Lowrance electronic AirMap 600c GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 3
How AirMap Works....................................................................... 5
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 9
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 11
Power............................................................................................ 11
Batteries....................................................................................... 11
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter........................................... 13
NMEA Cable Connections .......................................................... 13
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation ..................................... 14
FreedomMaps........................................................................... 15
External Active Antenna ............................................................ 16
Bracket Mounting System .......................................................... 17
Section 3: Aviation Operation .............................................. 19
Keypad ......................................................................................... 19
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 20
Main Menu................................................................................... 20
Pages ............................................................................................ 21
Satellite Status Page............................................................... 23
Navigation Page ...................................................................... 24
Navigation Display Options ................................................... 25
Aviation Map display option............................................... 25
Navigation AirSpace display option................................... 25
HSI Map display option (Compass Rose With HSI).......... 26
Navigating with OBS Hold ..................................................... 29
Map Page ................................................................................. 31
Map Page Menu....................................................................... 32
Map Display Options............................................................... 32
Full Map page display option ............................................. 32
Map Panel page display option........................................... 35
Compass Overlay page display option ............................... 36
Position page display option ............................................... 37
Two Maps page display option ........................................... 38
Aviation GPS Quick Reference ............................................ 40
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 41
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys............. 41
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor ................................. 42
Searching ..................................................................................... 43
Find Nearest Airport (shortcut) ................................................. 45
Navigating to Nearest Airport with the AirMap ...................... 45
Setting a Waypoint...................................................................... 46