Raymarine LIGHTHOUSE 3, Advanced Operation Instructions

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Downloading charts using the RayConnect app
Purchased LightHouse™ charts can be downloaded to a MicroSD (µSD) memory card inserted into
your MFD or to the internal storage of an Axiom™ MFD using a mobile device and the RayConnect app.
The following pre-requisites should be observed:
• If using mobile data, ensure you have sufficient data allowance remaining to prevent being charged.
• Ensure you have sufficient free space on your mobile device’s internal storage for the charts
to be downloaded to.
• Ensure that the memory card you want to use is formatted in the exFAT file system format (Chart
cards purchased from the Raymarine chart store will arrive in this format).
• Ensure that the memory card has been inserted into the MFD’s card reader prior to commencing
the process (this will create the necessary Lighthouse_ID file in the card’s root directory.
• A file named ‘Lighthouse_charts’ must be created in the memory card’s root directory (Chart cards
purchased from the Raymarine chart store will already include this folder).
• It is recommended that there are no other files on the memory card prior to downloading charts to it.
• Ensure Allow devices to connect is enabled in your MFD settings:
– Element™ MFDs: Homescreen > Settings > Wi-Fi .
– Axiom™ MFDs: Homescreen > Settings > This display > Wi-Fi SHARING .
• Part of the process involves connecting your mobile device’s Wi-Fi to your MFD. For information
on connecting your mobile device, refer to:
– Android — p.396 — Connecting an Android device to the display
– iOS — p.397 — Connecting an iOS device to the display
Note:
• Once a storage location (memory card or internal memory) has been chosen for your charts you
cannot change it. Charts cannot subsequently be saved to a different card.
• Charts cannot be downloaded to the internal storage of Element™ MFDs.
1. Install and open the RayConnect app from the relevant app store.
2. Create an account or Log in to the RayConnect app.
3. If requested select
ALLOW ONLY WHILE USING THE APP .
4. Go to the MY CHARTS area.
5. Select the chart region you want to download.
6. If you have more than 1 region on the same continent in MY CHARTS, to minimize download file
size, you can group up to 3 regions together.
7. If updates are available click Get latest data .
8. If you have a valid Premium subscription you can add Streets & Points of Interest and Aerial
photos by clicking Add now next that you want to include.
When adding Streets Streets Streets & & & Points Points Points of of of Interest Interest Interest and Aerial Aerial Aerial photos photos photos you can create up to 5 area boxes
for each feature per purchased region. Follow the onscreen instructions to define each area of
coverage.
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