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