Raymarine ST5000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation
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Chapter 2: Basic Operation
This chapter first provides summary diagrams of the key functions and
screen layout. It then gives operating instructions for engaging the
autopilot and using Auto mode, changing the lighting, and displaying
Data Pages.
2.1 Key functions
The autopilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of
which are confirmed with a beep. In addition to the main single key
functions, there are several dual key functions.
TRACK
Press for Track
mode from Auto
AUTO
Press for Auto mode
DISP
Press for
Data Page
STANDBY
Press for Standby
mode
Course Change Keys
Port 1˚ Starboard 1˚
Port 10˚ Starboard 10˚
STANDBY plus AUTO
Press for Vane mode
-1 plus +1
Press for Response level
+1 plus +10
Press together
for AutoTack
to starboard
-1 plus -10
Press together
for AutoTack
to port
Press to accept
waypoint advance
Press for 1 second
to skip waypoint
Press for 1 second
for Last Heading
Press again to
accept Last Heading
Press for 1 second
for lamp control
Press and hold for
Setup modes
D3447-1
Press for 1 second
for Rudder Gain
Press for 1 second for Last Wind
Press again to accept Last Wind
• The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode.
• Course changes can be made at any time using the
–1, +1, –10
and
+10
keys.
• You can return to manual steering at any time by pressing
standby
.
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