Lowrance electronic Lowrance GlobalMap 5500C - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!....................................................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap
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5500C &
GlobalMap
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4900M ............................................................................................ 2
How Lowrance GPS Works.................................................................................. 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS........................................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ............................................ 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories ..................................................................11
Preparations ........................................................................................................11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module..........................................................................11
Connecting Directly to the Unit......................................................................12
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network ..........................................................12
Power Connections .............................................................................................13
Powering a NMEA-2000 Buss .......................................................................14
Powering Your Unit........................................................................................15
External Speaker .............................................................................................16
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ........................................................................17
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network ..........................................................17
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections ........................................................................18
NMEA 0183 Wiring Diagrams.......................................................................18
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable ..............................................20
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation...........................................................23
Other Accessories ...............................................................................................24
Face Cover ..........................................................................................................24
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations.........................................................................25
Keyboard.............................................................................................................25
Power/lights on and off.......................................................................................26
Main Menu..........................................................................................................26
Pages ...................................................................................................................28
Satellite Status Page........................................................................................28
Navigation Page..............................................................................................29
Map Page ........................................................................................................32
GPS Quick Reference .......................................................................................37
Find Your Current Position ................................................................................38
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys....................................38
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor ...........................................................39
Searching ............................................................................................................39
Set a Waypoint....................................................................................................41
Navigate To a Waypoint .....................................................................................43
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ...............................................................44
Creating and Saving a Trail ................................................................................47
Displaying a Saved Trail ....................................................................................49
Navigating Trails ................................................................................................49
Visual Trailing ................................................................................................50