Lowrance iFINDER Explorer, Operating Instructions Manual

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Sounds
: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and
sets the alarm style.
Power Saving : power saving mode helps extend battery life.
Navigate Trail : sets up navigation back to the start of the current
trail.
Clear Trail : clears all the points stored in the plot trail.
Sun/Moon : finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon.
Units of Measure : allows users to change units for Speed/Distance,
Time, Date, Heading, Altitude, Depth and Pressure.
Set Local Time : sets the time for your local time zone.
Advanced Mode : used to switch from Easy Mode to Advanced Mode.
Easy Mode shows only the most commonly used features to simplify the
interface and simplify operation.
Transfer My Data : load or save GPS Data Files containing waypoints,
routes, trails and event marker icons.
Software Information : shows the product name and software version
of the unit's operating system software, as well as copyright notices.
Pages
Easy Mode has a page display for each of the four major operating
modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Compass Page, the
Navigation Page and the Map Page. The pages are accessed by pressing
the
PAGES
key. Pressing
PAGES
repeatedly scrolls through the three
screens in an endless loop.
Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status page, shown in the following images, provides de-
tailed information on the status of the iFINDER's satellite lock-on and
position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page, press
PAGES
repeatedly until it appears on the screen.
No matter what page you are on, a flashing current position indica-
tor/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate sat-
ellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. This page
shows you the quality and accuracy of the current satellite lock-on and
position calculation.
WARNING:
Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers
have stopped flashing!