Eagle Electronics IntelliMap 500C User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap
®
500C ........................... 2
How 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 Installation ................................... 11
Power Connections ........................................................................... 12
NMEA Cable Connections ................................................................ 14
NMEA Wiring................................................................................ 15
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .......................... 15
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation.................................. 19
Other Accessories ............................................................................. 20
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ............................................... 23
Keyboard ........................................................................................... 23
Power/lights on and off ..................................................................... 24
Main Menu ........................................................................................ 24
Pages ................................................................................................. 26
Satellite Status Page .................................................................... 26
Navigation Page ............................................................................ 28
Map Page ....................................................................................... 30
Background map vs. MapCreate map content............................. 32
Resize Window command ............................................................. 34
Basic GPS Quick Reference ........................................................ 36
Find Your Current Position ............................................................. 37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys................... 37
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor........................................ 38
Searching .......................................................................................... 38
Set a Waypoint.................................................................................. 41
To create and save a Waypoint:.................................................... 41
Navigate To a Waypoint ................................................................... 43
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ............................................. 44
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.................................................... 44
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map................................................ 45
Navigate to a Point of Interest......................................................... 47
Creating and Saving a Trail............................................................. 47
Displaying a Saved Trail .................................................................. 49
Navigating Trails.............................................................................. 49
Visual Trailing .............................................................................. 50
Navigate a Trail (forward)............................................................ 50