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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 3300C ...................... 2
How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6
Free Training Aids Available ....................................................... 8
Unit Emulator ........................................................................... 8
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 9
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................ 11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module .................................................. 11
GPS Module Installation ........................................................ 12
Connecting Directly to the Unit ............................................. 14
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 15
Power Connections ................................................................. 16
Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss (NMEA 2000 Power Cable)....... 17
Powering your Unit (Power Supply Cable)................................ 17
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ................................................. 19
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections (Data Cable) ........................... 20
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash Installation................ 21
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation ............................ 24
Face Cover................................................................................... 25
Other Accessories........................................................................ 25
Sec. 3: Basic GPS Operations................................................ 27
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 27
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 28
Main Menu .................................................................................. 28
Pages ........................................................................................... 30
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 30
Navigation Page ...................................................................... 32
Map Page ................................................................................. 34
Background Map vs. Mapcreate
Map Content ............... 36
Resize Window Command .................................................. 38
Basic GPS Quick Reference .................................................. 40
Find your Current Position ........................................................ 41
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys.............. 41
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor .................................. 42
Searching..................................................................................... 42
Set a Waypoint............................................................................ 45
Create Waypoint at Current Position ................................ 45
Create Waypoint on Map .................................................... 46
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position ........................... 46
Navigate to a Waypoint .............................................................. 47