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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First!............................................................... I
Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap 480...................... 2
How GPS Works............................................................................4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS...................................................6
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................8
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories........................................ 11
Preparations................................................................................11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation..............................11
Power Connections......................................................................12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 13
NMEA/DGPS Wiring.............................................................. 14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable.................... 14
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation............................ 18
Other Accessories........................................................................19
Sec. 3: Basic GPS Operations................................................21
Keyboard..................................................................................... 21
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) .......................................22
Main Menu.................................................................................. 22
Pages ........................................................................................... 24
Satellite Status Page.............................................................. 24
Navigation Page...................................................................... 26
Map Page................................................................................. 28
Background Map vs. MapCreate Map Content.............. 29
Basic GPS Quick Reference.................................................. 33
Find your Current Position........................................................ 34
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys..............34
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor ..................................35
Searching.....................................................................................35
Set a Waypoint............................................................................ 37
Create Waypoint at Current Position.................................... 38
Create Waypoint on Map........................................................ 39
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position............................... 39
Navigate to a Waypoint.............................................................. 39
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................40
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.............................................. 40
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map..........................................41
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 42
Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 42
Displaying a Saved Trail............................................................ 44
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 45
Visual Trailing........................................................................ 45
Navigate a Trail (Forward).....................................................45