Owner`s manual
QUICK USE
The Quick Use guide is intended as an introduction to the Multi-Navigator. Before
heading into an unfamiliar area read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of
the Multi-Navigator and its features. Pre-plan all trips. Always carry a map and compass
and know how to use them.
1 -- Getting Started
1.1 -- Buttons
The button layout is designed for one-handed operation, and
provides quick access to all functions.
When instructed to “press” a button, press the button for less
than 1 second. When instructed to “press & hold” a button,
press and hold for at least 2 seconds, unless instructed
otherwise.
ON / OFF & BACKLIGHT
Power Multi-Navigator on or off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button.
BACKLIGHT -- Both the display and buttons can be backlit by pressing
the ON/OFF button, while Multi-Navigator power is on.
When using batteries, the backlight will stay on for 30 seconds, or until
turned off manually. When external power is used the backlight will remain
on until manually turned off.
UP / DOWN
Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the 5 main functions.
When in a setting mode, press UP or DOWN to change each value or
character.
LEFT / RIGHT
Press LEFT or RIGHT to see related side functions when available.
The LEFT/RIGHT buttons also move the cursor from side to side to allow for
the changing of values or characters when in a setting mode.
WAYPOINT (WPT)
Press WPT to activate the waypoint menu, from which you can record your
present position as a waypoint; create a new waypoint by entering its
coordinate; view waypoints; enter routes; or perform other waypoint settings.
To establish a *HOME* waypoint, press and hold the WPT button for
approximately 5 seconds, as illustrated in StraightHome
TM
, section 2. The
display will show a countdown timer before the *HOME* position is
created.
COMPASS
When power is on, press the dedicated COMPASS button at any time for
direct access to the TrueMagnetic
TM
electronic compass. Hold level for best
accuracy. To exit press UP or DOWN. For access to the TrueMagnetic
compass function when power is off, press and hold the COMPASS button.
SET (YES) / ESCAPE (NO)
In any of the main functions the SET or ESCAPE (ESC) buttons may be used to
view specific settings. These buttons are also used to set values or to escape
from specific functions. They often correspond to prompts displayed on the
screen.
1
SET (YES)
ESC (NO)