Using Charts

Using the Split Navigation Chart

Use the Split Navigation chart to view two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time.

Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card)

The top half of the screen is zoomed in 10 times closer than the bottom half of the screen. The Range (-/+)keys control the zoom level.

Press MENU to view additional settings (page 8).

Using Perspective 3D

Perspective 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when trying to identify entry routes and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.

To access the Perspective 3D screen from the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D.

Press the Range (+) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water. Press the Range (-)key to move the view away from the boat.

To view details about navaids such as beacons, lights, and obstructions:

1.Use the Rocker to point to the navaid. When the cursor is over the navaid, the navaid is highlighted.

2.Press SELECT to view details about the navaid.

Perspective 3D Settings

To access additional settings or options from the Perspective 3D screen, select MENU.

Waypoints & Tracks—view, add, and configure waypoints and tracks.

•Tracks—turn tracks on or off (page 28).

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