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Pub. 988-0148-461
www.lowrance.com
iFINDER H2O
Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. iFINDER H2O 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. 2 Energizer and e are registered trademarks of Energizer Holdings, Inc. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyrigh
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Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1 Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER H2O........................ 2 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8 Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................... 9 Po
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Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 40 Main Menu .................................................................................. 40 Pages ........................................................................................... 40 Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 40 Position Page........................................................................... 41 Navigation Page.............................
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Alarm Clock............................................................................. 56 Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 57 Trip Calculator........................................................................ 57 Trip Down Timer..................................................................... 57 Trip Up Timer ......................................................................... 57 Waypoints...................................................
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In Advanced Mode............................................................... 80 In Easy Mode....................................................................... 80 Screen Contrast and Brightness ................................................ 80 Set Language .............................................................................. 82 Set Local Time ............................................................................ 82 Software Version Information.............................
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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 hand-held 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 H2O. 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 further extend battery life, but will reduce GPS accu- racy). Cigarette lighter power adapter in- cluded. 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:..................................8.48 ounces (242 grams) with alkaline batteries. GPS Receiver: ......
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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/destination passed/anchor. Com Port:........................ One s
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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. 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 of the case. Remove iFINDER battery cover. Install the batteries according to the embossed signs in the battery com- partment, which shows the correct polarity. Point the positive pole of the upper battery to th
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Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter 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 iFINDER. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a 12-volt power system. The ciga
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The PC-DI8 combines a cigarette lighter power adapter with a DB-9 plug for a NMEA/serial com port connection to a laptop computer or other device. This is our favorite cable for connecting the iFINDER H2O to a laptop computer in an RV or other vehicle. By transmitting NMEA data to the computer, you can get live position data for GPS- compatible mapping software. You can also run one of our free Lowrance GPS emulators on your lap- top, and operate it with real-time position information. To use it
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Remove an MMC Card. 4. Drag the MMC from the slot into the battery compartment. 5. Turn the iFINDER face up and give it a shake to dump the MMC into your hand or onto a work surface. To add an MMC or SDC 1. Remove battery compartment cover. 2. Remove batteries, if present. 3. Hold unit facedown in right hand. Drop the MMC card into the slot, label-up, with the notched edge toward the right. 4. Press down on the center of the label and slide the card to the right. Add an MMC Card. 5. Tu
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FreedomMaps FreedomMaps are pre-made custom maps that cover multiple states, provinces, countries or other geographic regions on a single memory card. They give you all the features found in our MapCreate™ mapping software, but without the necessity of using a computer. FreedomMaps are available for the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2004, Free- domMaps with topographic contours will become available for the United States and Canada. Like custom maps built in MapCreate, the custom map on
