Lowrance electronic GlobalMap 5000C GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!.........................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 2
How Lowrance GPS Works ..........................................................4
How to Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions............... 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories..................................11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation.............................. 11
Power Connections...................................................................... 12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections...............................................13
NMEA/DGPS Wiring .............................................................. 13
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash ....................................14
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 17
Other Accessories........................................................................ 18
MMC and MapCreate ............................................................. 18
External Speaker .................................................................... 19
Face Cover............................................................................... 19
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations .........................................21
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 21
Power/lights on and off ...............................................................22
Main Menu.................................................................................. 22
Pages ........................................................................................... 24
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 24
Navigation Page...................................................................... 26
Map Page.................................................................................28
GPS Quick Reference .............................................................33
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 34
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys............. 34
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor................................. 35
Searching..................................................................................... 35
Set a Waypoint............................................................................37
To create and save a Waypoint: .............................................37
Navigate To a Waypoint............................................................. 39
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 40
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.............................................. 40
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 41
Navigate to a Point of Interest...................................................42
Creating and Saving a Trail.......................................................43
Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................45
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 45
Visual Trailing ........................................................................ 46
Navigate a Trail (forward)......................................................46
Navigate a Back Trail (backtrack, or reverse)....................... 48