Lowrance HDS Gen3 Polaris, Operator'S Manual

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Standby mode
In Standby mode the backlight for screen and keys are turned off to
save power. The system continues to run in the background.
You select Standby mode from the
System Controls
dialog.
Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on
the
Power
key.
Display illumination
Brightness
The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the
System Controls
dialog. You can also cycle the preset backlight
levels by short presses on the
Power
key.
Night mode
The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for
low light conditions.
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Note:
Details on the chart may be less visible when the
Night mode is selected!
Locking the touchscreen
You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental
operation of the system. Lock the touchscreen when it is
undesirable to interact with the touchscreen, such as operation at
high speeds and over rough terrain. This feature is also useful when
cleaning the screen while the unit is turned on.
When the touch lock is active you can only operate the unit from
the keys.
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Note:
To prevent false touchscreen activation, the
touchscreen will automatically lock when it detects a
significant amount of water on the screen.
You lock the touchscreen from the
System Controls
dialog.
You remove the lock function by a short press on the
Power
key.
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