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The GlobalMap 2000 can display navigation information in magnetic or
true. When it’s turned on for the first time true is used. Press the key next
to the “Direction” label to switch it to magnetic.
Speed can show in knots (KN), statute miles per hour (M.P.H.), or
kilometers per hour (K.P.H.). The default setting for speed is statute miles
per hour. Water depth readings shown on the C-MAP charts and on the
sonar can be shown in feet (FT), fathoms (FA), or meters (M). Water
temperature readings can show in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees
Celsius (°C).
CONTRAST , VOLUME, and LIGHT ADJUST
The display contrast, speaker volume, and light brightness are adjustable
from the same menu screen. To adjust any or all of these features, press
the MENU key two times, then
press the key next to the “Con-
trast, Volume, and Brightness”
label. The screen shown at right
appears. Three vertical bar
graphs appear on this screen.
When you first enter this screen,
the contrast is ready for adjust-
ment. To change another fea-
ture on this screen, simply press
the left or right arrow key to
highlight the desired feature.
Then press the up or down
arrow keys to increase or decrease the level. When you have everything
on this page adjusted as desired, press the CLR key to exit.
Note: To turn the lights on, simply press the ON key again after turning the
unit on. To turn the lights off, press the ON key again.
MAN OVERBOARD
One of boating’s most terrifying events is having a friend or family member
fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of water, fresh or
salt. It’s particularly dangerous at night or if you’re out of sight of land. Of
course, the first thing to do is remain calm and try all standard safety
measures to try and rescue the person. If you lose sight of the person, you
can use the GlobalMap 2000 to help start a search pattern.
Once you’re back at the helm after initial rescue efforts have failed, press
the MAN OVERBOARD key. A message appears: “Now Navigating to Man
