AvMap EKPIV series - Manual (Page 16)

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2 the BASICS
This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data
(connecting the EKP-IV to power and using the antenna are described in Chapter 15).
2.1 the keyBoARd
The EKP-IV has 10 keys, which access and control features. Some keys perform different tasks
based on the operation mode. A quick key guide is displayed at the bottom of many menus for
easy reference.
Below we indicate the keys in capital letters enclosed between single inverted commas, for example
‘MENU’. When a key, for example ‘MENU’, must be pressed and held down for more than 1
second it is shown as ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
the PoWeR key
‘POWER’: press and hold to turn the EKP-IV On.
‘POWER’ 3 seconds: once the EKP-IV has been turned On turns the EKP-IV Off.
‘POWER’: (immediately release!) once the EKP-IV has been turned On displays the Brightness and
the Contrast Menu.
the PAGe key
Displays a list of the 0 nearest objects, including private airports which contain runways of at least
500 ft. in lenght, relative to fix position or cursor position if no fix is available. Press and hold to
access the NavData Page.
the Goto key
Activates a Flight Plan to the cursor position (in Moving Map) or to selected object (in other
modes).
the ZooM-oUt key
Shows less detail of a larger area by changing the chart scale and zooming out on the map display.
the CURSoR key
Moves the cursor on the Moving Map, quickly and accurately. Also scrolls to the desired options
in menu page(s).
the ZooM-In key
Shows more detail of a smaller area by changing the chart scale and zooming in on the map
display.
the MenU key
‘MENU’: selects the Moving Map Menu.
‘MENU’ 1 sec.: opens Main Menu (equivalent to press ‘MENU’ twice).
the enteR key
Selects the desired option or confirms selection. Also opens the Cursor/Position Menu.
the CLeAR key
Rejects an action, closes a window or activates Home or Auto Zoom mode. By pressing and holding
CLEAR button for  seconds the Fix icon can be positioned on the 0% central area of the map
display or on the exact center of the screen.
the CyCLe key
The EKP-IV is equipped with a Cycle Key that allows the user to choose among several map