Lowrance electronic AirMap 500 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 3
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 9
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................ 11
Power ........................................................................................... 11
MMC or Sd Memory Card Installation ...................................... 13
Aquabag Waterproof Travel Pouch Installation ....................... 14
External Active Antenna ............................................................ 15
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Bracket Mounting System ............................................ 16
Sec. 3: Aviation Operation..................................................... 17
Keypad......................................................................................... 17
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 18
Main Menu .................................................................................. 18
Pages ........................................................................................... 19
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 19
Position Page........................................................................... 21
HSI Navigation Page .............................................................. 22
Navigating with OBS Hold ................................................. 25
Map Page ................................................................................. 26
Airport Orientation Page .................................................... 29
Aviation GPS Quick Reference ............................................ 31
Find your Current Position ........................................................ 32
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys.............. 32
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor .................................. 33
Searching..................................................................................... 33
Find Nearest Airport (Shortcut) ................................................ 35
Navigating to Nearest Airport with the Airmap ....................... 35
Navigate Back to a Waypoint..................................................... 36
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 36
Navigate to a Point of Interest ................................................... 37
Go "Direct to" (Using the Direct to Button)............................... 38
Airspace Status ........................................................................... 38
Airport Information .................................................................... 39
Runways .................................................................................. 39
Services.................................................................................... 40
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 40
Switch to Land Mode .................................................................. 42
Switch Back to Aviation Mode from Land Mode ................... 42
Aviation Utilities ........................................................................ 42
E6B Altitude/Airspeed Calculator.......................................... 42
E6B Wind Speed/Direction Calculator................................... 43