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3.3  Operation Procedures
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3.3 
 OPERATION PROCEDURES 
3.3.1    Move Cross Cursor Mark by Trackball 
 
The cross cursor mark  +   is used for position designation and other purposes in various operating 
procedures. The cross cursor mark    +    moves in coupling with the trackball. If the trackball is rotated 
up and down or right and left, the cross cursor mark follows the move of the trackball. 
Before running the system, its operator needs to be familiar with trackball operation. 
 
 
Operation inside Radar Video PPI 
 
The cross cursor mark as shown at right is displayed inside the radar video PPI. 
 
1)  The distance, bearing, and latitude/longitude are numerically indicated in the cursor bearing, distance, 
latitude, and longitude fields (located at the upper right of the radar display.) 
2)  When moving the current center position, use the cross cursor mark to designate a new center 
position. 
3)  Use the cross cursor mark to create marks and lines. 
4)  Use the cross cursor mark to manually acquire a target in the target tracking /AIS display functions. 
 
 
Operation outside Radar Video PPI 
 
As shown at right, the cursor mark changes into the cursor outside the radar video PPI. 
 
1)  Use the cursor to operate software buttons. 
2)  Use the cursor to select menu items. 
 
 
3.3.2    Operate Software Buttons 
 
Software buttons are provided on the radar display so as to easily switch functions without operating 
menu items. 
For software buttons that can be operated and their locations, see Section “2.3 FUNCTIONS OF 
SOFTWARE BUTTONS”. 
 
 Procedures   1  Put the pointer on the software button on the radar displays. 
 
The software button indicated by the cursor will be shown in reverse video, which 
indicates that the button is specified. 
 
 
 
  2  Press the left button of the trackball. 
 
The operating state changes according to the function of the software button. 
In this instruction manual, this manual operation is described as "left-clicking."