or Mississippi River) off or on. The default is on. Press the left arrow key to turn them off. Locations Normally, text disappears as you zoom out. This declutters the screen, making it easier to see significant map detail. Turning Locations on from the earth map menu places a dot on the screen where a text label should be when the screen is zoomed out. The arrows on the screen at right show two locations where, if zoomed in, text will show. Map Detail The detail shown on the background map diminishes as the screen is zoomed out. This prevents cluttering of the display, or overlapping of text and graphics which can make it unreadable. There are two detail levels: normal and high. The difference between the two shows below. The screen on the left is normal detail, on the right is high detail. Both screens are on the 40 mile range. Normally, youll only see a difference in detail when the unit is zoomed out to the 30 mile range or higher.

PLOT TRAILS - Trails Shown The current plot trail shows on the plotter by default. To place a previously saved trail onto the plotter, choose TRAILS SHOWN from the Trail Options menu. The screen shown at right appears. Highlight the desired trail on this screen, then press the right arrow key to select it. Press the EXIT key to erase this menu. The selected plot trail shows on the plotter.
ICONS The plotter has 28 symbols or icons available that can be placed anywhere on the screen. They can be used to mark fishing or hunting locations, landmarks, boat ramps, and virtually any point of interest. An icon can be placed at your present position or at the cursors location.
Place Icon - Present Position To place an icon at your present position, simply press the ENT key while the mapping screen is on. The screen shown at right appears. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired icon. Now press the ENT key again. The mapping screen reappears with the icon showing at the position you were at when the ENT key was pressed.
MAP-1 SCREEN PRESS ENT KEY
SELECT ICON PRESS ENT KEY

ICON PLACED AT POSITION.

Place Icon - Cursor Position To place an icon at the cursors position, first use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location that you wish to place the icon. Next, press the ENT key. Now select the icon using the arrow keys. While its selected, press the ENT key. The map reappears with the icon placed at the cursor crosshairs. Press the EXIT key to erase the cursor. On the screens shown below, the tent icon was placed at the cursors location.
MOVE CURSOR PRESS ENT KEY
ICON PLACED AT CURSOR POS.
Icon Options Icons can be erased from the plotter individually, all of a specific type, or all at once. They can also simply be turned off without erasing them. To make changes to the icons, press the MENU key, then select MAP SETUP, and finally select Icon Options. The screen shown at right appears. The first menu (ICONS OFF/ON) simply turns all icon symbols off or on. This doesnt erase the icons, it simply hides the icons from the map. You can use this feature to temporarily de-clutter the display. The DEL ALL ICONS selection does erase all of the icons from memory, Use this only if you want to erase all icons that have been placed on all map screens. To erase only a certain type of icon, select the DEL ICON TYPE menu. The icon menu appears. Highlight the icon style that you want to erase from memory, then press the ENT key. The unit returns to the map screen with only the selected icons erased. You can delete individual icons by selecting the DEL FROM MAP menu from the Icon Options menu. Once this menu is selected, the unit returns to the plotter screen with the cursor activated as shown at right. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the icon that you want to erase. Once the crosshairs are on top of the icon, press the ENT key. The icon is immediately erased. Press the EXIT key to erase the cursor.

counting until you stop it. When it reaches the alarms time setting, a tone sounds. Press the EXIT key to shut the alarm off. The countdown timer starts from a time that you enter and counts down to zero. (Note: When the countdown timer reaches zero, it begins counting up until you press the EXIT key. This tells you how long its been since the alarm sounded.) Use the DOWN TIMER SETUP menu to adjust the countdown timer and reset it to zero. Reprogram Window Groups All of the winodws groups can be customized. The changes you make to the groups will remain in memory, even if all power is removed from the unit. You can, however, return the groups to the factory settings using Reset Groups on the system setup menu. To customize a group, first switch to the group that you wish to change. For this example, group B is used as shown at right. Next, press the MENU key, then select REPROGRAM GROUP. The screen shown at the bottom left corner of this page appears. The first window appears at the top of this screen. To select a different window, press the right or left arrow keys until the desired window appears. To add it to the group, simply press the down arrow key. Continue adding windows to the group in this manner until the group is filled with windows. As you add windows to the group, their relative position on the screen is represented by boxes in the lower right side of this screen. When the screen is filled with windows, the unit automatically saves your reprogrammed group and returns to the group, as shown at the top of the next page.
If you finish selecting windows before filling the group with windows, press the ENT key. To leave the reprogramming menu without saving the changes, simply press the EXIT key.
Reprogram Boxes The digital boxes on MAP 2 and 3 and both NAV screens can be reprogrammed, changing the informations shown by the boxes. To customize a screen, first switch to the screen that you want to customize. Map-2 (shown at right) is used in this example. Next, press the MENU key, then select the Reprogram Boxes menu. The screen shown below left appears. This is the MAP-2 edit screen. The BRG box near the left corner flashes, which means its ready for change. If you dont want to change this box, simply press the left or right arrow key to move to the box that you do want to change. In this example, we will change the bearing (BRG) box to

Edit Name You can assign a name to each waypoint. The name can have up to eight characters. To do this, first select the waypoint that you wish to name, then choose EDIT NAME from the waypoint menu. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the first letter in the name. Press the right arrow key to highlight the next position in the name. Repeat this sequence until youve entered all of the letters in the waypoint name. Press the ENT key to accept this name, the WPT key to erase all characters in the name, or the EXIT key to leave this screen without saving any changes. Edit Icon To change the icon assigned to a waypoint, first select the waypoint, then choose EDIT SYMBOL. The screen at right appears. Use the arrow keys to select the icon that you want to assign to the waypoint, then press the ENT key. The waypoint now has the new icon.
WAYPOINT NAVIGATION The GlobalMap 100 makes it easy to navigate to any waypoint. All you have to do is select the waypoint (see page 31), then highlight the GO TO WPT label on the waypoint screen and press the right arrow key. The unit immediately shows navigation information to the waypoint on all navigation, map, and windows screens. In this example, waypoint number 4 was recalled. Switching to the MAP-2 screen (at right) shows the starting location S, the recalled waypoint 4, the plot trail from the starting location to the present position, and the present position. The present position arrow also shows the direction of travel (track). Navigating to a cursor location This unit lets you navigate to a location without storing it in the waypoint database by using the map and cursor. To do this, first switch to a map. Now move the cursor to the location that you want to navigate to. Next, press the MENU key. A new, highlighted menu appears
on the list: Go To Cursor. Press the right arrow key. It now shows navigation data to the cursor location (shown as D on the map). See the screens below.
PRESS MENU KEY, THEN PRESS RIGHT ARROW KEY
NAVIGATING TO CURSOR POSITION
Navigating to a Waypoint using the Map The unique birds-eye view used by the map gives you an easy way to navigate to a waypoint. On the map screen shown at right, the arrow is your present position. The box with the S in it was your starting location when the waypoint was recalled. The dotted line is called a course line and is the shortest path from the starting location to the destination. The number 4 is waypoint number four, which is the recalled waypoint and the destination. The D on the map screen at the top of this page is the cursor destination, when the cursor position is used as a destination. If you follow the course line, youll reach the destination, covering the shortest distance in the least time. CAUTION! This product does NOT take land features, restricted or prohibited areas, or any other feature into account when it projects the course line on the screen. Use caution when navigating to a location. Make certain there are no obstructions in your path. OTHER WAYPOINT OPTIONS Move a Waypoint You can move all information from one waypoint number to another to help organize the waypoints. In this example, well move all of the information in waypoint number 1 to waypoint number 10. To do this, highlight the MOVE WPT on the waypoint screen and press the right arrow key.

SELECT FIRST WAYPOINT AND ADD TO ROUTE
UNIT RETURNS TO ROUTE PAGE
REPEAT UNTIL ALL WAYPOINTS ARE IN ROUTE
Add From Map You can add waypoints from the map, even create new ones. To do this, select ADD FROM MAP from the menu as shown below left. A screen similar to the one below center appears. Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to the desired waypoint or location. Now press the ENT key to add it to the route. If its an existing waypoint, it will be added to the route. If you mark a location with the cursor that isnt a waypoint, the unit will create a waypoint and add it to the route. To add another location or waypoint to the route, move the cursor to that location and press the ENT key. When youre finished, press the EXIT key. The screen below right appears.
The total route distance shows at the bottom of the screen. Continue selecting waypoints until all of the waypoints in the route are on the list. Press the EXIT key to return to the Route menu. Your route is now saved in memory. Press the EXIT key to erase the menus. Delete a Waypoint To remove a waypoint from a route, first select the route, then select the waypoint that you want to delete and press the right arrow key. Highlight the Delete label on this menu and press the right arrow key. The unit
returns to the route list with the waypoint removed from the list. (Note: This doesnt delete the waypoint from the database, it simply removes it from the route.) Waypoint Statistics By default, this unit shows the distance and bearing from each waypoint in the route to the next. It will also show estimated time en route (ETE), estimated time of arrival (ETA), or the waypoint names (NAMES). To view the different statistics, highlight the SHOW-DIS/BRG label, then press the left or right arrow key until the desired statistic appears. Following a Route - Direct To Method Before starting the route, youll need to decide if you want to start at the first waypoint and travel forward to the last waypoint or start at the last waypoint in the route and travel backwards (reverse) to the first waypoint. The default is forward. You can also start at the closest waypoint to your position, then travel forward or reverse through the route using the AUTO START feature. To follow a route, first select the route number that you wish to follow by highlighting the Route # label, and pressing the left or right arrow keys until the desired route number appears. In this example were using route number one. To run the route from the last waypoint to the first, highlight the RUN label and press the right arrow key to change it from forward to reverse. Now highlight the first waypoint in the route that you wish to start with and press the right arrow key. (The first waypoint in the route is used in this example.) The screen shown above right appears. Now select DIRECT TO and press the right arrow key. The unit returns to the last used navigation, mapping, or windows screen. In this example, map screen 2 was in use. A box with the S inside represents your location when you started the route. A dotted line shows from your starting position to the waypoint. A dashed line extends from this waypoint to each of the other

SYSTEM SETUP Many features are listed under the System Setup label on the main menu. These commands affect the basic operation of the unit. To use them, press the MENU key, then System Setup. The screen at right appears. Sound To turn the speaker off, highlight the SOUND label as shown below, then press the left arrow key. Note: This turns the speaker completely off. The unit will not sound a tone when a key is pressed, nor will any alarm sound. The alarm messages will still flash on the screen, however. Contrast To adjust the displays contrast, highlight the Contrast label. Press the right or left arrow keys until the screens contrast is best for the lighting conditions. Backlight The display has lights that can be turned on for night use. To turn the lights on, simply press the PWR key. To turn them off, press the PWR key again. A light bulb indicator on the satellite status screen shows when the lights are on. The default light level is maximum. To reduce the level, select BACKLIGHT, then press the left arrow key until the lights are at the desired level. To increase the light level, press the right arrow key. The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds to preserve the battery power. It will do this even if the external power is applied to the unit. The time delay is adjustable from 5 to 240 seconds by selecting Light Dly from the System Setup menu. You can also turn the lights on continuously from this menu. Highlight this menu, then press the right arrow key to increase the time the lights are on, the left arrow key to decrease it. Set Local Time When this unit is first initialized, it may not show the correct time for your location due to daylight savings time, time zone variances, and so on. If the time shown on the clock displays is incorrect, select SET LOCAL TIME from the system setup menu and press the right arrow key. The screen shown at the top of the next page appears.
Use the left or right arrow keys to select the number in the current time that you want to change. Use the up or down arrow keys to change the number. Press the ENT key to save the change, the EXIT key to erase the menu without changing it.
Units of Measure You can view data in three different formats: statute, nautical, and metric. The default is statute. The chart below shows the settings for each. Statute Nautical Metric Distance. miles. nautical miles. kilometers Speed. miles per hour.. knots. kilometers per hour Altitude. feet. feet. meters The unit will also show bearing in degrees true or magnetic, and the clock in 12 hour (a.m./p.m.) or 24 hour formats. To change a unit of measure, first select CHANGE UNITS from the System Setup menu. Highlight the desired selection, then press the left or right arrow key. You can change any or all of the settings on this page. When youre finished, press the EXIT key.

Note: The sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset calculators work using the present position or cusor position to make the calculations. Make certain the unit has locked onto the satellites and is showing the correct position before using the calculator.
SIMULATOR A simulator is built into this unit that has several options. You can use nearly all of the units features - even save and recall waypoints. This is useful for trip planning. To use the simulator, press the MENU key, then press the up or down arrow keys until the SIMULATOR SETUP menu is surrounded by the black box. Now press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. If you simply press the right arrow key, turning the simulator on, the GlobalMap 100 will start from your present position and follow a track of 355 at 100 miles per hour. To change either the track or speed, highlight the one you want to change, then press the right or left arrow key. When the numbers are correct, press the EXIT key. Starting Position Normally, the starting position for the simulator is your present position. If you want to change the starting position, highlight the SET START WPT label on the Simulator Setup menu, then press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. You can select any waypoint as the simulators starting point. Select the starting point by pressing the right arrow key on the WPT# label until the desired starting waypoint number appears. Now highlight the SET SIM START label and press the right arrow key. The unit returns to the Simulator Setup menu using the specified waypoint as the starting waypoint. Use Arrow Keys to Steer This option lets you change both the course and speed on the screen as the simulator is running. To do this, highlight the STEER WITH ARROWS label on the Simulator Setup screen, then press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. Use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the speed. Use the right and left arrow keys to change the track. When youre finished changing the track and speed, press the EXIT key to erase the menus.
DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS Due to space considerations, the digital displays use abbreviations for some names. They are as follows: ALT.. Altitude - Your height above sea level. BRG. Bearing - The direction from your present position to a waypoint. CDI.. Course Deviation Indicator - Shows your distance to the side of the desired course line. CLOCK. Your local time. TRK. Track - The direction youre travelling. DIS.. Distance - Distance remaining between your present position and a waypoint. DNT/UPT. Countdown timer (DNT) and Count up timer (UPT) ETA.. Estimated Time of Arrival ETE. Estimated Time En route ICON. A symbol you can place on the map, representing a landmark. POSITION. Your present position. GS. Ground Speed - Your actual speed. UTC. Coordinated Universal Time - Time at the prime meridian at Greenwich, England. Formerly known as GMT. VOLTS.. Electrical system voltage. VMG. Velocity Made Good - Your ground speed towards a recalled waypoint, airport, etc.

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Section 1: Read Me First!
How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!
Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap 3500C and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance GPS unit. Whether you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll discover that your GlobalMap 3500C is easy to use, yet capable of handling demanding navigation tasks. When you team your unit with our custom mapping software MapCreate 6, you have an incredible combination. You won't find another GPS unit with this much power and this many features for this price! Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time navigating and less time reading the manual! So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how: The manual is organized into 7 sections. This first section is an introduction to Lowrance GPS. It tells you the basics you need to know before you can make the unit look around and tell you where you are. Section 2 will help you install your unit and the GPS antenna module. We'll show you how to get the MultiMedia Card (MMC) correctly installed inside the unit. We'll also tell you about some of the available accessories. Section 3 covers Basic GPS Operation. It will show you how easy it is to run the GlobalMap 3500C, right out of the box. This section features a one-page GPS Quick Reference. (If you've already jumped ahead and figured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just can't wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference on page 36 and head for the road with your GPS unit!) Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one another in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your way on the water or in the wilderness quickly. 1
After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap 3500C's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organized in alphabetical order. When you come to a GPS menu command on the GlobalMap 3500C's screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the command portion of Section 4. This unit is ready to use right out of the box, but you can fine tune and customize its operation with dozens of options. We describe how to use general system options along with GPS options in Section 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options. Section 5 is organized in alphabetical order. In Section 6, we go into more detail on one of the GlobalMap 3500C's most remarkable capabilities Searching. We'll introduce a search example in the Basic GPS Operation section, but there are so many map items you can search for, we had to give this function its own section in the manual! For example, did you know this unit can look up business phone numbers, functioning as a virtual Yellow Pages? Well show you how in Section 6. Finally, in Section 7, we offer Supplemental Material, including a list of the GPS datums used, warranties and customer service information. Now, if you're into the fine details, glance over the next segment on specifications to see just how much GPS power your GlobalMap 3500C contains. It's important to us (and our power users), but, if you don't care how many watts of power the unit has, or how many waypoints it can store, skip ahead to important information on how our GPS works, on page 4.

The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory of each unit is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in here at the factory you can't change or erase this map. The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional mapmaking software, MapCreate 6. Some unit features such as searching for businesses and addresses won't work without a custom MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 31. Another portion of the GlobalMap 3500C's onboard memory is devoted to recording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event marker icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you came. Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a tape in a cassette tape recorder. You can save several different GPS data files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over again. Like any computer file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared between Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers. This GlobalMap 3500C has one more thing in common with a personal computer. Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and exchanging files, the unit has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SDC (Secure Digital card) flash memory card. These solid-state memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp, but can hold data ranging from 8 MB to 1 GB in size. (Compare that to a floppy disk's 1.44 MB capacity!) This unit uses all that MMC space for two key GPS purposes. First, you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to the MMC. Since the MMC is removable (like a floppy disk or a cassette tape), you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer equipped with an MMC card reader. (Or store them on a pocketful of MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping software can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be copied to the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit's memory. (NOTE: No matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from the MMC into memory before the GlobalMap 3500C can use them.) The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail, custom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our MapCreate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater detail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file format *.lcm) can also be shared between Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units and personal computers. 5
This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the GlobalMap 3500C.

In-Dash Installation You can mount the GlobalMap 3500C in the dash with an optional FM-5 In-Dash Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware, a template for cutting the hole and an instruction sheet, part 988-0147-43.
146.5 [5.76] Top R 7.9 [0.31]

In-Dash Template

Millimeters [Inches]

113.5 [4.46]

ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap 3500C, showing dimensions. NOTE: The figure above is not printed to scale. A scaled template (FM-5 In-Dash Adapter Kit instructions) is available for free download from our web site, www.lowrance.com.
Portable Installation Like many Lowrance products, the GlobalMap 3500C is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack. The power pack and the magnet-equipped antenna module expand the uses for your GPS unit. The portable power pack makes it easy to transfer your unit from a boat to a car, recreational vehicle, airplane or other vehicle without drilling and mounting a second bracket. You can use your unit in your own car or boat, then take it along when riding in a friend's vehicle that's not equipped with GPS. The portable power pack includes a sealed, rechargeable battery.
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
Your GlobalMap 3500C uses a MultiMedia Card to store information, such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card or SDC) to store data. NOTE: Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just remember that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data. Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this manual went to press, MMCs and SD cards were available in various storage capacities up to 1 gigabyte. Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards are also available at many camera and consumer electronics stores. The MMC slot is located in a compartment on the front of the case. The compartment door is located at the lower right corner. The following figure shows a close-up with the door opened.
MMC groove for card removal Thumb screw
Insert card face up, this way
Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.

Browse MMC Files command: this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains.
The unit has three Pages that represent the three major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, then using or to select a Page. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT.)
Pages Menu, showing some Map display options.
Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page, shown, provides detailed information on the status of the unit's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page: Press the PAGES key, then use or to select STATUS. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT.) No matter what Page you are on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. The Satellite Status Page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current satellite lock-on and position calculation. WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing!
Satellite Status Page. Left view indicates unit has not locked on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its position. Center view shows satellites being scanned. Right view shows satellite lock-on with a 3D position acquired (latitude, longitude and altitude), and WAAS reception.
This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The small inner ring represents 45 above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizon. North is at the top of the screen. You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if the unit is facing north. The GPS receiver is tracking satellites that are in bold type. The receiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is grayed out, therefore it isn't being used to solve the position. Beneath the circular graph are the bar graphs, one for each satellite in view. Since the unit has twelve channels, it can dedicate one channel per visible satellite. The taller the bar on the graph, the better the unit is receiving the signals from the satellite. NOTE: One of the data display options for the Satellite Status page is "Position Error" (horizontal position error), which can appear in one of the page's data boxes. If you turn on Position Error, it will show you the expected error from a benchmark location. In other words, if the Position Error box shows 50 feet, then the position shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual location. This also gives you an indicator of the fix quality the unit currently has. The smaller the position error number, the better (and more accurate) the fix is. If the position error flashes dashes, then the unit hasn't locked onto the satellites, and the number shown isn't valid. (For details, see the topic Customize Page Displays in Sec. 5.) The Satellite Status Page has its own menu, which is used for setting various options. (Options and setup are discussed in Sec. 5). To access the Satellite Status Page Menu, from the Status Page, press MENU. 27

Selecting the Alarms command on Main Menu brings up Alarm menu.
To change alarm settings: 1. Press MENU|MENU| to ALARMS|ENT|ENT. 2. Scroll or to select the desired category, then press ENT to check or clear the Enabled box. This turns the alarm on (checked) or off (unchecked.) 3. To change distance settings, scroll or to select the desired category, then press |ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press or 69
to change the first character, then press to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT. IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES: Anchor Alarm - The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less than.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges. Arrival Alarm - If you set the arrival alarm's distance to a small number and you run a route (see the Navigate Routes segment), this unit may not show navigation data to the next waypoint, once you arrive at the first one, since you may not be able to come close enough to the first waypoint to trip the arrival alarm.

Auto Satellite Search

To lock onto the satellites, the GPS receiver needs to know its current position, UTC time and date. (Elevation [altitude] is also used in the equation, but it's rarely required to determine a position.) It needs this data so that it can calculate which satellites should be in view. It then searches for only those satellites. When your GPS receiver is turned on for the first time, it doesn't know what your position or elevation (altitude) is. It does know the current UTC time and date since these were programmed into it at the factory and an internal clock keeps the time while the unit is turned off. (If the time and/or date are incorrect, you can set it using the "Set Local Time" menu.) The unit begins searching for the satellites using the above data that it acquired the last time it was turned on. This probably was at the factory. Since it's almost certain that you're not at our factory, it's probably looking for the wrong satellites. If it doesn't find the satellites it's looking for after approximately one minute, it switches to Auto Search. The receiver looks for any satellite in the sky. Due to advanced technology, the auto search time has shrunk significantly from the early days of GPS. Once the unit locks onto the satellites, it should take less than a minute to find your position the next time it's turned on, provided you haven't moved more than approximately 100 miles from the last location it was used.

Simulating Trail or Route Navigation In Simulator mode, your unit can automatically follow a trail or route without manual steering if you use these steps: 1. From the Map Page, go to the simulator menu. Pick a STARTING POSIat or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approximate TRACK (shown in compass degrees) that will point you toward the start of the trail/route.
2. Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT, which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page. 3. Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as navigation begins. Press EXIT to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts, press to increase speed to the desired setting. 4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now automatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive at your "destination," cancel navigation as you normally do.
You can pick any spot on the map to begin your simulation session by using the Initialize GPS command. This makes your unit think it's located at the position you select. See its entry following the entry for Hide GPS Features.

Initialize GPS

This command is handy when you are practicing in simulator mode. (See the entry in this section for GPS Simulator.) In simulator mode, this command makes the unit operate as if it is sitting someplace other than its actual location. So, you and your unit could be located in Kansas City, but easily practice navigating in the ocean off Islamorada, Florida. 1. Press MENU|MENU| to GPS SETUP|ENT|ENT. 2. A message appears, telling you to move the cursor near the desired location and press ENT. When the message automatically clears, follow the message instructions. 3. In a moment, your present position marker arrow appears on the map in the location you selected with the cursor. The unit will consider that spot as its last known position until changed by either a live satellite lock-on or a new simulator location.

Map Auto Zoom

This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the button pushing that other brands of GPS receivers force you to make. It works in conjunction with the navigation features. First, start navigation to a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint.) Then, with the auto zoom mode on, the unit zooms out until the entire course shows, from the present position to the destination waypoint. As you travel toward the destination, the unit automatically begins zooming in one zoom range at a time always keeping the destination on the screen. To turn this feature on, from the MAP PAGE, press MENU| to AUTO ZOOM|ENT|EXIT. Repeat these steps to turn it off.

Map Data

This menu lets you turn the map off, if desired (which turns the map screen into a GPS plotter); turn off or on the pop-up map info boxes; draw the map boundaries or boxes around the areas of high detail; or show water on the map as white to contrast land. You can also turn on or off Map Overlays, which display latitude and longitude grid lines or range rings on the map. This menu lets you select Navionics Maps; for instructions, see the Navionics Charts entry in this section. To get to Map Data: From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT.

Map Data Menu.

Show Map Data From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ENT to enter the EARTH MAP DETAIL selection list, and choose how much detail you 78
want, from Off (so the unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the page display. Pop-up Map Information From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press to POPUP MAP INFORMATION. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. Map Boundaries From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press to DRAW MAP BOUNDARIES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. Fill Water With White From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press to FILL WATER WITH WHITE. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) The map screen can be customized with four range rings and/or grids that divide the plotter into equal segments of latitude and longitude. Range rings are handy for visually estimating distances on the map. The ring diameters are based on the current zoom range. For example: at the 100 mile zoom, the screen will show two rings with your current position in the center. The large ring touching the left and right sides of the screen is 100 miles in diameter (same as the zoom range). The second smaller ring is 50 miles in diameter (always 1/2 the zoom range). The distance from your current position to the smaller ring (the ring's radius) is 25 miles (always 1/4 the zoom range). With the arrow keys and map cursor, you can scroll the map to see the third and fourth rings. In this example, the distance to the third ring is 75 miles and distance to the fourth ring is 100 miles from your current position. To set range rings: From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press to DRAW MAP BOUNDARIES| to RANGE RINGS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. To set Lat/Long Grid: From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP DATA|ENT. Press to POPUP MAP INFORMATION| to LAT/LON GRID LINES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. 79

Map Datum Selection

Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that's covered by the map or chart. These surveys are called "Datums." Maps that are created using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different locations. All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 datum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the entire world, or just a small portion of it. By default, your position shows using the WGS-84 datum. However, it can show your position using one of 191 different datums. Different datums can be selected; to change the datum: 1. Press MENU|MENU| to GPS SETUP|ENT| to DATUM SELECTION|ENT. 2. Scroll or to select the desired datum, then press ENT. 3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT. A list of the datums used by this unit is in the back of this manual.

Map Datum Menu.

Map Detail Category Selection
This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes, waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map to your needs. To get to Map Categories: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP CATEGORIES DRAWN|ENT. 2. Press or to select a category or press then press or to select a subcategory. Press ENT to turn it off (no check) or on (checked.) 3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT. 80
Map Categories Drawn Menu.

Map Orientation

By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper.
In Track Up mode, map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north.
Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up.
This is fine if you're always traveling due north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown on the right side of the map, and so on. However, if you travel any other direction, the map doesn't line up with your view of the world. To correct this problem, a track-up mode rotates the map as you turn. Thus, what you see on the left side of the screen should always be to your left, and so on.
Another option is course-up mode, which keeps the map at the same orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint. When either the track-up or course-up mode is on, an "N" shows on the map screen to help you see which direction is north. To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU| to MAP ORIENTATION|ENT. Use or to select the desired mode, then press ENT. Press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.

Cursor line

Pop-up name box Tide Station icon
Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor. In the example above, the tide is at 2.8 feet and falling, as shown by the down arrow at the top of the icon.

Tide Information screen.

The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line (MLLW). The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day. The MLLW line also adjusts its position as the height scale changes. You can look up tidal data for other dates by changing the month, day and year selection boxes. To select another date: 1. Use and to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT. 2. Use and to select the desired month, day or year, then press ENT. To clear the information screen, press EXIT.

Overlay Data

On any Page display but Status you can float additional data of your own choosing in your display window. For example, if you left your watch at home, you could add the local time to your display. Or, if you wanted to see details about your route and trip, you could show your bearing, course, average speed and trip distance. The various data available from your unit are divided into categories in the Overlay Data menu. These categories include GPS Data, Navigation, Trip Calculator, Time and Miscellaneous Data. You can select items from any of these categories for display, in any combination the category divisions are there only to help you sort through the information. 88
Overlay Data, with "Navigation," "Trip Calculator" and "Time" categories expanded.
To overlay information on your screen: 1. While on the Navigation Page or a Map Page, press MENU| to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently shown, if any. Select TO ADD) and press ENT. The data viewer shows information categories with "+" or "" symbols next to each category name. A category with a "+" next to it is expandable, meaning its contents are currently hidden.

Pop-up Help

Help is available for virtually all of the menu labels on this unit. By highlighting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds, a "pop-up" message appears that describes the function of the menu item. This feature is on by default. To set up Popup Help: Press MENU|MENU| to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT| to POPUP HELP. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
System Setup menu, left, with Pop-up Help command highlighted. At right, this example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Go To Cursor command, located on the Map Menu.

Reset Options

To reset all features to their factory defaults: 1. Press MENU|MENU| to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT| to RESET OPTIONS|ENT| to YES|ENT. NOTE: Reset Options does not erase any waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails.
Reset Options command, left, and the Reset Options Menu, right.
Screen Contrast and Brightness
To access the Screen menu, press MENU|MENU|ENT.

Once in the Screen menu:

To adjust the display's contrast: 92
The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press or to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast.
Screen Command, left, and Screen Menu with Contrast bar selected, right.
To adjust the display's brightness: Press to BRIGHTNESS. Press or to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. To adjust the screen's display mode: Press to DISPLAY MODE|ENT|press or to select mode|EXIT.

Display Mode menu.

Set Language
This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 93
1. Press MENU|MENU| to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press to SET LANGUAGE|ENT. 3. Use or to select a different language and press ENT. All menus now appear in the language you selected.

Set Local Time

Using the correct local time setting is handy when estimating local arrival time while navigating. Also, the time and date are saved when a waypoint is created. To access the Set Local Time menu, you must first acquire your position. Once that is done: press MENU|MENU| to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT| to SET LOCAL TIME|ENT.
Once in the Time Settings menu:
To set Local Time: Press ENT. Press or to change the first character, then press to move the cursor to the next character. Repeat until the time is correct, then press ENT. To set the Month: Press to MONTH|ENT. Press or to select the month, then press ENT. To set the Day: Press to DAY|ENT. Press or to select the day, then press ENT. To set the Year: Press to YEAR|ENT. Press or to select the year, then press ENT. To set the Date Format: Press. Press or to select the date format, then press ENT. To set the Time Format: Press. Press or to select the time format, then press ENT. The last field in this menu is CONFIG DST. This feature allows your unit to automatically adjust with the time change caused by Daylight Saving Time (you should only have to set it once). You may select which set of rules matches DST in your region, or simply accept the default. Once you have each field set the way you want, press EXIT repeatedly until you return to the previous page.

Track Smoothing

This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that should always be left on. When stopped or traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing prevents wandering of trails, the steering arrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode.
Track Smoothing option, turned on.

Trail Options

There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way trails are updated, display or hide trails, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc.

General Trail Options

To access the Trails Menu: 1. Press MENU|MENU| to MY TRAILS|ENT.
Main Menu, left, Trails Menu, center, Trail Options, right.
Delete All Trails To remove all of the trails from memory: from the Trails Menu, press to DELETE ALL|ENT| to YES|ENT. Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur.
WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off. You must turn it back on to record trails. The default setting is on. From the Trails Menu, press to TRAIL OPTIONS|ENT. With UPDATE ACTIVE TRAIL highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.)
Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance)
The options are automatic, time, or distance. When it's in the default automatic mode, the unit doesn't update the plot trail while you're traveling in a straight line. Once you deviate from a straight line, the unit "drops" a plot point (trail waypoint) onto the trail. This conserves plot trail points. If a plot trail uses all of the available points allotted to it, the beginning points are taken away and placed at the end of the trail. From the Trails Menu, press to TRAIL OPTIONS|ENT| to UPDATE CRITERIA. Press or to select criteria type|ENT.
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)
You can update a trail by time, with a range from 1 second to 9999 seconds; the default is 3 seconds. You can update by distance, with a range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km; the default is 0.10 mi. With one of the Update Criteria selected, use the cursor arrows to highlight either the UPDATE RATE or UPDATE DISTANCE data entry boxes and press ENT. Press or to change the first character, then press to the next character and repeat until the entry is correct. Press EXIT to return to the Trail Options Menu.
Trail Options menu: Update Time Rate setting, left, and Update Distance setting, right.

Specific Trail Options

Delete Trail To delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press to Trail Name|ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following figure. Press to DELETE TRAIL|ENT| to YES|ENT.

Edit Trail menu.

New Trail To manually start a new trail, in the Trails Menu, make sure NEW TRAIL is highlighted and press ENT. Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibility are all changed on the Edit Trail menu screen. The Active setting determines whether or not the unit is recording new points for a particular trail. On the Edit Trail menu, press or to highlight the section you wish to change, then press ENT. Make your changes, then press EXIT to erase this menu. Related trail functions are discussed in further detail under the Trails topic in Sec. 4, Advanced GPS Operations.

If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press MENU|ENT|EXIT.

Find Waypoints

1. Press WPT|ENT. 2. If searching for the waypoint By Name, press ENT. If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press to NEAREST|ENT. (To search by name, jump to step 5.)
Find Waypoint menu, left; Find By Nearest command, center, Find by Name command, right.
3. If you're looking for nearest, the unit says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears. The closest is highlighted at the top of the list and the farthest at the bottom of the list.
Calculating message, left, and list of the nearest waypoints, right.
4. To see location information on the closest (highlighted) waypoint, press ENT and the Waypoint Information screen appears. (If you wanted to, you could select another waypoint from the list with the or keys.) A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT. (The Go To Waypoint command is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint. B. To find the waypoint, press to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint.
Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command selected, left, and the Find on Map command selected, right.
To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. 5. If you're looking by name, there are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Press or to change the first 114
letter, then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or you can jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press or to select a waypoint from the list, then press ENT. The waypoint information screen appears.
Find By Name menu, left. Waypoint Information screen, center. At right, the found waypoint is highlighted by the cursor on the Map Page.
A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT. (Go To Waypoint command is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint. B. To find the waypoint, press to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint.
Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the factory customer service department for help.
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