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42’ qq, Entering initial position – Raymarine GPS navigation User Manual

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The sensors always store the

position in memory. The next time

you use the

NAV

unit, the only thing you’ll have to do is just turn it “ON”.

In a few minutes your position will be displayed.

3.4.1 Estimated Latitude

With the

"

ESTIMATED POSITION

"

screen displayed, enter the latitude of

your position, using six digits. It is a good idea to enter your position to within

one degree of latitude. When the numbers are correct.

ESTIMATED POSITION

42’

THENPRESSENTER

ESTIMATED POSITION

42’ QQ’

THEN PRESS ENTER

ENTERING INITIAL POSITION

If you’re new to navigation terminology, please refer to the Globe figure

on the previous page for verifying that the coordinate to be entered is truly

your latitude.

Check to see that the direction symbol

is correctly indicated to the left

of your latitude entry on the screen. If

is displayed, press

to change the symbol to

Press

when the direction is correct.

Example: Press

for N

05.00’

make a mistake in entering your estimated latitude, press

key and start the entry again. When the entry is correct, press
accept the entry.

3.4.2 Estimated

rDEGREES

is

to

your latitude

entry, the message on the display screen will

Asbefore,

W 071’

enter your estimated longitude numeric value, this

How to read a

time using seven digits-with an accuracy within

OPERATION 3-6