Eagle Electronics SeaChamp 2000 - Manual (Page 142)

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the map, but the closer it is to your location, the smaller the numbers
you'll have to manipulate.
Once you've decided on a reference position, you can save it as a
waypoint. See the waypoint section for information on saving a
waypoint. Save the reference position as a waypoint. Exit from the
waypoint screens.
1. Press MENU | MENU |
↓ to
GPS S ETUP
| ENT .
2. Press
↓ to
C
OORDINATE
S
YSTEM
| ENT .
3. Press
↓ to
S
ETUP
M
AP
F
IX
| ENT .
The following screen appears, and M AP S CALE
is highlighted. Press ENT
and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper
map. It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press
EXIT and the unit
returns to the Configure Map Fix screen.
Configure a map fix so the unit can find your
position on a printed chart or topographical map.
Press
↓ to
S ELECT O RIGIN W AYPOINT
| ENT. Press
→
to saved then press
ENT | ENT | ENT. Use
↓
or
↑
to choose a saved waypoint. Select the
waypoint you saved the reference point under and press ENT . The unit
displays a waypoint information screen with S
ET
A
S
O
RIGIN
selected.
Press ENT and the unit returns to the Configure Map Fix menu.
Finally, press EXIT to close this menu. Now press
↑
to C
OORD
S YSTEM
| ENT , select M AP F IX
from the list and press ENT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT .
All position information now shows as a distance from the reference
point you chose.
Customize Page Displays
Several page display options have customizable data boxes to provide
constant on-screen information.