Lowrance electronic Lowrance GlobalMap Baja 480C - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap
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Baja 480c................... 2
How Lowrance GPS Works ................................................................ 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS......................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ........................ 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories........................................ 11
Preparations...................................................................................... 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module........................................................ 11
Power Connections ........................................................................... 12
Powering a NMEA-2000 Buss ...................................................... 13
Powering Your Unit ...................................................................... 13
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections ....................................................... 15
NMEA Wiring................................................................................ 16
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .......................... 16
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation.................................. 20
Other Accessories ............................................................................. 21
Face Cover......................................................................................... 22
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ............................................... 23
Keyboard ........................................................................................... 23
Power/lights on and off ..................................................................... 24
Main Menu ........................................................................................ 24
Pages ................................................................................................. 26
Satellite Status Page .................................................................... 26
Navigation Page ............................................................................ 28
Map Page ....................................................................................... 30
Background map vs. MapCreate map content............................. 32
Resize Window command ............................................................. 34
Basic GPS Quick Reference.............................................................. 36
Find Your Current Position ............................................................. 37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys................... 37
Searching .......................................................................................... 38
Set a Waypoint.................................................................................. 41
Navigate to a Waypoint .................................................................... 43
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ............................................. 44
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map................................................ 45
Navigate to a Point of Interest......................................................... 47
Creating and Saving a Trail............................................................. 47
Displaying a Saved Trail .................................................................. 49
Navigating Trails.............................................................................. 50
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ................................... 53
Custom Maps:................................................................................ 53