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Pub. 988-0152-221
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GlobalMap 5150c
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2006 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 of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. MapCreate ™, FreedomMaps ™ and NauticPath ™ are trademarks of ® LEI. Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fishing
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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First!................................................................1 Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 5150c............................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 to a Point of Interest..........................................................50 Creating and Saving a Trail..............................................................50 Displaying a Saved Trail ...................................................................52 Navigating Trails ...............................................................................52 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files....................................56 Cancel Navigation.....................
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Coordinate System Selection.............................................................76 Customize Page Displays ..................................................................78 GPS Simulator....................................................................................79 Initialize GPS .....................................................................................80 Map Auto Zoom ..................................................................................80 Map Data
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NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -20 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Cel- sius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are listed on the last page of the manual. WARNING! A CAREFU
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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 GlobalMap 5150c and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying an Lowrance GPS unit. Whether you're a first tim
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap 5150c 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 GlobalMap 5150c 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 salt- water use. MMC slots:.......................Two, 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: ..................
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NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap’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 GlobalMap 5150c 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
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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, or one of our special plug-and-play map- ping 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
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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 GlobalMap 5150c 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 segmen
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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 roof, even your body. Like most GPS receivers, this unit doesn’t have a compass or any other navigation aid built inside. It relies solely
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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 boldfa
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4. The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap 5150c begins show- ing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and fol- low your GlobalMap 5150c. 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 repeated
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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 cables for the antenna and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired c
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You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, route the cable to the unit, plug it in the center socket on the back and your sys- tem is ready to use. See the module's instruction sheet, publication part number 988-0148-371, for complete installation directions. In an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. a pie
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For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse. To unit Optional power off switch for saltwater installations Red wire with 3 amp fuse Black wire 12 volt battery Power connections for the GlobalMap 5150c GPS unit. WARNING: This product must be independently fused with the en- closed
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Rear view of unit Power Connector GPS Connector NMEA 0183 Com Port Power cable 3-amp fuse Com port data wires (three) GPS antenna 12-volt battery module Cable connections. 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 GlobalMap 5150c and receive positioning information. The GlobalMap 5150c can exchange information with any device that transmits or receives N
