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IntelliMap 642c iGPS

Mapping GPS Receiver

Installation and Operation

Instructions

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

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and

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Navigate a Trail............................................................................ 47

Navigate a Back Trail................................................................... 49

Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files................................... 50

Cancel Navigation ............................................................................ 52

Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations...................................... 53

Find Distance Current Position to Another Location..................... 53

Find Distance From Point to Point..................................................53

Icons .................................................................................................. 54

Create Icon on Map....................................................................... 54

Create Icon at Current Position................................................... 54

Delete an Icon................................................................................ 54

Navigate to an Icon....................................................................... 55

Routes................................................................................................ 55

Create and Save a Route .............................................................. 56

Delete a Route............................................................................... 58

Edit a Route Name........................................................................ 59

Edit Route Waypoints................................................................... 59

Navigate a Route........................................................................... 59

Navigate a Route in Reverse........................................................ 61

Trails................................................................................................. 62

Delete a Trail................................................................................. 62

Edit a Trail Name......................................................................... 62

Edit a Trail Color.......................................................................... 62

Edit a Trail Pattern...................................................................... 63

Utilities ............................................................................................. 63

Alarm Clock................................................................................... 63

Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator.................................................. 63

Trip Calculator.............................................................................. 63

Trip Down Timer........................................................................... 63

Trip Up Timer...............................................................................63

Waypoints ......................................................................................... 64

Delete a Waypoint......................................................................... 64

Edit a Waypoint............................................................................ 64

Selecting a Waypoint.................................................................... 65

Set a Waypoint by Average Position............................................ 65

Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position...................................... 65

Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options..................................67

Alarms............................................................................................... 67

Check MMC Files and Storage Space.............................................. 68

Communications Port Configuration...............................................68

Configure NMEA..............................................................................69

Coordinate System Selection ........................................................... 70

Customize Page Displays................................................................. 71

iii

GPS Simulator.................................................................................. 72

Initialize GPS.................................................................................... 74

Map Auto Zoom................................................................................. 74

Map Data .......................................................................................... 74

Earth Map Detail.......................................................................... 75

Pop-up Map Information .............................................................. 75

Draw Map Boundaries.................................................................. 75

Fill Water With White.................................................................. 75

Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid).............................. 75

Map Datum Selection....................................................................... 76

Map Detail Category Drawn............................................................ 77

Map Fix............................................................................................. 77

Map Orientation...............................................................................79

NauticPath USA Marine Charts................................................... 80

Nautical Chart Notes....................................................................80

Port Information ........................................................................... 81

Tidal Current Information............................................................ 82

Tide Information........................................................................... 84

Navionics



Charts............................................................................. 85

Overlay Data..................................................................................... 86

Pop-up Help ...................................................................................... 88

Reset Options....................................................................................89

Require WAAS.................................................................................. 89

Screen Contrast and Brightness...................................................... 90

Set Language....................................................................................91

Set Local Time.................................................................................. 91

Show WAAS Alarm........................................................................... 91

Software Version Information.......................................................... 92

Sounds Menu .................................................................................... 92

Track Smoothing............................................................................... 93

Trail Options.....................................................................................93

Delete All Trails............................................................................ 94

Update Trail Option...................................................................... 94

Update Trail Criteria....................................................................94

Trail Update Rate.........................................................................94

Delete Trail.................................................................................... 95

New Trail....................................................................................... 95

Trail Visibility and Other Trail Options......................................95

Transparency.................................................................................... 96

Units of Measure .............................................................................. 97

Section 6: Searching.....................................................................99

Find Addresses ............................................................................... 100

Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor........................................103

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

IntelliMap

642c iGPS and begin installing it, please give us a moment

or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best perform-

ance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver.

First, we want to thank you for buying an Eagle GPS unit. Whether

you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll discover that

your IntelliMap 642c iGPS is easy to use, yet capable of handling de-

manding 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 intro-

duction to Eagle 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. 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 IntelliMap 642c, 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 34

and head for the road with your GPS unit!)

Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an-

other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your

way on the water or in the wilderness quickly.

After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe-

rience), you may want to try out some of the IntelliMap 642c's many

advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced

GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS com-

mand functions, organized in alphabetical order.

When you come to a GPS menu command on the IntelliMap 642c'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 cus-

tomize 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 IntelliMap 642c'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? We’ll 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 IntelliMap 642c con-

tains. 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.

Capabilities and Specifications:

General

Display:............................5.0" (12.7 cm) diagonal color TFT LCD; pro-

grammable to viewing preference.

Resolution:......................640 pixel x 480 pixel resolution; 307,200 total

pixels.

Backlighting:..................Backlit screen and keypad with multiple

lighting levels for night use.

Input power:...................10 to 15 volts DC.

Current drain: ...............With lights on: 700 ma.

Case size:.........................5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6

cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for

saltwater use.

MMC slots:......................One with waterproof door (SD card

compatible).

Recording:........................MMC & SD cards for recording GPS trip de-

tails and displaying charts or custom maps.

Back-up memory:..........Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec-

ades. User settings are stored when unit is

turned off.

Languages:......................10; menu languages selectable by user.

GPS

Receiver/antenna:.........Internal; Built-in 12 parallel channel

GPS/WAAS .

Background map:..........Built-in custom, detailed Eagle map. Con-

tains: enhanced detail of continental U.S.

and Hawaii. Includes more than 60,000 nav

aids and 10,000 wrecks/obstructions in

coastal and Great Lakes waters. Metro

areas, selected major streets/highways and

interstate exit services details included.

Custom mapping:..........MapCreate



6 software optional; optional

plug and play LEI FreedomMaps offer the

same high-detail without the computer work

of MapCreate. Other plug and play mapping

options include Fishing Hot Spots



Elite,

LakeMaster



Pro Maps, LEI NauticPath

marine charts and Navionics



marine charts.

Mapping memory:.........Up to 2 gigabytes on one MMC (or SD) card.

Position updates: ..........Every second.

Position points: .............1,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons.

Audible alarms: .............Arrival/off-course/anchor.

Graphic symbols for

waypoints or event

marker icons:.................42.

Routes:.............................100, up to 100 waypoints per route.

Plot Trails:......................10 savable; up to 10,000 points per trail.

Zoom range:....................40 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.

NOTE:

The above memory capacities refer only to the IntelliMap 642c's on-

board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for

recall later is limited only by the number and size of MMC cards you

have.

NOTICE!

The storage temperature range for your IntelliMap 642c is from -4

degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees

Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than

specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This

type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more informa-

tion, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone

numbers are listed on the last page of this manual.

How GPS Works

You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the IntelliMap

642c scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth – and, where

you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS

receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2,

Installation & Accessories on page 11. If you're new to GPS, read on.

You can later impress your friends with your new-found knowledge.)

First, think of your unit as a small but powerful computer. (But don't

worry — we made it easy to use, so you don't need to be a computer ex-

pert to find your way!) The IntelliMap 642c includes a keypad and a

screen with menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen also lets the

unit show your location on a moving map, as well as point the way to

your destination.

This gimbal-mounted IntelliMap 642c uses an internal an-

tenna/receiver module, which makes the whole system work something

like your car radio. But instead of your favorite dance tunes, this re-

ceiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS satellites circling the earth. (It

will also listen in to the WAAS satellites in orbit, but more about that

in the upcoming segment introducing you to GPS and WAAS.)

Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above

the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its location

in relation to those satellites. Once the IntelliMap 642c figures its lati-

tude and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on

the screen. The whole process takes place several times a second!

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 map-

making software, MapCreate 6, or one of our special plug-and-play

mapping cards. 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 30.

Another portion of the IntelliMap 642c'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 com-

puter file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared be-

tween Eagle GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers.

This IntelliMap 642c has one more thing in common with a personal

computer. Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and ex-

changing files, the unit has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SD

card (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 ca-

pacity!) 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 IntelliMap 642c can use them.)

The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail, cus-

tom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our MapCre-

ate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater de-

tail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file

format *.lcm) can also be shared between Eagle GPS or sonar/GPS

units and personal computers.

This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the

MMC or SD card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an

MMC containing a map into the IntelliMap 642c.

Introduction to GPS and WAAS

Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might

be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page

11, so you can mount your IntelliMap 642c and plug in the power. Or

you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tuto-

rials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Man-

ual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of sat-

ellite navigation, look over this segment describing how GPS and its

new companion WAAS work together to get you where you're going.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched July 17, 1995 by

the United States Department of Defense. It was designed as a 24-

hour-a-day, 365-days-a-year, all weather global navigation system for

the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also avail-

able at first, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled

the signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA).

GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal govern-

ment discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed

other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces. Reliable accuracy

for civilian users jumped from 100 meters (330 feet) under SA to the

present level of 10 to 20 meters (about 30 to 60 feet.)

Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth, passing

overhead twice daily. a series of ground stations (with precisely surveyed

locations) controls the satellites and monitors their exact locations in the

sky. Each satellite broadcasts a low-power signal that identifies the satel-

lite and its position above the earth. Three of these satellites are spares,

unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee that at least four satel-

lites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times.

A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.

The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to

determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to

determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level —

also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix.

Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to

receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at

very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees,

buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.

Like most GPS receivers, this unit doesn’t have a compass or any other

navigation aid built inside. It relies solely on the signals from the sat-

ellites to calculate a position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance

are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for the

IntelliMap 642c to determine direction of travel, you must be moving

and the faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at

walking or trolling speeds — it will. There will simply be more "wan-

dering" of the data shown on the display.

GPS alone is plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal

Aviation Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go

beyond basic GPS. Consequently, the FAA has developed a program to

boost GPS performance with its Wide Area Augmentation System

(WAAS). The FAA commissioned the system on July 11, 2003.

WAAS is designed to increase GPS accuracy to within 7.6 meters verti-

cally and horizontally, but according to the FAA, it consistently comes

within 1-2 meters horizontally and 2-3 meters vertically. It does this by

broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Your unit auto-

matically receives both GPS and WAAS signals.

There are, however, some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of

Alaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued

WAAS development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years

to come.

WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is

designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the

Equator, so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground

in North America. Aircraft and vessels on open water can get consis-

tently good WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large man-

made structures can sometimes block the WAAS signal from ground

receivers.

You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly

accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation

available to the general public today.

Remember that this receiver is only a tool. Always have another

method of navigation available, such as a map or chart and a compass.

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 can’t know what’s between you

and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate

around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product.

How to use this manual: typographical conventions

Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow

"keystrokes" appear as boldface type. So, if you're in a real hurry (or

just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out what

menu command to use by finding the boldface command text. The fol-

lowing paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for

those commands and other instructions:

Arrow Keys

The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your

mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys help you move

around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are

represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key,

the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← →.

Keyboard

The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a

key to press, the key is shown in bold, sans serif type. For example, the

"Enter/Icons" key is shown as

ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as

MENU.

Menu Commands

a menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,

in a bold sans serif type like this:

ROUTE PLANNING. These indicate that

you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action

of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or

file names you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name.

Instructions = Menu Sequences

Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence

of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written them in a

condensed manner for quick and easy reading.

For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this:

1. From the Map Page, press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|

ENT|→|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.

3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.

4. The wait message disappears and the IntelliMap 642c begins show-

ing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and fol-

low your IntelliMap 642c.

Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on

the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or

press and hold) the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select

(highlight) the My Trails menu command. Finally, press the Enter key."

Step 2 would mean: "Press the down arrow key repeatedly to scroll to

the trail named Trail 1, and press Enter. Next, press the right arrow

key and then the down arrow key to highlight the Navigate command,

then press Enter."

Notes

Section 2:

Installation & Accessories

Preparations

You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but

we recommend this installation sequence:

Caution:

You should read over this entire installation section before drill-

ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel!

1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can

plan how and where to route the power cable. This will help you make

sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration.

2. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,

along with the power cable route.

3. Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.

4. Mount the GPS unit.

The IntelliMap 642c uses an internal antenna to achieve a GPS

lock. In order to get a strong signal, you need to select a mount-

ing location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

NOTE:

The IntelliMap 642c is designed for open-cockpit boats, but the unit

will probably work in an automobile or a closed-cockpit boat if it's

mounted with a clear view through the windshield or other win-

dows. This probably will not work if you have a cab-over design

pickup truck camper or motor home, or a boat cabin with limited

visibility. Remember: for optimum operation, this unit should be

mounted in the open with nothing obstructing its view of the sky.

Power Connections

The IntelliMap 642c works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best

results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach

the power cable to an accessory or power bus, but you might have

problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead

and attach the power cable directly to the battery.

CAUTION:

When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly rec-

ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when

the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still connected

to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug.

This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electri-

cal contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.

In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power

cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs.

If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not

available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and in-

stalling an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the

power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using

the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, es-

pecially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit.

If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, espe-

cially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from elec-

trical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto

it. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive

lead, black is negative or ground. Make sure to attach the in-line fuse

holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible.

For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or

power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or

power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the

event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse.

Power connections for the IntelliMap 642c GPS unit.

WARNING:

This product must be independently fused with the en-

closed 3-amp fuse (or equivalent), even if you connect to

a fused accessory or power buss.

If a malfunction happens inside the unit, extensive dam-

age can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used. As with all

electrical devices, this unit could be damaged to a point

that it is not repairable and could even cause harm to the

user when not properly fused.

12 volt

battery

Red wire with

3 amp fuse

To unit

Black wire

Optional power off switch for

saltwater installations

CAUTION:

Failure to use the enclosed 3-amp fuse will void your warranty! For

a replacement, use a type 3AG 3-amp fuse.

This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the

power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the

wires are attached correctly.

Cable connections.

3-amp fuse

Rear view of unit

Power Connector

NMEA 0183

Com Port

Power cable

Com port

data wires

(three)

12-volt battery

NMEA Cable Connections

NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic

equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA inter-

face on the IntelliMap 642c and receive positioning information. The

IntelliMap 642c can exchange information with any device that trans-

mits or receives NMEA 0183 data, however, a communications cable is

not available for the unit at this time. If you need to create a NMEA

0183 connection, consult customer service. Service contact information

is located in the back of this manual.

See the diagram on the preceding page for general wiring connections.

Read your other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.

NMEA Wiring

To exchange NMEA data, the IntelliMap 642c has one NMEA 0183 ver-

sion 2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to re-

ceive NMEA format GPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA

format GPS data to another device.

A data cable should contain three wires. Com-1 uses the yellow wire to

transmit, the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal

ground.

Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information

from some other GPS receiver.

Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information

to another NMEA-compatible device.

Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable

You can install the IntelliMap 642c on the top of a dash with the sup-

plied gimbal bracket. It can also be mounted on a portable power supply.

If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in an optional

R-A-M



bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal bracket

to a swivel mount. R-A-M offers permanent mounts and temporary mounts

suitable for many vehicle types. See your Eagle dealer or visit the LEI web

site (www.lei-extras.com) for the latest options; accessory ordering infor-

Ground

To Other

Device

Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit

Shield (Ground)

Ground

Com-1 to

IntelliMap

To Other

GPS Receiver

Com-1 to

IntelliMap

Yellow (Transmit)

NMEA Receive

Shield (Ground)

mation is on the inside back cover of this manual. For a complete look at

the many mounting options, visit the RAM web site at www.ram-

mount.com.

Optional R-A-M mounting system.

Bracket Installation

Mount the IntelliMap 642c in any convenient location, provided there is

clearance behind the unit when it's tilted for the best viewing angle. This

must be a location with a clear view of the sky, so the internal

GPS antenna can lock-on to the satellite signals. You should also

make sure there is enough room behind the IntelliMap 642c to attach the

power cable. (a drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gim-

bal-mounted IntelliMap 642c.)

Holes in the bracket's base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting.

You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiber-

glass panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.

Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope

toward the front of your unit.

Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power cable. The best

location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location.

This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds

the cable in position and results in a neat installation.

Front

Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the

cable hole — it's a matter of personal preference.

Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the

IntelliMap 642c when mounted on gimbal bracket.

After drilling the hole, pass the power cable's bare-wire end down

though the hole from the top.

If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine

caulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to con-

ceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure

to leave enough slack in the cable to allow tilting or swiveling the Intel-

liMap 642c. If you choose to fill in the hole, be sure to position the cable

against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material.

Before positioning the bracket, be sure to hold the cable against the

rear edge of the hole. Then, slide the bracket over the hole and butt the

rear of the bracket base firmly against the cable, thus pinning it in

place against the side of the hole. Finally, fasten the bracket to the

dash. Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal

knobs and washers.

Portable Installation

Like many Eagle products, the IntelliMap 642c is capable of portable

operation by using an optional portable power pack (PPP). The power

Millimeter

[Inch]

23.4

[0.92]

72.9

[2.87]

137.9

[5.43]

56.9

[2.24]

157.9

[6.22]

173.9

[6.85]

pack expands the uses for your GPS unit. The PPP 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.

Most LEI portable power packs can be used with eight "D" cell alkaline

batteries. Some use an optional sealed, rechargeable battery. For in-

formation on the PPP for your unit, see the accessory ordering informa-

tion inside the back cover of this manual.

Installing batteries in a typical portal power pack.

MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation

Your IntelliMap 642c 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) to store data.

NOTE:

Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just re-

member 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 2 gigabytes.

"D" cell battery

Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering in-

formation 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.

Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.

To remove an MMC

1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw.

The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a

thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door.

2. Just press a finger against the label of the MMC and drag it from the

slot.

3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight.

To add an MMC or SD Card

1. Open the card compartment door.

2. Grasp the bottom of the MMC and push the top of the card into the

slot. Once the card is started, use your fingernails to slide it the rest of

the way to the left, until it is firmly seated in the slot.

3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight.

Other Accessories

Other accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and MapCre-

ate™ 6 custom mapping software for your computer. MMC card readers

are available in USB and parallel port versions.

If these accessories are not available from your dealer, see the acces-

sory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual.

Insert card face up,

this way

Thumb

screw

MMC groove for card removal

MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM (left) MMC card reader for USB ports (right).

Now that you have your IntelliMap 642c installed, move on to Section

3, Basic GPS Operations. There, we'll present a series of step-by-step

tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation.

Notes

Section 3: Basic GPS Operations

This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto-

rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced

GPS Operations, will discuss other more advanced functions and utili-

ties. Material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetical order.

Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to

learn about the different keys, the three Page screens and how they all

work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, turn to the

one-page Quick Reference on page 34.

Keyboard

IntelliMap 642c GPS unit view showing the Map Page.

1. PWR/LIGHT – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates

the backlight.

2. PAGES – Pressing the Pages key and the ← → arrow keys switches

the unit between the four different page screens: Satellite Status Page,

Navigation Page and Map Page.

3. MENU – Press the Menu key to show menus and submenus. This

also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and

highway exits.

MMC slot access door

4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through menus,

make menu selections and move around the map.

5. ENT/ICONS – The Enter key allows you to save data, accept values

and execute menu commands. It is also used to create event marker

icons.

6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear

data or close a menu.

7. WPT – The Waypoint key is used to save and recall waypoints,

search for waypoints and access the waypoint list. It also launches

Point-of-Interest (POI) search menus and is involved in some naviga-

tion functions.

8. ZOUT – The Zoom Out key lets you zoom out the screen. On the Map

Page, it lets you see a larger geographic area with less detail.

9. ZIN – The Zoom In key lets you zoom in the screen. On the Map

Page, it lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area.

Power/lights on and off

To turn on the unit, press PWR. As the unit powers up, the Map Page is

displayed first. To switch to another page, press

PAGES|← → to Page

Name|

EXIT.

To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. The unit has three backlight

levels. Repeatedly pressing

PWR will cycle through the backlight set-

tings and turn off the backlight.

Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the

PWR key for 3 seconds.

Main Menu

The unit has a Main Menu, which contains some function commands and

some setup option commands. The tutorial lessons in this section will

deal only with functions, the basic commands that make the unit do

something. The GPS will work fine for these lessons right out of the box

with the factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the

various options, see Sec. 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options.

You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens by

pressing

MENU|MENU. To clear the menu screen and return to the page

display, press

EXIT.

Satellite Status Page. The first figure (left) indicates unit has not locked

on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its position. The second

figure (right) shows satellite lock-on with a 3D position acquired (lati-

tude, 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 re-

ceiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is grayed out, there-

fore 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 "Po-

sition Error" (horizontal position error), which can appear in one of

the page's data boxes. Position Error will show you the expected er-

ror 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 ac-

curate) 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 Customize Page Displays, on page 71.)

Two Position Formats map page option.

In pages that have two major windows (such as two maps) you can tog-

gle back and forth between the two windows by pressing

PAGES|PAGES. Each time you switch between the windows, Active

Map will be displayed at the top of the active window.

Pages Menu with Two Map option selected (left).

Map Page with two map windows (right).

Resize Window command

Resize Window is another extremely handy feature for pages that have two

major windows. You can change the relative size of the windows, as well as

horizontal or vertical layout, to suit your viewing preference. Here's how:

1. From any two-window display, press

MENU|↓ to RESIZE WINDOW|ENT.

2. Four flashing arrows appear along the centerline dividing the two

windows. Press an arrow key perpendicular to the centerline to adjust

the window widths.

Press an arrow key parallel to the centerline to switch between hori-

zontal and vertical layout. Press

EXIT to clear the four flashing arrows.

Fig. 1. Two Maps page display with four flashing arrows on the divid-

ing centerline. Fig. 2. The centerline has been moved down to enlarge

the top map, which is now zoomed in to 40 miles. Fig. 3. Pressing → has

switched the page layout from horizontal to vertical.

3. To change the window size again or revert back to the original dis-

play, just follow the steps above. (Most dual-window displays use half

the screen for each window by default.) You can also use the Reset Op-

tions command to revert to the factory default.

NOTE:

The units described by this manual are all capable of using this

command. If your unit does not have a Resize Window command on

the Map Page menu, you can update your software by visiting our

web site www.eaglegps.com or by contacting customer service.

The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for the most basic

GPS operations. If you don't want to carry the manual with you as you

practice with the unit, you might consider photocopying this quick ref-

erence page and tucking it into your pocket.

Fig. 1. Fig. 3.

Fig. 2.

Basic GPS Quick Reference

Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try

navigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learning,

navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms.

1. Connect the unit to electric power and the antenna module. Make sure

the MMC is in. (See complete installation details beginning on page 11.)

2. To turn on the unit, press and release

PWR key.

3. Opening screen displays map of North America at 4,000 mile zoom

range. Rotate through the three main Page screens (Map Page, Satel-

lite Status Page and Navigation Page) by pressing

PAGES|← → to se-

lect Page Name|

EXIT. Switch Pages to display Satellite Status Page.

4. Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position. Process

is visible on Satellite Page. This takes about a minutes or less under clear

sky conditions (unobstructed by terrain or structures.) When position is

acquired, unit sounds a tone and displays a "position acquired" message.

The present position arrow and information shown in data boxes or as

overlay data will stop flashing.

5. With position acquired, press

PAGES key to display Map Page, which

shows a bird's eye view of the earth. You can move around the map by:

Zoom in closer to see greater detail: press

ZIN (zoom in key.)

Zoom out to see more area, less detail: press

ZOUT (zoom out key.)

Scroll map north, south, east or west using arrow keys ↑ ↓, ← →.

To stop scrolling and return to current position on map, press

EXIT key.

6. Set a waypoint (Wpt 001) at your current position so you can navigate

back here: press

WPT|WPT. Waypoint symbol and "001" appears.

7. Zoom/scroll map to find a nearby object or location to go to. Use ar-

row keys to center cursor cross-hair over the map object or location.

8. Navigate to the selected destination: press

MENU|ENT|EXIT. Follow red

course line on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation Page.

9. At destination, Arrival Alarm goes off; to clear it, press

EXIT. Cancel

navigation: press

10. Return to Wpt 1 by Navigate To Waypoint or Backtrack Trail. To

Waypoint: press

WPT|ENT|↓|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Wpt 001, press

ENT|ENT; follow navigation displays. Trail: press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY

TRAILS|ENT. Press ↓ to Trail 1|ENT|↓ → to NAVIGATE|ENT. Press ↓ → to

REVERSE |ENT|← to NAVIGATE |ENT. (If arrival alarm sounds, press EXIT.)

Follow navigation displays.

11. Back home, Arrival Alarm goes off; press

EXIT. Cancel navigation:

press

12. To turn off the unit, press and hold

PWR key for three seconds.

Find Your Current Position

Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the unit. Un-

der clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites

and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less.

NOTE:

Clear sky conditions means open sky, unobstructed by terrain,

dense foliage or structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS reception.

If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside

a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception. To

correct this, be sure you are positioned so that the unit has as clear a

view of the sky as possible, then turn the unit off and back on again.

Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys

The map is presented from a bird's eye view perspective. The current

zoom range shows in the lower left corner of the screen.

1. Press the

ZIN key (zoom in) to move in closer and see greater detail in

a smaller geographic area.

2. Press the

ZOUT key (zoom out) to move farther away and see less map

detail, but a larger geographic area.

When you are traveling, the map will automatically move as you move.

This keeps your current location roughly centered on the screen.

You can manually pan or scroll the map northward, southward, east-

ward or westward by using the arrow keys, which launch the cross-hair

map cursor. This allows you to look at map places other than your cur-

rent position. To clear the cursor, press

EXIT, which jumps the map

back to the current position or the last known position.

Tip:

Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position

(or last known position, when working indoors) to any map object or

location. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the object or

place. The distance, measured in a straight line, appears in the

popup data box. Press

EXIT to clear the cursor.

The selected wreck (the Empress) to the southeast is 12.81 miles away.

Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor

1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and

find the item you wish to select.

2. Use the arrow keys and center the cursor cross-hair on the desired ob-

ject. On most items, a pop-up box will give the name of the selected item.

Tip:

This unit has a Cursor Undo feature that lets you instantly return

to the previous location without scrolling. Use the cursor to scroll

across the map to some far away location or waypoint. Press

EXIT to

clear the cursor and jump back to your current position on the map.

When you want to take another peek at that distant place, just

press

EXIT again. You can use this trick to toggle between your cur-

rent position and your destination.

Searching

Now that you have seen how the unit can find your current location,

let's search for something else. Searching is one of the most powerful

features in the Eagle GPS product line.

In this example, we will look for the nearest fast-food restaurant. For

information on different types of searches, refer to Sec. 9, Searching.

NOTE:

This example requires the Point of Interest (POI) database included

with a high-detail MapCreate 6 custom map.

Pop-up

name box

Cursor

line

Cursor

line

Selected

wreck

Distance

measured

by cursor

1. After the unit has acquired a position, press

WPT|↓ to POI-

ESTAURANTS.

2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this example

we will narrow our search. Press → ↓ to

FAST FOOD CHAINS|ENT|↓ to

NEAREST|ENT.

3. A list of restaurants will appear with the closest at the top of the list,

and the one furthest from you at the bottom of the list. The nearest is

highlighted.

Find Waypoint Menu (left). Category Selection menu (center). List of

the nearest restaurants (right).

4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ ↓ here to select another restaurant,

but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press

ENT.

5. The POI information screen appears. If you wanted to navigate

there, you could press Enter, since the Go To Waypoint command is

highlighted. We only want to see it on the map, so press ↓ to

FIND ON

MAP|ENT.

POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position.

Go To command highlighted (left). Find On Map highlighted (right).

5. The POI information screen appears. (This is how you can use this

unit as a business phone directory!) If you wanted to navigate there,

you could by pressing Enter. The Go To waypoint command is already

highlighted. But we just want to see it on the map, so press ↓ to

FIND ON

MAP|ENT.

6. The unit's map appears, with the cursor crosshairs highlighting the

restaurant' s POI symbol. A pop-up data box shows the POI's name. A

data box at the bottom of the screen displays the location's latitude,

longitude, distance and bearing.

Finding Waypoint screen showing

the result of a restaurant search.

7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT

repeatedly. Before you exited out of the Search menus, you could have

gone looking for another place.

NOTE:

Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the unit. If you do

not have a high-detailed custom map for the area you are searching, you

may not find anything.

Set a Waypoint

A waypoint is an electronic address based on the latitude and longitude

of a position on the earth. It represents a location, spot or destination

that can be stored in memory, then recalled and used later on for navi-

gation purposes.

You can create a waypoint at the cursor position on the map or at your

current position while navigating. You can create a waypoint at any

location by manually entering the position's latitude and longitude. You

can copy waypoints from your unit to your personal computer with

MapCreate software. When you want to repeat a trip, these archived

waypoints can be reloaded into your GPS unit.

To create and save a Waypoint:

These first two techniques use the Quick Save method, the fastest and

easiest way to create a waypoint.

Create Waypoint at Current Position

While you are traveling, press WPT|WPT. The waypoint is saved and

automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as way-

point 003. The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map.

NOTE:

The Quick Save method uses the default waypoint symbol until you

edit an existing waypoint and change its symbol. (Edit Waypoint

Symbol is described in Sec. 7.) After you have changed a waypoint

symbol, the unit will remember the one you chose and use it the

next time you quick save a waypoint. To revert back to the default

symbol, edit a waypoint and choose the original symbol, or use the

Reset Options command (described in Sec. 8).

Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, press WPT to

call up Find Waypoint screen (seen in Step 2) and set a point. Step 3: a

message says the waypoint has been saved. Step 4: vehicle continues

on its way; number waypoint symbol is visible on map.

Create Waypoint on Map

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want

to make a waypoint.

2. Press

WPT|WPT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a

name with a sequential number, such as waypoint 001. The waypoint

symbol and number appear on the map.

Create Waypoint by Entering a Position

1. Press WPT|↑ to MY WAYPOINTS|→ to NEW|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

ENTERED POSITION|ENT|→ to CREATE|ENT.

3. Press → to

LATITUDE|ENT. Enter the latitude by pressing ↑ ↓ to

change the first character, then press → to the next character and re-

peat until the latitude is correct. Press

ENT.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Step 1. Step 2.

4. Press ↓ to

LONGITUDE|ENT. Enter the longitude by pressing ↑ ↓ to

change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat

until the longitude is correct. Press

ENT, then EXIT|EXIT to return to the

previous page display. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a

name with a sequential number, such as waypoint 001. The waypoint

symbol and number appear on the map and in the waypoint list.

Navigate To a Waypoint

You can select any waypoint on the Map Page with the cursor, then use

the Navigate to Cursor command (we will describe how later in this

section.) You, however, can avoid scrolling the map to pick your way-

point if you use the Find Waypoint commands.

1. Press

WPT|↑ to MY WAYPOINTS|ENT. To look up the nearest waypoint,

press ↓ to

NEAREST|ENT. To look by name — and scroll through the en-

tire waypoint list — press ↓|

ENT. For this example, let's look by name.

2. If your waypoint list is a long one, you can spell out the waypoint name

in the

FIND BY NAME box. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press

→ to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the name is

correct, then press

ENT to jump to the list below.

3. If the list is short, you can jump directly to the

FIND IN LIST box by

pressing

ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select the waypoint name, press ENT and the

waypoint information screen appears with the

GO TO command selected.

4. To begin navigating to the waypoint, press

ENT.

Navigating to waypoint 002 and leaving a trail.

Destination

name

Trail line

(magenta)

Course line

(red)

Off course

range, set at

0.20 mile

Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint

One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family

member fall overboard. This unit has a man overboard feature that

shows navigation data to the location where the feature was activated.

To activate it, press the

ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time. Your posi-

tion at the time these keys are pressed is used as the man overboard

position.

Caution:

Saving a new Man Overboard waypoint will overwrite and erase

the previous Man Overboard waypoint.

Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint

Find your way back to the accident position with the Navigation Page

or Map Page. When MOB is activated, the Navigation Page automati-

cally shows the compass rose with its bearing arrow pointing toward

the man overboard position, and the destination name says Going To

Man Overboard. The Map Page displays a Man Overboard waypoint,

represented by a human figure, and the steering arrow points where to

steer to reach that position.

Navigating to Man Overboard: Man Overboard activated message

(left). The Navigation Page is shown (center). Going to Man Overboard

position on Map Page (right).

The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for future

reference. It can be edited the same as any other waypoint. This pre-

vents the inadvertent loss of the current Man Overboard position.

To cancel navigation to MOB, press

MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL

NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. The unit stops showing navigation infor-

mation.

Navigate to Cursor Position on Map

The GO TO CURSOR command navigates to the current cursor position on

the map. It is a quick way to navigate to anything you can see on the

map display.

1. Use the cursor with the zoom in and zoom out keys to move around

the map until you find a location you want to go to.

2. Center the cursor over the location to select it. See the example in

the following figure. Map items like waypoints, Points of Interest and

towns among others, can be selected and appear highlighted with a

pop-up box. Other features, such as a river or a street intersection will

not appear highlighted, but the cursor will take you to those locations

just the same.

The cursor crosshairs are centered on Oologah, Oklahoma.

3. Press MENU|ENT and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor lo-

cation.

The Map Page will display a red line from your current position to the cur-

sor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing naviga-

tion information to your destination. See the following examples.

The 60-mile zoom figure (left) shows the red course line connecting the

current position to the destination. The Navigation Page (right) will also

show navigation information.

To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command.

Press

stops showing navigation information.

Navigate to a Point of Interest

You can use the Navigate to Cursor command for POIs in view on the

map, just use the cursor to select the POI.

The other method involves searching for POIs with the Find Waypoint

command, launched with the

WPT key. (See the searching example ear-

lier in this section or turn to Sec. 9, Searching, for more instructions.)

After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command,

use ← → to make sure the

GO TO command is highlighted at the bottom

of the screen, then press

ENT. The unit begins showing navigation in-

formation to the item.

To cancel navigation, press

MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|←

YES|ENT. The unit stops showing navigation information.

Creating and Saving a Trail

A trail or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by the unit as you

travel. It is a travel history, a record of the path you have taken. Trails

are useful for repeating a journey along the same track. They are par-

ticularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go back the

way you came. On the screen, trails are represented by a solid line ex-

tending from the back of the current position arrow. The default color is

light magenta.

The unit is set to automatically create and record a trail when it is

turned on. The unit will continue recording the trail until the length

reaches the maximum trail point setting. The default is 2,000 points,

but the unit can record trails 9,999 points long. When the point limit is

reached, the unit begins recording the trail over itself.

With the default auto setting, this unit creates a trail by placing a dot on

the screen every time you change directions. The methods used for creat-

ing a trail and the trail update rate can be adjusted or even turned off.

See Sec. 8 for Trail Options.

To preserve a trail from point A to point B, you must turn off the trail

by making it inactive before heading to point C or even back to point A.

When the current trail is set inactive, the unit automatically begins

recording a new trail.

To Save a Trail

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one. My Trails com-

mand (left). The Trails Menu (center). The arrow to the right of Trail 3

indicates the trail is active and the check to the left indicates the trail

is visible on the map display. The third figure (right) shows the Edit

Trail menu, with the Name command selected.

2. Press ↓ to the Active Trail Name|ENT.

3. Press ↓ → to

ACTIVE|ENT. This unchecks the Active option.

4. To return to the previous page, press

EXIT repeatedly. As you leave

the Edit Trail menu, a new trail starts with a new sequential number.

You can save and recall up to 10 different plot trails, which can be cop-

ied to your MMC for archiving or for transfer to your MapCreate soft-

ware.

Active

symbol

Visible

symbol

Tip:

Another quick way to stop recording one trail and begin a new one

is to use the New Trail command. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY

TRAILS|ENT|ENT.

Caution:

You also have the option of completely turning off trail record-

ing, under the trail Options command. If, however, the Update

Active Trail option is left turned off, it will cancel the automatic

trail creation feature.

Displaying a Saved Trail

The active trail is automatically displayed on the with the default set-

tings. You can selectively turn trail display off and on for any saved or

active trail. In the Saved Trails List, visible trails have a check mark in

front of the trail name.

To turn off trail display:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ ↓ to select the de-

sired Trail Name|

ENT.

3. Press ↓ → to

VISIBLE|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT

repeatedly. Repeat the steps above to the turn on the trail display.

Navigating Trails

There are three methods for following a trail: visual trailing, navigating

a trail and backtracking a trail. Try each method to see which you pre-

fer.

Visual trailing is the simplest method. It uses only the Map Page and

requires no menu commands at all. The technique works the same if

you are running a trail forward (from start to end) or backward (from

end to start.) Visual trailing, however, provides no navigation informa-

tion during the trip, like time to your destination.

The other two methods provide a full range of navigation data and work

with both the Map Page and Navigation Page. The only difference be-

tween them is navigating a trail follows a trail forward while back-

tracking follows a trail in reverse.

When hiking at walking speed with a hand-held GPS, we often just use

visual back trailing because it is a bit better at following each turn on a

foot path. At faster speeds, like on the highway or on the water, the

Navigate Trail and Backtrack Trail commands are handy.

Visual Trailing

1. On the Map Page, zoom (

ZIN or ZOUT) so your trail is visible.

2. Begin moving and watch the Map Page. Walk or steer so your cur-

rent position arrow traces along the trail you have just made.

Tip:

Generally, when using this method, the smaller the zoom range, the

more accurately you will be able to steer along the trail.

Navigate a Trail

The following figures illustrate the menu sequence for navigating a trail.

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ ↓ to select the de-

sired Trail Name|

ENT.

3. Press ↓ → to

NAVIGATE|ENT. Press ↓|NAVIGATE| ENT.

The unit begins showing navigation information along the trail.

NOTE:

If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail, the

arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press

EXIT to

clear the alarm and proceed.

5. Now, begin moving and let your unit guide you.

6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation.

Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A confirmation message

will appear. Press ←|

ENT.

Navigate trail: Driver is heading southeast straight toward trail point

3 (left). Driver has reached point 3 and has turned southwest to follow

the trail (right).

Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: Driver is heading

north straight toward trail point 3 (left). Bearing arrow shows the

bearing to the trail point is 355 degrees. Driver has reached trail point

3 (right), causing the Arrival alarm to go off. The unit now shows

navigation information to point 4, which is 1.42 miles away.

Navigate a Back Trail

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ ↓ to select the de-

sired Trail Name|

ENT.

3. Press ↓ → to

NAVIGATE|ENT.

4. Press ↓ → to

REVERSE ROUTE|ENT|← to NAVIGATE|ENT. The unit shows

navigation information along the trail, in reverse.

Magenta

trail line

Trail point

Present

position

arrow

North 

Trail

waypoint

symbol

Track or compass heading indicator

Arrival

alarm

Red course

line made

from trail

Cross track

error range

(off course

indicator)

Bearing arrow

Magenta new

trail

NOTE:

If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri-

val alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press

EXIT to

clear the alarm and proceed.

5. Now, begin moving and let your unit guide you.

6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation.

Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A confirmation message

will appear. Press ←|

ENT.

Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files

Custom Maps:

Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card

containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, the unit auto-

matically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on.

Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to an MMC are contained in

the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6

software. For instructions on inserting an MMC into the unit, see Sec.

2, Installation/Accessories.

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.

You must enter which way you want to transfer data, from an MMC

card to the unit (load) or from the unit to an MMC card (save).

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. GPS Data Files stored on an MMC must be copied from

the card to the unit's internal memory before the unit can read them.

1. Insert the MMC into your unit. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM

SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT.

2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an

MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must insert a card

into the unit to activate the Load or Save commands.

To transfer data from the unit to the MMC: press

ENT (for SAVE.)

To transfer data from the MMC to the unit: press → to

LOAD|ENT.

3. Saving to MMC: To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS

Data File, press ↓ to

SAVE DATA|ENT. If you want to rename the file (as

shown in the following figures), press

ENT to activate the selection box.

Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next char-

acter and repeat until the name is correct. Then press

ENT|↓ to SAVE

DATA|ENT.

The unit will display first a progress then a completion message when

the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, repeatedly

press

EXIT.

These figures (from left to right) show the menu sequence for naming

and saving a GPS Data File from the unit's memory to an MMC.

4. Loading to unit memory: There may be more than one GPS Data

File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press

ENT to activate the selec-

tion box, use ↓ ↑ to highlight the file, then press

ENT to accept the se-

lection. Next, press ↓ to

LOAD DATA|ENT. The unit will display a comple-

tion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the main

page display, press

EXIT repeatedly.

Delete icons menu.

1. Press MENU|↓ to DELETE MY ICONS|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

DELETE ALL ICONS, DELETE BY SYMBOL or DELETE FROM MAP and

press

ENT.

3. The Delete All Icons confirmation message will appear. Press ← to

YES|ENT. All icons will be deleted from the map.

The Delete by Symbol command will launch the Select Symbol menu.

Select the desired icon symbol to delete and press

ENT. A message ap-

pears saying all icons with the selected symbol have been deleted.

The Delete From Map command will prompt you to move the cursor

over an icon to select it. After selecting the icon, press

ENT and it disap-

pears from the map.

Navigate to an Icon

To execute the Navigate to Cursor command, use the cursor to select

the desired icon on the map.

1. Center cursor crosshairs on an icon.

2. To navigate to the icon press

MENU|ENT|EXIT. Follow the course line

on the Map Page or the compass bearing arrow on the Navigation Page.

Routes

A route is a series of waypoints, linked together in an ordered sequence

used to mark a course of travel. You can visualize a route as a string of

beads. The beads represent waypoints and the string represents the

course of travel connecting waypoint to waypoint. The course from one

waypoint to the next is a leg. Routes are composed of one or more legs.

The legs of all GPS routes are based on straight lines between way-

points.

Edit Route menu (left). Edit Route Waypoints menu (right)

with Add From Map command selected.

2. Press ↑ to NEW ROUTE, then press ENT. (To add to an existing route,

press ↓ ↑ to route name|

ENT.)

3. Press ↓ to

END OF ROUTE|ENT|↓ to ADD FROM MAP|ENT. The Map Page

appears with the cursor showing.

4. Use the Zoom and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the

cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin.

5. To set the first route waypoint press

ENT. In the example below, we

moved to the entrance of the cove where our boat was docked.

Route creation sequence: Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at the cove en-

trance. Fig. 2. Move cursor northeast to set point (2) at channel en-

trance. Fig. 3. With point (2) set, move cursor southeast to mark chan-

nel exit with waypoint (3). In figures 2 and 3, notice the rubber band

line extending from the previously set waypoint to the cursor. This

line will become the course for the route.

Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at channel

mouth. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set further south along the beach, at a rec-

ognizable landmark (Bob Hall Pier). Waypoint PLFM Q W ends the

route at an oil platform some distance from the shore. Fig. 6. Press EXIT

to save the route and you return to this screen.

6. Move the cursor to the next point in the route, a spot where you need

to turn or change direction and press

ENT to set the next waypoint.

7. Repeat step six until the route reaches your destination.

8. To save your route, press

EXIT. The unit reverts to the Edit Route

screen, with the route automatically named "Route 1" and stored in the

unit's internal memory.

You can edit the route and run other commands, but if you are finished

with the route for now, return to the main page display by

pressing

EXIT repeatedly.

NOTE:

When adding waypoints to an existing route, the inserted way-

points will appear in the route in front of the waypoint you have

selected in the Edit Route menu. To insert waypoints at the end of

the route, make sure to select

(END OF ROUTE) before adding them.

Delete a Route

1. From the

NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE

press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to saved route name|

ENT.

3. Highlight

DELETE |ENT|← to YES|ENT.

To Delete All Routes at Once:

1. From the

NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE

press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT.

2. Highlight

DELETE ALL|ENT|← to YES|ENT.

5. 6.

Route Planning command on Main Menu (left). Routes menu (center).

Edit Route menu (right) with Navigate Route command selected.

2. Press ↓ to select saved route name|ENT. Highlight NAVIGATE and press

ENT.

3. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation.

Press

Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start

of a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In

Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been trig-

gered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point

toward Wpt 2, off to the northeast.

Figure 2.

Figure 1.

Trails

Delete a Trail

This is the command used to erase or delete a trail.

Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail name|ENT|→ to

DELETE TRAIL|ENT|← to YES|ENT.

To Delete all trails at once:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

2. Press → to

DELETE ALL|ENT|← to YES|ENT.

Edit a Trail Name

To edit a trail name press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail

name|

ENT|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press →

to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press

ENT

then EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display.

Tip:

You can quickly call up the Edit Trail menu by selecting a trail on

the map with the cursor. Move the cursor over a trail and a pop-up

box appears. Press

WPT and the Edit Trail menu opens.

Trail selected with map cursor (left). The box at the bottom of the

screen shows distance and bearing from current position to the se-

lected point on the trail. The Edit Trail menu (right).

Edit a Trail Color

To edit a trail color press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail

name|

ENT|↓ to COLOR|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to select a color style, then press

ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.

Edit a Trail Pattern

To edit a trail pattern press

MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail

name|

ENT|↓ to PATTERN|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first character,

then press → to the next character and repeat until the pattern is cor-

rect. Press

ENT. To get back to the main page press EXIT repeatedly.

Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left). Edited trail with

dotted line pattern (right).

Utilities

Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities.

Alarm Clock

To get to the alarm clock menu press

MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|↓

ALARM CLOCK|ENT.

Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator

To get to the Sun/Moon menu press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SUN/MOON

CALCULATIONS|ENT.

Trip Calculator

To get to the Calculator menu press

MENU|MENU|↓ to TRIP

CALCULATOR|ENT.

Trip Down Timer

To get to the Down Timer menu press

MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|↓

DOWN TIMER|ENT.

Trip Up Timer

To get to the Up Timer menu press

MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|ENT.

2. Latitude: press → to

LATITUDE|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first char-

acter, then press → to the next character and repeat until the latitude

is correct. Press

EXIT.

3. Longitude: press ↓ to

LONGITUDE|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the first

character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the lon-

gitude is correct. Press

EXIT. To return to the main page display, press

EXIT repeatedly.

Selecting a Waypoint

To select a waypoint on the map center the cursor crosshairs on the

waypoint. A red border will appear around the waypoint.

Set a Waypoint by Average Position

A waypoint set by average position is created after several position

readings have been averaged. This boosts waypoint position accuracy

by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and

other factors.

1. Press

WPT|↑ to MY WAYPOINTS|→ to NEW|ENT.

2. Press ↓ ↑ to

AVERAGE POSITION|ENT|press → to CREATE|ENT.

3. Wait while the unit takes points to get an average for the position. The

greater the number of points, the greater the accuracy. When the desired

number of points accumulates, press

ENT to create the waypoint.

4. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. Press

EXIT repeatedly to get back

to the main page display.

Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position

This feature creates a waypoint at a location a specific distance and

bearing from a reference position. The reference position can be a way-

point, map feature or Point of Interest.

1. Press

WPT|↑ to MY WAYPOINTS|→ to NEW|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

PROJECTED POSITION|ENT|→ to CREATE|ENT.

3. Select

CHOOSE REFERENCE|ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select a waypoint, map fea-

ture or Point of Interest. When a selection has been made press

ENT.

Press →, ↑ ↓ to choose a subcategory, then press ENT. Highlight

NAME|ENT. Spell out the name of the desired reference point in the Find

By Name box or press

ENT to the find the point in the list below. After

you have selected a point, press

ENT. That will launch the waypoint

information window. Highlight

SET REFERENCE and press ENT.

satisfied with the distance setting. If you want to enable the other

alarms, repeat steps 2 and 3.

4. Press

EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display.

IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES:

Anchor Alarm - The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you

are sitting still. This usually happens when using small — less than

.05 mile — anchor alarm ranges.

Arrival Alarm - If the arrival alarm distance is set to a small num-

ber, the unit may not show navigation data to the next waypoint af-

ter you arrive at the first one. That occurs when you are not able to

come close enough to the first waypoint to trip the arrival alarm.

Check MMC Files and Storage Space

To check MMC Files:

Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to BROWSE MMC FILES|ENT. Press ↓ to MMC CARD

INFO|ENT to see the free space on the card.

Main Menu (left). MMC File Browser (right).

Communications Port Configuration

This unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication

port. The Com Port Menu, accessed from the System Setup Menu, al-

lows you to configure the communications port to send or receive data

to another electronic device. The com port can be used for NMEA or

SiRF Binary data transfer.

To set Com Port Configuration:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

COMMUNICATIONS PORT|ENT.

Menus for changing Com Port settings.

For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another

device, consult the factory. Customer service phone numbers are in the

back of this manual. Also see the entry below for Configure NMEA.

Configure NMEA

You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

COMMUNICATIONS PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA 0183|ENT.

3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen-

tences. A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use ↑

↓, ← → to select a prefix, then press

ENT to turn it on or off.

NOTE:

The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.

These are the functions of the various selectable prefixes:

• GLL transmits latitude and longitude of present position, time

of position fix, and status.

• RMC and RMB transmits navigation information messages.

• APB transmits autopilot information.

• GGA transmits time, position, and fix related data.

• GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values, and satellites in

view information.

• DBT transmits the depth below the transducer.

• DPT transmits the depth

• MTW transmits the water temperature.

• VLW transmits the distance traveled through water as meas-

ured by the paddle wheel.

• VHW transmits the water speed as measured by the paddle

wheel.

4. When the desired prefixes are turned on, press

EXIT repeatedly to get

back to the main page display.

Coordinate System Selection

The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to

use when displaying and entering position coordinates.

Menus used for changing coordinate system.

To get to Coordinate System Selection:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT.

This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes

and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds

and tenths of a second (36° 28' 40.9"). It can also show position in: UTM

(Universal Transverse Mercator) projection; MGRS (Standard); MGRS

(Standard + 10); Map Fix; Loran TD; British, Irish, Finnish, German,

New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan and Greek grid systems.

UTM's are marked on USGS topographic charts. This system divides

the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude.

British, Irish, Finnish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan,

and Greek grid systems are the national coordinate system used only in

their respective countries. In order to use these grid systems, you must

be in the respective country. This unit will pick the matching datum for

you when you select the grid. See the entry on Map Datum Selection for

more information.

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) uses two grid lettering

schemes, referred to as standard and standard + 10 MGRS on this unit.

Your position and datum in use determines which one to use. If you use

standard and your position is off significantly, then try the alternate.

NOTE:

When the position format is changed, it affects the way all positions

are shown on all screens, including waypoints.

To change the coordinate system, press

ENT while COORDINATE SYSTEM is

highlighted. Use ↑ ↓ to highlight the desired format. Press

ENT to select

it.

To setup Loran TD:

NOTE:

If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo-

ran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by se-

lecting Setup Loran TD at the bottom of the Coordinate System

menu, then selecting the desired ID. Press

EXIT to close this menu.

Configure Loran TD menu.

Customize Page Displays

Every Page display option except Full Map page option has customiza-

ble data boxes to provide constant on-screen information.

To change the information displayed in a data box:

On the page with a digital data box you want to change, press

MENU|↓

CUSTOMIZE|ENT.

1. A data box name flashes, indicating it is selected. Press ENT to

change the data in that box or use ↑ ↓, ← → to select another box to

customize. With the desired data box highlighted and flashing, press

ENT to access the Data Viewer menu.

The Data Viewer menu has four categories: GPS Data, Navigation, Trip

Calculator and Time. Each category has its own data option menu.

Ground Speed flashing on Two Position Map page (left). Data Viewer

menu with no open categories (center). GPS data category opened with

Ground Speed selected (right).

2. Select a data category. If the desired category is flanked by a "+", a

list of data options will appear when you highlight the category and

press

ENT. After opening a category it will have a "–" next to it. To close

the category, highlight it and press

ENT.

4. Open the desired category and use ↑ ↓ to select the desired data op-

tion and press

ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck) and

press

EXIT.

5. If you want to change the data in another digital data box, use ↑ ↓

and press

ENT when the desired box is highlighted. If you are satisfied

with the current display, press

EXIT to return to normal operation.

A Page display can show a limited number of data boxes. You can not

turn them off or add more data boxes.

GPS Simulator

The GPS simulator simulates real world navigation. It is a great way to

practice using your unit. You can set the starting location by entering

latitude/longitude or from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location.

You can steer the position arrow and change speed on the map by using

the arrow keys —

STEER WITH ARROWS command — or by setting the track

and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulator menu screen.

To get to the GPS Simulator:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

GPS SIMULATOR|ENT. The GPS Simulator Menu appears.

GPS Setup Menu (left). GPS Simulator menu (center).

Map Page showing Steer with Arrows dialog boxes (right). The trav-

eler is following a track of 144º at a speed of 71 miles per hour.

Choose the desired settings, then turn on the simulator by highlighting

the

GPS SIMULATOR ON box and pressing ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to get

back to the main page display. A message and tone appear periodically

to remind you the simulator is on. To turn off the simulator, repeat the

steps above or turn off the unit.

If you selected the Steer with Arrows command and want to remove the

dialog boxes from the screen, press

EXIT. That will clear the track and

speed boxes without disrupting the simulation and allow you to use the

map cursor.

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

POSITION at or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approxi-

mate

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 naviga-

tion 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.

Tip:

You can pick any spot on the map to begin a simulation by using

the Initialize GPS command. It allows you to move the position ar-

row to any location on the map. The command is detailed below.

Initialize GPS

In simulator mode, the Initialize GPS 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 practice navigating in the

ocean off Islamorada, Florida.

NOTE:

Remember: if you want to run a simulation in a place other than

your current location, you first must Initialize the GPS, then turn

on the GPS Simulator.

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 satel-

lite lock-on or a new simulator location.

Map Auto Zoom

This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates a lot of the but-

ton pushing common with other brands of GPS receivers. It works in

conjunction with the navigation features.

Start 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 zooms in — one zoom range at a time — keeping

your current position and 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

From the Map Data menu, you can turn off the map — which will turn

the map into a GPS plotter — turn on or off pop-up map info boxes,

draw map boundaries and fill water areas with white. You also can

turn on or off Map Overlays, like range rings and latitude and longi-

tude grid lines.

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 map cursor,

you can scroll over 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 Data menu, highlight

RANGE RINGS

and press ENT to turn them on (check) or turn them off (uncheck). After

the option is set, press

EXIT.

To set Lat/Long Grid: From the Map Data menu, highlight

LAT/LON

GRID LINES and press ENT to turn them on (check) or turn them off (un-

check). After the option is set, press

EXIT repeatedly to get back to the

main page display.

Map Datum Selection

Maps and charts are based on a survey of an area covered by a map or

chart. These surveys are called Datums. Maps created using different

datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different loca-

tions.

All datums have a name. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da-

tum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may cover the entire

world or just a small portion of it. By default, your position is shown

with the WGS-84 datum. It, however, can show your position using any

of 191 different datums.

To change the Datum:

1. Press

2. Select the desired datum and press

ENT.

3. To return to the main page display, press EXIT|EXIT.

A list of the datums used by this unit is in the back of this manual.

GPS Setup Menu (left). Map Datum Menu (right).

Map Detail Category Drawn

This menu determines what mapping features are shown on the screen.

This includes, waypoints, trails, icons, cities and highways, etc. You can

turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map to your needs.

Map Menu (left). Map Categories Drawn Menu (right).

To get to Map Categories Drawn:

1. From the Map Page, press

MENU|↓ to MAP CATEGORIES DRAWN|ENT.

2. Scroll through the list of categories. Press

ENT to turn on (check) or

turn off (uncheck) a category. When a category is on, press → to jump to

the subcategory window. Press

ENT to turn on or off subcategories.

3. Press EXIT|EXIT to get back to the main page display.

Map Fix

Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a reference

position in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked location

on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map

from that reference point.

For example, if it shows a distance of UP 4.00" and LEFT 0.50", you

then measure up four inches and to the left a half-inch from the refer-

ence point on the map to find your location.

To configure a map fix:

To use this format, you need to follow these steps in order. Take a map

of the area and determine a reference latitude/longitude.

NOTE:

In order for this system to work, the latitude/longitude lines must

be parallel with the edge of the map. USGS maps are parallel, oth-

ers may not be. Also, this works better with smaller scale maps,

such as 1:24000.

The reference position can be anywhere on the map, but the closer it is

to your location, the smaller the numbers you will be working with.

Once you have decided on a reference position, you can save it as a way-

point. See the waypoint section for information on saving a waypoint.

Save the reference position as a waypoint. Exit the waypoint screens.

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.

2. Press ↓ to

COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT.

3. Press ↓ to

SETUP MAP FIX|ENT.

The screen below appears, and

MAP SCALE is highlighted. Press ENT and

enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map.

It's shown as a ratio, like 1:24000. Press

EXIT and the unit returns to

the Configure Map Fix screen.

Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position

on a printed chart or topographical map.

Press → to

SELECT ORIGIN|ENT to bring up the waypoint and POI list.

Select the waypoint (or a landmark of POI) you saved the reference

point under and press

ENT|ENT. Spell out the name of the waypoint,

landmark or POI in the Find By Name box or press

ENT to select the

item from the list below. Highlight the waypoint, landmark or POI and

press

ENT. The unit displays a waypoint information screen with the

command

SET AS ORIGIN selected. Press ENT and the unit returns to the

Configure Map Fix menu. Finally, press

EXIT to close this menu. Now

press ↑ to

COORD SYSTEM|ENT, select MAP FIX from the list and press ENT.

Press

EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display where all

position information now is shown as a distance from the reference

point you chose.

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.

Map orientation shown in north up (left) and track up (right).

This is fine if you are always traveling north. What you see to your left

and right corresponds with the left and ride sides of the map. But if you

travel any other direction, the map does not line up with your view.

To correct this problem track-up mode rotates the map as you turn. So

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 track-up

or course-up modes are on, an "N" shows on the map screen to keep you

aware of which direction is north.

In Track Up mode, map shows "N" show which direction is north.

To change map orientation from the Map Page, press

MENU|↓ to MAP

ORIENTATION|ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired mode, then press ENT.

Press

EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.

Map Menu (left). Map Orientation menu with

the North Up selected (right).

NOTE:

In North Up and Course Up, the present position arrow appears in

the center of the map page. In Track Up, the position arrow appears

centered in the lower third of the page.

NauticPath USA Marine Charts

Your unit can display NauticPath electronic charts on MMCs. They

work just like a MapCreate custom map on a MMC.

Nautical Chart Notes

NauticPath charts contain notes or chart information, represented by cir-

cle-i Chart Note icons on the map display. An example is shown in the

following figure.

NauticPath chart showing Chart Note icon selected by cursor (left).

To view Chart Note information:

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Chart Note icon. When

it's selected, a pop-up name box appears.

2. Press

WPT to display the Note Information screen.

3. To scroll through the Chart Note screen, use ↑ ↓ arrow keys to read

the information. To return to the main page display, press

EXIT repeat-

edly.

Entrance to Aransas Pass on a NauticPath chart with 8-nautical mile

zoom (left). Remaining images (left to right): same position at 4-

nautical mile, 1-nautical mile and 0.3- nautical mile zoom ranges.

Port Information

NauticPath charts contain Port Services information, represented by

anchor icons on the map display. These icons will appear when you are

zoomed in to a 4-nautical mile range. An example is displayed in the

following figures.

To view Port Services information:

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon.

When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears.

2. Press

WPT to display the Port Services Information screen. The Port

Services information screen for a NauticPath chart contains all the

service information in one window.

3. To scroll through the service information window, use ↑ ↓ to see the

types of services available. To return to the main page display, press

EXIT repeatedly.

NauticPath chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. When

first highlighted, the Pop-Up name box appears.

Tidal Current Information

NauticPath charts contain Tidal Current information,

represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with

the letter "C." These icons will appear when you are

zoomed in to a 6-mile range. The icon stands for a

Tidal Current Station location. An example is displayed on the right.

When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (0.8 nautical

mile), the icon becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current ve-

locity and direction for the selected tidal station at the present time.

At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed "C" icon and it becomes

an animated arrow with a pop-up name box (the name box disappears

after a few seconds). Examples are displayed in the following figures.

To view Tidal Current information:

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station

icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears.

2. Press

WPT to display the Tidal Current Information screen.

Port Services

icon

Pop-up

name box

NauticPath chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur-

sor (left). Icon animates automatically at .08-mile zoom range (right).

Current Information screen.

The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current 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 flood and ebb pattern for the

day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The velocity

scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon

the maximum velocity of the current for that day.

Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the

Slack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb

appears below the SWL. You can look up tidal current data for other

dates by changing the month, day and year selection boxes.

Cursor

lines

Tidal Current

Station icon in

animated mode

Slack Water Line

Current Time Line

Velocity

Scale

Tide Tables

To select another date:

1. Use ← → to highlight month, day or year, then press

ENT.

2. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired month, day or year and press

ENT.

To clear the information screen, press

EXIT.

Tide Information

NauticPath charts contain Tidal Information,

represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with

the letter "T." These icons will appear when you are

zoomed in to a 6-mile range. The icon stands for a

Tidal Station location. An example is displayed at right.

When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (0.8 nautical

mile), the icon becomes an animated gauge showing a rising or falling

tidal height for the selected station at the present time. At larger zoom

ranges, you can select the boxed "T" icon and it becomes an animated

gauge with a pop-up name box. The name box disappears seconds.

NauticPath chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor (left).

Icon animates automatically without selection at the 0.8-mile zoom

range (right). In the example above, the tide is at 0.9 feet and falling,

as shown by the down arrow at the top of the icon.

To view tide information:

1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a tide station icon. When

it is selected, a pop-up name box appears.

2. Press

WPT to display the Tide Information screen.

Tide Station

icon in ani-

mated mode

Cursor

lines

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 ad-

justs 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 ← → to highlight month, day or year, then press

ENT.

2. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired month, day or year and press

ENT.

To clear the information screen, press

EXIT.

Navionics



Charts

Your unit can also display Navionics electronic charts on MMCs. Like

NauticPath, Navionics charts contain tide and port service information.

NOTE:

The primary operational difference between a NauticPath chart

and a Navionics chart is the way the chart data is set up for dis-

play. NauticPath charts are ready for display as soon as they are

inserted into the unit. Navionics charts must be inserted into the

unit, then selected as a Map Choice option in the Map Data menu.

To display a Navionics chart:

1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and

turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, see Sec. 2.)

Height

Scale

MLLW

Line

Tide

Table

Current Time Line

2. From the Map Page, press

MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP

CHOICE|ENT. Select the Map Name, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT.

WARNING:

You should never format the MMC containing your

Navionics chart. Formatting the MMC will permanently

erase the chart from the card.

Overlay Data

On any Page display except Satellite Status, you can float or overlay

additional GPS or navigation data on the screen with the Overlay Data

command. For example, if you left your watch at home, you could dis-

play the local time on top of the map. Or if you wanted to see details

about your route and trip, you could show your bearing, course, average

speed and trip distance.

Overlay Data menu with Press Ent to add highlighted (left). Data viewer

with GPS Data category opened (center). Ground Speed is turned on

(checked). Both GPS Data and Trip Calculator categories are opened

(right) with Ground Speed, Position and Trip Time turned on.

To overlay information on your screen:

1. While on the Map Page, press

MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT.

2. Select

ENT TO ADD and press ENT. The Data Viewer menu will appear.

It has four categories: GPS Data, Navigation, Trip Calculator and

Time. If the desired category is flanked by a "+", a list of data options

will appear when you highlight the category and press

ENT. After

opening a category it will have a "–" next to it. To close the category,

highlight it and press

ENT.

3. Open the desired category and use ↑ ↓ to select the desired overlay

data option and press

ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck).

Use ↑ ↓ to select another overlay data option for display or press

EXIT|EXIT to return to normal operation..

Every Page display has a maximum number of items you can show us-

ing the Overlay Data command.

To remove overlaid data:

1. While on the Page that shows the data you want to remove, press

MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT.

2. You will see a list of the overlay data currently displayed. Select the

item you want to remove from the display and press

ENT|ENT to re-

move the data. To remove another item, repeat Step 2.

3. When you have finished removing all the items you want from the

screen, press

EXIT to return to the main page display.

Overlay Data Shown menu with position data option selected (left).

Data information window with Remove highlighted (center). Move is

highlighted on Data information window (right).

To move overlaid data:

You may find it useful to move data floating on your display.

1. From one of the Map Pages, press

MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT.

2. You will see a list of the overlay data currently displayed. Select the

item you want to move and press

ENT|→ to MOVE|ENT.

3. The data begins to flash on your screen. Use ↓ ↑, ← → to move the

data to a new location on the display.

4. When have the data in the desired position, press

EXIT|EXIT.

NOTE:

The Customize and Overlay Data commands use the same informa-

tion categories. The difference between the two commands is Cus-

tomize changes only the data in digital data boxes, while Overlay

Data changes information floating on the screen.

To change displayed data font size:

1. From the Map page, press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT.

2. Press ↓ ↑ to select a data type to resize, then press ← → scroll

through five data size options: Off, Small, Medium, Large and Enor-

mous. Press

EXIT. The selected data type will be displayed in the new

size.

Map Page showing Ground Speed, Trip Time and the Steering Arrow.

NOTE:

Some data types can be displayed in only one font size. If that is the

case, the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type.

Pop-up Help

Help is available for most all menu items 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 turn on Popup Help press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓

POPUP HELP. Press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck).

Press

EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display.

Steering

arrow

System Setup Menu (left) with Pop-up Help highlighted.

Pop-up Help message for the Map Data (right).

Reset Options

To reset unit to factory defaults:

1. Press

MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to RESET OPTIONS|ENT|←

YES|ENT.

NOTE:

Reset Options does not erase any waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails.

System Menu with Reset Options selected (left).

Reset Options confirmation message (right).

Require WAAS

You can choose to have WAAS signals automatically factored into every

position reading. The default setting, Off, uses WAAS automatically,

but does not require it to yield a position.

To Require WAAS:

1. Press

2. To return to the main page display, press

EXIT|EXIT.

3. Repeat Step 1 to turn off WAAS requirement.

Require WAAS command on GPS Setup Menu.

Screen Contrast and Brightness

To access the Screen menu, press MENU|MENU|ENT.

The

CONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press ← → to adjust the

contrast.

To adjust the display's brightness:

Press ↓ to

BRIGHTNESS. Use ← → to adjust the brightness of the display.

Screen Command (left). Screen menu with Contrast selected (center).

Normal highlighted on Display Mode menu (right).

To adjust the screen's display mode:

Press ↓ to

DISPLAY MODE|ENT. Press ↑ ↓ to select mode|EXIT.

Main Menu (left). Trails Menu (center). Trail Options (right).

General Trail Options

To access the Trails Menu press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.

Delete All Trails

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.

From the Trails Menu, press → to

TRAIL OPTIONS|ENT. With UPDATE ACTIVE

TRAIL highlighted, press ENT to turn it on (check) or turn it off (uncheck).

WARNING:

If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail

creation and recording will be turned off. You must turn

it on to record trails. The default setting is on.

Update Trail Criteria

The options are automatic, time or distance. When it is in the default

mode, the unit does not update the plot trail while you are traveling in

a straight line. Once you deviate from a straight line, the unit drops a

plot point onto the trail. This conserves plot trail points. If a plot trail

uses all 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

OPTIONS|ENT. Select one of the three

Update Criteria options — Auto, Time or Distance — and press

ENT.

Trail Update Rate

A trail updated by time has a range of 1 to 9999 seconds. The default is

3 seconds. The range for updating a trail by distance is 0.01

mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km. The default is 0.10 mi.

When time or distance are chosen as the update criteria for a trail, a

dialog box will appear, allowing you to input the desired update rate or

distance. Select the dialog box and press

ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to change the

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