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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap® 640c............................ 2
How GPS Works .................................................................................4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS......................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions........................ 8
Arrow Keys...................................................................................... 8
Keyboard.......................................................................................... 8
Menu Commands............................................................................ 8
Instructions = Menu Sequences..................................................... 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories....................................... 11
Preparations...................................................................................... 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation................................... 11
Power Connections ...........................................................................12
NMEA Cable Connections................................................................ 14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable.......................... 15
Bracket Installation...................................................................... 16
In-Dash Installation...................................................................... 17
Portable Installation..................................................................... 18
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation.................................. 19
To add an MMC or SD Card......................................................... 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.................................................................................. 40
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