Raymarine ST6002 - Manual (Page 7)

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Contents
Important Information ................................................................................................. i
About the documentation provided ........................................................................ i
Warranty ................................................................................................................. i
Safety notices .......................................................................................................... i
WARNING: Calibration ................................................................................. i
WARNING: Navigation
aid .......................................................................... i
Product disposal ..................................................................................................... ii
EMC Conformance ................................................................................................. ii
Handbook information .......................................................................................... iii
Contents ................................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
SmartPilot Functions ........................................................................................ 1
Extended systems ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Using the control unit ....................................................................................... 2
Switching on and off......................................................................................... 2
Start-up mode .......................................................................................... 3
Keypad functions .............................................................................................. 3
What does the display tell me? ......................................................................... 4
1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat ............................................................ 4
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch ................................................. 4
How do I automatically steer to a heading?...................................................... 4
How do I return to hand steering? .................................................................... 5
How do I change course in Auto mode?............................................................ 5
Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? ........................................... 6
1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? ........................................ 6
Off Course warning........................................................................................... 8
1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats ................................................................. 9
Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (AutoTack)..................................... 9
CAUTION: Allow time for course changes .............................................. 9
How do I prevent accidental gybes? ................................................................. 9
Gusty conditions............................................................................................. 10
1.6 Can I adjust the display lighting& contrast? ................................................... 10
How do I adjust the lights? ............................................................................. 10
How do I adjust the contrast? ......................................................................... 11
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