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Pressing the MSG/SET key allows you to view new messages
when the "MSG" banner is flashing. (See Section 2.6 and Appendix
A.) Pressing the MSG/SET key also selects the Setup Pages which
allow you to view satellite tracking status and customize the unit as
you like. (See Section 3.2 and Chapter 4.)
Pressing the GOTO/MOB key once allows you to initiate the GOTO
function, which will set an instantaneous course to any waypoint.
(See Section 3.8.) Pressing the GOTO/MOB key twice in succession
allows you to initiate the Man Overboard function, which will set an
instantaneous course to the captured position. (See Section 3.9.)
Pressing the NAV key selects the Navigation Pages which allow
you to view navigation information and perform planning functions.
(See Sections 3.3 and 3.5 and Chapter 5.)
Pressing the WPT key selects the Waypoint Pages which allow you
to create, edit, delete, and rename waypoints. In addition, you may
view your nearest waypoints. (See Sections 3.6 and 3.7.)
Pressing the RTE key selects the Route Pages which allow you to
edit, review, activate, and delete routes. (See Chapter 6.)
Pressing either of the arrow keys allows you to move the
cursor, scroll through information lists, and enter letters of
the alphabet.
The alphanumeric keys allow you to enter letters and
numbers into the GPS 50.
If you want to enter a number in a numeric field, for instance
“1”, simply press the 1 key. If you want to enter a letter in
an alphanumeric field, for example “A”, press the 1 key to
display B, then press the left arrow key once to select “A”
(you may also press the right arrow key three times to
display the “A”).
Pressing the CLR/MORE key erases information in the
cursor field. If the cursor is over a cyclic field, pressing the CLR/
MORE key will toggle through several available options.
Pressing the ENT key completes the process of data entry. If the
cursor is over a confirmation field, pressing the ENT key indicates
your approval.
