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Lowrance electronic 500 User Manual

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a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing
GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is
no position 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. 3, Aviation Operation, for further explanation and
more illustrations of the Satellite Page.

1. To get to the Satellite Status Page: press

PAGE

repeatedly until the

page you want appears.

2. To get to Satellite Status Menu: press

MENU

.

Satellite Status Page, left, Satellite Status Menu, right.

Status Menu
The Satellite Status Menu allows you to set your own GPS options such
as power saving, track smoothing, and whether you want the GPS en-
gine to stop searching (a power-saving function for use indoors).

Position Page
This text page provides detailed information on the position of AirMap's
cursor. From this page you can determine your latitude, longitude, alti-
tude, travel time, speed, and other useful information about your posi-
tion and trip.

1. To get to Position Page: press

PAGE

repeatedly until the page you

want appears.

2. To get to Position Page Sub Menu: press

MENU

.