Lowrance AirMap 500, Operation Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ............................................................. 1
Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 3
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 9
Section 2: Installation & Accessories ......................................... 11
Power ........................................................................................... 11
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 13
Aquabag Waterproof Travel Pouch Installation ....................... 14
External Active Antenna ............................................................ 15
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Bracket Mounting System ............................................ 16
Section 3: Aviation Operation .................................................... 17
Keypad......................................................................................... 17
Power/lights 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
Setting a Waypoint ..................................................................... 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 .................................................................... 38
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