What can I see?
Understanding the chart
Card 5
FIND
SHIP CURSOR
GOTO
ROUTES
TRACKS
PRESENTATION
What can I use the chart for?
Find where you are. Interpret your surroundings.
Place waypoints at specific locations. Navigate to a specific point. Monitor where you are going. Record where you have been.
Measure the distance between two points.
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Port point
Build and follow routes.
Manage and edit routes and tracks. Distinguish between fixed & moving objects (radar overlay).
View photographs of ports and marinas.
View information normally contained in an almanac. Display an aerial photo overlay.
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Creek point
Waypoint
Active waypoint
Current position
Cartographic object
Track
How do I move around the chart?
To change the scale:
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To pan the chart:
Moves cursor. When cursor reaches window edge, chart pans to a different area.
Press and hold to pan larger areas.
How do I find where I am on the chart?
If you cannot find your boat symbol :
The boat symbol indicates your position.
FIND
SHIP CURSOR
The screen automatically pans to your boat's position and
? More information... See 'Using the Chart' chapter of the
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