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IntelliMap 642c iGPS
Mapping GPS Receiver
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Copyright © 2005 LEI-Eagle All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Eagle Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® Eagle is a registered trademark of LEI. MapCreate, FreedomMaps and NauticPath are trademarks of LEI. Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc. LakeMaster and ProMaps are tradem
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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications:......................................................... 2 How GPS Works ................................................................................. 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS......................................................... 6 How to use this manual: typographical conventions ........................ 8 Arrow Keys..........................
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Navigate a Trail ............................................................................ 47 Navigate a Back Trail................................................................... 49 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files................................... 50 Cancel Navigation ............................................................................ 52 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations...................................... 53 Find Distance Current Position to Another Location .......
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GPS Simulator.................................................................................. 72 Initialize GPS.................................................................................... 74 Map Auto Zoom................................................................................. 74 Map Data .......................................................................................... 74 Earth Map Detail .......................................................................... 75 Pop
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Find Interstate Highway Exits ...................................................... 103 Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ................................. 105 Find Streets or Intersections ......................................................... 107 Find a Street ............................................................................... 107 Find an Intersection.................................................................... 108 Find Waypoints................................
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Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the ® IntelliMap 642c iGPS and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best perform- ance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying an Eagle GPS unit. Whether you're a first time
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe- rience), you may want to try out some of the IntelliMap 642c's many advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS com- mand functions, organized in alphabetical order. When you come to a GPS menu command on the IntelliMap 642c's screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, just flipping through Section 3
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Case size:......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. MMC slots: ...................... One with waterproof door (SD card compatible). Recording:........................MMC & SD cards for recording GPS trip de- tails and displaying charts or custom maps. Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec- ades. User settings are stored when unit is turned off. Languages:...................... 10; me
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NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the IntelliMap 642c's on- board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall later is limited only by the number and size of MMC cards you have. NOTICE! The storage temperature range for your IntelliMap 642c is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is
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The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional map- making software, MapCreate 6, or one of our special plug-and-play mapping cards. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses and addresses — won't work without a custom MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 30
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Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 11, so you can mount your IntelliMap 642c and plug in the power. Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tuto- rials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Man- ual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of sat- ellite navigation, look over this segment de
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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. These signals can be easily blocked by trees, buildings, an automobile
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Remember that this receiver is only a tool. Always have another method of navigation available, such as a map or chart and a compass. 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 manua
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4. The wait message disappears and the IntelliMap 642c begins show- ing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and fol- low your IntelliMap 642c. Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or press and hold) the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select (highlight) the My Trails menu command. Finally, press the Enter key." Step 2 would mean: "Press the down arrow key repeatedly to
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Notes 10
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the power cable. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration. 2. Determine the lo
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This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electri- cal contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket. In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs. If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and in- stalling an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is not in use. Whe
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CAUTION: Failure to use the enclosed 3-amp fuse will void your warranty! For a replacement, use a type 3AG 3-amp fuse. This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly. Rear view of unit Power Connector NMEA 0183 Com Port Power cable 3-amp fuse Com port data wires (three) 12-volt battery Cable connections. 13
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NMEA Cable Connections NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA inter- face on the IntelliMap 642c and receive positioning information. The IntelliMap 642c can exchange information with any device that trans- mits or receives NMEA 0183 data, however, a communications cable is not available for the unit at this time. If you need to create a NMEA 0183 connection, consult customer service. Service contact information
