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Section 8 
Functions of the ECDIS (Option) 
8.1 General Flowchart 
A general flowchart of sailing using the ECDIS is shown. 
 
 
 
 
Select ECDIS from the Task menu 
ECDIS screen display 
 
Are route planning, 
user chart preparation and 
chart import/update 
required? 
• Select [Route] 
•  Select [To WPT] 
Route monitoring 
• Alert monitoring (Arrival, 
Route, etc.)
 
End route monitoring 
Route Planning 
• Table editing 
• Graphical editing 
Required 
User chart editing 
Chart Maintenance 
- Import/update 
Refer to the following sections: 
•  Section 9 Route Planning 
•  Section 14 Creating a User 
Chart/ Updating a Chart 
•  13.14 Maintaining a Chart 
Refer to "8.1.1 
"Work Flowchart 
While Sailing" 
 
Adjustments 
• Screen brightness 
• Brightness of the operation unit   
• Sound volume 
• Radar video, etc. 
Start ECDIS (Power On) 
Shut down the ECDIS (power off) 
Click on “Route 
Planning Route 
Monitoring (ECDIS)”.
 
Task menu 
 
Not required