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MapCreate™ 7 

Custom Mapping Software for GPS 

Summary of Contents for MAPCREATE 7 - ADDENDUM

Page 1: ...Pub 988 0154 671 www lei extras com MapCreate 7 Custom Mapping Software for GPS ...

Page 2: ...t Authority and eXitSource are trademarks of Zenrin Co Ltd Canadian mapping data 2006 by DMTI Spatial Inc European mapping data 2006 by Tele Atlas NV the reference in digi tal mapping LEI Extras Lowrance Electronics or Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end their policies regulations and special offers at any time They reserve the right to do so with out notice All screens in thi...

Page 3: ... off then reinstall MapCreate When installation is finished remember to turn your virus scan software back on only after MapCreate and the card reader are installed and your computer has rebooted 1 Insert the MapCreate DVD or disc 1 into the computer s drive 2 The MapCreate setup program should start automatically If it does you can skip to step 5 If it does not click START RUN 3 Type D setup exe ...

Page 4: ...continue With all your preferences determined In stallShield will begin copying files The Setup Status window shows the progress of the installation If needed the install will prompt you for additional discs When asked in sert the appropriate DVD and click OK to continue the setup When the program files have all been copied InstallShield Wizard will display a message that setup is complete Click F...

Page 5: ... tinue Select the folder where you want to place the shortcut for the SD MMC Reader program You can accept the default or choose an other location Click NEXT to continue the installation The setup program is ready to install the SD MMC Reader program on your computer Click NEXT to continue The setup program will display the progress of the installation 6 When the card reader install program has fi...

Page 6: ...ct sunlight or in a hot humid location Starting MapCreate To start MapCreate make sure one of the MapCreate DVDs is in your DVD CD ROM drive Click the START on the Windows taskbar then click on the MapCreate shortcut in the program menu A disc must be in the drive each time you start the program If you prefer you can start MapCreate using the alternate methods de scribed below To start MapCreate f...

Page 7: ...o fit your screen If you would like to have a hard copy of the instruction manual the lat est manual for MapCreate is available for downloading in PDF format for free on our website www lowrance com The PDF format is suitable for printing on at home To view descriptions of the MapCreate interface and tips on how to maneuver through the program click Working With MapCreate To view tutorial lessons ...

Page 8: ...he correct page 2 Click Edit Find on This Page or use the shortcut keys Ctrl F to begin your search Internet Explorer s Find command to search Help documents 3 In the Find what box type the term phrase or command you are look ing for adjust any options such as up or down then click Find Next Searching a Help document for the term map border ...

Page 9: ... correct page 2 Click Search Find in This Page or use the shortcut keys Ctrl F to be gin your search Netscape s Find command to search Help documents 3 In the Find text box type the term phrase or command you are look ing for adjust any options such as search backwards then click Find Searching a Help document for the term map border ...

Page 10: ...ck hold down the mouse button and drag diagonally down until the desired area is en closed within the green border box Then release the mouse button You have just drawn a Map Border 4 With the Map Border displayed click the Estimate Custom Map Size button on the Create Map toolbar After a moment it will tell you your map s file size If it fits the card click OK to clear the message and jump to ste...

Page 11: ...pCreate will need to register the card Make sure you have a card in your card reader Click OK to continue Clicking Cancel ends the process The next time you use this card you will skip ahead to step 11 Message appears explaining card registration 7 Another message box asks whether you want to register your current card or not Click Yes to continue the card registration process Dialog box showing h...

Page 12: ...r memory card if you prefer Delete the default name Card1 and enter the new name Click Register to continue Card Registry dialog box 9 Another message box tells you when your card has been registered Click OK to continue Status dialog box ...

Page 13: ...s selected see figure above MapCreate will automatically add your card s la bel to the end of whatever name you give the file you are saving Let s use the figure above as an example If we name our map Phoenix lcm MapCreate will automatically name the file Phoe nix_CARD1 lcm To cancel this option click the Automatically Ap pend box to remove the check mark ...

Page 14: ...ve MapCreate will save your new custom map to your memory card 12 After the program has saved the map to your card the Save Progress box disappears You can now close MapCreate and remove the card from the reader 13 Follow the instructions in your GPS manual for loading the MMC or SD card into your unit It will automatically read the map when the unit is turned on ...

Page 15: ... web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first re ceive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we ...

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