Using the Map Cursor
The cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations,
mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen
navaids and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and cursor, try the
following exercise:
1. Use the
H
key to set the map scale to the 64 nm setting. Your boat should be near the
center of the map.
2. Use the DOWN arrow of the
R
keypad to move the cursor down to the first lat/lon grid
south of your boat’s position.
3. Using the
R
keypad to move the cursor, try following the outline of the lat/lon grid clos-
est to your boat. Notice how another data field appears at the top of the page, showing
the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with the lat/lon of the cur-
sor.
4. Press the
Q
key to remove the cursor and recenter your boat on the map display.
As you become more familiar with the cursor, you’ll see that the map display
actively scrolls or ‘pans,’ letting you explore areas in and outside of your current
G-chart coverage, and create waypoints and routes. Wherever you move the cur-
sor, you’ll always be just one keystroke away from returning the map to your pre-
sent position by pressing
Q
.
Now that you have a feel for how the cursor works, let’s move on and see how
the sounder works on the water. To help you practice using the Map Page and
other features, we’ve stored a practice route in the receiver’s memory so that you
can see exactly what you’ll experience when you’re navigating with your new GPS
chartplotter.
GETTING STARTED
Map Cursor
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A
B
A.
Whenever the cursor is active, the bearing and
distance of the cursor from your present position
will appear in a pop-up data window. To remove
the cursor and re-center your vessel on the map,
press the QUIT key.
B.
To select an on-screen waypoint, simply move the
cursor over the desired waypoint. The
waypoint/navaid name and position, along with
the bearing and distance from your present posi-
tion, will be displayed. Underwater waypoints
are also shown on the map.
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