Pub. 988-0148-771
Handheld Color GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!.........................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER HUNTc™ ............... 3
How the iFINDER Works............................................................. 5
Introduction to GPS, WAAS and EGNOS ................................... 7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 9
Arrow Keys................................................................................ 9
Keyboard ................................................................................... 9
Menu Commands ...................................................................... 9
Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................... 9
Section 2: Installation & Accessories..................................11
Power........................................................................................... 11
Batteries...................................................................................... 11
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter .............................................. 13
Headphone Adapter.................................................................... 13
NMEA Cable Connections.......................................................... 14
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation ..................................... 14
FreedomMaps .......................................................................... 16
External Antenna ....................................................................... 16
R-A-M Bracket Mounting Systems .......................................... 17
Other Accessories........................................................................ 18
Section 3: Easy Mode Operation ..........................................19
Keypad......................................................................................... 19
Power/lights on and off............................................................... 20
Main Menu.................................................................................. 20
Pages ........................................................................................... 21
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 22
Compass Page ......................................................................... 23
Navigation Page...................................................................... 23
Map Page................................................................................. 25
Special Hunting Details.......................................................... 27
iFINDER HUNTc™ Easy Mode Quick Reference................... 29
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 30
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys............. 30
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor.................................. 31
Searching..................................................................................... 31
Set Home Waypoint.................................................................... 33
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 34
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 35
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 36
Creating and Saving a Trail................................................... 37
Displaying a Saved Trail ........................................................ 37
Navigating or Backtracking a Trail........................................... 38
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Clearing or Erasing a Trail .................................................... 39
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files............................. 39
Custom Maps:.......................................................................... 39
GPS Data Files:....................................................................... 40
Switch to Advanced Mode........................................................... 41
Switch to Hunting Mode............................................................. 42
Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation.................................43
Keypad......................................................................................... 43
Power/lights on and off............................................................... 44
Main Menu.................................................................................. 44
Pages ........................................................................................... 45
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 45
Status Menu............................................................................ 46
Digital Data Page..................................................................... 46
Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 47
Instant-On Compass............................................................... 47
Compass Page ......................................................................... 48
Compass Menu........................................................................ 49
Navigation Page...................................................................... 49
Navigation Menu .................................................................... 50
Music Mode Page .................................................................... 50
Map Page................................................................................. 51
Map Menu ............................................................................... 52
Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location .... 52
Find Distance From Point to Point............................................ 53
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 53
Icons............................................................................................. 54
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC.......................................... 55
Navigate ...................................................................................... 56
Navigate Back Home .............................................................. 56
Navigate Back to Man Overboard Waypoint......................... 56
Cancel Navigation................................................................... 57
Navigate a Route..................................................................... 57
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map...................................... 57
Navigate to an Icon................................................................. 57
Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)........................................ 57
Navigate to a Waypoint .......................................................... 57
Navigate a Trail...................................................................... 58
Routes.......................................................................................... 59
Create and Save a Route ........................................................ 59
Delete a Route......................................................................... 61
Save GPS Data Files to an MMC............................................... 61
Searching..................................................................................... 62
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Switch to Easy Mode................................................................... 63
Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Easy Mode ..................... 64
Switch to Hunting Mode............................................................. 64
Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Hunting Mode ............... 64
Trails ........................................................................................... 64
Create and Save a Trail.......................................................... 64
Clear a Trail............................................................................ 65
Delete a Trail .......................................................................... 65
Edit a Trail Name ................................................................... 65
Edit a Trail Color .................................................................... 65
Edit a Trail Pattern ................................................................ 65
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files............................. 66
Utilities........................................................................................ 67
Alarm Clock............................................................................. 67
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 67
Trip Calculator........................................................................ 67
Trip Down Timer..................................................................... 67
Trip Up Timer ......................................................................... 67
Weather Prediction (barometer) ................................................ 67
Interpreting Weather Information......................................... 68
Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 71
Waypoints.................................................................................... 71
Create a Waypoint .................................................................. 71
Select a Waypoint ................................................................... 73
Delete a Waypoint................................................................... 73
Edit a Waypoint ...................................................................... 73
Waypoint Name................................................................... 73
Waypoint Symbol ................................................................ 73
Waypoint Position............................................................... 73
Waypoint Altitude............................................................... 74
Waypoint Audio Note.......................................................... 74
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options............................75
Alarms ......................................................................................... 75
Auto Satellite Search.................................................................. 76
Check MMC Files and Storage Space........................................ 77
Com Port Configuration ............................................................. 77
Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 78
Use WAAS/EGNOS..................................................................... 79
Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 79
Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 82
External Passive Antenna.......................................................... 83
GPS Simulator ............................................................................ 84
Map Auto Zoom........................................................................... 85
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Map Data..................................................................................... 85
Show Map Data....................................................................... 86
Popup Map Information.......................................................... 86
Draw Boundaries .................................................................... 86
Fill Water with White............................................................. 86
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) ........................ 86
Map Datum Selection ................................................................. 87
Map Detail Category Selection................................................... 88
Map Orientation ......................................................................... 89
Navionics Charts....................................................................... 90
Pop-up Help................................................................................. 96
Reset Options.............................................................................. 97
Screen Contrast and Brightness ................................................ 97
Set Language .............................................................................. 99
Set Local Time ............................................................................ 99
Software Version Information.................................................. 101
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles.............................................. 102
Track Smoothing....................................................................... 103
Trail Options............................................................................. 103
Update Trail Option.............................................................. 104
Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance) ..................... 105
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)..................................... 105
Delete Trail ........................................................................... 106
New Trail............................................................................... 106
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................. 106
Units of Measure....................................................................... 107
Section 6: Searching .............................................................109
Selected Item............................................................................. 110
Destination................................................................................ 111
Recent Finds ............................................................................. 111
Current Route ........................................................................... 111
Find Addresses.......................................................................... 112
Find Home Waypoint................................................................ 114
Find Interstate Highway Exits ................................................ 115
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ........................... 117
Find Streets or Intersections.................................................... 119
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode only) ................................... 122
Section 7: Hunting Mode......................................................125
iFINDER HUNTc Quick Reference.................................... 126
Compass Page ....................................................................... 127
Calibrate Compass................................................................ 128
Set Hunting Waypoint.............................................................. 130
Scout Plots................................................................................. 130
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Switch to Land Mode................................................................ 132
Section 8: Music Mode..........................................................133
The Music Mode Display and Keyboard Commands .............. 133
Using the Play Control Buttons........................................... 134
Using the FIND key to Launch Music Browser .................. 134
Music Mode Practice Run ...................................................136
Play Lists................................................................................... 137
Getting the Music onto Your iFINDER ............................... 137
The Music Menu ....................................................................... 137
Use Indoors ............................................................................... 138
Sounds Menu............................................................................. 138
Shuffle (On/Off)..................................................................... 138
Repeat (On/Off) ..................................................................... 139
Section 9: Supplemental Material .....................................142
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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 waypoint
is always available.
WARNING!
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely re-
sponsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators
must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving, boating or fly-
ing conditions at all times. An accident or collision resulting in damage
to property, personal injury or death could occur if the operator of a
GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and
vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.
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Section 1: Read Me First!
How this GPS and manual can make you a better hunter.
We know; the last thing you want to do after buying your new
iFINDER HUNTc is to look inside the manual. But before you grab
the batteries and head outside, please give us a moment or two to ex-
plain how our manual and GPS can make you a better hunter.
If you're like most hunters, you probably purchased your iFINDER
HUNTc to keep from getting lost in the big woods. That's the most im-
portant function, but this rugged GPS will also lead you to new hunting
grounds, help you find more game by better scouting, improve your hunt
planning and help you recover downed game. (But it won't give you
tighter groups…you'll just have to spend more time at the range for
that!)
The original iFINDER HUNT and its companion mapping software,
MapCreate USA Hunting Topo, made up the first and only GPS-
mapping package on the market with features developed especially for
hunters. The two products were introduced in the Summer of 2004, but
additional hunting functions are already under development. In 2005
we added color to the mix, releasing the iFINDER HUNTc. Periodically,
we offer free features and enhancements that may be downloaded at
our web site. We strongly recommend you check the Lowrance web
site, www.lowrance.com, for free downloads of updated software
and instruction manuals.
Our goal for this book is to get you out to the woods fast, with a mini-
mum of fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time hunting, and less
time reading the manual!
So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing
from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into eight sections. This first section is an in-
troduction to Lowrance GPS. It tells you the basics you need to know
before you can make the unit look around and tell you where you are.
Section 2 will help you get the batteries and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
correctly installed in your iFINDER. We'll also tell you about some of
the accessories available for your unit.
Section 3 is the heart of our book, Easy Mode Operation. It will intro-
duce you to the basic GPS functions.
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This section includes a one-page Easy Mode Quick Reference. (If
you've already figured out how to load the batteries yourself,
and you just can't wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference
on page 29 and head outside with your iFINDER!)
NOTE:
When you turn on the unit, it is in ADVANCED MODE. To switch the
iFINDER to EASY MODE, press MENU|MENU, then use the ↑ ↓ keys to
scroll down to DISABLE HUNTING MODE and press ENT. A message will
appear asking if you are sure you want to turn ON LAND NAVIGATION
MODE. Use the ← key to select YES and press ENT. Now, press
MENU|MENU to get back to the main menu. Scroll down to EASY
MODE and press ENT. A message will appear asking if you are sure
you want to switch to EASY MODE. Select YES and press ENT.
Remember: When you are in EASY MODE, you will NOT be able to
take advantage of the iFINDER's specialized hunting features. You
will have to switch back to ADVANCED MODE, then enable the Hunting
Mode to enjoy all the iFINDER HUNTc has to offer.
To switch back to ADVANCED MODE or to ENABLE HUNTING MODE, press
MENU, then scroll down to ADVANCED MODE and press ENT. A message
will appear asking if you are sure you want to enter ADVANCED MODE.
Select YES and press ENT. Now, scroll down to ENABLE HUNTING MODE
and press ENT. A message will appear asking if you are sure you
want to turn on HUNTING MODE. Select YES and press ENT.
The rest of Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan lessons that follow
one another in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to
find your way in the wilderness quickly.
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 the 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 the iFINDER's command
functions (except for the hunting features), organized in alphabetical
order.
When you come to a GPS menu command on the iFINDER screen, you can
look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents or index,
just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the command portion of
Section 4.
Your iFINDER is ready to use right out of the box, but you can fine
tune and customize its operation with dozens of options.
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We describe how to use general system options along with GPS options
in Section 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options. This section covers
all operation modes.
In Section 6, we go into more detail on one of the iFINDER's most re-
markable capabilities — Searching. We'll introduce a couple of search
examples in both the Easy and Advanced Mode sections, but there are
so many map items you can search for, we had to give this function its
own section in the manual! For example, did you know the iFINDER
can look up business phone numbers, functioning as a virtual Yellow
Pages? We’ll show you how in Section 6.
In Section 7, we describe the unique hunting features in Hunting Mode
Operation. When the unit is first turned on, it begins operation in
Hunting Mode.
Finally, in Section 8, we offer Supplemental Material, including a list of
the GPS datums used, warranties, and customer service information.
Now, if you're into the fine details, glance over the next segment on
specifications to see just how much GPS power you hold in your hand.
It's important to us (and our power users), but if you don't care how
many waypoints the iFINDER can store or how long the batteries last,
skip ahead to important information on how the iFINDER works, on
page 5.
Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER HUNTc™
General
Display:............................ 2.62" (6.65 cm)diagonal high contrast Film
SuperTwist color display.
Resolution:...................... 240 pixel x 160 pixel resolution; 38.400 total
pixels.
Backlighting:.................. White LED screen backlighting for night and
low-light viewing.
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-7 standards.
Weight:..................................8.48 ounces (242 grams) with alkaline batteries.
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GPS
Receiver: ......................... Internal, 16 parallel channel GPS+WAAS; ex-
ternal active or passive antennas optional.
Active Antenna
Voltage:............................ 3 volts DC.
Recording: ...................... Removable MMC or SD memory cards for
recording GPS trip details, displaying cus-
tom maps, adding audio notes to waypoints,
upgrading operating system software and
transferring trip data to personal computer
without a slow serial connection.
MMC slots: ...................... One, inside battery compartment. Accepts
non-proprietary MMC or SD memory cards.
Background map:.......... Built-in custom, detailed Lowrance map.
Contains: low-detail maps of the whole world
(containing cities, major lakes, major rivers,
political boundaries); and medium-detail
maps of the United States (containing all in-
corporated cities; Interstate, U.S. and state
highways; Interstate highway exits and exit
services information; large- and medium-
sized lakes and streams.)
Custom mapping:.......... Accepts custom, higher-detail MapCreate 6
mapping on memory cards, with searchable
Points-of Interest database of hotels, restau-
rants, shopping, services, hunting areas and
more. Navionics charts on MMC cards op-
tional.
Mapping memory:......... Up to 1 GB on one MMC (MultiMedia Card)
or SD (Secure Digital Card.)
Position updates: .......... Every one second.
Position points: ............. 2,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons.
Graphic symbols for
waypoints or event
marker icons:................. 42 basic icons with 17 additional hunting-
specific icons.
Routes:............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route.
Plot Trails:...................... 99 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail.
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Scout Plots:..................... 100 savable scout plots.
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 serial communications port, NMEA 0183
version 2.0 compatible. Allows exchange of
position data with another device, such as an
autopilot or personal computer. Optional
combination serial/power cable available.
Zoom range:.................... 40 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.
NOTE:
The above memory capacities refer only to the iFINDER's on-board
memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for re-
call later is only limited by the number of MMC cards you have.
How the iFINDER Works
You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the iFINDER
scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and, where
you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS
receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip ahead to Section 2, In-
stallation & Accessories on page 11. If you're new to GPS, read on, and
later you will impress your friends with your new-found knowledge.)
First, think of your iFINDER as a small but powerful computer. (But
don't worry — we made the iFINDER easy to use, so you don't need to
be a computer expert to find your way!) The iFINDER includes a key-
pad and a screen with menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen
also lets the iFINDER show your location on a moving map, as well as
point the way to your destination.
This pocket-sized computer also contains an antenna and specialized
scanning receiver, something like your car radio. But instead of your
favorite dance tunes, this receiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS
satellites circling the earth. (It will also listen in to the WAAS satellites
in orbit, but we'll tell you more about that in the upcoming segment
introducing you to GPS and WAAS.)
The iFINDER listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see"
above the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its loca-
tion in relation to those satellites. Once the iFINDER figures its latitude
and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on the
screen.
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While the screen is updated once a second, your iFINDER is making these
internal 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.
Another portion of the iFINDER's onboard memory is devoted to re-
cording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event
marker icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you
came. Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a com-
puter or a tape in a cassette tape recorder. You can save several differ-
ent GPS data files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over and
over again. Like any computer file, these GPS Data Files (file format
*.usr) can be shared between iFINDERs, other Lowrance GPS or so-
nar/GPS units and even personal computers.
Your iFINDER has one more thing in common with a personal com-
puter. Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and ex-
changing files, the iFINDER has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card)
or SD (Secure Digital) Card flash memory card. These solid-state mem-
ory devices are about the size of a postage stamp, but can hold data
ranging from 8 MB to 512 MB in size. (Compare that to a floppy disk's
1.44 MB capacity!) The iFINDER uses all that MMC space for two key
purposes.
First, you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to
the MMC. Since the MMC is removable (like a floppy disk or a cassette
tape), you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer
equipped with an MMC card reader. (Or store them on a pocketful of
MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping software
can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be copied to
the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the iFINDER's memory.
(NOTE: No matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be
loaded from the MMC into memory before the iFINDER can use them.)
The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail, cus-
tom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our MapCre-
ate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater de-
tail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file
format *.lcm) can also be shared between the iFINDERs, other
Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units and personal computers.
You make your own Custom Map Files with our MapCreate software,
but you don't have to. We also sell ready-to-use FreedomMaps. These
custom maps are pre-loaded on MMCs. (No computer work required!).
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The 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, WAAS and EGNOS
Well, now you know the basics of how the iFINDER does its work. You
might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories,
on page 11, 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 "How to Use This Manual" on page 9. But, if
you want to understand the current state of satellite navigation, look
over this segment describing how GPS and its new companions WAAS
and EGNOS work together to get you where you're going.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched July 17, 1995 by
the United States Department of Defense. It was designed as a 24-
hour-a-day, 365-days-a-year, all weather global navigation system for
the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also avail-
able at first, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled
the signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA).
A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.
GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal govern-
ment discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed
other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces. Reliable accuracy
for civilian users jumped from 100 meters (330 feet) under SA to the
present level of 10 to 20 meters (about 30 to 60 feet.)
Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth,
passing overhead twice daily. A series of ground stations (with precisely
surveyed locations) controls the satellites and monitors their exact loca-
tions in the sky. Each satellite broadcasts a low-power signal that identi-
fies the satellite and its position above the earth. Three of these satellites
are spares, unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee that at
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least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times.
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 roof or your body.
Like most GPS receivers, the iFINDER doesn’t have a compass or any
other navigation aid built inside. It relies solely on the signals from the
satellites to calculate a position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance
are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for the
iFINDER to determine direction of travel, you must be moving and the
faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at walking or
trolling speeds — it will. There will be more "wandering" of the data
shown on the display.
GPS alone is plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go
beyond basic GPS. So, the FAA has developed a program to boost GPS
performance with its Wide Area Augmentation System, or WAAS. The
FAA commissioned the system on July 11, 2003. EGNOS (European
Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European equivalent
of WAAS. Like WAAS, it was created to make GPS position calculation
more accurate.
WAAS is designed to increase GPS accuracy to within 7.6 meters vertically
and horizontally, but it consistently delivers accuracies within 1-2 meters
horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical, according to the FAA. It does this by
broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Your unit automati-
cally receives both GPS and WAAS signals.
There, however, are some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of
Alaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued WAAS
development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years to come.
WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is
designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the
Equator, so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground
in North America. Aircraft and vessels on open water can get consis-
tently good WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large man-made
structures can sometimes block the WAAS signal from ground receivers.
You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly
accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation
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available to the general public today. Remember, however, that this
receiver is only a tool. Always have another method of navigation avail-
able, such as a map or chart and a compass.
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. So, if you're in a real hurry (or
just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out what
menu command to use by finding the boldface command text. The fol-
lowing paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for
those commands and other instructions:
Arrow Keys
The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your
mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys also help you move
through the iFINDER menus so you can execute different commands.
They are represented by symbols like these, which denote the down ar-
row key, the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← →.
Keyboard
The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a
key to press, the key is shown in bold, sans serif type. For example, the
"Enter/Save" key is shown as ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as MENU.
Menu Commands
A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,
in a bold sans serif type like this: ADVANCED MODE. These indicate that you
are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of
some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file
names you need to select are shown in italic type, such as trail name.
Instructions = Menu Sequences
Most functions you perform with the iFINDER are described as a se-
quence of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written
them in a condensed manner for quick and easy reading.
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For example, instructions for backtracking a trail in Easy Mode would
look like this:
1. Press MENU|↓ to NAVIGATE TRAIL|ENT.
2. Now, begin moving and follow your iFINDER.
Translated into complete English, step 1 means: "Press the Menu key.
Next, press the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select (high-
light) the Navigate Trail menu command. Finally, press the Enter key."
Also note that throughout this text, we will refer to the iFINDER
HUNTc as the iFINDER, or as the unit.
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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, no battery or external
power is needed to store your data.
Batteries
The unit requires two, 1.5 volt AA batteries. We recommend that you
use alkaline batteries for the best trade-off between battery life and
cost. We recommend DURACELL brand, but other brands will work.
If you're looking for an extended-life battery, the Duracell ULTRA bat-
tery has performed well in our tests.
You can also use rechargeable AA alkaline batteries, such as those
made by RAYOVAC, or rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries. We do not recommend nickel cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable
batteries because we tend to get poor battery life from them.
Rechargeable alkaline batteries will not last as long as standard alka-
line batteries. However, rechargeable NiMH batteries should give you
suitable battery life.
Lithium batteries are lighter than alkaline, and with some brands of
lithium battery the IFINDER HUNTc will float. We've tested the
iFINDER HUNTc using Energizer e2 lithium batteries, and it re-
mained afloat.
NOTE:
The battery gauge on the Satellite Status Page may not read accu-
rately with some battery brands because discharge rates can vary
significantly. This is especially true for rechargeables. This battery
gauge was calibrated for alkaline batteries.
Do not mix different battery types. Mixing battery types may cause leak-
age. (For example, don’t use both alkaline and NiMH batteries at the
same time, and don't use standard alkalines with rechargeable alkalines.)
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Battery Installation
Turn the unit over so 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 battery
cover up out of the grooves in the bottom of the case.
Remove the iFINDER's battery cover. (For clarity, an iFINDER H2O
is shown in these installation photos. Your HUNTc works the same.)
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 the left; point the positive pole of the bottom battery to
the right.
NOTE:
Inside the battery compartment is a rotating MMC card lock. The
grip on this lock must be turned parallel with the direction of the
batteries for them to fit properly.
Replace the battery compartment cover. First align the latch tabs at the
bottom of the cover with the slots at the case's base. Press the cover into
place, and then firmly push up on the clip at the top of the cover until it
latches in place. There is usually an audible click when the latch engages.
Replace battery compartment cover. Align tabs with slots
in the base (left). Press latch firmly until it clicks (right).
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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 the 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 regulator to convert 12 volts
down to about 3 volts. Without this regulator, connecting
your unit to a 12-volt power source will destroy the unit.
This damage will not be covered by your warranty.
The iFINDER can use two other optional external cables to supply a
NMEA/serial data connection or a combination of power and data. These
cables are discussed in the following segment on NMEA connections.
Headphone Adapter
The iFINDER PhD comes with a cable adapter that allows you to plug
in your headphones. To use this adapter: Plug your headphones into
the standard audio socket on the adapter. 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.
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Attach headphone adapter to iFINDER.
NMEA Cable Connections
NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic
equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface
on this unit and receive positioning information. The unit can exchange
information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data.
To exchange NMEA data, Lowrance offers an optional data only cable
and a power/data combo cable:
The PC-DI7 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.
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
HUNTc 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, plug the power adapter into a cigarette lighter socket, plug
the DB-9 connector into a serial port on the computer and attach the
cable to the iFINDER. Then see "Com Port Configuration" in Sec. 5.
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation
Your iFINDER uses a MultiMedia Card to store information, such as
custom maps, waypoints and other GPS data. The unit can also use Se-
cure Digital Cards (SD cards) to store information.
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NOTE:
Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just re-
member that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data.
Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a
postage stamp, but can hold data ranging from 8 MB to 1 GB. (Compare
that to a floppy disk's 1.44 MB capacity!) Additional MMC cards are
available from LEI Extras; see ordering information inside the back
cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards are also available at many
consumer electronics stores.
The MMC slot is located in the battery compartment, beneath the bat-
teries on the right side of the unit. The contact pins are springy, to
make it easier to insert and remove the MMC card.
To remove an MMC
1. Remove battery compartment cover.
2. Remove batteries, if present.
3. Hold unit facedown in right hand. Use your thumb or index finger
and press down on the center of the MMC label.
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.
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Add an MMC Card.
5. Turn the plastic rotating card lock until it holds the card firmly in
place, with the grip parallel to the direction of the batteries.
6. Replace the batteries and battery cover.
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.
Like custom maps built in MapCreate, the custom map on a FreedomMap
card contains all of these features: rivers/lakes/tributaries; more than
60,000 critical navigation aids; more than 10,000 wrecks/obstructions in
coastal and Great Lakes waters; interstate/federal/state highways; inter-
state exit services; searchable Points-of-Interest (POI) database including:
airports, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, emergency services; rural
roads and city streets; cities and towns; railways; key landmarks; search-
able street intersections and street addresses; national parks and forests
with boundaries; wildlife preserves and more!
FreedomMaps come to you preloaded on a single 128 or 256 MB mem-
ory card. Insert the memory card into your Lowrance GPS unit, and
you're ready to go.
FreedomMaps are available through LEI-Extras. To order a card (or for
a list of the areas available) see the ordering information in the back of
this manual.
External Antenna
A GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for optimum operation.
Inside a vehicle, your iFINDER can sometimes maintain satellite lock
while sitting on the seat beside you, but we don't recommend this for
optimum performance.
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Since the view is restricted to what can be seen through the windows,
this operating mode will reduce position accuracy and will increase the
chance of losing satellite lock. Inside a vehicle, the unit operates best
with an optional external antenna mounted on the windshield, on the
dash or on the top of the vehicle.
The optional external antenna can use a magnetic base that allows
temporary mounting on any flat ferrous metal surface. A suction-cup
mount allows you to attach the antenna to a windshield.
The iFINDER HUNTc can use the passive FA-8 antenna or the active
RAA-3 antenna. The active antenna offers a further performance boost
by amplifying the satellite signals it receives. This is especially helpful
when operating in areas such as dense forests, which can obstruct GPS
signals. Your unit will automatically switch between the active RAA-3
and its internal antenna (located in the top of the case). If you purchase
the passive FA-8, you must use a menu check box to manually switch
between it and the internal antenna. See the topic "External Passive
Antenna" in Sec. 5.
Attach the iFINDER antenna to windshield bracket with two screws.
You may achieve good results by placing the external antenna on the
top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A piece of the rubber non-
skid shelf liner material available in recreational vehicle supply stores
will also help hold the antenna in place.
To use the antenna: Mount it in a location with an unobstructed view of
the sky. Plug the connector into the unit's antenna socket, located on
the back, in the upper left corner of the case.
R-A-M Bracket Mounting Systems
Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iFINDER.
There are permanent mounts and temporary mounts suitable for virtu-
ally any boat, aircraft or other vehicle, even motorcycle handlebars.
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Two R-A-M mounting systems for your unit.
One model has a mounting arm and cradle attached to a swivel ball
plate that can be screwed or bolted to a supporting surface. Another has
a moldable, weighted, rubber foot and gooseneck for support virtually
anywhere without screws or adhesives. R-A-M even has suction cup
bases for attachment to windscreens or fiberglass surfaces. See your
Lowrance dealer or visit the LEI web site for the latest options. Acces-
sory ordering information is on the inside back cover of this manual.
For a complete look at the many mounting options, visit the R-A-M web
site at www.ram-mount.com.
Other Accessories
Other iFINDER accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and
MapCreate™ 6 custom mapping software for your computer. (The
iFINDER HUNTc Plus model ships with the GPS Accessory Pack, which
is composed of the MapCreate CDs, the card reader, and one memory
card.)
If these accessories are not available from your dealer, see the acces-
sory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual.
MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM and MMC card reader for USB ports.
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Section 3:
Easy Mode Operation
This section addresses Easy Mode operation for the iFINDER's main
GPS functions. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so
this also serves as a good introduction to Advanced Mode work.
NOTE:
When you turn on the unit, it is in ADVANCED MODE. To switch the
iFINDER to EASY MODE, press MENU|MENU, then use the ↑ ↓ keys to
scroll down to DISABLE HUNTING MODE and press ENT. A message will
appear asking if you are sure you want to turn on LAND NAVIGATION
MODE. Use the ← key to select YES and press ENT. Now, press
MENU|MENU to get back to the main menu. Scroll down to EASY
MODE and press ENT. A message will appear asking if you are sure
you want to turn on EASY MODE. Select YES and press ENT.
Remember: When you are in EASY MODE, you will NOT be able to
take advantage of the iFINDER's specialized hunting features. You
will have to switch back to ADVANCED MODE, then enable Hunting
Mode.
Before you turn on the iFINDER and find where you are, it's a good
idea to learn about the different keys, the four Page screens and how
they all work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, grab
the batteries and turn to the one-page Quick Reference on page 29.
Keypad
2
3
7
6
4
1
5
8
9
iFINDER HUNTc keypad.
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1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns on the unit and
off and activates the backlight.
2. PAGES – Pressing this key switches the unit between the four page
screens in Easy Mode. (Satellite, Compass, Navigation and Map.) Each
page represents one of the unit's major operation modes.
3. MENU – Press this key to access menus, where you will be able to
select or adjust iFINDER features.
4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the
menus, make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data.
5. ENT/SAVE (Enter & Save) – This key allows you to save data, ac-
cept values and execute menu commands.
6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear
data or close a menu.
7. FIND – The Find key launches iFINDER search menus and some
navigational functions.
8. ZOUT – (Zoom Out) – This key zooms out the screen allowing you to
see a larger geographic area on the map. Less detail is seen as you
zoom out.
9. ZIN – (Zoom In) – This key zoom in the screen so you can see greater
detail in a smaller geographic area on the map.
Power/lights on and off
To turn on the unit, press PWR. To turn on the backlight, press PWR
again. Pressing PWR a third time will turn off the backlight. (Press EXIT
to clear any message or alarm displays.)
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds.
Main Menu
Easy Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some function and
setup option commands. The tutorial in this section will deal only with
functions — the basic commands that make the iFINDER do something.
For these lessons, the iFINDER will work fine right out of the box with the
factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the various options
and settings, see Sec. 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options.
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Main Menu, Easy Mode.
The Main Menu commands and their functions are:
Go To Cursor: navigates to the current cursor position on the map.
Cancel Navigation: turns off the navigation command after you have
reached your destination.
Screen: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen and
backlight delay.
Sounds: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and
sets alarm style.
Navigate Trail: sets up navigation back to the start of the current
trail.
Clear Trail: clears all points stored in a plot trail.
Sun/Moon Calculations: finds the rising and setting time of the sun
and the moon.
Units of Measure: changes the unit of measure for speed and dis-
tance. It also is used to change heading, time and temperature formats.
Set Local Time: sets the time for your local time zone.
Advanced Mode: used to switch from Easy Mode to Advanced Mode.
Easy Mode shows only the most commonly used features to simplify
operation.
Transfer My Data: used to load or save GPS data files to an MMC
card.
Software Info: shows the product name and software version of the
unit's operating system software, as well as copyright notices.
Pages
Easy Mode has four Page displays that represent the four major oper-
ating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, Compass Page, Navi-
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gation Page and the Map Page. The pages are accessed by pressing the
PAGES key. Pressing PAGES repeatedly scrolls through the four screens
in an endless loop.
Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page, shown in the following images, provides de-
tailed information on the status of the iFINDER's satellite lock-on and
position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page, press PAGES
repeatedly until it appears on the screen.
No matter what page you are on, a flashing current position indica-
tor/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate sat-
ellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. This page
shows you the quality and accuracy of current satellite lock-on and po-
sition calculation.
WARNING:
Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers
have stopped flashing!
Satellite Status Page showing a 3D position fix (latitude, longitude and
altitude) with WAAS reception.
This screen shows a graphical representation of the satellites that are
in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your
position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The
small inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the large ring
represents the horizon. North is at the top of the screen.
You can use the chart to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles
in your immediate area, if you hold the unit facing north.
The GPS receiver is tracking satellites that are in bold type. The re-
ceiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is grayed out. The
grayed out satellite is not being used to resolve your position. Beneath
the circular graph are bar graphs, one for each satellite in view.
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Since the unit has 16 channels, it can dedicate one channel per visible
satellite. The taller the bar on the graph, the better the unit is receiv-
ing signals from the satellite.
The Estimated Position Error (horizontal position error), shown in the
upper right corner of the screen, is the expected error from a bench-
mark location. In other words, if the EPE shows 50 feet, then the posi-
tion shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual
location. This also gives you an indicator of the quality of the fix the
unit currently has. The smaller the position-error number, the more
accurate the fix. If the position error displays flashing dashes, then the
unit hasn't locked onto the satellites and the number shown isn't valid.
Compass Page
This Page has a compass rose. It shows the direction you are facing and
the direction to a selected destination. When you're not navigating to a
waypoint or other destination, the navigation screen looks like the one
in the image below. No graphic course information is displayed. An ar-
row on the edge of the compass represents your facing direction.
Track or compass
heading indicator,
showing facing
direction
Compass
rose
Navigation
information
data boxes
Battery power
indicator
Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling east. Page looks like this
when the iFINDER is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route,
or backtracking a trail.
Navigation Page
Like the Compass Page, the Navigation Page also has a compass rose.
It shows your direction of travel and the direction to a recalled way-
point. When you're not navigating to a waypoint or other destination,
the navigation screen looks like the one in the following image. No
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graphic course information is displayed. Your position is shown by an
arrow in the center of the screen. Your trail history, or path you've
taken, is represented by the line extending from the arrow. The arrow
pointing down at the top of the compass rose indicates the your current
track (direction of travel).
Track or compass heading indicator, showing direction of travel
Present position
Compass
rose
arrow
Trail line
Navigation
information
data boxes
Recording a trail on the Navigation Page. The page looks like this
when the iFINDER is not navigating to a waypoint , following a route,
or backtracking a trail.
When navigating to a waypoint or following a route, the Navigation
screen looks like the one shown in the following image. Your ground
speed, track, distance and bearing to your destination are all shown
digitally on this screen.
The current cross track error is shown in the XTK box. This is the dis-
tance you are off-course to the side of the desired course line. The
course line is an imaginary line drawn from your position when you
started navigating to the destination waypoint. It's shown on the navi-
gation page as a vertical dotted line.
Lines on either side of the present position show the current cross track
error range.
The default for the cross track error range is 0.20 mile. For example, if
the present position symbol touches the right cross track error line,
then you are 0.20 mile to the right of the desired course. You need to
steer left to return to the desired course. You can use the ZIN or ZOUT
keys to change the cross track error range.
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A circular representing your destination (waypoint) appears on the
screen as you approach the waypoint as shown on the screen below.
Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at
your present closing speed. Arrival Time is the local time it will be
when you arrive at the destination, based upon your present closing
speed and track.
Compass bearing
to destination
Current track or
heading, shown
in degrees
Bearing
arrow
Trail line
Cross track
error range
(off course
indicator)
Navigation
information
data boxes
Destination
name
Navigation Page, going to cursor. Driver is headed east (a 68º track)
toward a cursor location 68º (bearing) away. The cross track error
range (white corridor) is 0.20 miles either side of the course.
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.
(This can be changed using options in Advanced Mode. See the topic Map
Orientation, in Sec. 5.) If you're navigating to a waypoint, the map also
shows your starting location, present position, course line and destination.
NOTE:
When our text says, navigating to a waypoint, we really mean navi-
gation to any selected item, whether it is a waypoint, a map feature
or an item (like a restaurant) from the POI database.
Using the map is as simple as pressing the PAGES key. A screen similar to
those in following images appears. The arrow flashing in the center of the
screen is your present position. It points in the direction you're traveling.
The solid line extending from the arrow is your plot trail or path you've
taken. (Remember: flashing question mark on the arrow symbol or flashing
text displays means the iFINDER has not yet calculated a position.)
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The map zoom range is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. In
the first example below, the range is 4,000 miles from the left edge of
the map to the right edge of the map.
The Zoom Out and Zoom In keys enlarge or reduce the map's coverage
area and the amount of mapping detail shown. There are 40 available
map zoom ranges, from 0.02 miles to 4,000 miles.
Map Page opening screen (left). Zoomed to 100 miles (center) and
zoomed to 6 miles (right). Over Zoomed means you have reached the
detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map.
Zooming in any closer will reveal no more map details because a high-
detail custom map has not been loaded on the MMC for this area.
If you're using only the factory-loaded background map, the maximum
zoom range for showing additional map detail is 8 miles. You can zoom
in closer, but with the exception of a few major city streets, the map
will be enlarged without revealing more map content. Load your own
high-detail custom map made with MapCreate and you can zoom in to
0.02 miles with massive amounts of accurate map detail.
Map Pages with high-detail map of an urban area loaded on the MMC.
Arterial streets appear at the 4-mile zoom range, with a few Point of
Interest icons visible (left). Numerous dots representing POIs become
visible at the 3-mile range (center). At a 0.4-mile zoom, you can see an
interstate highway with an exit, major and minor streets as well as
POI icons (right).
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Background map vs. MapCreate map content
The background map includes: low-detail maps of the whole world (con-
taining cities, major lakes, major rivers, political boundaries); and me-
dium-detail maps of the United States.
The medium-detail U.S. maps contain: all incorporated cities; shaded
metropolitan areas; county boundaries; shaded public lands (such as
national forests and parks); some major city streets; Interstate, U.S.
and state highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services informa-
tion; large- and medium-sized lakes and streams and more than 60,000
navigation aids and 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.S. coastal and
Great Lakes waters
MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not
found in the background map. MapCreate comes in a hunting topo and
non-topo version, and the non-topo program contains: the searchable
Points of Interest database, all the minor roads and streets, all the
landmark features (such as summits, schools, radio towers, etc.); more
rivers, streams, smaller lakes and ponds and their names.
What's more important is the large-scale map detail that allows your
GPS unit to show a higher level of position accuracy. For example, the
background map would show you the general outline and approximate
shape of a coastline or water body, but the higher detail in MapCreate
shows the shoreline completely and accurately (finer detail). Many
smaller islands would not be included in the background map, but are
in MapCreate.
Special Hunting Details
MapCreate USA Hunting Topo version was developed specifically for
the iFINDER HUNT family. It contains all the higher detail in the non-
topo version, but the addition of topographical contour lines makes it
great for hikers, aviators and hunters.
MapCreate Topo contains an amazing amount of special information for
hunters, including: public hunting boundaries and their names from 47
states, along with game management unit boundaries from 22 states;
boundaries for state and federal wildlife refuges; state and federal for-
ests; city, state and federal parks; higher resolution hydrography (wa-
ter bodies) including intermittent streams; USGS 1:24000 scale topo
quadrangle map boundaries and more!
MapCreate USA Hunting Topo is the first GPS mapping software on
the market to offer this type of extensive hunting database.
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Interstate
Major Street
Cursor line
Restaurant
POI
POI
Markers
POI
Pop-up
School POI
Position,
distance and
bearing data
Zoom
Range
When the map is zoomed out far enough, most POIs appear as square
dots (left). As you zoom in closer, the symbols become readable icons.
In the 0.3-mile zoom example (right), the cursor has selected the Cho-
lita's Mexican Restaurant POI, which triggers a pop-up box with the
POI name. This pop-up box works on POIs at any zoom range.
Tip:
In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that
their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. In the preceding
figure, you can see a packed string of POIs all along the west half of
11th Street. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and
other map features easier to see by turning off POIs you don't need
to see on the display. (To see how, check the text on Map Detail
Category Selection, in Sec. 5.
It shows how to use the Map Categories Drawn menu to turn indi-
vidual POI displays off and on.) Even though their display is turned
off, you can still search for POIs and their icons will pop-up when
your unit finds them for you.
The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for Easy Mode
operation. If you don't want to carry the manual with you as you prac-
tice with the iFINDER, you might consider photocopying this quick ref-
erence page and tucking it into your pocket.
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iFINDER HUNTc™ Easy Mode Quick Reference
Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try
navigating to a location a few blocks away. Navigation in too small a
space, like a backyard, will constantly trigger arrival alarms.
1. Install two AA batteries and an MMC card in the battery compart-
ment on back of case. (See installation details beginning on page 11.)
2. To turn on the iFINDER, press and release the PWR key.
3. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000-mile
zoom range. Rotate through the four main Page screens (Map Page,
Satellite Status Page, Compass Page and Navigation Page) by repeat-
edly pressing PAGES key.
4. Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position. Process
is visible on Satellite page. This takes an average of 1 minute or less under
clear sky conditions (unobstructed by terrain or structures.) When the unit
acquires position, a tone sounds and a position acquired message appears.
5. With position acquired, press the PAGES key to display the Map
Page, which shows a bird's eye view of the earth. You can move around
the map by:
Zooming in closer to see greater detail: press ZIN (zoom in key.)
Zooming out to see more area with less detail: press ZOUT (zoom
out key.)
Scroll map north, south, east or west using arrow keys ↑ ↓ → ←.
To stop scrolling and return to current position on map, press EXIT key.
6. Set Home waypoint at your current position so you can navigate back
it: press ENT|ENT.
7. Zoom/scroll map to find a nearby object or location. Use arrow keys to
center cursor crosshairs over the map object or location.
8. To navigate to the selected location: press MENU|ENT|EXIT. Follow
steering arrow on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation Page.
9. At destination, Arrival Alarm goes off. To clear it, press EXIT. To
Cancel navigation: press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|. A message
will appear asking if you want to cancel navigation. Select YES and
press ENT.
10. Navigate back home by GO HOME or NAVIGATE TRAIL. To Go Home:
press FIND|ENT, then follow navigation arrows. To Navigate Trail:
press MENU|↓ to NAVIGATE TRAIL|ENT. Wait while route is calculated,
then follow the navigation arrows.
11. Back home, when Arrival Alarm goes off, press EXIT. To Cancel
navigation: press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT| ←| YES| ENT.
12. To turn off the iFINDER, press and hold PWR key for three seconds.
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Find Your Current Position
Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the iFINDER.
Under clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satel-
lites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less.
NOTE:
Clear sky means open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foliage or
structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS signal reception.
If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside
a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception. To
correct this, be sure you are positioned so the unit has as clear a view of
the sky as possible, then turn the unit off and back on again.
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
The map is presented from a bird's eye view. The current zoom range
shows in the lower left corner of the screen.
1. Press the ZIN key (zoom in) to move in closer and see greater detail in
a smaller geographic area.
2. Press the ZOUT key (zoom out) to move farther away and see less map
detail, but a larger geographic area.
When you are walking or riding in a vehicle, the map will automatically
move as you move. This keeps your current location roughly centered
on the screen.
You can manually pan or scroll the map northward, southward, east-
ward or westward by using the arrow keys, which launches the cross-
hair map cursor. This allows you to look at map places other than your
current position. To clear the cursor, press EXIT, which jumps the map
back to the current position or the last known position.
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Cursor line
Selected airport
Cursor line
Distance
measured
by cursor
The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away.
Tip:
Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position
(or last known position, when working indoors) to any map object or
location. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor over the object or
place. The distance, measured in a straight line, appears in the data
box at the bottom of the map. Press EXIT to clear the cursor.
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor
1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and
find the item you wish to select.
2. Use the arrow keys and center the cursor crosshairs on the desired ob-
ject. On most items, a pop-up box will give the name of the selected item.
You will also notice a red ring surrounds the item as it becomes se-
lected. Once that happens, press FIND and 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.
Searching
Now that you've seen how the iFINDER can find where you are, let's
search for something somewhere else. Searching is one of the most
powerful new features in the Lowrance GPS product line.
In this example, we'll look for the nearest fast-food restaurant. For more
information on different types of searches, refer to Sec. 6, Searching.
NOTE:
This example requires the Point of Interest (POI) database included
in a high-detail MapCreate 6 custom map.
After the iFINDER has acquired a position:
1. Press FIND|↓ to MAP PLACES|ENT|↓ to POI-RESTAURANTS.
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2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this example
we will narrow our search. Press → to FAST FOOD CHAINS|ENT. That
launches the Waypoints menu with two options: FIND NEAREST AND FIND BY
NAME. Find Nearest is already highlighted, so press ENT.
Find Map Places Menu (left). Category Selection menu (center) and list
of the nearest restaurants (right).
3. The iFINDER says it is calculating (Busy), then a list of restaurants
appears, with the closest at the top of the list, and the farthest at the
bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted.
4. If you wanted, you could scroll through the list to select another res-
taurant, but for now we will just accept the nearest one, so press ENT.
5. The POI's Waypoint Information screen appears. (This is how you
can use the iFINDER as a business phone directory!) If you wanted to
navigate there, you could press Enter, since the GO TO command is
highlighted. But we just want to see it on the map, so press → to FIND ON
MAP|ENT.
POI information screen for fast food restaurant nearest this position.
Screen shows name, street address, phone number, latitude/longitude,
distance to the restaurant and its compass bearing. Go To command is
selected (left); Find on Map is selected (right).
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6. The iFINDER's map appears, with the cursor crosshairs highlighting
the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up name box identifies the POI. A
data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's
latitude, longitude, distance and bearing.
Map screen showing Finding Waypoint,
the result of a restaurant search.
7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT
repeatedly. (Before you completely exited out of the Search menus, you
could have gone looking for another place.)
NOTE:
Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the iFINDER.
If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data
for the area you are searching) loaded on the MMC, you may not
find anything.
Set Home Waypoint
A waypoint is an electronic address, based on the latitude and longi-
tude of a position on the earth. Easy Mode allows you to save two way-
points (Home and Man Overboard).
To save a Home Waypoint:
1. Press and release ENT.
2. The SAVE AS HOME WAYPOINT? prompt appears, with YES highlighted. To
accept yes, press ENT. The waypoint appears on the map as an X,
named Home.
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Pop-up
box
Save Home Waypoint menu (left). Home waypoint, with X symbol and
name (right). When selected by the cursor, the pop-up box appears.
The example shows waypoint set at the cursor location. If the cursor
was not active, the point would be placed at the current position.
Caution:
Saving a new Home waypoint will overwrite and erase the pre-
vious Home waypoint.
Navigate Back Home
This command will automatically take you back to the Home waypoint
you created.
1. Press FIND, use ↑ ↓ to select GO HOME and press ENT, then follow navi-
gation arrows on the Map Page or the compass rose on the Navigation
Page.
To cancel navigation, press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A mes-
sage will appear asking if you want to cancel navigation. Select YES and
press ENT. The iFINDER stops showing navigation information.
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family
member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa-
ter. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land.
Of course, the first thing to do is remain calm and try all standard
safety measures to try and rescue the person.
This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to
the location where the feature was activated. To activate it, press the
ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time. Your position at the time these
keys are pressed is used as the man overboard position.
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Caution:
Saving a new "Man Overboard" waypoint will overwrite and
erase the previous "Man Overboard" waypoint.
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
Find your way back to the accident position with the Navigation Page
or Map Page. When MOB is activated, the Navigation Page automati-
cally shows the compass rose with its bearing arrow pointing toward
the man overboard position, and the destination name says Going To
Man Overboard. The Map Page displays a Man Overboard waypoint,
represented by a human figure, and the steering arrow points where to
steer to reach that position.
The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint table for fu-
ture reference. In Advanced Mode, it can be edited the same as any
other waypoint. This prevents the inadvertent loss of the current Man
Overboard position.
Tip:
You don't need to have an emergency to use the MOB waypoint. It
is the only way you can set an additional waypoint other than
Home in Easy Mode. When you set the MOB point, just cancel
navigation and then use MOB like a regular waypoint. (Remember,
you can set 1,000 waypoints in Advanced Mode.)
To cancel navigation to MOB, press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. .
A message will appear asking if you want to cancel navigation. Select
YES and press ENT.
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.
1. Use the cursor (controlled by the arrow keys) with the zoom in and
zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location
you want to go to.
2. Center the cursor over the location to select it. See the example be-
low. (Many map items such as waypoints, Points of Interest, towns, etc.
can be selected, and appear highlighted with a pop-up box. Other fea-
tures, such as a river or a street intersection will not appear high-
lighted, but the cursor will take you to those locations just the same.)
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Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor has selected the town of
Oologah, Oklahoma.
3. Press MENU|ENT and the iFINDER will begin navigating to the cur-
sor location.
The Map Page will display a line from your current position to the cur-
sor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing
navigation information to your destination. See the following examples.
The 15-mile zoom figure (left) clearly shows the course line connecting
your current position to your destination. The 60-mile zoom (center)
shows both current position and destination on screen. The Navigation
Page (right) will also show navigation information.
To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command:
press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A message will appear asking
if you want to cancel navigation. Select YES and press ENT. The
iFINDER stops showing navigation information.
Navigate to a Point of Interest
For POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigate
to Cursor command above, just use the cursor to select the POI.
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Another method involves searching for POIs with the Find Map Places
command, launched with the FIND key. (See the searching example
earlier in this section, or turn to Sec. 6, Searching, for detailed instruc-
tions on POI searches.)
After you have looked up an item with the Find Map Places command,
use the ← to make sure the GO TO command is highlighted at the bot-
tom of the screen, then press ENT. The iFINDER begins showing navi-
gation information to the item.
To cancel navigation, press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A mes-
sage will appear asking if you want to cancel navigation. Select YES and
press ENT. The iFINDER stops showing navigation information.
Creating and Saving a Trail
A trail, or plot trail, is a history of the path you have taken. On the
screen, trails are represented by a solid line extending from the back of
the position arrow.
With the default auto setting, the iFINDER creates a trail by placing a
dot (trail point) on the screen every time you change directions. (The
method used for creating a trail and the trail update rate can both be
adjusted in Advanced Mode. See Sec. 5 for Trail Options.)
In Easy Mode, this unit automatically creates a plot trail when turned
on. It is automatically saved in memory when the unit is turned off.
The iFINDER continues recording the same trail until you clear the
trail, which erases the old trail and starts creation of a new trail.
NOTE:
The iFINDER can record up to 9,999 points per trail, which may be
adjusted in Advanced Mode. The default setting is a maximum of
2,000 points. When trail length exceeds the maximum setting, the
unit begins recording the trail over itself.
In Advanced Mode, you can save and recall up to 10 different plot
trails, which may be copied to your MMC for archiving.
Caution:
You also have the option of turning off trail recording in Ad-
vance Mode. If the option is left turned off, it will cancel the
automatic trail creation feature in Easy Mode.
Displaying a Saved Trail
The trail is automatically displayed in Easy Mode by default. Trail dis-
play can be selectively turned off and on only in Advanced Mode.
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Navigating or Backtracking a Trail
There are two methods for following your back trail. The simplest re-
quires no menu commands at all, but provides no navigation informa-
tion during the trip, such as the time to your destination. The other
requires only three keystrokes and provides a full range of navigation
data. Try both methods and see which you prefer. When hiking at
walking speed, we often just use visual back trailing because it is better
at following each little turn on a footpath. At faster speeds, like travel-
ing on the highway or cruising on the water, the Navigate Trail com-
mand is handy.
Visual Back Trailing
1. On the Map Page, zoom (ZIN or ZOUT) so your trail is visible.
2. Begin moving and watch the Map Page (or Navi-
gation Page, if you prefer). Walk or steer so that
your current position arrow traces along the trail
you have just made.
Navigate a Back Trail
1. Press MENU|↓ to NAVIGATE TRAIL|ENT.
2. Begin moving and let your iFINDER guide you.
NOTE:
If you are already located at or near the begin-
ning of your back trail, the arrival alarm will
go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press EXIT
to clear the alarm and proceed.
Navigate Trail
menu.
North ꢀ
Back trail
Present
dotted line
position
Steer arrow
arrow
Trail point
Navigate trail, map views: Driver is southbound heading straight to-
ward trail point 6 (left); steer arrow says steer straight. Southbound
driver (right) has reached point 6 and must turn east to follow trail.
Steer arrow swings around to say turn left (east), toward the next trail
waypoint (arrival alarm message turned off for clarity.)
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Track or compass heading indicator
Present position
Bearing
arrow
Trail
waypoint
symbol
Compass
rose
Trail line
Cross track
error range
(off course
indicator)
Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: Driver is east-
bound heading straight toward trail point 5 (left); bearing arrow
shows the trail point is due east (straight ahead.) Driver has reached
trail point 5 (right) and must turn south to follow the trail. Arrival
alarm goes off and bearing arrow swings around to say turn right
(south), toward the next waypoint, trail point 6. iFINDER now shows
navigation information to point 6, which is 2.07 miles away.
3. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation:
press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A message will appear asking
if you want to cancel navigation. Select YES and press ENT.
Clearing or Erasing a Trail
You can erase the current trail and automatically begin recording a
new one by using the Clear Trail command.
WARNING:
Clearing a trail will erase the trail from the iFINDER's memory.
You will not be able to backtrack to that trail if it is erased. If you
need to preserve the trail, switch to Advanced Mode and use the in-
structions in Sec. 4 for Creating and Saving a Trail.
1. Press MENU|↓ to CLEAR TRAIL|ENT. A message appears asking if you
want to Clear all trail points. Select YES and press ENT.
2. Return to the page by pressing EXIT.
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
Custom Maps:
Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card
containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, the iFINDER
automatically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on.
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Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to an MMC are contained in
the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6
software. For instructions on inserting an MMC into the iFINDER, see
Sec. 2, Installation/Accessories.
GPS Data Files:
GPS Data files contain waypoints, routes, trails and event marker
icons. Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer
and an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC
card reader and MapCreate 6 software.
GPS data automatically recorded in the unit's internal memory must be
saved to the MMC (as a GPS Data File) in order to store it on your per-
sonal computer. GPS Data Files stored on an MMC must be copied from
the card to the iFINDER's internal memory before the unit can read
them. Here's how:
1. Insert the MMC into your unit. Press MENU|↓ to TRANSFER MY
DATA|ENT and the screen below appears.
The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the
MMC or load data from the MMC into the iFINDER's memory.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an
MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a
card into the iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands.
To transfer data from the iFINDER to the MMC: press ENT (for
SAVE.)
To transfer data from the MMC to the iFINDER: press → to
LOAD|ENT.
3. Saving: To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File,
press ↓ to SAVE|ENT. If you wish to rename the file (as in the example
below), press ENT to activate the selection box.
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Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next
character and repeat until the name is correct. Then, press ENT|↓ to
SAVE|ENT.
The unit will display first a progress then a completion message when
the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, press
EXIT|EXIT.
These figures (from left to right) show the menu sequence for naming
and saving a GPS Data File from an MMC into iFINDER's memory.
4. Loading: There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the
card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selection box, use ↓ or ↑
to highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press
↓ to LOAD|ENT. The unit will display a completion message when the
data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, press EXIT|EXIT.
These figures (from left to right) show the menu sequence for loading a
GPS Data File from an MMC into iFINDER's memory.
Switch to Advanced Mode
To leave Easy Mode and switch to Advanced Mode:
1. Press MENU|↓ to ADVANCED MODE|ENT.
2. Unit asks Are you sure you want to enter Advanced Mode?
3. Select YES and press ENT to switch the unit to Advanced Mode.
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Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode
To leave Advanced Mode and switch back to Easy Mode:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to EASY MODE|ENT.
2. Unit asks Are you sure you want to turn on Easy Mode?
3. Select YES and press ENT to switch the unit to Easy Mode.
Switch to Hunting Mode
There's also a powerful Hunting mode in this unit, but it cannot be ac-
tivated directly from Easy Mode. To switch to Hunt Mode, you must
switch to Advanced Mode. See further instructions in Sec. 4 and Sec. 7.
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Section 4:
Advanced Mode Operation
Keypad
2
3
7
6
4
1
5
8
9
iFINDER HUNTc keypad.
1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and
off and activates the backlight.
2. PAGES – Pressing this key switches the unit between the six different
page screens in Land Mode. (Satellite, Digital Data, Compass, Music,
Navigation and Map.) Each page represents one of the unit's major opera-
tion modes.
3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus, which allow you to select
or adjust a feature from a list.
4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the
menus, make menu selections, move the chart cursor and enter data.
5. ENT/SAVE (Enter & Save) – This key allows you to save data, ac-
cept values or execute menu commands.
6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear
data or close a menu.
7. FIND – The Find key launches the iFINDER search menus and
some navigation functions.
8. ZOUT – (Zoom Out) – This key lets you zoom the screen out to see a
larger geographic are on the map. Less detail is seen as you zoom out.
9. ZIN – (Zoom In) – This key lets you zoom the screen in to see greater
detail in a smaller geographic area on the map.
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Power/lights on and off
To turn on the unit, press PWR. To turn on the backlight, press PWR
again. Pressing PWR once again will turn off the backlight. (Press EXIT
to clear any message or alarm displays.)
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds.
Main Menu
Advanced Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some function
commands and some setup option commands. The instructions in this
section will deal only with functions — the basic commands that make
the iFINDER do something. For these instructions, the iFINDER will
work fine right out of the box with the factory default settings. But, if
you want to learn about the various options, see Sec. 5, System Setup
and GPS Setup Options.
1. To get to the main menu from any page press MENU|MENU. To clear
the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT.
Main Menu, Advanced Mode.
Screen: changes contrast or brightness of display screen and backlight
delay.
Sounds: enables or disables sounds for key strokes and alarms and
sets the alarm style.
Transparency: adjusts the level of transparency for menus.
Alarms: changes alarm thresholds and allows users to turn on or off
GPS alarms.
Route Planning: allows you to plan, view or navigate routes.
My Trails command: used to show, create, edit or delete trails.
Cancel Navigation: turns off the navigation command after you have
reached the end of a back trail or your destination.
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Enable Hunting Mode: changes the unit mode of operation from Land
Navigation mode to Hunting mode.
GPS Setup: gives access to GPS receiver options, like GPS Simulator,
Track Smoothing and GPS Auto Search.
System Setup: give access to general configuration options like, Units
of Measure, Set Local Time, Reset Options, Popup Help and Transfer
My Data.
Utilities: allows users to modify settings for Sun/Moon calculator, Trip
Calculator, Timers and Alarm Clock.
Easy Mode: used to switch from Advanced Mode to Easy Mode. Easy
Mode shows only the most commonly used features to simplify the in-
terface and operation.
Browse MMC Files: load from or save to an MMC card GPS Data
Files containing waypoints, routes, trails and event marker icons.
Pages
Advanced Mode also referred to as Land Mode, has six Page displays
that represent the six major operating modes. They are the Satellite
Status Page, Digital Data Page, Compass Page, Navigation Page, Music
Mode Page and Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES
key. Pressing PAGES scrolls through the six screens in an endless loop.
Each Page has a submenu screen associated with it. You access a Page
Submenu by pressing the MENU key one time while the page is dis-
played. (Pressing the Menu key twice takes you to the Main Menu.)
Satellite Status Page
This page provides detailed information on the status of the iFINDER's
satellite lock-on and position acquisition. No matter what page you are
on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and
flashing GPS data displays indicate satellite lock has been lost and no
position is confirmed. This page shows you the quality and accuracy of
the current satellite lock-on and position calculation.
WARNING:
Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have
stopped flashing!
NOTE:
Refer to Sec. 2, Easy Mode Operation, for further explanation and
more illustrations of the Satellite Page.
1. To get to the Satellite Status Page: press PAGES repeatedly until it
appears on the screen.
2. To get to Satellite Status Menu: press MENU.
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Satellite Status Page (left) with Satellite Status Menu (right).
Status Menu
The Satellite Status Menu allows you to set your own GPS options such
as track smoothing and use indoors, which preserves battery life by
stopping the GPS engine's search for satellites.
Digital Data Page
The Digital Data display can show a variety of information, including
ground speed, bearing, and current compass heading. Some of the most
useful information on this display is the pressure history and weather
prediction utility.
When the iFINDER is on, it takes barometric pressure and altitude
readings once every hour. By monitoring the trend in these readings,
the iFINDER can predict the weather.
The top of the Digital Data display is a bar chart (seen in the following
image) representing the pressure history available in the iFINDER.
The Digital Data page with Digital Data menu.
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If you want the iFINDER to record your altitude as well, you must cali-
brate the altimeter by providing the known altitude at a current loca-
tion. To do this, from the Digital Data display, press MENU then choose
CALIBRATE ALTITUDE. You can accept the altitude value provided by your
GPS position, or manually enter the altitude of your current location.
Then select SAVE CALIBRATION and press ENT. The iFINDER will now
track your altitude with its built-in altimeter.
You can use the arrow keys to move back and forth through the avail-
able pressure history. Use ← to move back in time, selecting previous
readings, or → to move forward in time. The exact value of the selected
reading is displayed on screen. You can also use ↑ to switch to altitude
values, position values, or ↓ to return to atmospheric pressure values.
Sleep Mode
We've designed the iFINDER with a Sleep Mode that allows it to con-
serve battery life, while occasionally waking up just enough to take
pressure readings for the altimeter and weather prediction. This allows
the unit to continue to build an accurate history even when you're not
actively using it.
There are a couple of ways to enable Sleep Mode. If you're viewing the
Digital Data page, press MENU and select ENABLE SLEEP MODE, then press
ENT.
If you're viewing one of the other displays, press MENU|MENU|↓ to
SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to ENABLE SLEEP MODE|ENT. A dialog will ask you to
confirm your choice. Choose YES, and the iFINDER will appear to turn
off.
NOTE:
Sleep mode can be activated from any page by holding down the
PAGES key for 5 seconds.
When the iFINDER is in Sleep Mode, you can return to normal operation
by pressing PWR. You can also use the Instant-On Compass feature to
briefly display the compass reading, without reactivating the entire unit.
Instant-On Compass
When the iFINDER is in Sleep Mode, you can still quickly check your
compass bearing by pressing and holding the PAGES key. This activates
the screen and shows the current Compass display, including your cur-
rent heading and any information you are displaying in the customiza-
ble data boxes. As soon as you release the PAGES key the iFINDER will
return to SLEEP MODE.
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Compass Page
This Page has a compass rose. It shows the direction your are facing
and the direction to a selected destination. The navigation screen looks
like the one in the following image when you're not navigating to a
waypoint or other destination. No graphic course information is dis-
played. Your facing direction is shown by an arrow on the edge of the
compass rose.
You can choose how to display the Compass's orientation. The options
are "North Up," "Heading Up," and "Bearing Up."
With North Up, the unit always places North at top of the screen. As you
turn and change your facing direction (your heading), the heading indi-
cator arrow will move along the edge of the compass rose.
When using Heading Up, the unit keeps your heading indicator arrow
at the top of the screen, so no matter which way you turn, the arrow
stays up. The compass rotates under it to show which direction you're
facing.
When you're navigating to a waypoint or any other destination, you can
turn on Bearing Up, which keeps the direction to your destination at the
top of the screen while your heading indicator swings around the compass
rose. That way, all you have to do to navigate to your destination is keep
turning so that your heading indicator/arrow points closer and closer to the
top of the screen.
Track or compass
heading indicator,
showing facing
direction
Compass
rose
Navigation
information
data boxes
Battery power
indicator
Compass Page, recording a trail, traveling east. Page looks like this
when the iFINDER is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route,
or backtracking a trail.
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When navigating to a waypoint or following a route, the Navigation
screen looks like the one shown in the following image. Customizable
data boxes on this screen can show information such as your ground
speed, track, distance and bearing to destination.
Compass bearing
to destination
Current track or
heading, shown
in degrees
Track or compass
heading indicator,
showing facing
direction
Navigation
information
data boxes
Battery power
indicator
The compass is in Bearing Up mode. The facing direction is Northwest (a
321º heading) moving toward the waypoint at 321º (bearing). Since we are
navigating to a waypoint, the waypoint's icon appears on the edge of the
compass rose, indicating the proper direction.
Compass Menu
The Compass Menu allows you to set compass orientation, as well as
compass calibration (described in Sec. 7).
Navigation Page
This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of
travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. The navigation
screen looks like the one below when you’re navigating to a waypoint.
Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen. Your
trail history, or path you’ve taken, is illustrated by the line extending
from the arrow. The large arrow pointing down at the top of the com-
pass rose indicates your current track (direction of travel).
NOTE:
Refer to Sec. 2, Easy Mode Operation, for further explanation and
more illustrations of the Navigation Page.
1. To get to Navigation Page, press PAGE repeatedly until it appears on
screen.
2. To get to Navigation Page Sub Menu, press MENU.
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Navigation Page (left) with Navigation Menu (right).
Navigation Menu
The Navigation Menu allows you to cancel navigation, set up alarms,
and plan or edit your route.
Music Mode Page
The Music Mode Page allows you to play both MP3 and Ogg Vorbis mu-
sic files. It can also recognize m3u-style play list files. The Music page
contains a battery power indicator and a volume display for quick ref-
erence.
Most of the music player's commands are available at the touch of a
single button. The most important tools are the play control buttons:
ENTER (Play and Pause), EXIT (Stop), ← (Previous Song) and → (Next
Song). If you hold down the → key you will be able to fast forward
through a song. You can also press the FIND button to open the file
browser and choose a new song or play list.
NOTE:
Refer to Sec. 8, Music Mode, for a detailed explanation of how to get
the most out of the iFINDER's music playing feature.
1. To get to Music Mode Page, press PAGE repeatedly until it appears
on screen.
2. To get to Music Mode Page Sub Menu, press MENU.
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Music Mode Page (left) with Music Mode menu (right).
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. (This can be changed. See the topic Map Orientation, in Sec. 5.)
If you’re navigating to a waypoint, the map shows your starting loca-
tion, present position, course line and destination. You, however, don’t
have to navigate to a waypoint to use the map.
The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce its
coverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown. There are 40
available map zoom ranges, from 0.02 miles to 4,000 miles.
NOTE:
Refer to Sec. 3, Easy Mode Operation, for further explanation and
more illustrations of the Map Page.
1. To get to Map Page: Map page is the default when the iFINDER is
turned on.
To switch from another page to the Map Page, press PAGES repeatedly
until it appears on the screen.
2. To get to Map Page Menu, press MENU.
NOTE:
The screen shows an indicator of what the iFINDER's microproces-
sor is doing, similar to the floppy drive light on a PC. In the lower
right corner of the screen, a special icon (MMC symbol) will appear
and disappear from time to time. When this icon appears, the
iFINDER is reading information from the MMC.
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Map Page (left) with Map Menu (right).
Map Menu
The map menu allows you to find distances, change the orientation of
your map, view map data and aids users in the execution of other help-
ful map functions.
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
The map is presented from a bird's-eye view. The current zoom range
shows in the lower left corner of the screen. If the zoom range says 4
mi, the map shows an area 4 miles wide from the left edge of the screen
to the right edge of the screen.
1. Press the ZIN key (zoom in) to move in closer and see greater detail in
a smaller geographic area.
2. Press the ZOUT key (zoom out) to move farther away and see less map
detail, but a larger geographic area.
You can pan or scroll the map northward, southward, eastward or
westward by using the arrow keys, which launches the map's cursor
crosshairs. To clear the cursor, press EXIT, which returns the map back
to the current position or the last known position.
Find Distance From Current
Position To Another Location
1. While on the Map page press: MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT.
2. Center your cursor over the position you want to find the distance to.
A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the
cursor's location. The distance along that line will appear in the lower
left-hand corner of the screen.
3. Press EXIT|EXIT to return to regular operation.
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The distance to Dallas from the starting point is 211.1 miles.
Find Distance From Point to Point
You can also measure distance between two other points on the map.
1. While on the Map page press: MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT.
2. Center your cursor over the first position. (A rubber band line ap-
pears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location.) Press
ENT to set the first point, and the rubber band line disappears.
3. Move the cursor to the second position. The rubber band line reap-
pears, connecting the first point you set to the cursor. The distance
along that line will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
4. Press EXIT to clear the command and return to the page screen.
Find Your Current Position
Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the iFINDER.
Under clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satel-
lites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less.
NOTE:
Clear sky means an open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foli-
age or structures. Clouds do not restrict GPS signal reception.
If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside
a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception. To
correct this, be sure you are positioned so the unit has as clear a view of
the sky as possible, then turn the unit off and back on again.
If you have the cursor activated, any information the unit gives you will
be based on the cursor position, not your own. If you want to find where
you are, just press EXIT until the cursor goes away and the map snaps
back on your position.
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Icons
Icons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point of
interest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re-
called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to as
event marker icons. The iFINDER has 42 different symbols you can
pick from when creating an icon.
Icons are similar to waypoints, but they do not store as much informa-
tion (like names) as waypoints do. You can't use a menu to navigate to
icons as you can with waypoints.( But, you can use the map cursor and
navigate to any icon on the map.)
You can create an icon at the cursor position on the map, or at your
current position while you are navigating.
Create Icon on Map
1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want
to make an icon.
2. Press and hold ENT until the screen shows a Save Icon menu, then
release the ENT key.
3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then press ENT.
The icon appears on the map.
Save icon menu (left) with Select symbol menu (right).
Create Icon at Current Position
1. While you are traveling, press and hold ENT until the screen shows a
Save Icon window, then release the ENT key.
3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then press ENT.
The icon appears on the map.
Delete an Icon
You must be in Advanced Mode to delete an icon. You can delete all the
icons at one time, all icons represented by a particular symbol, or use the
cursor to delete a selected icon from the map.
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1. Press MENU|↓ to DELETE MY ICONS|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to DELETE ALL ICONS, DELETE BY SYMBOL, or DELETE FROM MAP and
press ENT.
3. If you choose to DELETE ALL ICONS, the following message will appear:
DELETE ALL ICONS? Press ENT to proceed.
4. If you decide to DELETE BY SYMBOL, the Select Symbol chart will appear.
Select the icon you want to delete and press ENT, which will clear that
icon off the map.
5. Choosing Delete From Map will launch the following message: Move
the cursor over an icon and press the ENT key to delete it. To delete an
icon, use the ↑ ↓ → ← keys to center the cursor crosshairs over an icon
and press ENT.
Delete icons menu.
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC
GPS Data files, containing waypoints, routes, trails and event marker
icons, must be copied from an MMC to the iFINDER's internal memory
before the iFINDER can read them. Here's how:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT
and the screen below appears.
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The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the
MMC or load data from the MMC into iFINDER's memory.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an
MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a
card into the iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands.
To load data from the MMC to iFINDER: press → to LOAD|ENT.
3. Loading: There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the
card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selection box, use ↓ or ↑ to
highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press ↓ to
LOAD|ENT. The unit will display a completion message when the data
transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Navigate
Navigation is one of the most powerful reasons for owning an iFINDER.
With the navigation options available you can get accurate information
about where you want to go, how to get there, how long it will take and
other useful trip information.
Navigate Back Home
You can navigate to the Home waypoint created in Easy Mode, but you
must use Advanced Mode's procedure for navigating to a waypoint. See
the entry: Navigate to a Waypoint later in this section.
Navigate Back to Man Overboard Waypoint
This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to
the location where the feature was activated. To activate it, press the
ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time. Your position at the time these
keys are pressed is used as the man-overboard position. The unit auto-
matically begins navigating to the MOB waypoint. For further details,
see this subject in Sec. 3, Easy Mode Operation.
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Cancel Navigation
In Advanced Mode
Press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A message will appear
asking if you want to cancel navigation. Choose YES and press ENT.
Navigate a Route
1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE,
press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to select route name|ENT|ENT.
3. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation.
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
1. Use arrow keys to center cursor crosshairs over a map object or loca-
tion.
2. To navigate to the selected location press MENU|ENT|EXIT. Follow
steering arrow on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation
Page.
Navigate to an Icon
Use the Navigate to Cursor command above, and use the cursor to se-
lect the icon.
Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)
For POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigate
to Cursor command above. Just use the cursor to select the POI. The
other method involves searching for POIs with the Find command. (see
Sec. 6, Searching, for detailed instructions on POI searches.)
Whenever you locate a POI, the Point of Interest information screen
appears (with phone number, position, etc.) and the GO TO command is
automatically highlighted in the command box. To navigate to that
POI, press ENT and the iFINDER begins displaying navigation informa-
tion to that location.
Navigate to a Waypoint
You can select any waypoint visible on the Map Page with the cursor,
then use the Navigate to Cursor command. You can avoid scrolling the
map to pick your waypoint, if you use the Find commands.
1. Press FIND, scroll down to MY WAYPOINTS and press ENT. To look up the
nearest waypoint, press ENT, or to look by name (and scroll through the
entire waypoint list), press ↓ TO FIND BY NAME|ENT.
2. If your waypoint list is a long one, you can spell out the waypoint name
in the FIND BY NAME box. (Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then
press → to move the cursor to the next character and repeat until the
name is correct, then press ENT to jump to the list below.)
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3. If the list is short, you can jump directly to the FIND IN LIST box by
pressing ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the waypoint name, press ENT and the
waypoint information screen appears with the GO TO command selected.
4. To begin navigating to the waypoint, press ENT.
Navigate a Trail
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT and a screen similar to the
one below appears.
Trails Menu, Advanced Mode.
2. Use ↓ to ↑ to select a trail to navigate.
3. With the trail name highlighted, press ENT|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.
4. Wait while iFINDER creates a route from the trail. When the prog-
ress message disappears, the unit displays a trail information screen,
with the NAVIGATE ROUTE command highlighted in the top command box.
Tip: Back Track a Trail
Running the Navigate command will lead you along the trail from its
starting point to its ending point. You can also back track a trail, or
follow it in reverse order (from its ending point to its starting point.)
In Easy Mode, this is done automatically with the most recently cre-
ated active trail. In Advanced Mode, you must first select the Reverse
command to reverse the trail point order before you start navigating:
press → to REVERSE ROUTE|ENT|← to NAVIGATE.
5. To follow the trail, press ENT. The unit begins showing navigation
data along the trail. Follow the steering arrow on the Map Page or the
compass bearing arrow on the Navigation Page.
NOTE:
If you are at or near the start of the trail, the arrival alarm will go
off as soon as navigation begins because of your proximity to the
trail's first point. Just press EXIT to clear the alarm.
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6. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation:
press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT. A message will appear
asking if you want to cancel navigation. Choose YES and press ENT.
Routes
A route is a series of waypoints, linked together in an ordered sequence
that is used to mark a course of travel. You can visualize a route as a
string of beads: The beads represent waypoints and the string repre-
sents the course of travel connecting waypoint to waypoint.
The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg. Routes are composed
of one or more legs. The legs of all GPS routes are based on straight
lines between waypoints.
A route provides the automatic capability to navigate through several
waypoints without having to reprogram the unit after arriving at each
waypoint. Once programmed into the GPS unit, a route gives the option
of navigating forward through the route waypoints or in reverse order
(you can even begin navigating in the middle of a route!).
Create and Save a Route
In the iFINDER, routes can be created, edited and navigated only in
Advanced Mode. You have the option of creating a route in the unit or
on your computer, if you have purchased our MapCreate 6 software.
PC-created Routes
MapCreate is the easiest method for preparing a route, because your
PC's larger screen, keyboard and mouse are easier to manipulate than
the pocket-sized iFINDER.
To load a MapCreate route into iFINDER, follow instructions in Map-
Create's manual for creating a route and saving it as part of a GPS
Data File (file format *.usr). Copy the GPS Data File to an MMC and
insert the MMC in the iFINDER. (See Sec. 2 for instructions on in-
stalling MMCs. To load the GPS Data File into iFINDER memory, see
the entry on Transferring GPS Data Files between the iFINDER and a
Computer in this section.)
Routes Created in the iFINDER
You can create a route by selecting existing waypoints from the way-
point list or you can set a series of route waypoints on the map with
cursor arrows and the Enter key. In this example, we'll create a route
from the map.
1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE,
press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT.
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2. Press ↑ to NEW ROUTE|ENT. Press ↓ to (ROUTE END)|ENT|↓ to ADD FROM
MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor showing.
3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until
the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin.
(If you are starting at your current position or the current cursor posi-
tion, you are already at the starting spot.)
4. Press ENT to set route waypoints. In this example we moved to the
intersection of 11th Street and 145th E. Ave. to start our route to a
public hunting area next to a river.
1.
2.
3.
Route creation sequence (from left): Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at
11th St. & 145th Ave. Fig. 2. Zoom in; move cursor north to set point (2)
at 145th & Admiral. Fig. 3. With point (2) set, move cursor east to mark
interstate on-ramp with waypoint (3). In figures 2 and 3, notice the
rubber band line extending from the previously set waypoint to the
cursor. This line will become the course for the route.
4.
5.
6.
Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at on-ramp
turn. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set at highway exit to frontage road leading
to river. Waypoint (5) ends the route at a tree stand in the hunting
area. Fig. 6. Press EXIT to save the route and you return to this screen.
5. Move the cursor to the next point in the route, a spot where you need
to turn or change direction, and press ENT to set the next waypoint.
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6. Repeat step five until the route reaches your destination.
7. To save your route, press EXIT. The iFINDER reverts to the Route
screen, where the route has automatically been named Route 1 and
stored in the iFINDER's internal memory.
Edit Route Name highlighted in the top command box.
8. You can edit the name if you wish. Press ↑ to select the screen's top
command box, then press → to EDIT ROUTE NAME|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to
change the first character, then press → to move the cursor to the next
character and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT.
9. You also can execute other route commands, such as NAVIGATE ROUTE.
With the command box active, press → to highlight a different com-
mand, then press ENT.
10. If you are finished with the route for now, you can return to the
last page displayed by pressing EXIT repeatedly.
Delete a Route
1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE
press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to the route list and use ↓ or ↑ to select a route name|ENT.
3. Press ←→ to DELETE ROUTE|ENT. A message will appear asking if you
want to delete the route. Select YES and press ENT.
Save GPS Data Files to an MMC
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY
DATA|ENT.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an
MMC is present. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a card into
iFINDER in order to activate the Save command.
3. To save data from iFINDER to the MMC: press ENT (for SAVE).
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4. To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to
SAVE|ENT. (If you wish to rename the file, press ENT to activate the se-
lection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to
the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Then, press
ENT|↓ to SAVE|ENT.)
The unit will display a progress message, followed by a completion
message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view,
press EXIT repeatedly.
Searching
In this example, we'll look for the nearest hotel or motel. For more in-
formation on different types of searches, refer to Sec. 6, Searching.
After the iFINDER has acquired a position:
1. Press FIND|↓ to MAP PLACES|ENT|↓ to POI-LODGING.
2. You could search the entire lodging category, but in this example we
will narrow our search. Press → to HOTELS/MOTELS|ENT|ENT.
3. The iFINDER says it is calculating, then a list of hotels and motels
appears, with the nearest location at the top of the list and the location
farthest from you at the bottom of the list. The nearest is highlighted.
Find Map Places Menu (left), Category Selection menu (center), and
list of the nearest motels (right).
4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another motel or
hotel, but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press ENT.
5. The POI information screen appears. (This is what makes the
iFINDER handy as a business phone directory!) If you wanted to navi-
gate there, you could press Enter, since the GO TO command is high-
lighted. But we just want to see it on the map, so press → to FIND ON
MAP|ENT.
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POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position.
Screen shows name, street address, phone number, latitude/longitude,
distance to the restaurant and its compass bearing. The Go To com-
mand highlighted (left); Find On Map command selected (right).
6. The iFINDER's map appears, with the cursor crosshairs highlighting
the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up name box identifies the POI. A
data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's
latitude and longitude, distance and bearing.
Map screen showing the result of a lodging search.
7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT
repeatedly. (Before you completely exited out of the Search menus, you
could have gone looking for another place.)
Switch to Easy Mode
To leave Advanced Mode and switch to Easy Mode:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to EASY MODE|ENT.
2. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to turn on
Easy Mode.
3. Select YES and press ENT.
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Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Easy Mode
To leave Easy Mode and switch back to Advanced Mode:
1. Press MENU|↓ to ADVANCED MODE|ENT.
2. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to enter ad-
vanced mode.
3. Choose YES and press ENT.
Switch to Hunting Mode
To leave Advanced Mode and switch to Hunting Mode:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to ENABLE HUNTING MODE|ENT.
2. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to turn on
hunting mode.
3. Select YES and press ENT.
Switch Back to Advanced Mode from Hunting Mode
To leave Hunting Mode and switch back to Advanced Mode:
1. Press MENU|↓ to DISABLE HUNTING MODE|ENT.
2. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to turn on
land navigation mode.
3. Choose YES and press ENT.
Trails
A trail, or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by the
iFINDER as you travel. It's a travel history, a record of the path you
have taken. Trails are useful for repeating a journey along the same
track. They are particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your
trip and go back the way you came.
Easy Mode only allows you to work with one trail. Advanced Mode lets
you save up to 10 trails in the iFINDER's memory. Since you can copy
these trails to MMCs in the form of GPS Data Files (*.usr format), the
only true limit on the number of trails you can record is the number of
MMCs you can carry in your pocket.
(For various trail options, see the Trail Options entry in Sec. 5.)
Create and Save a Trail
The iFINDER is set at the factory to automatically create and record a
trail while the unit is turned on. It will continue recording the trail un-
til the length reaches the maximum trail point setting (default is 2,000,
but the unit can record trails 9,999 points long). When the point limit is
reached, the iFINDER begins recording the trail over itself.
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To preserve a trail from point A to point B, you must turn off the trail
by making it inactive before heading to point C or even back to point A.
When a trail is set to inactive, the iFINDER automatically creates and
begins recording a new trail.
Clear a Trail
This is the command Easy Mode uses to erase an active trail and im-
mediately begin recording a new one. It's only available in Easy Mode.
1. Press MENU|↓ to CLEAR TRAIL|ENT. A message will appear asking you
if you want to clear all trail points. Select YES and press ENT.
Delete a Trail
This is the command Advanced Mode uses to erase or delete a trail:
Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail name|ENT|↓ to DELETE
TRAIL|ENT. A message will appear asking if you want to Delete this
trail? Select YES and press ENT.
Edit a Trail Name
To edit a trail name, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail
name|ENT|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press
→ to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the previous page display.
Edit a Trail Color
To edit a trail color, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail
name|ENT. Press ↓ COLOR and press ENT. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to select the
desired color and press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main
page display.
Color highlighted on the Edit Trail menu (left); Scrolling through color
options (center); Customizing the trail pattern (right).
Edit a Trail Pattern
To edit a trail name, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail
name|ENT. Press ↓ to PATTERN and press ENT. By default, the pattern
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will consist of a series of asterisks. To erase or add an asterisk in the
series, use the ↑ ↓ keys. To move on to the next asterisk in the series,
press the → key. When you are satisfied with the new pattern, press
ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page display.
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
Custom Maps:
Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card
containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, it automatically
loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on.
Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to an MMC are contained in
the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6
software. For instructions on inserting an MMC into the iFINDER, see
Sec. 2, Installation/Accessories.
GPS Data files:
GPS Data Files contain waypoints, routes, trails and event marker
icons. Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer
and an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC
card reader and MapCreate 6 software.
GPS data automatically recorded in the unit's internal memory must be
saved to the MMC (as a GPS Data File) in order to store it on your per-
sonal computer. GPS Data Files stored on an MMC must be copied from
the card to the iFINDER's internal memory before the unit can read
them. Here's how:
1. Insert the MMC into your unit. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM
SETUP|ENT|↓ to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an
MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must first insert a
card into the iFINDER in order to activate the Load or Save commands.
To transfer data from the iFINDER to the MMC: press ENT (for
SAVE.)
To transfer data from the MMC to the iFINDER: press → to
LOAD|ENT.
3. Saving to MMC: To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS
Data File, press ↓ to SAVE DATA|ENT. If you wish to rename the file,
press ENT to activate the selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first
character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the
name is correct. Then, press ENT|↓ to SAVE DATA|ENT.
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The unit will display first a progress then a completion message when
the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, repeatedly
press EXIT.
4. Loading to unit memory: There may be more than one GPS Data
File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selec-
tion box, use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the
selection. Next, press ↓ to LOAD|ENT. The unit will display a completion
message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view,
press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Utilities
Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities.
Alarm Clock
To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓
to ALARM CLOCK|ENT.
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
To get to the Sun/Moon menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILI-
TIES|ENT|ENT.
Trip Calculator
To get to the Calculator menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓
to TRIP CALCULATOR|ENT.
Trip Down Timer
To get to the Down Timer menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILI-
TIES|ENT|↓ to DOWN TIMER|ENT.
Trip Up Timer
To get to the Up Timer menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to UTILITIES|ENT|↓
to UP TIMER|ENT.
Weather Prediction (barometer)
Hunters and other people active in the outdoors should always be
weather-aware. Weather affects the movement and behavior of game
and fish. It makes our outdoor adventures pleasant or miserable. And,
weather can even injure or kill us if we're unprepared.
No weather forecast is perfect, but public and private weather reporting
services have reduced the guesswork when preparing for outdoor activi-
ties. There are times, however, when conventional weather reports are
unavailable or not completely accurate for the current conditions at
your specific location. This is especially true in remote areas, far from
news or government weather broadcasts.
When you can't get a professional forecast, you need to watch the sky
and interpret the signs based on your woodsman or mariner skills. The
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recording barometer in your GPS unit can sharpen your weather skills
by tracking changes in barometric pressure at your location. It will tell
you if local atmospheric pressure is steady, rising or falling — and how
fast. Knowing this pressure history — and how to interpret it — will
make you a better forecaster and a better hunter. Here's how it works:
A barometer measures air pressure in the atmosphere. Most U.S.
weather reports list barometric pressure in inches, which is based on
the height of a column of mercury in a commercial barometer. Chang-
ing air pressure changes the height of the mercury.
Your HUNTc has a digital barometer that records air pressure in milli-
bars. Bar is the metric pressure equivalent of pounds per square inch,
and a millibar is 1/1000 of one bar. For example, a barometric reading
of 29.82 inches is equal to 1,009.1 mb. The unit of measure isn't par-
ticularly important here…the critical factor is determining the trend,
whether the air pressure is steady, rising or falling over time.
A larger number means higher pressure; a lower number means lower
pressure. When barometric pressure is higher than average, good
weather is expected. Low pressure indicates clouds and precipitation.
The relative change in pressure over time is an indication of a future
change in weather. This is feasible because a change in air pressure al-
ways occurs ahead of a change in weather conditions. (The air pressure
changes as a weather front moves through the area.) The pressure
change during an interval of about two to three hours is the best indica-
tor for a weather forecast.
Interpreting Weather Information
The iFINDER HUNT's Weather Prediction utility is found in two data
boxes on the Digital Data page. (This page is only available in Ad-
vanced Mode.) The Pressure History box at the top has a bar chart.
Each bar represents a past hourly pressure reading (up to 23 hours
old), plus the current reading. The Weather Symbol box at lower left
reflects the current trend shown in the Pressure History bar chart.
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Pressure History
box shows hourly
barometer readings.
Weather Symbol box
shows icon indicat-
ing current weather
trend.
Digital Data page with barometric Pressure History box at the top and
Weather Symbol box at lower left.
When the iFINDER is first turned on and determines its position and
the local time, it takes a barometric pressure reading. As long as the
unit is on or in Sleep Mode, it records a pressure reading every hour.
Each reading is shown as a vertical bar in the Pressure History box. The
bar at far right is always the current pressure; the oldest reading is at the
left side of the chart. You can press the ← and → keys to scroll through
these readings. (You can also use ↑ to switch to altitude values, or the
GPS Position display, or ↓ to return to atmospheric pressure values.)
Reading 6 hours
ago, selected by
left arrow key
reading
Current
Reading
23 hours ago
Current air
pressure
Pressure
of selected
hour
Pressure History box, where the unit has been recording in Sleep
Mode for several hours. Air pressure peaked 11 hours ago, and has
been steadily dropping for the last 10 hours. The prediction is rain.
The unit has recorded 23 hourly readings, with the minimum pressure
at 981 millibars, the maximum at 989 mb and the average at 986 mb.
When the unit is first turned on, the Weather Symbol box is blank be-
cause there is no history — no trend has been established. When three
hourly readings are recorded, the HUNTc interprets the data and dis-
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plays one of five weather symbols in the Weather Symbol box. This
symbol reflects the current trend shown in the Pressure History bar
chart. By monitoring the trend (steady, rising or falling), the iFINDER
can predict how the weather will likely behave.
Weather Symbol box, showing Rain symbol.
The following weather symbols are based only on the last 3 hours of data:
Sun symbol: indicates an unstable higH pressure trend.
Barometer is typically rising very quickly. Predicts a rapidly
increasing chance of clear or clearing skies.
Partly Cloudy symbol: indicates a stable high pressure trend.
Barometer is typically rising. Predicts an increasing chance of
partly cloudy to clearing skies.
Cloudy symbol: indicates a stable mid-range pressure trend.
Barometer is typically steady. Predicts a stable weather pattern,
which could be either overcast or sunny.
You should expect no immediate, significant change in the current con-
ditions. Whatever it is, the present weather should continue until you
see the symbol change.
Rain symbol: indicates a stable low pressure trend. Barometer
is typically falling. Predicts an increasing chance of some rain or
other precipitation from an approaching low pressure weather front.
Storm symbol: indicates an unstable low pressure trend.
Barometer is typically falling very quickly. Predicts a rapidly
increasing chance of an approaching thunderstorm or a snowstorm if
temperatures are freezing.
Whenever the Weather Symbol box switches to the Storm symbol, the
unit will display a "Weather Storm Watch" alarm message. The mes-
sage will remain until you clear it by pressing the ESC key.
NOTE:
If the unit fails to add a new reading in the last three hours, it will
delete all the old history and start over again. This usually occurs
when the unit is turned on after being completely turned off for
more than three hours.
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Sleep Mode
Of course, when the iFINDER has more information to work with, it
can provide better predictions. In order to help with this, we've de-
signed the iFINDER with a Sleep Mode that allows it to conserve bat-
tery life, while occasionally waking up just enough to take a pressure
reading. This allows the unit to continue to build an accurate pressure
history even when you're not actively using it.
Caution:
If you want to record pressure history for weather prediction,
you must first acquire a 3D position fix before putting the unit
into Sleep Mode. Once it has a fix and an accurate local time
reading, the unit will continue recording correctly timed pres-
sure readings even if the unit loses its position.
There are three ways to enable Sleep Mode:
1. If you're viewing the Digital Data page, press MENU and select ENABLE
SLEEP MODE, then press ENT. A dialog will ask you to confirm your choice.
Choose YES, and the iFINDER will appear to turn off.
2. If you're viewing one of the other displays, press MENU|MENU|↓ to
SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to ENABLE SLEEP MODE|ENT. You will be asked to con-
firm your choice. Choose YES, and the iFINDER will appear to turn off.
3. Sleep mode can also be activated from any page by holding down the
PAGES key for 5 seconds.
When the iFINDER is in Sleep Mode, you can return to normal operation
by pressing PWR.
Waypoints
A waypoint is an electronic address, based on the latitude and longi-
tude of a position on the earth. A waypoint represents a location, spot,
or destination that can be stored in memory, then recalled and used
later for navigational purposes. You can create a waypoint at the cursor
position on the map or at your current position while navigating.
Create a Waypoint
These techniques use the Quick Save method, the fastest and easiest
way to create a waypoint.
Create Waypoint on Map
1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want
to make a waypoint.
2. Press ENT|ENT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a
name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 001." The waypoint
symbol and number appear on the map.
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Create Waypoint at Current Position
1. While you are traveling, press ENT|ENT. The waypoint is saved and
automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way-
point 002." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map.
Create a Man Overboard Waypoint
This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigational data to
the location where the feature was activated. To activate it, press the
ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time. Your position at the time these
keys are pressed is used as the man overboard position. The unit auto-
matically begins navigating to the MOB waypoint. For further details,
see this subject in the Easy Mode Operation section.
Create a Waypoint by Average Position
This feature sets a waypoint at the current position after taking several
position readings and averaging them. This boosts waypoint position
accuracy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric condi-
tions and other factors.
1. Press ENT|↓ to AVERAGE POSITION|ENT (cursor jumps to highlight
CREATE)|ENT.
2. Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position. (The greater
the number of points, the greater the accuracy.)
When the desired number of points accumulates, press ENT to create and
save the waypoint.
3. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. You can save the waypoint by
pressing EXIT|EXIT or you can edit the waypoint.
Create a Waypoint by Projecting a Position
This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and
bearing from a reference position. The reference position can be se-
lected from your waypoint list, a map feature or from the Points of In-
terest list.
1. Press ENT|↓ to PROJECTED POSITION|ENT (cursor jumps to highlight
CREATE)|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to SET REFERENCE|ENT. Use ↑ and ↓ to select a waypoint, map
place or Highway Exit. When the point has been selected, press ENT
and the point's position appears as the reference position.
3. Press ↑ to DISTANCE|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character,
then press → to the next character and repeat until the distance is cor-
rect. Press ENT.
4. Press ↑ to BEARING|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character,
then press → to the next character and repeat until the bearing is cor-
rect. Press ENT.
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5. Press ↓ to PROJECT|ENT. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. You can
save the new projected waypoint by pressing EXIT|EXIT or you can edit
the waypoint. (Press ENT if you want to immediately begin navigating
to the new waypoint.)
Select a Waypoint
To select a waypoint on the map (for navigation, editing, etc.) use the
arrow keys, centering the cursor over the waypoint. A red halo will ap-
pear around the waypoint.
Delete a Waypoint
To delete a waypoint: press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT. Select FIND BY
NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name, press ENT|→
to DELETE|ENT. The following message will appear: Delete this way-
point? Select YES and press ENT. To return to the previous page, press
EXIT repeatedly.
Edit a Waypoint
Waypoint Name
To edit waypoint name: press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|. Choose FIND
BY NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name and press
ENT|→ to EDIT NAME|ENT.
Use the ↓ ↑, ← → keys to change the waypoint name, then press ENT.
To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly.
Waypoint Symbol
To edit waypoint symbol: 1. Press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|. Choose
FIND BY NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name and
press ENT|→ to EDIT SYMBOL|ENT. 2. Use arrow keys to select the de-
sired symbol and press ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT
repeatedly.
Waypoint Position
To edit waypoint position: 1. Press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|. Choose
FIND BY NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name and
press ENT|→ to EDIT POSITION|ENT.
2. Latitude: press ENT, then press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character,
then press → to the next character and repeat until the latitude is cor-
rect. Press EXIT.
3. Longitude: press ↓|ENT, then press ↑ or ↓ to change the first charac-
ter, then press → to the next character and repeat until the latitude is
correct. Press EXIT.
4. When latitude and longitude are correct, return to the previous page
by presssing EXIT repeatedly.
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Waypoint Altitude
To edit waypoint altitude: 1. Press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|. Choose
FIND BY NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name and
press ENT|→ to EDIT ALTITUDE|ENT.
2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next
character and repeat until the altitude is correct, then press ENT|EXIT.
3. To return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly.
Record Audio note selected from a waypoint information window.
Waypoint Audio Note
Audio notes are most helpful when you only have time to quick save a
waypoint and move on. After saving the waypoint, you can record an
audio note, giving specific information related to the waypoint that
would have otherwise, been undocumented.
To record an audio note: 1. Press FIND|↓|MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|. Choose
FIND BY NAME and press ENT|ENT. Scroll down to waypoint name and
press ENT|→ to RECORD AUDIO NOTE|ENT.
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Section 5:
System & GPS Setup Options
Alarms
This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all
the alarms turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change
their distance settings.
You can set an arrival alarm to flash a warning message and sound a
tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example, if
you have the arrival alarm set to 0.1 mile, then the alarm will flash a
message when you come within 0.1 mile of the recalled waypoint.
The off course alarm warns you when your track drifts too far to the
right or left of the course line to the waypoint. For example, if the
alarm is set to 0.1 mile, then the alarm flashes a message if you drift
0.1 mile or more to the right or left of the line to the waypoint.
The anchor alarm is triggered when you drift outside of a preset radius.
Again, using the 0.1 mile as an example, if you're anchored and your
boat moves more than 0.1 mile, the alarm will flash a message and
sound a tone.
You can only adjust alarm distance settings or turn alarms off or on in
Advanced Mode. (Switch from Easy to Advanced: MENU|↓ to ADVANCED
MODE|ENT. A message will pop up asking if you're sure you want to en-
ter Advanced Mode. Press ←|ENT.
Alarms command (left); Alarm menu (right).
To change alarm settings:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to ALARMS|ENT.
2. Scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired category, then press ENT to check or
uncheck the enabled box. This turns the alarm on (checked) or off (un-
checked).
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3. To change distance settings, scroll ↑ or ↓ to select the desired cate-
gory, then press ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓ to
change the first character, then press → to the next character and re-
peat until the distance is correct.
4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis-
played by repeatedly pressing EXIT.
IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES:
Anchor Alarm: The anchor alarm may be triggered even when
you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less
than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm range.
Arrival Alarm: If you set the arrival alarm's distance to a small
number and you run a route (see the Navigate Routes segment),
this unit may not show navigation data to the next waypoint once
you arrive at the first waypoint, since you may not be able to come
close enough to the first waypoint to trip the arrival alarm.
Auto Satellite Search
To lock onto the satellites, the GPS receiver needs to know its current
position, UTC time and date. (Altitude is also used in the equation, but
it's rarely required to determine a position.) It needs this data so that it
can calculate which satellites should be in view. It then searches for
only those satellites.
When your GPS receiver is turned on for the first time, it doesn't know
what your position or elevation (altitude) is. The unit begins searching
for the satellites using data that it acquired the last time it was turned
on. This was probably at the factory. Since it's almost certain that
you're not at our factory, it's probably looking for the wrong satellites.
If it doesn't find the satellites it's looking for after a short time, it
switches to Auto Search. The receiver looks for any satellite in the sky.
Due to advanced technology, the auto search time has shrunk signifi-
cantly from the early days of GPS.
Once the unit locks onto the satellites, it should take less than a minute to
find your position the next time it's turned on, provided you haven't moved
more than approximately 100 miles from the last location it was used.
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Satellite Status Menu.
You can force the unit to immediately kick into auto search mode.
Here's how:
1. While in Advanced Mode press PAGES until you are on the Satellites
Page.
2. Press MENU|↓ to GPS AUTO SEARCH|ENT. The following message will
appear: Perform GPS Auto Search? Press ← to YES|ENT.
Check MMC Files and Storage Space
To check MMC Files:
1. In Advanced Mode, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MMC FILES|ENT.
Main Menu (left), MMC File Browser (center & right).
Com Port Configuration
The iFINDER has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communica-
tion port (com port). The Com Port Menu, which in Advanced Mode is
accessed from the System Setup Menu, allows you to configure the
communications port to send data to another electronic device, such as
an autopilot.
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Menus for changing Com Port settings.
For connectors and wiring information for another device, consult the
factory. Phone numbers are in the back of this manual.
To set Com Port Configuration:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to COM PORT|ENT.
Configure NMEA
You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to COM PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA|ENT.
3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen-
tences. A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use ↑
↓ → ← to select a prefix, then press ENT to turn off the prefix. (Press
ENT again to check the box and turn on a prefix.)
Configure NMEA menus (left); All GPS prefixes are turned on (right).
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NOTE:
The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.
These are the functions of the various selectable prefixes:
•GLL transmits latitude and longitude of present position, time of
position fix, and status.
•RMC and RMB transmit navigation information messages.
•APB transmits autopilot information.
•GGA transmits time, position and fix related data.
•GSA and GSV transmit fix mode, DOP values and satellites in
view information.
4. When the desired prefixes are checked or unchecked, press EXIT re-
peatedly to return to the previous page.
Use WAAS/EGNOS
The iFINDER HUNTc has a new feature that allows users to turn
WAAS and EGNOS reception on and off. The default value is on. EG-
NOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the
European equivalent of WAAS. Like WAAS, it makes GPS position
calculation more accurate. To determine the accuracy in your area,
place yourself in a known location and turn on the GPS. Note your lo-
cation on the map with WAAS/EGNOS on, then turn it off and check
again. Use the setting that is most accurate in your area.
To Turn off WAAS or EGNOS:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to USE WAAS/EGNOS|ENT, which will turn on (check) or turn
off (uncheck) the feature. Press EXIT to clear the menus. Note that this
setting can only be accessed in Advanced Mode or Hunting Mode.
Coordinate System Selection
The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to
use when displaying and entering position coordinates. Access this
function only in Advanced Mode.
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Menus for changing coordinate system used to display positions.
To get to Coordinate System Selection:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to COORD SYSTEM|ENT.
This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes
and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds
and tenths of a second (36° 28' 40.9"). It can also show position in: UTM
(Universal Transverse Mercator) projection; MGRS (Standard); MGRS
(Standard + 10); Map Fix; Loran TD; British, Irish, Finnish, German,
New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan, Greek and Military grids.
UTM's are marked on USGS topographic charts. This system divides
the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude.
British, Irish, Finnish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan,
and Greek grid systems are the national coordinate system used only in
their respective countries. In order to use these grid systems, you must
be in the respective country. This unit will pick the matching datum for
you when you select the grid. See the entry on Map Datum Selection for
more information.
The military grid reference system (MGRS) uses two grid-lettering
schemes, which are referred to as standard and alternate MGRS on this
unit. The position and datum you are using determine whether you
should use standard or alternate MGRS. If you use standard, and your
position is off significantly, then try the alternate.
NOTE:
When the position format is changed, it affects the way all positions
are shown on all screens. This includes waypoints.
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To select a coordinate system:
To change the coordinate system, press ENT|ENT while COORDINATE
SYSTEM is highlighted. Use the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys to highlight the desired
format. Press ENT to select it. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the
main display.
To set up Loran TD:
NOTE:
If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo-
ran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by se-
lecting SETUP LORAN TD and pressing ENT|ENT, then choosing the ID.
Press EXIT to close this menu.
Configure Loran TD menu.
Map Fix
Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a reference
position in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked location
on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map
from that reference point.
For example, if it shows a distance of UP 4.00" and LEFT 0.50", you
then measure up four inches and to the left a half-inch from the refer-
ence point on the map to find your location.
To configure a map fix:
To use this format, you need to follow these steps in order. First, take
your map of the area and determine a reference latitude/longitude.
(Note: in order for this system to work, the latitude/longitude lines must
be parallel with the edge of the map. USGS maps are parallel, others
may not be. Also, this works better with smaller scale maps.) The refer-
ence position can be anywhere on the map, but the closer it is to your
location, the smaller the numbers you'll have to deal with.
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Once you've decided on a reference position, you can save it as a waypoint.
See the waypoint section for information on saving a waypoint. Save the
reference position as a waypoint, then EXIT the waypoint screens.
Now press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to COORDINATE SYS-
TEM|ENT|↓ to SETUP MAP FIX|ENT. The following screens appear, and MAP
SCALE is highlighted. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is gener-
ally at the bottom of the paper map. It's shown as a ratio, for example
1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix screen.
Configure a map fix so the iFINDER can find your position on a
printed chart or topographical map.
Press ↓ to SELECT ORIGIN|ENT|ENT (MY WAYPOINTS) if you saved the refer-
ence point as a waypoint. From the waypoints menu, select FIND BY
NAME| ENT|ENT from the Waypoints menu, then choose the waypoint
name you assigned to the reference point and press ENT. The unit dis-
plays a waypoint information screen with the command SET AS ORIGIN
selected. Press ENT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix
menu. Finally, press EXIT to close the menu. Now press ↑ to COORD
SYSTEM|ENT, select MAP FIX from the list and press ENT. All position in-
formation now shows as a distance from the reference point you chose.
Customize Page Displays
The Digital Data, Navigation, and Map pages all have customizable
options that are available in Advanced Mode. These options determine
what information will be displayed on each page.
Customize Digital Data Page
The Customizable Digital Data page has six boxes you can customize.
While on the Digital Data Page, press MENU|↓ to CUSTOMIZE|ENT. A
data box will start to flash. Use the arrow keys to select the box you
want to change.
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With the display box highlighted and flashing, press ENT to open a list
of options. Scroll ↓ or ↑ to select a different data option, then press ENT.
You can repeat these steps to change the display in another box. When
all your changes are finished, press EXIT to return to the page display.
Customize Navigation Page
While on the Navigation Page press MENU|↓ to CUSTOMIZE|ENT. Press ↓
or ↑ to select a display option. With the option highlighted, press ENT to
check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After all options are set,
press EXIT to return to the page display.
Customize Map Page
While on the Map Page press MENU|↓ to CUSTOMIZE|ENT. Press ↓ or ↑ to
select a display option. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check
it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After all options are set, press
EXIT to return to the page display.
External Passive Antenna
The iFINDER HUNTc can be used with an optional external antenna.
While we recommend the powerful external active antenna, the unit can
operate with an external passive antenna as well. To do this, you have to
let the unit know it's looking for the antenna signals in a different way.
From the Satellite Status page, press MENU|↓ to EXT PASSIVE ANT. Press
ENT to turn on (check) or turn off (uncheck) the command.
External Passive Antenna highlighted on Satellite Status Menu.
WARNING:
As long as the External Passive Antenna command is acti-
vated, the iFINDER will only monitor GPS signals from an
external passive antenna. If you have this command acti-
vated and are not using an external passive antenna, the
unit will not be able to accurately lock on.
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To switch back to using the iFINDER's internal antenna (or to use an
optional external active antenna), be sure to turn off this command.
From the Satellite Status page, press MENU|↓ to EXT PASSIVE ANT. Press
ENT to uncheck the box.
GPS Simulator
The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were navigating out-
doors. You can set the starting location in latitude/longitude (Starting
Position) or from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location (Select
Starting Waypoint). You can steer your position on the map by using
the arrow keys (STEER W/ ARROWS) or by setting the track and speed in
the boxes provided on simulator screen.
To get to the GPS Simulator:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to GPS SIMULATOR|ENT.
GPS Setup Menu (left); GPS Simulator Menu (right).
Choose the desired settings, then turn on the simulator by highlighting
the SIMULATOR ON box and pressing the ENT key. Press EXIT to close this
menu. A message appears periodically, reminding you the simulator is on.
To turn off the simulator, repeat the above steps or turn off the unit.
While in simulator mode, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and
speed boxes from the screen while continuing the simulation. This will
allow you to use the map cursor during a simulation. To turn on the
steering and speed boxes again, return to the GPS Simulator menu,
select the STEER WITH ARROWS command, and press ENT. Press EXIT re-
peatedly to return to the previous page.
Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
In Simulator mode, your unit can automatically follow a trail or route
without manual steering if you use these steps:
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1. From the Map Page, go to the simulator menu. Pick a STARTING PO-
SITION at or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approximate
TRACK (shown in compass degrees) that will point you toward the start
of the trail/route.
2. Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT,
which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page.
3. Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the
first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as naviga-
tion begins. Press EXIT to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts,
press ↑ (since you're using the Simulator's STEER WITH ARROWS command)
to increase speed to the desired level.
4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit now will
automatically steer along the trail or route. When you arrive at your
destination, cancel navigation.
Map Auto Zoom
The iFINDER HUNTc has an auto zoom feature that eliminates much
of the button pushing typical of other brands of GPS receivers. It works
in conjunction with the navigation features.
First, start navigation to a waypoint. (See the waypoint section for
more information on navigating to a waypoint.) Then, with the auto
zoom mode on, the unit zooms out until the entire course shows, from
the present position to the destination waypoint. As you travel toward
the destination, the unit automatically begins zooming in — one zoom
range at a time — always keeping the destination on the screen.
To turn on this feature, from the MAP PAGE, press MENU|↓ to AUTO
ZOOM|ENT. Repeat these steps to turn it off.
Map Data
This menu lets you turn off the map (which will turn the map screen
into a GPS plotter); turn off or on the pop-up map info boxes; draw the
map boundaries or boxes around the areas of detail and fill land areas
with gray. You can also turn on or off Map Overlays, which display lati-
tude and longitude grid lines or range rings on the map. This menu also
lets you select Navionics Maps. For more instructions, see the Navion-
ics Charts entry in this section.
To get to Map Data:
1. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT.
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Map Menu (left), Map Data Menu (right).
Show Map Data
Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ENT to enter the EARTH MAP DETAIL
selection list and choose how much detail you want, from Off (so the
unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press
EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.
Popup Map Information
Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to POPUP MAP INFORMATION. With
the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it
(turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the
main page display.
Draw Boundaries
Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to DRAW BOUNDARIES. With the
option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn
off.) After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main
page display.
Fill Water with White
Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to FILL WATER WITH WHITE. With
the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it
(turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the
main page display.
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
The map screen can be customized with four range rings and/or grids
that divide the plotter into equal segments of latitude and longitude.
Range rings are handy for visually estimating distances on the map.
The ring diameters are based on the current zoom range. For example:
at the 100-mile zoom, the screen will show two rings with your current
position in the center. The large ring touching the left and right sides of
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the screen is 100 miles in diameter (same as the zoom range). The sec-
ond smaller ring is 50 miles in diameter (always 1/2 the zoom range).
The distance from your current position to the smaller ring (the ring's
radius) is 25 miles (always 1/4 the zoom range). With the arrow keys
and map cursor, you can scroll the map to see the third and fourth
rings. In this example, the distance to the third ring is 75 miles and
distance to the fourth ring is 100 miles from your current position.
To set range rings: Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to RANGE
RINGS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and
uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to
return to the main page display.
To set Lat/Lon Grid Lines: Press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓
to LAT/LON GRID LINES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it
(turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the main page display.
Map Datum Selection
Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that's covered by the
map or chart. These surveys are called Datums. Maps that are created
using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly
different locations.
All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da-
tum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the
entire world or just a small portion of it. By default, your position is
based on the WGS-84 datum. The iFINDER, however, can show your
position using one of 191 different datums.
Different datums can only be selected in Advanced Mode. (To switch
from Easy to Advanced press MENU|↓ to ADVANCED MODE|ENT. A mes-
sage will appear asking you if you are sure you want to enter Advanced
Mode. Select YES and press ENT.
To change the datum:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to DATUM SELECTION|ENT.
2. Scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired datum, then press ENT.
3. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.
A list of datums you can use with this unit is in the back of this man-
ual.
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GPS Setup Menu (left), Map Datum Menu (right).
Map Detail Category Selection
This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the
screen. This includes waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You
can selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the map to
your needs. Map Detail Categories can only be turned off and on in Ad-
vanced Mode. (To switch from Easy to Advanced press MENU|↓ to
ADVANCED MODE|ENT. A message will appear asking if you are sure you
want to enter Advanced Mode. Select YES and press ENT.
To get to Map Categories:
1. Press MENU|↓ to MAP CATEGORIES|ENT.
2. Press ↑ or ↓ to select a category or subcategory. Press ENT to turn it
off (unchecked) or on (checked).
3. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT repeatedly.
Map Menu (left), Map Categories Menu (right).
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Map Orientation
By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of
the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper.
You, however, can change the map orientation to Track Up, Course Up
or Heading Up, in Advanced Mode.
In Track Up mode, the map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north.
Map orientation shown in north up (left) and track up (right).
The default North Up setting is fine if you're always traveling due
north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map,
what you see to your right is shown on the right side of the map and so
on. If, however, you travel any other direction, the map doesn't line up
with your view of the world.
To correct this problem, a track-up mode rotates the map as you turn.
Thus, what you see on the left side of the screen should always be to
your left and so on.
Another option is course-up mode, which keeps the map at the same
orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint. With the fourth op-
tion, heading up, the map rotates to keep your heading at the top of the
screen. When track-up, course-up or heading-up mode is on, an "N"
shows on the map screen to help you see which direction is north.
The option you use is a matter of personal taste. We sometimes switch
back and forth depending on the circumstances. For example, when we
are in an area we know fairly well, we usually run the unit in default
North Up. But, we'll sometimes switch to Track Up when we're in an
unfamiliar area and want to instantly coordinate what we see around
us with what we see on the screen. Try all four modes to find what
works best for you.
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To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP
ORIENTATION|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select an orientation option, then press
ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.
Map Menu (left); Map Orientation menu with
the Heading Up option selected (right).
Navionics Charts
Your unit can display Navionics electronic charts on MMCs. Both the
GOLD and CLASSIC format charts are accepted. They work just
like a MapCreate custom map on an MMC.
Entrance to Aransas Pass (left) in a MapCreate 6 custom map, 4-mile
zoom. Remaining images (from left to right): same position on Navion-
ics GOLD chart at 8-mile, 4-mile and 1-mile zoom ranges.
WARNING:
You should never format the MMC containing your
Navionics chart. Formatting the MMC will permanently
erase the chart from the card.
To display a Navionics chart:
1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and
turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, see Sec. 2.)
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2. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP
CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the Map Name, then press ENT repeat-
edly.
These figures show menu sequence (from left to right) for selecting a
Navionics chart for the West Gulf of Mexico area.
3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to
MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select LOWRANCE, then
press ENT|EXIT|EXIT, which will take you back to the main display.
Port Information
Navionics charts contain Port Services information, represented by an-
chor icons on the map display. These icons appear at the 2 nautical
mile zoom range. An example is displayed in the following figures.
To view Port Services information:
1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon.
When selected, a pop-up name box appears.
2. Press FIND|FIND to display the Port Services Information screen.
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Port Services
icon
Pop-up
name box
Cursor lines
Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. When
first highlighted, the Pop-Up name box appears. After a few seconds,
the name box disappears, and the position, distance and bearing are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The Port Services information screen has two windows. The top window
lists the various service categories. The lower window lists the detailed
services available in each basic category.
3. To scroll through the Service Categories window, press ENT then use
↑ or ↓ to see the types of services available. As you highlight a different
category, the list in the lower window changes. To return to the Map
Page, press EXIT|EXIT.
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Port Services information screens.
4. Depending on the location, the Detailed Services window may have a
long list of services under the General Services category. To scroll
through the Detailed Services window from SERVICE CATEGORIES, press ↓
to DETAILED SERVICES|ENT, then use ↑ or ↓ to read the list of available
services. To return to the Map Page, press EXIT|EXIT. To return to the
top service category window, press ENT|↑.
Tidal Current Information
Navionics charts contain Tidal Current information,
represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with
the letter "C." The icon stands for a Tidal Current Sta-
tion location. An example is displayed at right.
When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (1/2 nautical
mile), the icon itself becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current
velocity and direction for the selected tidal station at the present time.
At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed "C" icon and it becomes
an animated arrow with a pop-up name box (the name box disappears
after a few seconds). Examples are displayed in the following figures.
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To view Tidal Current information:
1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station
icon. When selected, a pop-up name box appears.
2. Press FIND|FIND to display the Tidal Current Information screen.
Tidal Current
Station icon in
animated mode
Cursor lines
Navionics chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cursor
(left). The icon animates automatically without selecting it at the 1/2
mile zoom range (right). The tidal current is flowing toward the
northwest at a velocity of 0.8 mph.
Line indicates
current status
Current Information screen.
The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data
for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of
the screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for the
day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The velocity
scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon
the maximum velocity of the current for that day.
Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the
Slack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb
appears below the SWL.
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You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing the
month, day and year selection boxes.
To select another date:
1. Use → and ← to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT.
2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the desired month, day or year, then press ENT.
To clear the information screen, press EXIT.
Tide Information
Navionics
charts
contain
Tidal
Information,
represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with
the letter "T." The icon stands for a Tidal Station
location. An example is displayed at right.
When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (1/2 nautical
mile), the icon itself becomes an animated gauge showing a rising or
falling tidal height for the selected station at the present time. At larger
zoom ranges, you can select the boxed "T" icon and it becomes an ani-
mated gauge with a pop-up name box. Examples are displayed in the
following figures.
To view tide information:
1. To select a Tide Station icon, use the arrow keys to move the cursor
over the icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears.
2. After selecting the Tide Station icon, press FIND|FIND to display the
Tide Information screen.
Tide Station
icon in ani-
mated mode
Cursor lines
Navionics chart showing Tide Station icon selected by cursor (left).
Icon animates automatically without selection at the 1/2-mile zoom
range (right). In the example above, the tide is at 1.5 feet and falling,
as shown by the down arrow at the top of the icon.
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Tide Information screen.
The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on
this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an
approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight
(MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graph
is the Mean Lower Low Water line (MLLW).
The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based upon
the maximum range of the tide for that day. The MLLW line also ad-
justs its position as the height scale changes.
You can look up tidal data for other dates by changing the month, day
and year selection boxes. To select another date:
1. Use → and ← to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT.
2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the desired month, day or year, then press ENT.
To clear the information screen, press EXIT.
Pop-up Help
Help is available for virtually all of the menu labels on this unit. By
highlighting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds, a
pop-up message appears that describes the function of the menu item.
This feature is on by default.
To set up Popup Help, press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓
to POPUP HELP. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn
on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to
return to the page display.
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This example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Screen com-
mand, located on the Main Menu in Advanced Mode.
Reset Options
In Advanced Mode
To reset all features to factory defaults, press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM
SETUP|ENT|↓ to RESET OPTIONS. Press ENT, which will asking you if you
want to reset all the options. Select YES and press ENT.
In Easy Mode
Hold down the PAGES key while you press PWR to turn on the unit.
NOTE:
Reset Options does not erase any waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails.
Advanced Mode's Reset Options command (left),
and the Reset Options Menu (right).
Screen Contrast and Brightness
The adjustments work the same in both Easy and Advanced Mode, but
you access the SCREEN command differently in each mode:
In Easy Mode, you first press MENU|↓ to SCREEN|ENT.
In Advanced Mode, you first press MENU|MENU|ENT.
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Once in the Screen menu:
To adjust the display's contrast:
1. The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press → or ← to move the
bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast. The right end is
maximum contrast.
Screen Command (left) with Contrast bar (right).
To adjust the display's brightness:
1. Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of
the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast.
Screen menu with Brightness selected.
To adjust the screen's display mode:
1. Press ↓ to DISPLAY MODE|ENT then press ↑ or ↓ to select mode, then
press the EXIT key.
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Display Mode menu (left) with Light Delay menu (right).
Set Language
This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, Ger-
man, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish.
To select a different language:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.
2. Press ↓ to SET LANGUAGE|ENT.
3. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT. All menus
now appear in the language you selected.
Set Local Time
The local time and date are saved when a waypoint is created. The ad-
justments work the same in both Easy and Advanced Mode, but you
access the SET LOCAL TIME command differently in each mode:
In Easy Mode, you first press MENU|↓ to SET LOCAL TIME|ENT.
In Advanced Mode, you first press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM
SETUP|ENT|↓ to SET LOCAL TIME|ENT.
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Set Local Time Command (left) with Time Settings menu (right).
Once in the Time Settings menu:
To set Local Time: Press ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first charac-
ter, then press → to move the cursor to the next character. Repeat until
the time is correct, then press ENT.
To set the Day: Press → to DAY|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the day,
then press ENT.
To set the Year: Press ↓ and → to YEAR|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the
year, then press ENT.
To set the Month: Press ← to MONTH|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the
month, then press ENT.
Adjusting the time (left); Adjusting the month (right).
The next field in this menu is CONFIG DST. This feature allows your unit
to automatically adjust with the time change caused by Daylight Sav-
ing Time (you should only have to set it once). You may select which set
of rules matches DST in your region or accept the default.
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Use the ↓ key to scroll down to TIME FORMAT and press ENT, to toggle be-
tween 12 and 24-hour time formats. Choose one of the two options and
press ENT.
The last field on the Time Settings menu is Date Format. Use the ↓ key
to highlight DATE FORMAT and press ENT. Choose from MONTH, DAY, YEAR;
Day, MONTH, YEAR or YEAR, MONTH DAY, then press ENT.
Once you have each field set the way you want, press EXIT repeatedly
until you return to the main page display.
Software Version Information
From time to time, Lowrance updates the operating system software in
some of its products. These software upgrades are usually offered to
customers as free downloads from our web site, www.lowrance.com.
The upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce new features
or functions. You can find out what software version is running in your
iFINDER by using the Software Info command.
Software Info command (left); Software Info screen (right).
The command works the same in both Easy and Advanced Mode, but
you access the Software Info command differently in each mode:
In Easy Mode, you:
1. Press MENU|↓ to SOFTWARE INFO|ENT.
2. Read the information displayed on the screen.
3. To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly.
In Advanced Mode, you:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to SOFTWARE INFO|ENT.
2. Read the information displayed on the screen.
3. To return to the main page display, press EXIT repeatedly.
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Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
Sounds triggered by key strokes and alarms can be adjusted. The unit
has an internal speaker (controlled using the Pizeo Volume slider) for
playing alarms and notification beeps, and is also capable of playing
sounds through an external speaker connected to the power port (con-
trolled using the LineOut Volume slider). The adjustments work the
same in both Easy and Advanced Mode, but you access the Sounds
command differently in each mode:
In Easy Mode, you first press MENU|↓ to SOUNDS|ENT.
In Advanced Mode, you first press MENU|MENU|↓ to SOUNDS|ENT.
Sounds command menu in Easy Mode (left) and
Advanced Mode (center). The Sounds menu (right).
Once in the Sounds menu:
To adjust LineOut or Pizeo Volume: Press ↑ or ↓ to select the op-
tion you want to adjust, then press ← to decrease or → to increase the
volume.
To set Key Sounds: Press ↓ to Key Sounds and, press ENT to check it
(turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the main page display.
To set Alarm Sounds: Press ↓ to ALARM SOUNDS. Press ENT to check it
(turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the main page display.
To set Alarm Style: Press ↓ to ALARM STYLE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll
through the three options: BEEPS, SOUND EFFECTS and SONGS. After se-
lecting a style,press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly
to return to the main page display.
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To set Repeat Function: Press ↓ REPEAT and press ENT to check it
(turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the main page display.
To set Shuffle Function: Press ↓ SHUFFLE and press ENT to check it
(turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT
repeatedly to return to the main page display.
Track Smoothing
This is a factory setting that should always be left on. When stopped or
traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing
prevents trails from wandering. It has the same steadying effect on the
steering arrow, the compass rose and the map in track-up mode.
Track Smoothing option, turned on.
Trail Options
There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails,
other may be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way
trails are updated, display or hide trails, create a new trail or delete a
trail. These options are only available in Advanced Mode, but changes
made in Advanced will affect the appearance of trails in Easy Mode.
General Trail Options
To access the Trails Menu:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|ENT.
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Main Menu (left), Trails Menu (center), Trail Options (right).
Delete All Trails
From the Trails menu, you can remove all of the trails from memory by
pressing → to DELETE ALL|ENT. A message will appear, asking if you
want to Delete all trails. Select YES and press ENT.
Update Trail Option
This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur.
Trail Options menu.
WARNING:
If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and
recording will be turned off in both Advanced and Easy modes. You
then will have to turn it back on to record trails. The default setting
is on.
Press ↓ or ↑ to UPDATE TRAILS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to
check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.)
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Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance)
The options are automatic, time and distance. When it's in the default
mode, the unit doesn't update the plot trail while you're traveling in a
straight line. Once you deviate from a straight line, the unit drops a
plot point (trail waypoint) onto the trail. This conserves plot trail
points. If a plot trail uses all of the available points allotted to it, the
beginning points are taken away and placed at the end of the trail.
Trail Options menu with auto selected from the Update Criteria menu.
Press ↓ to UPDATE CRITERIA|ENT|press ↓ or ↑ to select criteria type|ENT.
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)
You can update a trail by time, with a range from 1 second to 9999 sec-
onds. The default is 3 seconds. You can update by distance, with a
range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km. The default is 0.10
mile.
With Update Criteria selected, press ↓ to select either TIME or DISTANCE
and press ENT. Press ↓ to the UPDATE RATE or UPDATE DISTANCE boxes and
press ENT. Use the ↓ ↑ keys to change the first character, then press →
to modify the next character, repeating the steps until you are satisfied
with the rate or distance figure you entered. Press EXIT repeatedly to
return to the main page display.
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Trail Options menu with time (left) and distance (right) highlighted on
the Update Criteria menu.
Specific Trail Options
Delete Trail
From the Trails menu, you can delete a specific trail by pressing ↓ to
trail name|ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following
figure. Press ↓ to DELETE TRAIL|ENT. A message will appear asking if you
want to Delete the trail. Select YES and press ENT.
New Trail
To manually start a new trail or delete a trail, from the Trail Options
Menu, press → to NEW TRAIL|ENT. The trail menu appears as seen below:
Trail menu.
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibility
are all changed on the Edit Trail screen. The Active setting determines
whether or not the iFINDER is recording new points for a particular trail.
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On the Edit Trail menu, press ↓ or ↑ to highlight the section you wish
to change, then press ENT. Make your changes, then press EXIT to close
this menu.
You can also change the trail line color and pattern. For instructions,
see the entries on Edit a Trail Color and Edit a Trail Pattern in Sec. 4,
Advanced GPS Operations.
Units of Measure
This menu (shown below) sets the speed and distance (statute or nauti-
cal miles, meters), heading (true or magnetic) units, altitude and depth
(feet, fathoms, or meters), pressure (inches and millibars) and Time and
Date. To change the units:
In Easy Mode, you first press MENU|↓ to UNITS OF MEASURE|ENT.
In Advanced Mode, press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|ENT.
Units of Measure command on System Setup menu (left).
Units of Measure Menu (right).
To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure: Press ENT, then use the ↑
or ↓ keys to change the unit of measure for Speed/Distance and press
ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main
page display.
To set Heading: Press ↓ to HEADING|ENT. Use the ↑ or ↓ keys to change
the unit of measure for heading and press ENT. After the option is set,
press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.
To set Altitude and Depth: Press ↓ to ALTITUDE and DEPTH|ENT. Use
the ↑ or ↓ keys to change the unit of measure for altitude and depth
and press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to
the main page display.
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To set Pressure: Press ↓ to PRESSURE|ENT. Use the ↑ or ↓ keys to
change the unit of measure for pressure and press ENT.
After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page
display.
To set Time Format: Press ↓ to TIME FORMAT|ENT. Use the ↑ or ↓ keys
to change the time format and press ENT. After the option is set, press
EXIT repeatedly to return to the mainpage display.
To set Date Format: Press → to DATE FORMAT|ENT. Use the ↑ or ↓ keys
to change the date format and press ENT. After the option is set, press
EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.
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Section 6: Searching
NOTE:
The background map loaded in your unit lets you search for U.S.
Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as some land
features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land
features, including landmarks, streets, addresses and Points of In-
terest, you must load your own high-detail custom map produced
with our MapCreate 6 software. For a complete description of what
detail is found in the background map and custom MapCreate
maps, see the discussion beginning on page 27.
Whether you are in Easy Mode or Advanced Mode, the iFINDER's
search functions all begin with the FIND key. The search menus work
the same in each mode. The GO HOME command, however, works only in
Easy Mode and the Find Waypoints command works only in Advanced
Mode. (You can still find a Home waypoint in Advanced mode. You just
search for it using the Find Waypoints command.)
Easy Mode Find menu (left); Advanced Mode Find menu (right).
NOTE:
You can search for items even if the iFINDER hasn't acquired a
position yet or start from a position other than your own. When
you do a search, distance and bearing to the selected item will be
calculated from the iFINDER's current position. If the iFINDER
hasn't acquired a position, it will use the last known position. If
the cursor is active, the iFINDER will always begin the search at
the cursor. You can look up items by name or search for items
nearest to you.
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Cursor crosshairs centered on a POI (left). The Find menu with Se-
lected Item highlighted (center). POI information (right).
Selected Item
The Selected Item function, allows you to quickly access information on
any location you select with the cursor crosshairs.
To access a Selected Item:
1. Center the cursor crosshairs on a POI on the map and press FIND.
2. SELECTED ITEM will be listed at the top of the Find menu. Press FIND,
then press ENT to launch the POI information window.
3. At the bottom of the POI information window: GO TO will be high-
lighted. To navigate to the Selected Item press ENT. To Find the loca-
tion on the Map, use the ← → keys to select FIND ON MAP and press ENT.
Press EXIT to return to the Find menu.
Destination highlighted on the Find menu (left).
POI information window (right).
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Destination
When you are navigating to a location, DESTINATION will appear at the top
of the Find menu. It provides quick access to navigational information
about your destination.
To access Destination:
1. When navigating to a location, press FIND, select DESTINATION and
press ENT.
2. If your destination is listed in the POI database, the POI information
window will appear. If you are navigating to a location not listed in the
POI database, an information window will appear displaying the dis-
tance to the target as well as your current bearing.
Recent Finds menu (left) with POI information window (right).
Recent Finds
The Recent Finds function keeps a record of places to which you have
navigated either by cursor or via the Map Places menu.
To see Recent Finds:
1. Press FIND, select RECENT FINDS and press ENT.
2. Use the ↑ ↓ keys to scroll through the list.
3. To open the POI information window for a particular location, high-
light the location and press ENT. Press EXIT to return to the Find menu.
Current Route
When you are navigating a route, Current Route, gives you quick access
to route menu.
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To access Current Route information:
1. When navigating a route, press FIND, select CURRENT ROUTE and press
ENT.
2. A window will appear, showing all the points within your current
route. Press EXIT to return to the FIND menu.
Current Route highlighted on the Find menu (left).
The trail menu (right) launches when CURRENT ROUTE
is selected from the Find menu.
Find Addresses
1. Press FIND|↓ to ADDRESSES|ENT.
2. Press ENT to search in the Address field.
Find Address Menu.
3. To enter an address number, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first
number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and
repeat until the number is correct, then press ENT. To return to the
previous page, press EXIT.
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4. To enter a street name, press ↓ to STREET|ENT. There are two op-
tions: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓
to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next let-
ter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or jump
down to the lower selection list, press ENT, then use ↓ or ↑ to select a
street name from the list and press ENT. The street name you selected is
now in the street field.
Tip:
When entering a street name, do not enter the street's compass direc-
tion (N, S, E or W) in the street name field. Just enter the number, or
name. If the example below had been a search for "324 E. 9th St," you
would enter "9th" and press ENT. The iFINDER will generate a list of
all possible 9th streets, and let you choose the one you want.
Find street field (left), Find street by name
menu (center), Street entry complete (right).
5. To enter a city name, press ↓ to CITY|ENT. You will be asked if you
want to find addresses only within a particular city. This option is de-
signed so you can limit an address search to a single city if necessary (see
the note below).
If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the city
name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then
press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name
is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or jump down to the lower selection
list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a city name from the list
and press ENT. The city name you selected is now in the city field. To re-
turn to the previous page, press EXIT.
NOTE:
We recommend you do not enter a city name unless it is absolutely
necessary. The iFINDER can actually search quicker without a city.
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Find city field (left); Search in particular city only option (center),
Find City by name (right).
6. When the necessary search fields are filled in, press ↓ to FIND AD-
DRESS|ENT. Your unit asks you to wait while it searches for the address.
(If an address is not in the database, a message appears saying the ad-
dress could not be found.)
7. The unit will display a list of addresses. If the address you are look-
ing for is highlighted at the top of the list, press ENT. If not, use ↓ and ↑
to select the correct address from the list, then press ENT. A message
will appear asking you to please choose an option: FIND or GO TO.
8. To navigate to the address, select GO TO and press ENT and your
iFINDER will begin showing navigation information to the address. If
you are looking up an address (not navigating), highlight FIND and press
ENT, which will direct you to the map page where the cursor crosshairs
will be centered on the location.
Find Home Waypoint
The Home Waypoint is a unique waypoint created when using the
iFINDER in Easy Mode.
To search for the Home Waypoint in Easy Mode: press FIND|↓ to
GO HOME|ENT.
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The Easy Mode Find Menu.
In Advanced Mode, you still have access to a Home Waypoint created in
Easy Mode. It will show up in your waypoints list under the name
Home. You can search for the Home Waypoint, navigate to it, add it to
a route or use it exactly like any other waypoint.
Details on searching for waypoints in Advanced Mode can be found
later in this section, in the Find Waypoints segment.
Find Interstate Highway Exits
1. Press FIND|↓ to HIGHWAY EXITS|ENT, which calls up the Find Exit Menu.
Easy Mode Find menu (left); Advanced Mode Find menu (right).
2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT, which calls up the
Find By Name menu. There are two highway search options: A. You
can spell out the highway name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓
to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next
letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or
jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑
to select a highway from the list and press ENT.
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Find Exit using the Highway Name.
3. Once you have selected a highway name, you then can select an exit.
Press ↓ to switch to the Exit List, then press ↓ or ↑ to highlight the exit
you want and press ENT.
Selected exit.
4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to
navigate (GO TO) the exit. B. Press →|ENT to find the exit on the map
(FIND ON MAP).
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Go To option (left); Find On Map option (right).
Tip:
You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Serv-
ices located near this exit. Press ↓ to SERVICES|↓ or ↑ to select serv-
ice name|ENT. That will bring up more detailed information about
each of the service names listed in the services window. Press EXIT
repeatedly to get back to the main display.
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
1. Press FIND|↓ to MAP PLACES|ENT.
Easy Mode Find menu (left); Advanced Mode Find menu (right).
2. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a MAP PLACES or POI category, then press ENT.
(To narrow your search, press ← or → to select a subcategory before
pressing ENT.) You will be given two searching options: FIND BY NAME and
FIND NEAREST.
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Map Places category menu with subcategory set to display all restau-
rants (left); The subcategory has been set to fast food chains (right).
3. Search by nearest POI. With FIND NEAREST highlighted, press ENT.
The Find by Nearest menu will show a "calculating" screen then a list
of the nearest POIs will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to select the POI you want
and press ENT, which will launch the POI Information screen.
Find by nearest (left): Calculating screen (center) and POI list (right).
4. Search by name of POI. From the Waypoints menu, press ↓, select
FIND BY NAME and press ENT. There are two options: A. You can spell out
the POI in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter,
then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the
name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or Jump down to the lower
selection list by pressing ENT, then use ↓ or ↑ to select a POI from the
list. Press ENT to call up the POI's Waypoint Information screen.
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Find by name option (left); Find by name menu (right).
5. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen appears, you can choose
to GO TO the POI by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing →|ENT
(FIND ON MAP).
Go To POI option (left); Find on Map POI option (right).
Find Streets or Intersections
Find a Street
1. Press FIND|↓ to STREETS|ENT and the Find Streets menu appears.
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Easy Mode Find menu (left); Advanced Mode Find menu (right).
2. You must first fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box. With
First Street highlighted, press ENT to display the Find By Name menu.
There are two options: A. You can spell out the street in the top selec-
tion box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the
cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press
ENT|ENT. B. Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT,
then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list and press ENT.
Find streets or intersections menu (left); Find street by name (right).
3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searching for
listed in the First Street box. (In this example, it's 80th Street.) To
search for that street, press ↓ to FIND FIRST STREET|ENT. A message ap-
pears asking you to wait while the unit finds the street. When the
Streets Found list appears, press ↑ or ↓ to the street you are searching
for and press ENT.
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Find first street (left); Street found (right).
If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location, just
press MENU|ENT.
Find an Intersection
You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter the
next street in the Second Street dialog box.
1. Press FIND|↓ to STREETS|ENT and the FIND STREETS menu appears.
2. You must first fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box. Press
ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: A. You
can spell out the street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change
the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and
repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or jump down
to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a
street from the list and press ENT.
3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searching for
in the First Street box.
4. Now fill in the second street. Press ↓ to SECOND STREET|ENT and the
Find by Name menu appears again. Just like before, there are two op-
tions: A. You can spell out the street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or
↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next
letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or
jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑
to select the second street from the list and press ENT.
5. The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second streets
dialog boxes filled in. In this example, we selected 81st Street as our sec-
ond street. You could now use similar techniques to select a city but your
search will probably be faster if you leave that box blank.
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Find intersection (left); Working menu (center);
Intersection list (right).
6. To search for the intersection of the two streets, press ↓ to FIND
INTERSECTION|ENT. A message appears asking you to wait while the unit
finds the intersection. When the Intersections Found list appears, press
↑ or ↓ to select the intersection you are searching for and press ENT. (In
the previous example, we selected the intersection of SW 80th Court
and SW 81st Drive in Miami, Fla.)
If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press MENU|ENT.
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode only)
1. Press FIND | ↓ to MY WAYPOINTS and press ENT.
2. If searching for the nearest waypoint, press ENT. If searching for a
waypoint by name, press ↓ to FIND BY NAME|ENT. (To search by name,
jump to step 5 below.)
Find menu (left); Find By Nearest (center); Find by Name (right).
3. If you're looking for nearest, the iFINDER says it is calculating,
then a list of waypoints appears. The closest is highlighted at the top of
the list and the one farthest from your location is at the bottom of the list.
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Calculating message (left) and list of the nearest waypoints (right).
4. To see location information on the closest (highlighted) waypoint, press
ENT and the Waypoint Information screen appears. (If you wanted to, you
could select another waypoint from the list with the ↑ or ↓ keys.)
A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT. (The GO TO command is
already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation information to
the waypoint.
B. To find the waypoint, press → to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page
appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint.
To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT repeat-
edly.
When a waypoint is selected from the Find Nearest or Find by Name
menus, GO TO will be highlighted by default (left) Press → to switch to
FIND ON MAP (right)
5. If you're looking by name, there are two options: A. You can spell
out the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first
letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until
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the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or jump down to the lower
selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a waypoint from
the list and press ENT. The Waypoint Information screen appears.
Find By Name menu.
A. To navigate to the waypoint, press press ENT. (The GO TO com-
mand is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation infor-
mation to the waypoint.
B. To find the waypoint, press → to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page
appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint.
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Section 7: Hunting Mode
This section addresses how to operate the iFINDER in Hunting Mode.
If you've read through this manual in order, you're already familiar
with many of the basic GPS principles that drive the iFINDER. The
principles are the same in both operating modes, so you already know
how to work your iFINDER.
If, however, you're only interested in Hunting Mode operation, this sec-
tion should be the main reference you'll use to operate your iFINDER.
Look through Sec. 3 and Sec. 4 to figure out how to operate anything
that's not obvious (like navigating routes, trails and waypoints), but
read through this section to learn about all the special hunting tools
that come with the unit.
One of the major features of the iFINDER HUNTc is the Compass
Page. The Compass Page appears is one of only two pages in Hunting
Mode. We'll go into more detail on setting up and using the Compass
Page in this section.
Another useful feature are the special Hunting Waypoints, which differ
from the kinds of waypoints described earlier in this manual. We'll tell
you how to set up and use a Hunting Waypoint later in this section.
We'll also talk about the Scouting feature, which allows you to define
your favorite hunting area by drawing a boundary on the map. This
area will show up on your iFINDER's map, so you can always know
your position within the scouted area.
But first, we want to walk you through the basics of using the iFINDER
HUNTc to improve your hunting experience! The following page con-
tains a 12-step quick reference for the most basic Hunting Mode opera-
tions. There are several other ways to perform the steps described here,
but this quick reference will show you the simplest way to park a vehi-
cle, walk out in the woods and find your way back.
If you don't want to carry the manual with you as you practice with the
iFINDER, you might consider photocopying this quick reference page
and tucking it into your pocket.
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iFINDER HUNTc Quick Reference
Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try
navigating to a location a few blocks away. Navigation in too small a
space, like a backyard, will constantly trigger arrival alarms.
1. Install two AA batteries (and MMC card if desired) in the battery
compartment on back of case. (See installation on page 11.)
2. To turn on the iFINDER HUNTc, press and release the PWR key.
3. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000-mile
zoom range. Rotate through the two main Page screens (Map Page and
Compass Page) by repeatedly pressing PAGES.
4. Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position. Flash-
ing question mark or data boxes indicate a position has not been deter-
mined. Position calculation takes an average of one minute or less under
clear sky conditions (unobstructed by terrain or structures.) When position
is found, a tone sounds, a position-acquired message appears, data boxes
stop flashing and the flashing question mark disappears.
5. With position acquired, the Map Page shows your location on the
map in a bird's eye view of the earth. You can move around the map by:
Zoom in closer to see greater detail: press ZIN (zoom in key.)
Zoom out to see more area, less detail: press ZOUT (zoom out key.)
Scroll map north, south, east or west using arrow keys ↑ ↓ → ←.
To stop scrolling and return to current position on map, press EXIT key.
6. Set a Vehicle waypoint at your current position so you can navigate
back to your vehicle: press ENT and use the ↓ ↑ to highlight VEHICLE from
the waypoint list, then press|ENT|ENT. Waypoint Vehicle(1) will ap-
pear on the map.
7. Zoom/scroll map to find a nearby object or location. Use arrow keys to
center the cursor crosshairs over the map object or location.
8. To navigate to the selected location: press MENU, select GO TO CURSOR and
press ENT|EXIT. Follow steering arrow on Map Page or compass bearing
arrow on Compass Page.
9. At destination, Arrival Alarm goes off. To clear it, press EXIT. To
Cancel navigation: press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to
YES|ENT.
10. Navigate back home: Zoom/scroll map and use arrow keys to center
cursor crosshair over waypoint Vehicle (1). Press MENU, select GO TO
CURSOR and press ENT|EXIT.
11. Back home, Arrival Alarm goes off; press EXIT. Cancel navigation:
press MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT.
12. To turn off the iFINDER, press and hold PWR key for three seconds.
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Compass Page
This Page has a compass rose. It shows the direction you are facing and
the direction to a selected destination. The navigation screen looks like
the one in the following image when you're not navigating to a way-
point or other destination. No graphic course information is displayed.
Your facing direction is shown by an arrow on the edge of the compass
rose.
You can choose how to display the Compass's orientation. The options
are North Up, Heading Up, and Bearing Up.
With North Up, the unit always places North at top of the screen. As you
turn and change your facing direction (your heading), the heading indi-
cator arrow will move along the edge of the compass rose.
When using Heading Up, the unit keeps your heading indicator arrow
at the top of the screen, so no matter which was you turn, the arrow
stays up. The compass rotates under it to tell what direction you are
facing.
When you're navigating to a waypoint or any other destination, you can
turn on Bearing Up, which keeps the direction to your destination at the
top of the screen, while your heading indicator swings around the compass
rose. That way, all you have to do to navigate to your destination is keep
turning so that your arrow points closer and closer to the top of the screen.
Track or compass
heading indicator,
showing facing
direction
Compass
rose
Navigation
information
data boxes
Battery power
indicator
Navigation Page, recording a trail, traveling east. Page looks like this
when iFINDER is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or
backtracking a trail.
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When navigating to a waypoint or following a route, the Navigation
screen looks like the one shown in the following image. Customizable
data boxes on this screen can show information such as your ground
speed, track, distance and bearing to your destination.
Current track or
heading, shown
in degrees
Compass bearing
to destination
In Bearing Up mode
(shown), the direc-
tion of your destina-
tion is shown at the
top of the compass
Track or compass
heading indicator,
showing facing
direction
Navigation
information
data boxes
Battery power
indicator
Navigation Page, going to an address. The compass is in Bearing Up mode,
so you can see that the destination is to your southeast. Your current fac-
ing is southeast (a 137º heading) toward an address 137º (bearing) away. If
you were navigating to a waypoint, the waypoint's icon would appear on
the edge of the compass rose, indicating the proper direction. An informa-
tion box on this screen indicates the destination is 523 miles away.
Calibrate Compass
To find your heading, the iFINDER uses a sensor that detects the mag-
netic field in the area. This field can be affected by any large object,
particularly by metallic items such as your car or the barrel of your ri-
fle. Over time, all these variations gradually interfere with the
iFINDER's measurements and will result in poor performance by the
compass.
In order to keep your iFINDER reporting accurate compass headings, all
you have to do is calibrate it when you begin to notice deterioration in its
performance. To do this, use the CALIBRATE COMPASS command on the Com-
pass Page menu.
1. From the Compass Page, press MENU|↓ to CALIBRATE COMPASS|ENT.
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Compass Page menu with Calibrate Compass selected.
A new screen will appear showing a drawing of a circle with a line pointing
from the center to a point on the edge. At the top of the screen, the START
CALIBRATION button is selected.
The Calibrate Compass page with Start Calibration selected.
2. Choose a reference point. The reference point is for you alone. The
iFINDER doesn't need to know anything about it. But choose a refer-
ence point nearby such as a tree, your car or even use your own body.
NOTE:
While calibrating, hold the iFINDER as parallel to the ground as
possible. Tilting the iFINDER makes compass measurements more
difficult for the unit.
3. Now press ENT to start calibration. You'll notice the line moving
slowly around the circle. Turn the iFINDER so that the line is pointing
from the center of the circle directly to your reference point. As the line
continues moving around the circle, rotate the iFINDER to keep the
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line pointing at your reference point. Remember to keep the iFINDER
level as you rotate it, so the back of the unit is parallel to the ground.
4. The line will travel all the way around the circle at least once, and
may go twice around the circle. Continue rotating your iFINDER in
time with the movement of the line until the words Calibration is Done
appear at the top of the screen. When you see this, you're finished! Your
iFINDER should now report accurate compass headings.
Set Hunting Waypoint
A waypoint is an electronic address, based on the latitude and longi-
tude of a position on the earth. Hunting Mode allows you to save way-
points and use a unique set of hunting symbols to represent them. Once
a waypoint exists, you can edit it by changing the symbol and name. We
describe that in more detail in the Advanced Mode section.
To save a hunting waypoint at your current location or cursor position:
1. Press ENT, and the NEW WAYPOINT menu appears. 2. Use the ↓ and ↑
keys to scroll through the list and select the waypoint type. 3. Press
ENT and the NEW WAYPOINT NAME menu appears. 4. To accept the default
name (which is numbered automatically), press ENT and the waypoint
appears on screen with the default name. If you want a different name,
spell it out in the New Waypoint Name menu. The first character is
highlighted, so press ↑ or ↓ to scroll through a circular list containing
the alphabet, numbers and punctuation symbols. When the first char-
acter is correct, press → to move to the second character, then press ↑
or ↓ again to select the correct character. Press → to the next character
and repeat the process until you have spelled out the desired waypoint
name, then press ENT.
Scout Plots
The Scout Plot feature lets you map your own hunting areas. A scout
plot is a type of GPS data you can record that includes an area perime-
ter or boundary along with waypoints that mark game types. A scout
plot could be your immediate hunting area, a food plot, or the entire
piece of property you have permission to hunt on. Scout plots are saved
as part of a GPS Data File (with the *.usr suffix). This feature is espe-
cially useful on private lands, where property borders do not appear in
our mapping data. To start a new scouting session:
1. From the Map page, press MENU|↓ to SCOUTING|ENT|ENT.
2. Use ↓ and ↑ to select the type of scouting session, then press ENT.
(The default is Big Game, which determines the set of waypoint sym-
bols available for the scouting session.)
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Scout Plot menus
3. The Scout plot list appears. To begin recording, press ↓ to the desired
Scout and press ENT. Press ↓ ACTIVE|ENT to make the session Active,
then repeatedly press EXIT to clear the menus and return to the Map
Page.
Scout Plot List
Tip:
You can record game sign waypoints as you walk, but you don't
want to include them in the boundary of your hunting area. To
avoid drawing the boundary line around those waypoints — when
you press Enter to save a point — use the ↓ and ↑ keys to select the
desired symbol for the game sign you are marking, then press ENT,
which will launch the New Waypoint Name window. Press ↑ to ADD
TO SCOUT, then press ENT to uncheck it. To accept the default way-
point name and set the waypoint, press ↓ to SAVE WAYPOINT and press
ENT. The next time you record a point, the menu automatically re-
verts to the previous scout symbol unless you select a different
symbol.
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4. As you walk the perimeter of the area you're scouting, record a series
of flag points (using the flag waypoint symbol) that will be used to draw
the scout plot boundary. You need to set enough flag points to roughly
outline the area's corners. For example, while scouting a square soy-
bean field and looking for deer entry points, you could record the field
boundary by setting just four flag points.
To set the first flag point, press ENT and the new waypoint menu ap-
pears. Choose a point and press ENT. The New Waypoint Name box will
appear with Save Waypoint highlighted. Scroll ↑ to Add to Scout and
press ENT to uncheck it. Now, scroll down to SAVE WAYPOINT and press
ENT to create your first flag point. After the point is created, the scout
point menu is cleared. Back on the Map Page, the message Scout 1 ap-
pears in the lower right corner, indicating a scouting session is under
way.
5. Repeat these steps for setting a point at every major corner of the
area you're scouting. The iFINDER will link the flag points and draw
the perimeter of the area you walked.
Switch to Land Mode
To leave Hunting Mode and switch to Land Mode:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to DISABLE HUNTING MODE|ENT.
2. The following message appears: Are you sure you want to turn on
Land Navigation Mode?
3. Press ←|ENT and the unit switches to Land Mode.
Switch Back to Hunting Mode from Land Mode
To leave Land Mode and switch back to Hunting Mode:
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to ENABLE HUNTING MODE|ENT.
2. This message appears: Are you sure you want to turn on Hunting
Mode?
3. Press ←|ENT and the unit switches to Hunting Mode.
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Section 8: Music Mode
The Music Mode Display and Keyboard Commands
The Music Mode screen contains a battery power indicator and a volume
display for quick reference. When a song or play list is playing, the name
of the current song will appear at the top of the screen, as well as the
song's quality (in kbps).
NOTE:
We’ve found that songs using a bitrate of 128 kbps work well in the
unit. Playing a song with a higher bitrate may slow down the unit's
overall functionality. To ensure consistent performance in map re-
draw and menu response, 56 kbps is preferred. Try the unit with
various settings to find what works best for you.
Other options for improving the iFINDER's performance (without
sacrificing audio quality) include activating the unit's Power Save
mode. Changing the Update Rate will free-up some processor power
to allow simultaneous map re-draws, searches and music playback.
If you're playing a list, then the play list's name and the song's position
in the list are both displayed as well.
To switch to Music Mode from Map Mode, press the PAGES button. Mu-
sic Mode page is designed to be simple. Using only these buttons and
the Music Menu, you can listen to what you want, when you want.
Music Mode display, with all the on-screen command buttons shown.
Most of the music player's commands are available at the touch of a sin-
gle button. The most important tools are the play control buttons: ENTER
(Play and Pause), EXIT (Stop), ← (Previous Song) and → (Next Song).
You can fast forward through a song if you press and hold the → key.
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To rewind a song, press and hold the ← key. You can open the file
browser and choose a new song or play list by pressing the FIND key.
Music Mode always runs using a play list, even if this consists of a sin-
gle song. You can copy pre-made play list files from your PC to your
MMC card and play the songs in these play lists by selecting them from
the song browser. It's just as easy to organize your music when you
copy it to the MMC, by arranging it into folders from your computer.
That way you can play a folder at a time. When you select a folder to
play, the iFINDER automatically creates a play list out of all of the
songs contained in that folder.
Later in this section we'll explain how to play folders, how to copy music
and play lists from your PC, and how to manage them all on the iFINDER.
Using the Play Control Buttons
All of the play control buttons are represented by symbols on the key-
board, not names. These symbols are fairly standard, and are probably
already familiar to you.
Use the ← key to skip to the PREVIOUS SONG. To skip ahead to the NEXT
SONG press the → key. Holding down the ← key allows you to rewind the
previous song. If you want to fast forward through a song, press and hold
the → key.
PLAY AND PAUSE are both controlled by the ENTER key. When music is
playing you pause it by pressing the ENTER key. The music will resume
when you press the ENTER key again. You can STOP the music by
pressing the EXIT key.
To INCREASE VOLUME press the ZIN key. If you want to DECREASE VOLUME,
press the ZOUT key. As you push these buttons, you can see the current
volume display shift on-screen. Move the level to the left or right to get
the desired volume.
NOTE:
Some advanced Map Mode operations, such as achieving a satellite
lock or searching for POIs, require intense processing power. If
you're having trouble performing advanced GPS operations while
listening to music, use the ENTER key to pause your music and
switch over to Map Mode. Once your unit has a lock, switch back to
Music Mode and resume playing music. Normal Map Mode opera-
tion will work fine with music playing.
Using the FIND key to Launch Music Browser
You can push the FIND key at any time to open the music browser,
which lets you choose the song or play list to play next. The music
browser is a screen showing the file structure of your MMC card, includ-
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ing all of the songs and play lists available as well as any subfolders. If
you've sorted your music on the MMC by album or artist, you can select
the folder you wish and play only the songs in that folder, or you can
choose a particular song to play right away.
We'll describe the Music Browser under the heading "Play Lists" later in
this section.
In addition to all these keyboard commands, the Music Mode has its
own menu, which is used to set various options. To access the Music
Menu, from the Music Mode Page, press the MENU key. Later in this
section we'll describe the various options in the Music Mode Menu in
detail.
The following page contains an 11-step Practice Run that will walk you
through the most basic Music Mode operations. Following just the steps
outlined here, you can start using the iFINDER to listen to your favor-
ite songs in no time.
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Music Mode Practice Run
Start at your computer. You should already have some MP3 or Ogg Vor-
bis music files available. If you need help ripping your CDs to these for-
mats, consult the documentation for the CD ripper software.
1. Insert an MMC card with free space into your MMC card reader.
2. Select a few of your favorite songs and copy them onto the MMC
card. For now, copy only a few songs and place them directly in MMC
card's main folder. (Later, you might prefer to set up subfolders on the
card and organize your music by artist, album or genre.)
3. Wait until the songs are finished copying, then transfer the MMC
card to your iFINDER. (You can find instructions for this in Sec. 2,
starting on page 11.)
4. To turn on the unit, press and release the PWR/LIGHT key.
5. The opening screen displays either a map of North America or the
music player. If the Map Mode opens up, press the PAGES key to switch
to Music Mode.
6. Open the file browser by pressing the FIND key, which will display a
list of the songs available on your iFINDER. These should match the
songs you just copied there. Using the arrow keys, choose one from the
list and press ENTER. This is a quick and convenient combination to
start your music playing: FIND|ENTER.
7. The song will begin playing. Make sure you've attached your head-
phones (or other external speakers) as described in Sec. 2. You can use
the Browse Music Files screen (activated by pressing the FIND key) to
choose another song, if you want. If you'd prefer to play several songs,
move on to step 8.
8. Cancel the song currently playing by pressing EXIT. To have the
iFINDER create a play list of all of the songs on the MMC, press
FIND|ENTER with the PLAY ALL option selected. The iFINDER will begin
playing the first song on the MMC.
9. Press MENU|↓ to SOUNDS|ENT to open up the Sounds Menu. Press ↓
to SHUFFLE and press ENT to toggle it on. Now press EXIT repeatedly un-
til you get back to the Music Mode page. Press FIND|ENTER again and
the iFINDER will begin playing a randomly sorted play list.
10. Listen to your favorite music. Now you can return to your computer
and add more songs or play lists to your MMC.
11. To turn off the unit, press and hold POWER key for three seconds.
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Play Lists
The iFINDER can play both MP3 and Ogg Vorbis music files. It can
also recognize m3u-style play list files. Use the FIND key to launch the
Browse Music Files screen.
Use the Browse Music Files screen to choose which songs to play next.
From the music browser you can choose individual songs, play list files,
or subfolders to play. Choose PLAY ALL to play all of the music files in the
selected folder and its subfolders.
Getting the Music onto Your iFINDER
Of course, to use your iFINDER's Music Mode, you'll need to get some
music onto the unit. To do this, use an MMC card reader to copy the
MP3 or OGG Vorbis files from your PC onto an MMC card. Insert the
MMC card in the iFINDER as described in Sec. 2, and the music will
immediately be available in the file browser. It's that simple.
Before you copy your music onto the MMC card, consider setting up
some subfolders to sort your music by artist, album or genre – however
you prefer to arrange your music. The iFINDER makes it easy to play a
whole folder at a time, so if you arrange your music well when you're
installing it, playing the right songs when you want to hear them will
be a breeze.
The Music Menu
Any time you're using the iFINDER in Music Mode you can press MENU
to open the Music Mode Menu, which contains several settings and
commands related to Music Mode operation. You can use these settings
to change the way the iFINDER plays back music. The iFINDER works
great right out of the box, but as you become more familiar with the
unit and what it can do, you'll eventually want to begin tweaking some
of these settings.
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We'll spend the rest of this section introducing you to the options and
settings available from the Music Menu.
Use Indoors
When you're only using your iFINDER to listen to music, you can pre-
serve battery life by turning off the GPS satellite search. To do this,
turn on the Use Indoors option.
To toggle this feature on or off from the Music Mode, press MENU|↓ to
USE INDOORS|ENT. The box is checked when the feature is turned on, and
unchecked when the feature is off. The iFINDER will automatically
resume searching for satellites the next time you turn it on.
Sounds Menu
The Sounds command on the Music Menu opens the same Sounds
Menu accessible from the Main Menu. We've added this option to the
Music Menu for your convenience. From the Sounds Menu you can ad-
just the volume of both the unit's internal speaker, and the Line Out
volume to your headphones. The most important options on this menu
for Music Mode, though, are at the very bottom.
Sounds Menu with Repeat command activated.
To access the Sounds Menu, from Music Mode press MENU|↓ to
SOUNDS|ENT.
Shuffle (On/Off)
With Shuffle on, the iFINDER will randomly sort the order of songs
when generating a play list. When Shuffle is turned off, play lists will
be generated alphabetically by filename.
From the Sounds Menu, press ↓ to SHUFFLE and press ENT. When the
feature is on, the box is checked. When Shuffle is turned off, the box
will be unchecked.
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Repeat (On/Off)
When Repeat is on, the iFINDER will automatically replay a song or
play list. If Repeat is turned off, the unit will play the selected song or
play list, then wait for you to select a new song or play list.
From the Sounds Menu, press ↓ to REPEAT|ENT to turn the option on
and off. When the feature is turned on, the box will be checked. It will
be unchecked when it is off.
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Notes
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Section 9: Supplemental Material
Datums Used by This Unit
WGS 1984
Default
Zaire, Zambia and
Zimbabwe
Australian Geodetic
1984 - Australia &
Tasmania
Adindan
Mean for Ethiopia,
Sudan
Arc 1950 - Botswana
Arc 1950 - Burundi
Arc 1950 - Lesotho
Arc 1950 - Malawi
Arc 1950 - Swaziland
Arc 1950 - Zaire
Ayabelle Lighthouse -
Djibouti
Adindan
Burkina Faso
Bellevue (IGN) -
Efate & Erromango
Islands
Adindan
Cameroon
Bermuda 1957 -
Bermuda
Adindan
Ethiopia
Bissau - Guinea-
Bissau
Bogota Observatory -
Colombia
Arc 1950 - Zambia
Arc 1950 - Zimbabwe
Adindan
Mali
Adindan
Senegal
Arc 1960 - Mean for
Kenya, Tanzania
Bukit Rimpah - Indo-
nesia (Bangka & Be-
litung Islands)
Adindan
Sudan
Ascension Island
1958 - Ascension
Island
Camp Area Astro -
Antarctica (McMurdo
Camp Area)
Afgooye
Somalia
Astro Beacon E 1945
- Iwo Jima
Campo Inchauspe -
Argentina
Ain el Abd 1970
Bahrain
Astro DOS 71/4 - St.
Helena Island
Canton Astro 1966 -
Phoenix Islands
Ain el Abd 1970
Saudi Arabia
Astro Tern Island
(FRIG) 1961 - Tern
Island
Cape - South Africa
Anna 1 Astro 1965
Cocos Islands
Cape Canaveral -
Bahamas, Florida
Astronomical Station
1952 - Marcus Island
Antigua Island Astro
1943; Antigua (Lee-
ward Islands)
Carthage - Tunisia
Switzerland
Australian Geodetic
1966 - Australia &
Tasmania
Arc 1950; Mean for
Botswana, Lesotho,
Malawi, Swaziland,
Chatham Island Astro
1971; New Zealand
(Chatham Island)
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European 1950
England, Channel
Islands, Ireland,
Scotland, Shetland
Islands
L.C. 5 Astro 1961
Cayman Brac Island
Chua Astro
Paraguay
Leigon
Ghana
Corrego Alegre
Brazil
European 1950
Finland, Norway
Liberia 1964
Liberia
Dabola
Guinea
European 1950
Greece
Luzon
Philippines (Exclud-
ing Mindanao)
Djakarta (Batavia)
Indonesia (Sumatra)
European 1950
Iran
DOS 1968
Luzon
New Georgia Islands
(Gizo Island)
Philippines (Min-
danao)
European 1950
Italy (Sardinia)
Easter Island 1967
Easter Island
Mahe 1971
Mahe Island
European 1950
(Sicily)
European 1950
European 1950
Malta
Massawa
Ethiopia (Eritrea)
Mean for Austria,
Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France,
West Germany, Gi-
braltar, Greece, Italy,
Luxembourg, Neth-
erlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain,
Ireland 1965
Ireland
Merchich
Morocco
ISTS 061 Astro 1968
South Georgia Is-
lands
Midway Astro 1961
Midway Islands
Sweden, Switzerland
Minna
ISTS 073 Astro 1969
Diego Garcia
Cameroon
European 1950
Mean for Austria,
Denmark, France,
West Germany,
Netherlands, Swit-
zerland
Minna
Nigeria
Johnston Island 1961
Johnston Island
Montserrat Island
Astro 1958; Montser-
rat (Leeward Islands)
Kandawala
Sri Lanka
European 1950
Mean for Iraq, Israel,
Jordan, Lebanon,
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,
Syria
Kerguelen Island
1949
Kerguelen Island
M’Poraloko
Gabon, Nahrwan,
Oman (Masirah Is-
land)
Kertau 1948
West Malaysia &
Singapore
European 1950
Cyprus
Nahrwan
Saudi Arabia
European 1950
Egypt
Kusaie Astro 1951
Caroline Islands
Nahrwan
United Arab Emirates
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Naparima BWI
Trinidad & Tobago
North American 1927
Canada (Alberta,
British Columbia)
Old Hawaiian
Mean for Hawaii,
Kauai, Maui, Oahu
North American 1927
Mean for Antigua,
Barbados, Barbuda,
Caicos Islands,
North American 1927
Canada (Manitoba,
Ontario)
Old Hawaiian
Hawaii
Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Grand
Cayman, Jamaica,
Turks Islands
Old Hawaiian
Kauai
North American 1927
Canada (New
Brunswick, New-
foundland, Nova
Scotia, Quebec)
Old Hawaiian
Maui
North American 1927
Mean for Belize,
Costa Rica, El Sal-
vador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua
Old Hawaiian
Oahu
North American 1927
Canada (Northwest
Territories, Sas-
katchewan)
Oman
Oman
North American 1927
Mean for Canada
North American 1927
Canada (Yukon)
Ordinance Survey
Great Britain 1936 -
Mean for England,
Isle of Man, Scotland,
Shetland Islands,
Wales
North American 1927
Mean for CONUS
(Continental United
States)
North American 1927
Canal Zone
North American 1927
Mean for CONUS
(East of Mississippi
River) including Lou-
isiana, Missouri, Min-
nesota
North American 1927
Cuba
Ordinance Survey
Great Britain 1936 -
England
North American 1927
Greenland (Hayes
Peninsula)
Ordinance Survey
Great Britain 1936 -
England, Isle of Man,
Wales
North American 1927
Mean for CONUS
(West of Mississippi
River)
North American 1927
Mexico
North American 1983
Alaska, Canada,
CONUS
Ordinance Survey
Great Britain 1936 -
Scotland, Shetland
Islands
North American 1927
Alaska
North American 1983
Central America,
Mexico
North American 1927
Bahamas (Except
San Salvador Island)
Ordinance Survey
Great Britain 1936 -
Wales
Observaorio Metereo
1939; Azores (Corvo
& Flores Islands)
North American 1927
Bahamas (San Sal-
vador Island)
Pico de las Nieves
Canary Islands
Old Egyptian 1907
Egypt
Pitcairn Astro 1967
Pitcairn Island
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Point 58
Sweden
Tokyo
Mean for Japan, Ko-
rea, Okinawa
South American 1969
Chile
Santo (DOS)
1965 Espirito Santo
Island
South American 1969
Colombia
Tokyo
Japan
South American 1969
Ecuador
Tokyo
Korea
Sao Braz
Azores (Sao Miguel,
Santa Maria Islands)
South American 1969
Ecuador (Baltra, Ga-
lapagos)
Tokyo
Sapper Hill 1943
Okinawa
East Falkland Island
South American 1969
Guyana
Tristan Astro 1968
Tristan da Cunha
Schwarzeck
Nambia
South American 1969
Paraguay
South American 1969
Peru
Viti Levu 1916
Fiji (Viti Levu Island)
Selvagem Grande
Salvage Islands
Wake
SGS 85
Soviet Geodetic
System 1985
South American 1969
Trinidad & Tobago
Eniwetok 1960
Marshall Islands
South American 1969
Mean for Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Paraguay,
Peru, Trinidad & To-
bago, and Venezuela
South American 1969
Venezuela
Wake Island Astro
1952
Wake Atoll
South Asia
Singapore
WGS 1972
Global Definition
Tananarive Obser-
vatory 1925; Mada-
gascar
South American 1969
Argentina
Yacare
Uruguay
South American 1969
Bolivia
Timbalai 1948
Brunei, East Malay-
sia (Sabah, Sarawak)
Zanderij
Suriname
South American 1969
Brazil
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FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi-
cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in-
structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the factory customer service department for help.
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LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT
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travel.
3. The Databases housed in your product are protected by the copy-
right notices appearing on the product or its screen(s). You may
NOT modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disas-
semble, rent, lease, or resell any Database, and you may NOT create
derivative works based upon any Database or its contents. Any un-
authorized reproduction, use, or transfer of a Database may be a
crime and may subject you to damages and attorney fees.
4. This License Agreement will terminate immediately without prior
notice from us if you fail to comply with or violate any of the provi-
sions of this Agreement. Upon termination, you will promptly return
all products containing one or more Databases to us.
5. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice.
6. This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Oklahoma and comprises the complete and exclusive understanding
between you and us concerning the above subject matter.
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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 prod-
uct 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 "Data-
bases." Your product may thus include the "WBS Database" which contains
worldwide background surface mapping data, the "SmartMap Database" which
contains inland mapping data, or other Databases.
We warrant to you that we have accurately compiled, processed, and repro-
duced the portions of the source material on which the Databases are based.
However, we are under no obligation to provide updates to the Databases, and
the data contained in the Databases may be incomplete when compared to the
source material. WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
If there is a defect in any Database, your exclusive remedy shall be, at our op-
tion, either a refund of the price you paid for the product containing the defec-
tive Database or a replacement of such product. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSE-
QUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the
product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the
product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled
in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the prod-
uct; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4)
when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, mis-
use, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s man-
ual for the product.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from
time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or
changes on equipment or items previously manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in
a reasonable manner that the defect occurred within one (1) year from the date
of your original purchase, and we must receive your warranty claim no later
than 30 days after such 1-year period expires. Your claim must be substanti-
ated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip.
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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 OTHER EXPRESS WAR-
RANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS
PRODUCT. Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show
in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or
any non-conformity with the product's written specifications, occurred within one year
from the date of your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated sales
receipt or sales slip. Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within
one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be
replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product, at our
option, within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product. If such defect, malfunc-
tion, or non-conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us,
you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the
product. THIS REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND (AS JUST DESCRIBED) IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT,
MALFUNCTION, OR NON-CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR
ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER.
WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF
ANY KIND.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has
been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been con-
nected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than ac-
cording to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has
been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has
resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the
owner's manual for the product.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time
without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment
or items previously manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.
REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your
original purchase in case warranty service is ever required.
LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS
12000 E. SKELLY DRIVE, TULSA, OK 74128
(800) 324-1356
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How to Obtain Service…
…in the USA:
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service
and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you
have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory
Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you
must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many
times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone with-
out sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following
toll-free number:
800-324-1356
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F
Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our ship-
ping policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the
right to do so without notice.
…in Canada:
If you're in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions,
please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any
product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if
a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your
problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To
call us, use the following toll-free number:
800-661-3983
905-629-1614 (not toll-free)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F
…outside Canada and the USA:
If you have technical, return or repair questions, contact the dealer in
the country where you purchased your unit. To locate a dealer near you,
visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator.
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Accessory Ordering Information
for all countries
To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or transducers,
please contact:
1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality
dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer
electronics should be able to assist you with these items.
To locate
a
Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site,
www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, you can consult
your telephone directory for listings.
2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.
3) Canadian customers can write:
Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario
L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.
Shipping Information
If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you
must first receive a return authorization number from Customer
Service. Products shipped without a return authorization will not be
accepted. When shipping, we recommend you do the following:
1. Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.
2. If you are sending a check for repair, please place your check in an
envelope and tape it to the unit.
3. For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing
the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address
and a daytime telephone number. An e-mail address is optional but
useful.
4. Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent
any damage during shipping.
5. Write the Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the
box underneath your return address.
6. For your security, you may want to insure the package through your
shipping courier. Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods
lost or damaged in transit.
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Visit our web site:
Lowrance Pub. 988-0148-771
Printed in USA 092105
© Copyright 2005
All Rights Reserved
Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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