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Pub. 988-0148-411
www.lowrance.com
iFINDER Pro
Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2003 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. iFINDER Pro is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. DURACELL is a registered trademark of Duracell, Inc. RAYOVAC is a registered trademark of Rayovac Corporation. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyright 2001-2003, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a trademark of infoUSA, Inc.
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Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER Pro.......................... 2 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8 Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................... 9
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Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 38 Switch to Advanced Mode........................................................... 40 Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode ................. 40 Sec. 4: Advanced Mode Operation .......................................41 Keypad......................................................................................... 41 Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 42 Main Menu ..............
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Edit a Trail Name ................................................................... 57 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 57 Utilities........................................................................................ 58 Alarm Clock............................................................................. 58 Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 59 Trip Calculator....................................................
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Map Detail Category Selection................................................... 76 Map Orientation ......................................................................... 76 Navionics Charts....................................................................... 78 Display a Navionics Chart...................................................... 78 Port Information ..................................................................... 79 Tidal Current Information ...............................
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WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a way- point, but will also visually check to make sure a clear, safe path to the waypoin
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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 GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this space-age technol- ogy, 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 Pro. Whether you're
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Easy Mode operation will meet the navigation needs of many users. But, after you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of iFINDER's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced Mode Operation. After we introduce the Advanced Mode menus and submenus, this section contains the rest of iFINDER's command func- tions, organized in alphabetical order. When you come to a GPS menu command on the iFINDER screen, you
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Input power:......................3 volts DC (two 1.5v AA batteries); operates up to 12 hours on batteries when using one-second position updates (longer update rates and op- tional power saving settings further extend battery life, but will reduce GPS accuracy). Cigarette lighter power adapter included. Case size:......................... 5.6" H x 2.5" W x 0.9" D (142 x 65 x 25 mm); water resistant to IPX-2 standards. Weight:............................. 7.68 ounces (219 grams) with batteries.
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Graphic symbols for waypoints or event marker icons: ................. 42. Routes:............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route. Plot Trails:...................... 99 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail. Man Overboard:............. MOB feature precisely marks man overboard location with special icon, then automatically displays navigation data to that position. Audible alarms: ............. Arrival/off-course/detination passed/anchor. Com Port:........................ One se
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relation to those satellites. Once iFINDER figures its latitude and longi- tude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on the screen. While the screen is updated once a second, your iFINDER is making these in- ternal calculations and determining its position several times a second! The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory of each iFINDER is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map. Anothe
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iFINDER automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD Card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how iFINDER does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 9, so you can install the batteries. Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "Ho
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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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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 manual: typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow "keystrokes" appear as boldface type
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Power The iFINDER operates from AA batteries or on 3 volts DC using an optional external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter. When the power cable is used, the iFINDER automatically switches to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the batteries. Flash memory will keep your stored data safe and accessible for the life of the product — after the unit is turned off
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Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. Place your thumb on the large arrowhead on the battery compartment cover. Press in and down, toward the bottom of the unit (in the direction indicated by the arrow). The battery cover will snap off. Remove iFINDER battery cover. Install the batteries according to the decal in the battery compartment, which shows the correct polarity. Point the positive pole of the upper bat- tery to the left; point the positive pole of the b
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Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter To use external DC power: Plug the CA-5 power cable's cigarette lighter adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Next, slide the other connec- tor over the power contacts on the bottom of the iFINDER case. Attach CA-5 external power cable to iFINDER. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a 12-volt power system. The cigarette lighter adapter contains in the plug a protec- tive fuse and a voltage regul
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connect to the GPS receiver (such as the iFINDER Pro). Lowrance of- fers an optional DGPS receiver for your unit. To exchange NMEA or DGPS data, Lowrance offers an optional data only cable and two power/data combo cables: PC-DI5 NMEA/Serial cable with DB-9 plug. The PC-DI5 is a NMEA/serial communications cable. It has a standard female DB-9 connector on one end to attach your unit to a computer's serial communications port. PC-DI6 NMEA/Serial cable with DB-9 plug and power converter. The PC-DI6
