Lowrance electronic Lowrance GlobalMap 6500C - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1
How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 2
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 4
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 7
Arrow Keys ................................................................................ 7
Keyboard ................................................................................... 7
Menu Commands ...................................................................... 7
Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................... 7
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 9
Preparations.................................................................................. 9
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module .................................................... 9
Connecting Directly to the Unit ............................................. 10
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 10
Power Connections...................................................................... 11
Powering a NMEA-2000 Buss ................................................ 12
Powering Your Unit ................................................................ 13
External Speaker .................................................................... 14
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ................................................. 15
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 15
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections ................................................. 16
NMEA 0183 Wiring Diagrams ............................................... 16
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .................... 19
Bracket Installation ................................................................ 19
In-Dash Installation ............................................................... 21
Portable Installation ............................................................... 22
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation ..................................... 22
To remove an MMC or SD Card ............................................. 24
To add an MMC or SD Card ................................................... 24
Other Accessories........................................................................ 24
Face Cover................................................................................... 25
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ......................................... 27
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 27
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 28
Main Menu .................................................................................. 28
Pages ........................................................................................... 30
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 30
Navigation Page ...................................................................... 31
Map Page ................................................................................. 34
GPS Quick Reference.................................................................. 39
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 40
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys ............. 40