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Pub. 988-0160-191
Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS and MP3 Player
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans- mitted 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, copy- right © 2001-2007, All Rights Reserved
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Table of Contents Preface: Introducing GPS........................................................ 1 How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work......................... 2 Section 1: Installation & Accessories.................................... 3 Power Cable................................................................................... 3 External Connections.................................................................... 3 USB-to-PC Cable Connect .....................................
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Units of Measure ..................................................................... 40 Reset Options........................................................................... 41 Device Information.................................................................. 41 Navigation Mode ..................................................................... 41 Transfer Data .......................................................................... 42 GPS Simulator...............................
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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 prohib- ited in some locations. While navigating, a driver is responsible for noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic laws. When fol- lowing turn-by-turn directions, a driver must take advantage o
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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. Before you grab the iWAY 600c ™ GPS unit and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how the manual can help you get the best performance from your mapping GPS receiver and MP3 music player. Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast with a minimum of fuss. The manual has been designed so you don't have to read th
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How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work You will navigate a little easier if you understand the basics of how the iWAY scans the sky to show you where you are and where you are go- ing. You will use the iWAY's touch screen and buttons to enter com- mands and control its functions. As long as there is no interference − and the unit is locked on to a satel- lite signal − it will display your location on a moving map and help guide you to your destination. The power cord speaker allows you to
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Section 1: Installation & Accessories Information in this section includes how to connect the unit to your car's power, the unit's external connections and the various accessories included with the unit. This section also will explain some of the op- tional accessories available for the unit. Power Cable Since the unit does not have an internal battery the power cable will be used to provide power to the unit. Also, the unit does not have a built- in speaker, so all audio will be played
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External antenna Power socket socket for power cord. USB-to-PC cable socket External connections on the back of the iWAY ™ 600c. NOTE: Certain vehicles are equipped with special windshields containing metal in the glass. These models may prevent any GPS unit from receiving satellite signals and establishing a "lock." If the GPS will not navigate inside, test it outside the car. Also, confirm the wind- shield type by consulting your vehicle's owner's manual or the vehi- cle dea
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Caution: If you do not connect the external antenna to the unit correctly it could prevent the unit from receiving satellite signals with the external antenna. Also, do not mount in line with a radar an- tenna. Radar radiates high energy signals that can interfere with GPS signal reception. USB-to-PC Cable Connect The iWAY package includes a USB-to-PC cable so you can copy files from your computer to the unit's hard drive. USB-to-PC cable connect. Other Accessories The iWAY pack
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rect cleaning is not covered by the warranty. We strongly rec- ommend you only use a microfiber towel to clean the unit's screen. Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets are available for GPS units through LEI Extras. Permanent and temporary mounts suitable for boat, aircraft and mo- torcycle handlebars are available. Each of these mounts work without screws or adhesives. To safely install any GPS unit please refer to the instruction sheet packed with the mounting bracket. To check the availa
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Section 2: Map Mode Operation This section addresses Map Mode operation, including the different menus and features associated with the unit. Map Mode includes all navigation features from finding the nearest restaurant to planning a road trip across the country. 1 2 3 4 5 iWAY ™ 600c GPS unit. 1. SPEAK/VOLUME – Push this button once and the unit will repeat the current navigation instruction. Press and hold this button to adjust the frequency and volume of spoken instructions and mus
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5. POWER/LIGHT – The Power button turns the unit on and off. It also controls the backlight. Press POWER to turn the unit on. To acti- vate the backlight press POWER again. The unit has three preset back- light levels. Repeatedly pressing POWER will cycle through the back- light settings. To turn the unit off, press and hold the POWER key for 3 seconds. Touch Screen You will use the touch screen for many of the unit's controls. You will use the on-screen toolbars as well as menus and textua
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When you press NEXT the Language – Voice menu will appear. Use this menu to select the spoken language used by the unit while giving turn- by-turn voice instructions. When you make your selection the unit will speak a short test message. Press BACK if you would like to reselect the text language or press DONE to continue to the map screen. You must press DONE in the Language – Voice menu to continue to the map screen. Pressing X will not close the Language - Voice menu. The openin
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While the map display provides information about your surroundings, you also can use it to explore locations other than your current position. All of the tools you will need to operate the Map Mode display are available on-screen. When the unit is navigating the map display tool- bar buttons at the left of the map screen are hidden. Map Display Toolbar The Map Display Toolbar is used to control the map screen. To bring up the Map Display Toolbar touch the map screen and the cursor and to
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Zoom In and Zoom Out increases or decreases the map view. Control the zoom to get the most detail possible while still showing all of the necessary area. You can use this feature in combination with the Move Map function to focus on an area other than your current location. Auto Zoom The Auto Zoom feature is designed to show the most map detail possi- ble while navigating. As the map screen moves to track your position, Auto Zoom will enlarge the map based on your speed and the distance t
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North Up always shows the map with North at the top of the screen. Track Up rotates the map so that the direction you are traveling is al- ways at the top of the screen. 3D view displays the map from a position above and slightly behind the black arrow icon. Location Information button The Location Information button, shown at left, is located in the top right corner of the map screen. Pressing this button will bring up the Location Information or POI Information screen, depending on whet
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Highlighted location Cursor A business location (right) highlighted with the cursor. The cursor can highlight other symbols on the map and provide information on those locations, as well. Map Mode Practice Run The following is a 10-step "Practice Run" that will walk you through the most basic Map Mode operation. Using the following steps, you can learn to navigate to a destination. Begin with the unit installed in your vehicle. You might want to start by navigating to a destinat
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10. To return to your previous location use the same steps outlined above. Creating and Saving Contacts Use the Location Information button to view information on almost any symbol on the map screen. It also is a good way to create a saved con- tact in the Address Book. Touch the map screen to bring up the cursor. Use the cursor to select and highlight a symbol or location on the map screen. Now press the Location Information button in the top right cor- ner of the map screen. Select ADD
