Preface Introducing GPS | Lowrance electronic 350c specs

Preface: Introducing GPS

And, how this manual can get you out on the road, fast!

Welcome to the exciting world of turn-by-turn GPS navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way, but we have a favor to ask. Be- fore you grab the iWAY 350c and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best per- formance from your mapping GPS receiver and MP3 music player.

Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time actually getting some- where and less time reading about it in the manual!

So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:

The manual is organized into five sections. This preface will introduce you to GPS, your iWAY 350 and the manual’s organization. The first section will help you install the iWAY in your vehicle. We'll also show you how to use the USB cable to connect the iWAY to your PC. We'll finish by describing some of the available accessories.

Section 2 covers Mapping Mode Operation. It will show you how easy it is to run the iWAY 350, right out of the box. This section features a one- page GPS Practice Run. (If you've already jumped ahead and fig- ured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just can't wait any longer, turn to the Practice Run on page 11 and head for the road with your GPS unit!)

In Section 3, we leave Mapping mode and introduce you to Music Mode Operation. We'll tell you everything you need to know about getting music into your iWAY, arranging the files on your memory card and creating and using play lists. We'll also explain how you can easily browse music on your iWAY and listen to your favorite tunes while navigating! If you're in a hurry to get some music playing, skip to the Music Practice Run on Page 20 and start copying music to your iWAY!

Section 4 describes the Options Menu, the commands used to configure things like screen brightness, sound levels and units of measure. We’ll also show you how to use utilities like the Trip Calculator.

Finally, in Section 5, we’ll go into detail on how to search for and navi- gate to points of interest, addresses and contacts you’ve created. We’ll also offer tips on how to understand and follow the automatic turn-by- turn routes you’ve created. Before we go any further, we'd like to take just a moment to explain how the iWAY works.