The status bar shows whether the Chart screen is overscaled (zoomed in), underscaled (zoomed out), or at the normal scale.

Also (see "Zoom in or out on part of a chart screen" page 23).

To zoom in:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel.

2.Select In to zoom in on the central point of the Chart screen, by one step. Repeat if necessary to continue zooming in and to show more detail.

To zoom out:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel.

2.Select Out to zoom out from the central point of the Chart screen, by one step. Repeat if necessary to continue zooming out and to show a larger area.

3.6Zoom in or out on part of a chart screen

You can select part of a Chart screen and zoom in to show more detail or zoom out to show a larger area.

To zoom in on part of a chart screen:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel.

2.Select a corner of the area that you want to zoom in.

3.Drag from left to right, across the area.

4.As you drag, a boundary box appears, showing the zoom factor (e.g. 10.5x).

5.When you stop dragging the boundary box the Chart screen immediately zooms in. The center of the boundary box is at the center of the new Chart screen.

To zoom out on part of a chart screen:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel.

2.Select a corner of the area that you want to zoom out.

3.Drag from right to left, across the area.

4.As you drag, a boundary box appears, showing the extent of coverage (e.g. 3.5 km).

5.When you stop dragging the boundary box the Chart screen immediately zooms out. The center of the boundary box is at the center of the new Chart screen.

3.7Instant GoTo

To create an instant, temporary waypoint and go to it:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel.

2.You can either:

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NorthStar Navigation 8000I quick start Zoom in or out on part of a chart screen, Instant GoTo

8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

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