Raymarine GPS Plotter GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple
familiarization exercise in using the display. Operating information is
detailed in Chapter 3.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in
bold capitals; for example,
ENTER. The soft key functions, menu names
and options are shown in normal capitals; for example,
SCREEN.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a
symbol in the margin.
Simulator
The plotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which allows you to
practice operating your plotter without data from a GPS antenna. You
will need to use the set up options to switch the display unit to Simulator
mode, see Section 2.2, Power On/Off. You can use it in either of two
ways:
Before the plotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you
only need to connect the plotter display unit to a 12V DC power sup-
ply, fused at 1A, connecting the red core from the power lead to posi-
tive (+) and the black core to negative (-); see Cable Running on page
5-11 for full details.
After the plotter has been installed on your vessel, but while in the
marina or at anchor.
2.2 Power On/Off
To turn the display unit on, press the POWER key.
The keys light up and the introductory logo is displayed.
The GPS Status screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-1.
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