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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 3200.................... 2
How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................ 11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation.............................. 11
Power Connections...................................................................... 12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 13
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, in-Dash or Portable .................... 14
Bracket Installation................................................................ 15
in-Dash Installation................................................................ 17
Portable Installation............................................................... 17
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 18
Other Accessories........................................................................ 19
Sec. 3: Basic GPS Operations................................................ 21
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 21
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 22
Main Menu .................................................................................. 22
Pages ........................................................................................... 24
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 24
Navigation Page...................................................................... 25
Map Page................................................................................. 28
Basic GPS Quick Reference .................................................. 33
Find your Current Position ........................................................ 34
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys.............. 34
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor .................................. 35
Searching..................................................................................... 35
Set a Waypoint............................................................................ 37
Create Waypoint at Current Position ................................ 38
Create Waypoint on Map .................................................... 39
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position ........................... 39
Navigate to a Waypoint .............................................................. 39
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 40
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint .............................................. 40
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 41
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 43
Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 43
Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................ 45
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 45
Visual Trailing ........................................................................ 46