Humminbird 955C manual Introduction to Navigation

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NOTE: The built-in UniMap™ does not contain any Port, Tide or Current information. This information is only available from optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.

Nearest Port: The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the port position. The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position. Press the EXIT key again to return to the Chart View.

Nearest Tide Station: Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date. You can change the date to look at tide information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the tide station position. The cursor information boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station from your present position. Press the EXIT key again to return to the Chart View.

Nearest Current Station: Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today. Two graphs are also presented that show the time, direction and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today’s date. You can change the date to look at

current information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the current station position. The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position. Press the EXIT key again to return to the Chart View.

Introduction to Navigation

Use the 900 Series™ to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a saveable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

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Contents 531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 503 PM Thank You Table of Contents Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Navigation Menu Tab Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab How GPS and Cartography Work Series IntroductionMulti-Media Card MMC/SD Slot Software UpdatesInstallation Overview Accessory BusControl Head Installation Basic installation tasks that you must perform includeGimbal Mounting the Control Head 531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 503 PM Mounting Screws 531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 503 PM 531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 503 PM Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat GPS Receiver Installation Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread StemFollow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver Access Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable Check GPS Receiver Operation No Access Under Mounting LocationTo test the installation Testing the System InstallationPowering Up the Control Head Getting Started Using Your 900 SeriesCartography What’s On the DisplayPOWER/LIGHT Key Key FunctionsView Key View Preset Keys Menu KeyWAY Cursor Control Key Goto Key Exit KeyInfo Key Mark KeySeconds ViewsZoom +/- Keys Views available on your 900 Series areBirds Eye Big Digits View Chart ViewViews and Readouts Birds Eye Instrument ViewBirds Eye Instrument View Bird’s Eye Big Digits View Traveling measured in degrees from North Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo ViewChart/Chart Combo View Chart No Readouts View Voltage Chart ViewCursor Icon Boat Icon Chart Big Digits View Cartography Boat Icon Route Chart Instrument ViewInformation Box Screen Snapshot View531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 503 PM Viewing Cartography Chart OrientationIntroduction to Navigation Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Navigate to a Waypoint or PositionSave, Edit or Delete a Route Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Save or Clear a Current TrackMan Overboard MOB Navigation Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Normal Operation SimulatorNormal Simulator System Status Accessory Test System StatusSelf Test GPS Diagnostic View Navigation X-Press Menu Active SideSplit Position Cursor to Waypoint Waypoint NameSkip Next Waypoint Save Current TrackSave Current Route Clear Current TrackRemove Target Cancel NavigationCancel MOB Navigation To Cancel MOB NavigationMost recently-created waypoint Select Readouts COG VMG Only on views with 5 selectable readouts Select Nav ReadoutsSelectable Data Windows Default Chart View Customized Chart View To delete an image Screen Snapshot Press MenuDelete Image Delete All ImagesCurrent Track Navigation Menu TabSaved Tracks WaypointsWaypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices Routes North Reference allows you to have bearings Trolling Grid RotationNorth Reference Trackpoint IntervalTrack Min Distance Track Color RangeMap Datum Delete All Nav Data Continuous Navigation ModeCourse Projection Line Export All Nav DataChart Detail Level Chart Menu TabMap Borders Lat/Lon GridSpot Soundings Navaids on Birds Eye View Shaded DepthSet Simulation Position Clear Map Offset Set Map OffsetLow Battery Alarm Alarms Menu TabTemp. Alarm Aux. Temp. AlarmArrival Alarm Off Course AlarmAlarm Tone Drift AlarmSetup Menu Tab Units DepthUnits Temp Language User ModeUnits Distance Units SpeedTemp. Offset Triplog ResetRestore Defaults Aux. Temp.OffsetPosition Format Speed CalibrationLocal Time Zone Daylight Saving TimeTime Format Date FormatDigits Format Demonstration Nmea OutputFollowing views are available Views Menu TabUsing Screen Snapshot Accessories Menu Tab531569-1B 955c ManE.qxp 3/4/2007 504 PM Chartplotter Doesn’t Power Up Troubleshooting Display ProblemsYear Limited Warranty Away from the engine wiringFinding the Cause of Noise Humminbird Service Policy Returning Your Unit for Service Series include Series Chartplotter AccessoriesSpecifications GPS & Navigation Terms GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Contact Humminbird