Lowrance electronic Lowrance GlobalMap 5500C - Manual (Page 87)

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lighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After
the option is set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display.
Map Datum Selection
Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that's covered by the
map or chart. These surveys are called "Datums." Maps that are cre-
ated using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in
slightly different locations.
All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da-
tum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the
entire world, or just a small portion of it. By default, your position
shows using the WGS-84 datum. It, however, can show your position
using one of 191 different datums. To change the datum:
1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP
| ENT | ↓ to D ATUM S ELECTION
| ENT .
2. Scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired datum, then press ENT .
3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT | EXIT .
A list of the datums used by this unit is in the back of this manual.
GPS Setup Menu (left) and Map Datum menu (right).
Map Detail Category Selection
This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the
screen. This includes waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You
can selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map to
your needs.
To get to Map Categories:
1. From the Map Page, press
MENU | ↓ to M
AP
C
ATEGORIES
D
RAWN
| ENT .
2. Press ↑ or ↓ to select a category or press → then press ↑ or ↓ to select
a subcategory. Press ENT to turn it off (no check) or on (checked.)
3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT | EXIT .