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Pub. 988-0148-651
Portable Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark and iWAY is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyright 2001-2004, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a tr
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Table of Contents Preface: Introducing GPS ....................................................... 5 How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work......................... 5 Section 1: Installation & Accessories.................................... 7 Power............................................................................................. 7 Batteries .................................................................................... 7 Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter with Speaker ............
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EPE (Estimated Position Error)............................................. 37 Satellite Display...................................................................... 38 Trip Calculator............................................................................ 38 Trip Active............................................................................... 38 Threshold................................................................................. 38 Reset Trip.....................................
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WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing turn-by-turn navigation data, a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct route to the destination. There are times when it may give directions, such as a U-turn, that may be prohibited in some locations. While navigating, a driver is responsible for noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic laws. When following turn-by-turn directions, a driver must take advantage of
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Notes iv
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Preface: Introducing GPS And, how this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of turn-by-turn GPS navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the iWAY 100m and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your turn-by-turn mapping GPS receiver. Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of fuss. Lik
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First, think of your unit as a small, highly automated computer. The iWAY 100m includes a keypad and on-screen menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen lets the unit show your location on a moving map, as well as point the way to your destination. A speaker built into the power cable lets you hear verbal turn-by-turn driving instructions. An internal antenna tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS and WAAS sat- ellites circling the earth. Your unit listens to signals from as many sat- ellites a
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Section 1: Installation & Accessories This section describes the various accessories and cables that came with your iWAY, and exactly how to use them. Some of the most important in- formation in this section is how to connect the iWAY to your car's stereo, and how to use the MMC card to get your map information onto the iWAY. If you need help using any of these accessories, look through this sec- tion. Otherwise, move on to Section 2: The Map Display and Map Menu Options beginning on page 15. Yo
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Do not mix different battery types. Mixing battery types may cause leak- age. (For example, don’t use both alkaline and NiMH batteries at the same time, and don't use standard alkalines with rechargeable alkalines.) 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 bat- tery cover up out of the grooves in the bottom o
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Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter with Speaker To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter speaker 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 iWAY. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter speaker adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a
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Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp, and range in storage capacities from 8 MB to more than a gigabyte of storage. We have successfully tested SD cards up to 512 MB. Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering in- formation inside the back cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards are also available at many consumer electronics stores. The MMC slot is located in the battery compartment, beneath the bat- teries on the right side
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Add an MMC Card. 5. Turn the plastic rotating card lock until it holds the card firmly in place, with the grip parallel to the direction of the batteries. 6. Replace the batteries and battery cover. R-A-M Bracket Mounting Systems Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iWAY. WARNING! When a GPS receiver is used in an automobile, the driver is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Drivers must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving con
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Be sure to check the suction mount for adequate adhe- sion each time you use the unit, and reinstall it if neces- sary. This is a portable mounting device, and the normal heating and cooling cycle of a car's interior will eventu- ally loosen the seal. A loose suction cup could allow the unit to fall or come loose during a turn. Assembly Use a Phillips screwdriver to assemble the mount components provided with your unit. A plastic cradle, movable arm and plastic ball base con- nect to a suction c
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After assembling the mount as described, slide the iWAY into the cradle and connect the power cable. You can loosen the socket arm nut to posi- tion the unit for optimum viewing, then tighten it snugly. To remove the bracket, pull on the suction release tab to break the vacuum seal. Suction Locking lever in "On" position release tab Press down hard and turn lock. RAM suction cup base on windshield. If the suction cup mount has problems staying on, clean the mounting surface and the suction cup w
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Moving on: iWAY Operation Now that you've got the iWAY installed and working, it's time to find out how it works. The following section jumps right into a description of the Map Display, which will tell you everything you need to know about the iWAY's moving map and the various settings in the map menu. If you feel comfortable using the Map Display, you can also skip to the ad- vanced setup instructions in Sec. 3 on page 31 to start learning about iWAY's Main Menu. 14
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Section 2: The Map Display and Map Menu Options This section addresses the unit's Map Display operation. You can use the Map Display to access all of the iWAY's navigation features, from finding the nearest restaurant to plotting a road trip across the country. If you're already comfortable with the basic Map Display and want to learn about more advanced setup, skip ahead to Sec. 3, Main Menu Options. Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the differe
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6. ZIN (Zoom In) – This key lets you zoom the screen in to see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map. 7. FIND – The Find key launches the iWAY search menus. 8. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear data or hide a menu. 9. ENT (Enter) – This key allows you to accept entered values or exe- cute menu commands. 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 backl
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Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes, as well as controlling the type and frequency of voice navigation instructions. Units of Measure command: changes the units of measure used in displaying distance, time and heading information. Safety Mode command: turns on or off the Safety Mode, which pre- vents you from making changes to the iWAY while driving. Satellites command: displays detailed information concerning the iWAY's current satellite lock. Trip Calculator command:
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Using the map is as simple as turning on the iWAY. A screen similar to those in the following images appears. For illustrative purposes, we have removed the textual data boxes that usually appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing more of the map to show. You can add or remove data boxes using the Customize command on the Map Menu, described later in this section. The arrow flashing in the center of the screen is your present position. It points in the direction you're traveling. (Remember, a
