Brunton MapCreate6 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Section 1: Introduction
How this manual can get you into the field, fast!
Thanks for buying MapCreate, the custom mapping software for Brunton
units. This manual was written using MapCreate U.S.A. Beginning with
version 6.3, all MapCreate packages work identically, but contain different
mapping data.
We know you're eager to install the program and make some maps, but we
have a favor to ask. Before you grab that CD, give us a moment to explain
how our manual can help you get the best performance from our software.
Our goal is to get you on the road, into the air, or out to the woods and wa-
ter fast. Like you, we'd rather spend more time outdoors, and less time
reading a manual!
That's why we designed this book so you don't have to read the whole
thing from front to back for the information you want. You can skip around!
If you know where to look, we've made it easy to find the tips you may
need from time to time.
The manual has three main sections:
Section 1: Introduction contains the Quick Start Reference, which begins
on page 2. We put it near the front of the book so you can turn to it quickly.
Sec. 1 also includes background information on how MapCreate and its file
formats work. To understand how to interpret our instruction text, be sure
to see the Typographical Conventions segment on page 14. Don't miss
the important notes on File Encryption and Card Limits on page 8.
Section 2: Installing MapCreate (on page 17) will help you get the program
and the required LEI card reader correctly installed on your computer.
Section 3: User's Guide (on page 31) is the heart of our book. It introduces
you to the MapCreate windows and toolbars. Sec. 3 contains easy-to-skim
lessons on the program's main operations. These segments show you how
to make highly customized maps and GPS information and get them into
your GPS unit.
After you've gained some experience with the program, you may want to