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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... I
Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap 480 ...................... 2
How GPS Works............................................................................ 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation.............................. 11
Power Connections...................................................................... 12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 13
NMEA/DGPS Wiring .............................................................. 14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .................... 14
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation ............................ 18
Other Accessories........................................................................ 19
Sec. 3: Basic GPS Operations................................................ 21
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 21
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 22
Main Menu .................................................................................. 22
Pages ........................................................................................... 24
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 24
Navigation Page...................................................................... 26
Map Page................................................................................. 28
Background Map vs. MapCreate Map Content .............. 29
Basic 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
Create Waypoint at Current Position .................................... 38
Create Waypoint on Map........................................................ 39
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position ............................... 39
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....................................................... 42
Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................ 44
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 45
Visual Trailing ........................................................................ 45
Navigate a Trail (Forward)..................................................... 45
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