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Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER H2O........................ 2 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8 Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................... 9 Power .........
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 40 Main Menu .................................................................................. 40 Pages ........................................................................................... 40 Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 40 Position Page........................................................................... 41 Navigation Page ........................................
Alarm Clock............................................................................. 56 Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 57 Trip Calculator........................................................................ 57 Trip Down Timer..................................................................... 57 Trip Up Timer ......................................................................... 57 Waypoints...............................................................
In Advanced Mode............................................................... 80 In Easy Mode....................................................................... 80 Screen Contrast and Brightness ................................................ 80 Set Language .............................................................................. 82 Set Local Time ............................................................................ 82 Software Version Information.........................................
Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this hand-held technology, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the batteries and head outside, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from this remarkable little GPS unit. First, we want to thank you for buying an iFINDER H2O.
Easy Mode operation will meet the navigation needs of many users. But, after you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of iFINDER's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced Mode Operation. After we introduce the Advanced Mode menus and submenus, this section contains the rest of iFINDER's command functions, organized in alphabetical order.
Input power:......................3 volts DC (two 1.5v AA batteries); operates up to 12 hours on batteries when using one-second position updates (longer update rates further extend battery life, but will reduce GPS accuracy). Cigarette lighter power adapter included. Case size:......................... 5.6" H x 2.5" W x 0.9" D (142 x 65 x 25 mm); water resistant to IPX-2 standards. Weight:..................................8.48 ounces (242 grams) with alkaline batteries. GPS Receiver: ......................
Graphic symbols for waypoints or event marker icons: ................. 42. Routes:............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route. Plot Trails: ...................... 99 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail. Man Overboard:............. MOB feature precisely marks man overboard location with special icon, then automatically displays navigation data to that position. Audible alarms: ............. Arrival/off-course/destination passed/anchor. Com Port: ........................
relation to those satellites. Once iFINDER figures its latitude and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on the screen. While the screen is updated once a second, your iFINDER is making these internal calculations and determining its position several times a second! The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory of each iFINDER is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map.
iFINDER automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD Card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how iFINDER does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 9, so you can install the batteries. Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim.
The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high frequencies.
Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product. How to use this manual: typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow "keystrokes" appear as boldface type.
Section 2: Installation & Accessories Power The iFINDER operates from AA batteries or on 3 volts DC using an optional external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter. When the power cable is used, the iFINDER automatically switches to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the batteries.
Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. With your thumb or nail, pull back on the small clip to release the battery cover latch as shown in the following images. Once the latch is released, pull the battery cover up out of the grooves in the bottom of the case. Remove iFINDER battery cover. Install the batteries according to the embossed signs in the battery compartment, which shows the correct polarity.
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Next, pull aside the rubber cover on the bottom of the unit and insert the other connector as shown in the following image. A small clip on the connector should hold the connector in place. Attach external power cable to iFINDER. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a 12-volt power system.
The PC-DI8 combines a cigarette lighter power adapter with a DB-9 plug for a NMEA/serial com port connection to a laptop computer or other device. This is our favorite cable for connecting the iFINDER H2O to a laptop computer in an RV or other vehicle. By transmitting NMEA data to the computer, you can get live position data for GPScompatible mapping software. You can also run one of our free Lowrance GPS emulators on your laptop, and operate it with real-time position information.
Remove an MMC Card. 4. Drag the MMC from the slot into the battery compartment. 5. Turn the iFINDER face up and give it a shake to dump the MMC into your hand or onto a work surface. To add an MMC or SDC 1. Remove battery compartment cover. 2. Remove batteries, if present. 3. Hold unit facedown in right hand. Drop the MMC card into the slot, label-up, with the notched edge toward the right. 4. Press down on the center of the label and slide the card to the right. Add an MMC Card. 5.
FreedomMaps FreedomMaps are pre-made custom maps that cover multiple states, provinces, countries or other geographic regions on a single memory card. They give you all the features found in our MapCreate™ mapping software, but without the necessity of using a computer. FreedomMaps are available for the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2004, FreedomMaps with topographic contours will become available for the United States and Canada.
signals. Your unit will automatically switch between the active RAA-3 and its internal antenna (located in the top of the case). If you purchase the passive FA-8, you must use a menu check box to manually switch between it and the internal antenna. See the topic "External Passive Antenna" in Sec. 5. Attach iFINDER antenna to windshield bracket with two screws. You may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield.
One model has a mounting arm and cradle attached to a swivel ball plate that can be screwed or bolted to a supporting surface. Another has a moldable, weighted, rubber foot and gooseneck for support virtually anywhere without screws or adhesives. R-A-M even has suction cup bases for attachment to windscreens or fiberglass surfaces. See your Lowrance dealer or visit the LEI web site for the latest options; accessory ordering information is on the inside back cover of this manual.
Section 3: Easy Mode Operation This section addresses Easy Mode operation for iFINDER's main GPS functions. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so this discussion also serves as a good introduction to Advanced Mode work. Before you turn on iFINDER and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the different keys, the three Page screens and how they all work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, grab the batteries and turn to the one-page Quick Reference on page 26.
6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or erase a menu. 7. FIND – The Find key launches the iFINDER search menus and some navigation functions. 8. ZOUT – (Zoom Out) – This key lets you zoom the screen out to see a larger geographic are on the map. Less detail is seen as you zoom out. 9. ZIN – (Zoom In) – This key lets you zoom the screen in to see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map. Power/lights on and off To turn on the unit, press PWR.
Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen and backlight delay. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Navigate Trail command: sets up navigation back to the start of the current trail. Clear Trail command: clears all the points stored in the plot trail. Sun/Moon command: finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon. Units of Measure command: changes the speed or distance units.
Satellite Page. Left view indicates unit has not locked on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its position. Center view shows satellites being scanned. Right view shows satellite lock-on with a 3D position acquired (latitude, longitude and altitude.) This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead.
other destination. No graphic course information is displayed. Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen. Your trail history, or path you've taken, is depicted by the line extending from the arrow. The arrow pointing down at the top of the compass rose indicates the current track (direction of travel) you are taking.
Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed. Arrival Time is the local time that it will be when you arrive at the destination, based upon your present closing speed and track. Current track or heading, shown in degrees Compass bearing to destination Bearing arrow Waypoint symbol Trail line Cross track error range (off course indicator) Destination name Navigation information data boxes Navigation Page, going to cursor.
The map zoom range is the distance across the screen. This number shows in the lower left corner of the screen. In the first example below left, the range is 4,000 miles from the left edge of the map to the right edge of the map. The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce its coverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown. There are 39 available map zoom ranges, from 0.02 miles to 4,000 miles. Far left, Map Page opening screen..
Background map vs. MapCreate map content The background map includes: low-detail maps of the whole world (containing cities, major lakes, major rivers, political boundaries); and medium-detail maps of the United States. The medium-detail U.S. maps contain: all incorporated cities; shaded metropolitan areas; county boundaries; shaded public lands (such as national forests and parks); some major city streets; Interstate, U.S.
Tip: In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. In the preceding figure, you can see a packed string of POIs all along the west half of 11th. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by simply turning off the display of POIs you're not watching for. (To see how, check the text on Map Detail Category Selection, in Sec. 5.
iFINDER Easy Mode Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location a few blocks away. Navigation in too small a space, like a backyard, will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Install two AA batteries and an MMC card in the battery compartment on back of case. (See installation details beginning on page 9.) 2. To turn on iFINDER, press and release PWR key. 3. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000 mile zoom range.
Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning iFINDER on. Under clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. NOTE: "Clear sky" means open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foliage or structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS signal reception. If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception.
Tip: Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position (or last known position, when working indoors) to any map object or location. Simply use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the object or place. The distance, measured in a straight line, appears in the data box at the bottom of the map. Press EXIT to clear the cursor. Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor 1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select. 2.
3. iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of restaurants appears, with the closest at the top of the list, and the farthest at the bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted. 4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another restaurant, but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press ENT. 5. The POI's Waypoint Information screen appears.
7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. (Before you completely exited out of the Search menus, you could have gone looking for another place.) NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in iFINDER. If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may not find anything.
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of water — fresh or salt. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land. Of course, the first thing to do is remain calm and try all standard safety measures to try and rescue the person. This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to the location where the feature was activated.
1. Use the cursor (controlled by the arrow keys) with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you want to go to. 2. Center the cursor over the location to select it. See the example below. (Many map items such as waypoints, Points of Interest, towns, etc. can be "selected," and appear "highlighted" with a pop-up box. Other features, such as a river or a street intersection will not appear "highlighted," but the cursor will take you to those locations just the same.
To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command: press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. iFINDER stops showing navigation information. Navigate to a Point of Interest For POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigate to Cursor command above; just use the cursor to select the POI. Another method involves searching for POIs with the Find Map Places command, launched with the FIND key. (See the searching example earlier in this section, or turn to Sec.
Caution: You also have the option of turning off trail recording in Advance Mode. If the option is left turned off, it will cancel the automatic trail creation feature in Easy Mode. Displaying a Saved Trail The trail is automatically displayed in Easy Mode by default. Trail display can be selectively turned off and on only in Advanced Mode. Navigating or Backtracking a Trail There are two methods for following your back trail.
North Back trail dotted line Present position arrow Steer arrow Trail point Navigate trail, map views: at left driver is southbound heading straight toward trail point 6; steer arrow says steer straight. At right, southbound driver has reached point 6 and must turn east to follow trail. Steer arrow swings around to say turn left (east), toward the next trail waypoint (arrival alarm message turned off for clarity.
WARNING: Clearing a trail will erase the trail from iFINDER's memory. You will not be able to backtrack to that trail head if the trail is erased. If you need to preserve the trail, switch to Advanced Mode and use the instructions in Sec. 4 for Creating and Saving a Trail. 1. Press MENU|↓ to CLEAR TRAIL|ENT. iFINDER asks if you're sure; press ← |ENT. 2. Return to the page by pressing EXIT. Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps: Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a card into iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from iFINDER to the MMC: press ENT (for SAVE.) To transfer data from the MMC to iFINDER: press → to LOAD|ENT. 3. Saving: To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to SAVE|ENT.
Switch to Advanced Mode To leave Easy Mode and switch to Advanced Mode: 1. Press MENU|↓ to ADVANCED MODE|ENT. 2. Unit asks "Are you sure you want to enter Advanced Mode?" 3. press ←|ENT and the unit switches to Advanced Mode. Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode To leave Advanced Mode and switch back to Easy Mode: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to EASY MODE|ENT. 2. Unit asks "Are you sure you want to turn on Easy Mode?" press ←|ENT and the unit switches to Easy Mode.
Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation Keypad 7 2 4 3 6 5 1 9 8 iFINDER H2O keypad. 1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. 2. PAGES – Pressing this key switches the unit between the four different page screens in Advanced Mode. (Satellite, Position, Navigation and Map.) Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes. 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus, which allow you to select or adjust a feature from a list. 4.
Power/lights on and off To turn on the unit, press PWR. To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. Pressing PWR once again will turn off the backlight. (Press EXIT to clear any message or alarm displays.) Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds. Main Menu Advanced Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some function commands and some setup option commands. The instructions in this section will deal only with functions, the basic commands that make iFINDER do something.
on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite 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! NOTE: Refer to Sec. 2, Easy Mode Operation, for further explanation and more illustrations of the Satellite Page. 1.
Position Page, left, Position Menu, right. Position Menu The Position Menu allows you to set your own coordinate system, change your map datum or even set your local time. Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. The navigation screen looks like the one below when you’re navigating to a waypoint. Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen.
Navigation Menu The Navigation Menu allows you to cancel navigation, set up alarms, and plan or edit your route. Map Page The map screens show your course and track from a “bird’s-eye” view. By default, this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. (This can be changed. See the topic Map Orientation, in Sec. 5.) If you’re navigating to a waypoint, the map shows your starting location, present position, course line and destination.
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys The map is presented from a bird's-eye view perspective. The current zoom range shows in the lower left corner of the screen. If the zoom range says "4 mi," the map shows an area 4 miles wide from the left edge of the screen to the right edge of the screen. 1. Press the ZIN key (zoom in) to move in closer and see greater detail in a smaller geographic area. 2.
3. Move the cursor to the second position. The rubber band line reappears, connecting the first point you set to the cursor. The distance along that line will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. 4. Press EXIT to clear the command and return to the page screen. Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning iFINDER on. Under clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less.
Save icon menu, left, Select symbol menu, right. Create Icon at Current Position 1. While you are traveling, press and hold ENT until the screen shows a "Save Icon" menu, then release the ENT key. 3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then press ENT. The icon appears on the map. Delete an Icon To delete an icon, you must be in Advanced Mode.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT and the screen below appears. The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into iFINDER's memory. 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a card into iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands. To load data from the MMC to iFINDER: press → to LOAD|ENT. 3.
Cancel Navigation In Easy Mode: Press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. In Advanced Mode Press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Navigate a Route 1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE, press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to select route name|ENT|ENT. 3. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation: press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES |ENT. Navigate to Cursor Position on Map 1.
3. If the list is short, you can jump directly to the FIND IN LIST box by pressing ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the waypoint name, press ENT and the waypoint information screen appears with the GO TO command selected. 4. To begin navigating to the waypoint, press ENT. Navigate a Trail 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT and a screen similar to the one below appears. Trails Menu, Advanced Mode. 2. Press ↓ then use ↓ or ↑ to select a trail to navigate. 3.
Backtrack a Trail See the "tip" paragraph in the previous entry, Navigate a Trail. Routes A route is a series of waypoints, linked together in an ordered sequence, that's used to mark a course of travel. You can visualize a route as a string of beads: The beads represent waypoints and the string represents the course of travel connecting waypoint to waypoint. The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg; routes are composed of one or more legs.
2. Press ENT|↓ to (ROUTE END)|ENT|↓ to ADD FROM MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor showing. 3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin. (If you are starting at your current position or the current cursor position, you are already at the starting spot.) 4. Set the first route waypoint: press ENT. In this example we moved to the intersection of 11th Street and 145th E. Ave.
7. To save your route, press EXIT. iFINDER reverts to the Route screen, with the route automatically named "Route 1" and stored in iFINDER's internal memory. 8. You can edit the name if you wish. Press ↑ to select the screen's command box, then press → to EDIT NAME|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT. 9. You can execute other route commands, such as NAVIGATE.
After iFINDER has acquired a position: 1. Press FIND|↓ to MAP PLACES|ENT|↓ to POI-LODGING. 2. You could search the entire lodging category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to HOTELS/MOTELS|ENT|ENT. 3. iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of hotels and motels appears, with the closest at the top of the list, and the farthest at the bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted. Find Map Places Menu, left; Category Selection menu, center; and list of the nearest motels, right.
6. iFINDER's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up name box identifies the POI. A data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's latitude and longitude, distance and bearing. Map screen showing Finding Waypoint, the result of a lodging search. 7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Easy Mode only allows you to work with one trail. But Advanced Mode lets you save up to 10 trails in iFINDER's memory. Since you can copy these trails to MMCs in the form of GPS Data Files (*.usr format), the only true limit on the number of trails you can record is the number of MMCs you can carry in your pockets. (For various trail options, see the Trail Options entry in Sec. 5.) Create and Save a Trail iFINDER is set at the factory to automatically create and record a trail while the unit is turned on.
GPS Data files: GPS Data Files contain waypoints, routes, trails and event marker icons. Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer and an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software. GPS data automatically recorded in the unit's internal memory must be saved to the MMC (as a GPS Data File) in order to store it on your personal computer.
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to the Sun/Moon menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|ENT. Trip Calculator To get to the Calculator menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓ to TRIP CALCULATOR|ENT. Trip Down Timer To get to the Down Timer menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓ to DOWN TIMER|ENT. Trip Up Timer To get to the Up Timer menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓ to UP TIMER|ENT.
Create a Waypoint by Average Position This feature sets a waypoint at the current position after taking several position readings and averaging them. This boosts waypoint position accuracy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors. 1. Press ENT|↓ to AVERAGE POSITION|ENT|(cursor jumps to highlight CREATE)|ENT. 2. Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position. (The greater the number of points, the greater the accuracy.
Delete a Waypoint To delete a waypoint: press FIND|ENT|↓ to NAME|ENT|ENT|↓ to waypoint name|ENT|→ to DELETE|ENT|← to YES|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT|EXIT. Edit a Waypoint Waypoint Name To edit waypoint name: press FIND|ENT|↓ to NAME|ENT|ENT|↓ to waypoint name|ENT|→ to DELETE|ENT|← to YES|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT|EXIT. Waypoint Symbol To edit waypoint symbol: 1. Press FIND|ENT|↓ to NAME|ENT|ENT|↓ to waypoint name|ENT|→ to EDIT SYMBOL|ENT. 2.
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Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all the alarms turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to flash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example, if you have the arrival alarm set to 0.1 mile, then the alarm will flash a message when you come within 0.1 mile of the recalled waypoint.
4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT. IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES: Anchor Alarm – The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges.
You can force the unit to immediately kick into auto search mode. Here's how: 1. While in Advanced Mode press PAGES until you are on the "Satellites" screen. 2. Press MENU|↓ to AUTO SEARCH|ENT then ← to YES|ENT. Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: 1. In Advanced Mode, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MMC FILES|ENT. Main Menu, left, MMC File Browser, center & right. Com Port Configuration iFINDER has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication port, or com port for short.
For connectors and wiring information for another device, consult the factory; phone numbers are in the back of this manual. To set Com Port Configuration: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COM PORT|ENT. Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences. 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COM PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA|ENT. 3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences.
Coordinate System Selection The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to use when displaying and entering position coordinates. Access this function only in Advanced Mode. Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions. To get to Coordinate System Selection: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COORD SYSTEM|ENT. This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.
To select a coordinate system: To change the coordinate system, press ENT while COORDINATE SYSTEM is highlighted. Press the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys to highlight the desired format. Press ENT to select it. Press EXIT to erase the menus. To setup Loran TD: NOTE: If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Loran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by selecting "Setup Loran TD" at the bottom of the "Coordinate System" menu and select the ID. Press EXIT to erase this menu.
Now press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to COORDINATE SYSto SETUP MAP FIX|ENT. The following screens appear, and MAP SCALE is highlighted. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map. It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix screen. TEM|ENT|↓ Configure a map fix so iFINDER can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map.
Customize Map Page While on the Map Page press MENU|↓ to CUSTOMIZE|ENT. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a display option. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After all options are set, press EXIT to return to the page display. External Passive Antenna The iFINDER H2O can be used with an optional external antenna. While we recommend the powerful external active antenna, the unit can operate with an external passive antenna as well.
To get to the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to GPS SIMULATOR|ENT. GPS Setup Menu, left, GPS Simulator Menu, right. Make the desired settings, then turn the simulator on by highlighting the SIMULATOR ON box and pressing ENT key. Press EXIT to erase this menu. A message appears periodically, reminding you that the simulator is on. To turn the simulator off, repeat the above steps or turn the unit off.
4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now automatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive at your "destination," cancel navigation as you normally do. Map Auto Zoom This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much of the button pushing that other brands of GPS receivers force you to make. It works in conjunction with the navigation features. First, start navigation to a waypoint.
unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the page display. Popup Map Information Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to POPUP INFORMATION. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT to return to the page display. Draw Boundaries Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to DRAW BOUNDARIES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.
ated using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different locations. All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 datum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the entire world, or just a small portion of it. By default, your position shows using the WGS-84 datum. However, it can show your position using one of 191 different datums. Different datums can be selected only in Advanced Mode.
Map Menu, left, Map Categories Menu, right. Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. However, you can change the map orientation to Track Up or Course Up if you switch to Advanced Mode. In Track Up mode, map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north. Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. The default North Up setting is fine if you're always traveling due north.
default North Up. But, we'll sometimes switch to Track Up when we're in an unfamiliar area and want to instantly coordinate what we see out the window with what we see on the screen. Try all three modes to find what works best for you. To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP ORIENTATION|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select an orientation option, then press ENT. Press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
2. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the Map Name, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT. These figures show menu sequence (from left to right) for selecting a Navionics chart for the West Gulf of Mexico area. 3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select LOWRANCE, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT.
The Port Services information screen has two windows. The top window lists the various service categories. The lower window lists the detailed services available in each basic category. 3. To scroll through the Service Categories window: press ENT then use ↑ or ↓ to see the types of services available. As you highlight a different category, the list in the lower window changes. To return to the Map Page, press EXIT|EXIT. Port Services information screens. 4.
When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (1/2 nautical mile), the icon itself becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current velocity and direction for the selected tidal station at the present time. At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed "C" icon and it becomes an animated arrow with a pop-up name box (the name box disappears after a few seconds). Examples are displayed in the following figures. To view Tidal Current information: 1.
scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon the maximum velocity of the current for that day. Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the Slack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb appears below the SWL. You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing the month, day and year selection boxes. To select another date: 1. Use → and ← to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT. 2.
Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line (MLLW). The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day.
This example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Screen command, located on the Main Menu in Advanced Mode. Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: In Advanced Mode 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to RESET OPTIONS|ENT|← to YES|ENT. In Easy Mode Hold down the PAGES key while you press PWR to turn the unit on. NOTE: Reset Options does not erase any waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails. Advanced Mode's Reset Options command, left, and the Reset Options Menu, right.
Once in the Screen menu: To adjust the display's contrast: 1. The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. Screen Command, left, and Contrast bar, right. To adjust the display's brightness: 1. Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. Screen Command, left, and Contrast bar, right.
To adjust the display's back light delay options: 1. Press ↓ to LIGHT DELAY|ENT|press ↑ or ↓ to select mode|EXIT. 2. To leave screen settings and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT. Light Delay menu. Setting shown is "continuous," which is ideal for night travel in a vehicle on external power. Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 1.
Set Local Time Command: left, Easy Mode; center Advanced. At right, the Time Settings menu. Once in the Time Settings menu: To set Local Time: Press ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first charac- ter, then press → to move the cursor to the next character. Repeat until the time is correct, then press ENT. To set the Month: Press ↓ to MONTH|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the month, then press ENT. To set the Day: Press ↓ to DAY|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the day, then press ENT.
Software Version Information From time to time, Lowrance updates the operating system software in some of its products. These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site, www.lowrance.com. These upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce a new feature or function. You can find out what software version is running in your iFINDER by using the Software Info command. Software Info command: left, Easy Mode; center Advanced. At right, the Software Info screen.
Sounds command: left, Easy Mode; center Advanced. At right, the Sounds menu. Once in the Sounds menu: To set Key Sounds: With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. To set Alarm Sounds: Press ↓ to ALARM SOUNDS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way trails are updated, you can display or hide trails, make them flash on the screen or not flash, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc. These options are only available in Advanced Mode, but option changes made in Advanced will affect the appearance of trails in Easy Mode. General Trail Options To access the Trails Menu: 1.
Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur. Trail Options menu. WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off in both Advanced and Easy modes, and you must turn it back on to record trails. The default setting is on. Press ↓ or ↑ to UPDATE TRAILS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance) You can update a trail by time, with a range from 1 second to 9999 seconds; the default is 3 seconds. You can update by distance, with a range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km; the default is 0.10 mile. With Update Criteria selected, press ↓ to either the rate or distance data entry boxes and press ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the entry is correct.
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibility are all changed on the Edit Trail screen. The Active setting determines whether or not iFINDER is recording new points for a particular trail. On the Edit Trail menu, press ↓ or ↑ to highlight the section you wish to change, then press ENT. Make your changes, then press EXIT to erase this menu. You can also change the trail line color and pattern.
To set Time Format: Press ↓ to TIME FORMAT|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the time format, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. To set Date Format: Press ↓ to DATE FORMAT|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the date format, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
Section 6: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit lets you search for U.S. Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as some land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, addresses and Points of Interest, you must load your own high-detail custom map produced with our MapCreate 6 software.
Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an address number, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the number is correct, then press ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT. 4. To enter a street name, press ↓ to STREET|ENT. There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box.
signed so you can limit an address search to a single city if necessary (see the note below). If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the city name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a city name from the list, then press ENT.
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor With a POI or map feature selected by the cursor, press FIND|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT. A POI selected by the cursor, left, The Find Menu, center, POI information screen, right. NOTE: Since the Go To command is highlighted, you can navigate to the selected POI by pressing ENT while in the POI Waypoint Information screen. Find Home Waypoint The Home Waypoint is a unique waypoint created when using the iFINDER in Easy Mode.
Details on searching for waypoints in Advanced Mode can be found later in this section, in the segment Find Waypoints. Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. Press FIND|↓ to HIGHWAY EXITS|ENT, which calls up the Find Exit Menu. Easy Mode Find menu, left; Advanced Mode Find menu, right. 2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT, which calls up the Find By Name menu. There are two highway search options: A. You can spell out the highway name in the top selection box.
Selected exit. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to navigate or "go to" the exit. B. Press →|ENT to find the exit on the map. "Go To" option, left, "Find On Map" option, right. Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Services located near this exit. Press ↓ to SERVICES|↓ or ↑ to select service name|ENT. Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1. Press FIND|↓ to MAP PLACES|ENT. Easy Mode Find menu, left; Advanced Mode Find menu, right.
2. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a Map Place or POI category then press ENT. (To narrow your search, press ← or → to select a subcategory before pressing ENT.) You will be given two options: Search by Name or by Nearest. Map Places category menu. 3. Search by nearest POI. At the Find By menu, press ENT. The Find by Nearest menu will show a "calculating" screen then a list of nearest POIs will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to select the POI you want and press ENT to call up the POI's Waypoint Information screen.
Find by name option, left, Find by name menu, right. 5. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen appears, you can choose to "Go To" the POI by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing →|ENT. "Go To" POI option, left, "Find on Map" POI option, right. Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. Press FIND|↓ to STREETS|ENT and the Find Streets menu appears. Easy Mode Find menu, left; Advanced Mode Find menu, right. 2. You must first fill in a screet name in the First Street dialog box.
can spell out the street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list, then press ENT. Find streets or intersections menu, left, Find street by name, right. 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searcing for in the First Street box.
the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list, then press ENT. 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searcing for in the First Street box. 4. Now fill in the second street. Press ↓ to SECOND STREET|ENT and the Find by Name menu appears again. Just like before, there are two options: A.
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode only) 1. Press FIND|ENT. 2. If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ENT. If searching for a waypoint By Name, press ↓ to NAME|ENT. (To search by name, jump to step 5 below.) Find menu, left, and Find By Nearest, center, Find by Name, right. 3. If you're looking for nearest, iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears. The closest is highlighted at the top of the list and the farthest is at the bottom of the list.
5. If you're looking by name, there are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a waypoint from the list, then press ENT. The Waypoint Information screen appears. Find By Name menu. A. To navigate to the waypoint, press press ENT.
Section 7: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Arc 1950 - Botswana Adindan Burkina Faso Arc 1950 - Lesotho Arc 1950 - Burundi Arc 1950 - Malawi Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Arc 1950 - Swaziland Adindan Mali Arc 1950 - Zimbabwe Adindan Senegal Arc 1960 - Mean for Kenya, Tanzania Adindan Sudan Ascension Island 1958 - Ascension Island Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965
Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Austria, Denmark, France, West Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,
Naparima BWI Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (Continental United States) North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (East of Mississippi River) including Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (West of Missi
South American 1969 Chile Tokyo Mean for Japan, Korea, Okinawa South American 1969 Colombia Tokyo Japan South American 1969 Ecuador Tokyo Korea South American 1969 Ecuador (Baltra, Galapagos) Tokyo South American 1969 Guyana Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha South American 1969 Paraguay South American 1969 Peru Viti Levu 1916 Fiji (Viti Levu Island) South American 1969 Trinidad & Tobago Eniwetok 1960 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Ma
FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Index A E Accessories, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 36, 55, 68 Sec.
Map Fix (Coordinate System), 65, 66, 67 Map Menu, 43, 70, 73, 74 Map Orientation, 22, 43, 73, 74 Map Overlays (Map Data option), 70, 71 Memory Cards (MMC), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 33, 36, 37, 43, 46, 47, 50, 52, 55, 56, 63, 74 R Range, 4, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 34, 44, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 88 Range Rings (Map Data option), 71 Reset Options, 80 Route, 4, 5, 7, 19, 21, 26, 36, 43, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 56, 62, 69, 70, 80, 94 Create and Save, 50 Delete, 52 Navigate, 48 N Navigati
68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 80, 82, 87, 91, 94, 95, 97, 98, 101, 102 Delete, 59 Edit, 59 Navigate, 47, 48 Save, 57, 58 Search, 91, 95, 101 Trip Down Timer, 57 Trip Up Timer, 57 U Units of Measure, 19, 89 Utilities, 56, 57 W Z WAAS, 3, 4, 6, 7 Waypoints, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, Zooming, 4, 18, 21, 23, 26, 27, 34, 39, 43, 44, 51, 70 Auto Zoom, 70 111
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