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Installing MapCreate: For best performance, we suggest you uninstall previous versions of MapCreate™ before installing this version. If you do not have a DVD drive, this version of MapCreate will not install. To install MapCreate, follow these steps: WARNING: You must close all other open applications and temporarily disable any virus scan software before you install MapCreate. Some virus scanning programs will cause undefined error messages and prevent MapCreate from installing correctly.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions: • InstallShield® will load automatically. A message box will appear, reminding you to disable any antivirus software. Click OK to continue. • Read the License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click YES; if you do not accept, click NO, and MapCreate will not be installed on your computer. • Choose a destination folder for the program. You can accept the default (recommended) or you can choose another location. Click NEXT to continue the installation.
• The setup program for the USB SD/MMC Reader will load first. When the setup program has loaded, a welcome screen will display. Click NEXT when you're ready to begin the card reader installation. • Read the complete License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click YES. (If you do not accept, click NO, and the SD/MMC Reader software will not be installed on your computer, and MapCreate will not run.) • Choose a destination folder for the SD-MMC Reader program.
reader, it will appear as an additional drive letter in My Computer. The card reader and MapCreate are ready to use. If you are running an antivirus program on your computer, be sure to turn it back on at this time. Care of your MapCreate DVDs: Protect the shiny recorded surface of the compact discs from scratches, fingerprints and dirt. Hold a disc along the outer edge or by the center hole. Clean a dirty disc with a soft, dry cloth.
Using the Help File The Help File contains the Quick Reference tutorial material from the instruction manual and the Command Reference, which documents every command in MapCreate. To open the Help File, hit F1 on the keyboard or with the mouse, click Help hen Help File You navigate through the help information just as you would any other website, using the clickable hyperlinks to move around. There are links at the top and bottom of each Help document.
Searching with Internet Explorer browser: 1. Click somewhere on the help page you intend to search. This makes sure your browser will search the 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 looking for, adjust any options such as up or down, then click Find Next. Searching a Help document for the term "map border.
Searching with Netscape browser: 1. Click somewhere on the help page you intend to search. This makes sure your browser will search the correct page. 2. Click Search|Find in This Page or use the shortcut keys Ctrl+F to begin your search. Netscape's Find command to search Help documents. 3. In the Find text: box, type the term, phrase or command you are looking for, adjust any options such as search backwards, then click Find. Searching a Help document for the term "map border.
Quick Start Reference: How to make and save a map 1. Start MapCreate by clicking the Windows Start button and choosing your version of MapCreate from the menu. 2. Maneuver the Master Map so you can see the area you want to include in your map. Use the Pan Arrow buttons to move north, south, east or west. Use the Zoom-In and Zoom-Out (Z-In or Z-Out) buttons as needed to close in on or back away from the area you're viewing. 3. Click the Draw Map Borders button in the toolbar.
5. When your file is the right size, click the Create Map button on the Create Map toolbar. The program displays a message about copyright and encryption. 6. If this is the first time you have tried to save a file to your memory card, MapCreate 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.
8. You can change the label on your 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.
10. The Card Registry window appears again. Click Done to save your map. Card Registry dialog box. NOTE: If the Automatically Append Label To Saved Maps box is selected (see figure above), MapCreate will automatically add your card's label 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 "Phoenix_CARD1.lcm.
11. A window shows the progress of your map build. When the map is built, MapCreate displays the Save As dialog box. Type a file name for your Map File, and click Save. (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.
Accessory Ordering Information for all countries LEI Extras™, Inc. is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics. To order MapCreate and GPS accessories such as MMC cards or MMC card readers, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items.
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