Lowrance electronic 5150C - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!................................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 5150c............................2
How GPS Works...................................................................................4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS..........................................................6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .........................8
Arrow Keys........................................................................................8
Keyboard ...........................................................................................8
Menu Commands..............................................................................8
Instructions = Menu Sequences ......................................................8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................11
Preparations .......................................................................................11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation ....................................11
Power Connections.............................................................................12
NMEA Cable Connections .................................................................14
NMEA Wiring .................................................................................15
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable...........................15
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation...................................19
Cleaning Towel ...............................................................................20
Face Cover ..........................................................................................21
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.........................................................................................31
Background map vs. MapCreate map content .............................33
Map with Custom Gauges..............................................................35
Resize Window command...............................................................37
Choose Viewable Pages..................................................................38
Basic GPS Quick Reference...............................................................39
Find Your Current Position...............................................................40
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys ...................40
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor.........................................41
Searching ............................................................................................41
Set a Waypoint ...................................................................................44
Navigate To a Waypoint ....................................................................46
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ..............................................47
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.....................................................47
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.................................................48