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Pub. 988-0148-622
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iFINDER Go
Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Lowrance and iFINDER GO are registered trademarks of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. eXitSource Database, copyright 2001-2005 Zenrin Co. Ltd. Exit Authority and eXitSource ar
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Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this amazing 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 . Whether you're a first-time user or a professional navigator, you'll discover that the
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iFINDER Easy Mode Quick Reference 1. Install two AA batteries in the battery compartment on back of case. 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. Rotate through the three main Page screens (Map Page, Satellite Status Page, Navigation Page) by repeatedly pressing PAGES key. Switch Pages to display Satellite Status Page. 4. Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position. Process is visible o
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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. The iFINDER Keypad You'll control the iFINDER Go with its keyboard, which includes: PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds. PAGES – Pressing this key
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Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display. Software Info command: shows the product name and software version of the unit's operating system software, as well as copyright notices. Advanced Mode command: used to switch to Advanced Mode operation. Pages Easy Mode has three Page displays that represent the three major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, which cycles among the
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Current track or Compass bearing heading, shown to destination in degrees Bearing Waypoint arrow symbol Trail line Navigation Destination information name display Navigation Page, backtracking a trail. Satellite Status Page This Page, shown in the following images, provides detailed information on the status of iFINDER's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page: press PAGES repeatedly until the page you want appears. This page shows you the quality and accu
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WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing! On any display page, 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. 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. If you're navigating to a waypoint, the map also shows your sta
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The low-detail world map contains some large cities and most country political boundaries. The medium-detail U.S. map contains: all incorporated cities; shaded metropolitan areas; county boundaries; some major city streets; Interstate, U.S. and state highways; lakes and streams and more than 60,000 navigation aids and 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters. The map also contains exit services information for Interstate highways. The iFINDER Go2 International contai
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selected. Once that happens, if you press FIND the Find Menu will pop up with an extra option at the top of the list: SELECTED ITEM. Press ENT to see the Waypoint Information screen for the selected item. Set Home Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic "address," based on the latitude and longitude of a position on the earth. Easy Mode allows you to save two waypoints (Home and Man Overboard). To save a Home Waypoint: 1. Press and release ENT. 2. The SAVE AS HOME WAYPOINT? menu appears, wit
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Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The Go To Cursor command navigates to the current cursor position on the map. It's a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display. Simply select the item with the map cursor as described earlier, then press MENU|ENT to make the iFINDER begin navigating to the cursor location. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing navigation info
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Navigate a Back Trail 1. Press MENU|↓ to NAVIGATE TRAIL|ENT. 2. Now, begin moving and follow your iFINDER's instructions. On the map, your original trail is visible as a flashing solid line, along with a roughly parallel dotted line indicating the back trail to follow. The map contains a steer arrow in the lower right corner. This arrow shows you where to steer to reach the next waypoint on your back trail. North Present position arrow Bearing Trail arrow waypoint symbol Trail Steer Trail line
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LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN U
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DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain. We refer to each of these as a "Database" or together as the "Databases." Your product may thus include the "WBS Database" which contains worldwide backg
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LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product's written specifications, all for one (1) year from the date of original purchase by you. WE MAKE NO O
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