Furuno GD-1710C GPS Receiver User Manual


 
2. PLOTTER OPERATION
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2.11.3 Anchor watch alarm
The anchor watch alarm informs you that your boat is moving when it should be
at rest. When the anchor watch is active, a dashed circle (red on the
GD-1700C/1710C) with an “X” at its center marks the anchor watch area.
Your ship's position where
you start the anchor watch
alarm.
Alarm
setting
: Alarm
area
How the anchor watch alarm works
1. Press the [ALARM] key to open the alarm menu.
2. Use the cursor pad to select ANCHOR WATCH ALARM.
3. Press the EDIT soft key to open the anchor alarm window.
ANCHOR WATCH ALARM
ON 0.050nm
OFF
Anchor watch alarm window
4. Use the cursor pad to select ON.
5. Use the cursor pad and [ENTER] knob to enter alarm range: Use or to
select digit; rotate the [ENTER] knob to set value. The available anchor
watch range is 0.001 to 9.999 miles.
6. Press the ENTER soft key or push the [ENTER] knob to register setting.
7. Press the [ALARM] key to close the menu.
Note: If the arrival alarm range is changed, turn off the anchor watch alarm and
then turn it on again to give priority to the anchor watch alarm.