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Summary

Safety Warnings

Equipment Warning

Cautions against unauthorized modifications and explains potential radio frequency interference.

Unit Controls and Getting Started

Control Button Functions

Lists the functions of the Power, Keypad, Pages, Menu, Enter, MOB, and Zoom keys.

microSD Card Slot Usage

Explains the purpose and usage of the microSD card slot for saving captures and mapping.

Powering the Unit On and Off

Instructions on how to turn the unit on and off using the LIGHT/POWER key.

Man Overboard Waypoint Creation

Procedure for setting a Man Overboard waypoint using Zoom keys.

Adjusting Screen Backlight

How to change the backlight level using the LIGHT/POWER key.

Muting Audio Output

Steps to mute the unit's audio through the System menu.

Selecting GPS Source

Guide to choosing the GPS source from the System settings menu.

Basic Operation and Page Menus

Setup Wizard Procedure

Explains the setup wizard's appearance and how to restart it.

Switching Between Display Pages

Instructions on using the Pages key to switch between Steer and Chart views.

Page Menu Access

Details how to access menus for Steer and Chart pages.

Menu Navigation

Accessing Settings Menu

Explains how to access the main settings menu.

Menu Interaction Types

Describes scrollbars and on/off features for menu adjustments.

Selecting Menu Items

Explains using keypad and ENTER to select menu items and submenus.

Menu Interaction Details

Dropdown Menu Selection

How to select items from dropdown menus using the keypad.

Dialog Box Usage

Explains the use of dialogs for user input and information display.

Text Entry Procedure

Step-by-step guide for entering text, including character selection and keyboard switching.

Cursor Movement and Control

How the keypad moves the cursor for map scrolling and item selection.

Advanced Navigation Features

Goto Cursor Navigation

Procedure for moving the cursor to a specific location.

Advanced Mode Features

Lists features enabled when Advanced Mode is turned on.

Standby Mode Operation

Explains how Standby mode lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and display.

Restoring Default Settings

Process for resetting unit options and settings to their default values.

Pages Overview

Steer Page Overview

Details the Steer page's compass, track, destination direction, and data panel.

Chart Page Overview

Describes the Chart page as a real-time map display with a bird's-eye view.

Overlay Data Management

Overlay Data Display

Explains enabling/disabling overlay data on the Chart page.

Overlay Data Configuration

Allows selection and customization of overlay data.

Customizing Overlay Data

Data Source Selection

Used to select the network device supplying source data for a data type.

Chart Operation

Chart Menu Access

How to open the Chart menu from any Chart page.

Creating New Waypoints

Procedure for creating waypoints at current or cursor positions.

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails

Waypoints Screen and Menu

How to access and use the Waypoints screen and its menu options.

Waypoint Editing

Allows editing name, icon, and coordinates of a selected waypoint.

Saving and Loading Waypoints

Instructions for saving and loading waypoint data to/from an SD card.

Waypoint Management Functions

Creating New Waypoints

Steps to create a new waypoint with name, icon, and coordinates.

Displaying Waypoints on Map

How to show selected waypoints on the map display.

Navigating to Waypoints

Procedure for navigating to a specific waypoint.

Deleting Waypoints

How to delete individual waypoints or all waypoints.

Route Management Functions

Routes Screen Overview

Used to create, edit, navigate, and delete routes.

Creating a Route

Explains how routes are created using waypoints or cursor positions.

Route Creation Methods

Route Creation from Waypoint List

Step-by-step guide to build a route using existing waypoints.

Route Operations

Route Creation from Chart Points

Method to create a route by selecting points directly from the chart.

Navigating a Route

Instructions for navigating a route in forward or reverse direction.

Route Management and Display

Cancelling Route Navigation

Steps to cancel an active route navigation.

Route Menu Options

Accessing Edit/New Route menus and finalizing changes.

Displaying Routes on Map

How to show or hide routes to manage screen clutter.

Deleting Routes

Process for deleting specific routes or all routes.

Trail Management

Trails Screen Overview

Used to create, edit, navigate, and delete trails.

Creating Trails

Steps to create a trail, including customizing name and color.

Trail Operations

Trail Menu Functions

Allows editing trails, converting to routes, and managing display/recording.

Navigating Trails

How to navigate a trail after it's saved as a route.

Trail Display and Recording

Options to show/hide trails and manage recording status.

Map Data and Display Settings

Trail Recording and Deletion

Covers recording trails and deleting individual or all trails.

Map Orientation Settings

How to select North Up or Course Over Ground (COG) for map orientation.

Overlay Data Configuration

States overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section.

Accessing Chart Settings

Indicates that chart settings are accessed via the Settings menu.

Chart Settings

Chart Data Selection

Selects map data source (Lowrance or Navionics) for the Chart display.

COG Extension Display

Shows a line estimating time and distance ahead based on Course Over Ground.

Grid Lines Display

Displays latitude/longitude values for location reference on the chart.

Display Properties Management

Waypoint, Route, Trail Visibility

Controls the on/off display of waypoints, routes, and trails on the map.

Navigation Settings (Advanced Mode)

Arrival Radius Configuration

Sets the arrival radius threshold for the Arrival alarm.

Off Course Distance Configuration

Sets the threshold for the Off Course alarm.

Bearing Settings

Controls whether bearing is calculated using True North or Magnetic North.

Navigation Parameter Settings

Arrival Radius Alarm Setup

Defines the arrival radius for the arrival alarm.

Off Course Alarm Setup

Defines the off course distance threshold for the off course alarm.

Bearing Calculation Methods

Controls bearing calculation using True or Magnetic North.

Magnetic Variation Settings

Controls automatic or manual calculation of magnetic variation.

System Settings

Settings Menu Overview

Accesses installation and configuration settings for the unit.

System Configuration Options

Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio, and advanced mode.

Trip Calculator Settings

Configures trip time, speed, and distance tracking.

Advanced Mode Settings

Enables advanced features and settings.

Restoring Default Settings

Resets unit options and settings to their default values.

Browsing Saved Files

Allows viewing a list of files saved to the microSD card.

Unit Configuration Options

Setting Display Language

Selects the language for menus and text boxes.

Audio Settings Adjustment

Adjusts volume and turns audio features like key beeps on/off.

Time and Date Configuration

Sets local time, time format, and date format.

GPS Satellite Monitoring

Monitors satellite location and quality of lock-on.

Trip Calculator Functionality

Tracks trip time, speed, and distance when moving above a threshold.

Advanced Mode Features

Enables features only available in Advanced Mode.

Resetting to Default Settings

Switches the unit back to default settings.

Accessing Saved Files

Allows viewing a list of files saved to the microSD card.

Screenshots and About Information

Saving Screenshots

Procedure for saving screenshots to a microSD card.

Unit Software Information

Displays software version and update information.

Alarm Configuration

Arrival Alarm Setup

Configures the arrival alarm threshold.

Off Course Alarm Setup

Configures the off course alarm threshold.

Anchor Alarm Setup

Configures the anchor alarm threshold.

Units of Measure Selection

Communication Protocols

NMEA 0183 Output Configuration

Selects NMEA 0183 sentences and adjusts Baud rate.

NMEA 2000 Network Setup

Connects to NMEA 2000, selects GPS source, shares waypoints.

Advanced Network Features and Simulation

NMEA 2000 Sharing Limitations

Explains limitations on sharing existing waypoints over NMEA 2000.

Simulator Mode Operation

Simulates GPS and sonar activity with customizable options.

Selecting GPS Data Source

Allows selection of the unit's GPS data source.

Viewing Device List

Used to view data for devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

Contact and Support Information

Customer Service Contact

Provides phone numbers and operating hours for customer service.

Ordering Accessories

Provides a URL for ordering accessories.

Visit Official Website

Provides the URL for the official website.

Summary

Safety Warnings

Equipment Warning

Cautions against unauthorized modifications and explains potential radio frequency interference.

Unit Controls and Getting Started

Control Button Functions

Lists the functions of the Power, Keypad, Pages, Menu, Enter, MOB, and Zoom keys.

microSD Card Slot Usage

Explains the purpose and usage of the microSD card slot for saving captures and mapping.

Powering the Unit On and Off

Instructions on how to turn the unit on and off using the LIGHT/POWER key.

Man Overboard Waypoint Creation

Procedure for setting a Man Overboard waypoint using Zoom keys.

Adjusting Screen Backlight

How to change the backlight level using the LIGHT/POWER key.

Muting Audio Output

Steps to mute the unit's audio through the System menu.

Selecting GPS Source

Guide to choosing the GPS source from the System settings menu.

Basic Operation and Page Menus

Setup Wizard Procedure

Explains the setup wizard's appearance and how to restart it.

Switching Between Display Pages

Instructions on using the Pages key to switch between Steer and Chart views.

Page Menu Access

Details how to access menus for Steer and Chart pages.

Menu Navigation

Accessing Settings Menu

Explains how to access the main settings menu.

Menu Interaction Types

Describes scrollbars and on/off features for menu adjustments.

Selecting Menu Items

Explains using keypad and ENTER to select menu items and submenus.

Menu Interaction Details

Dropdown Menu Selection

How to select items from dropdown menus using the keypad.

Dialog Box Usage

Explains the use of dialogs for user input and information display.

Text Entry Procedure

Step-by-step guide for entering text, including character selection and keyboard switching.

Cursor Movement and Control

How the keypad moves the cursor for map scrolling and item selection.

Advanced Navigation Features

Goto Cursor Navigation

Procedure for moving the cursor to a specific location.

Advanced Mode Features

Lists features enabled when Advanced Mode is turned on.

Standby Mode Operation

Explains how Standby mode lowers power consumption by turning off sonar and display.

Restoring Default Settings

Process for resetting unit options and settings to their default values.

Pages Overview

Steer Page Overview

Details the Steer page's compass, track, destination direction, and data panel.

Chart Page Overview

Describes the Chart page as a real-time map display with a bird's-eye view.

Overlay Data Management

Overlay Data Display

Explains enabling/disabling overlay data on the Chart page.

Overlay Data Configuration

Allows selection and customization of overlay data.

Customizing Overlay Data

Data Source Selection

Used to select the network device supplying source data for a data type.

Chart Operation

Chart Menu Access

How to open the Chart menu from any Chart page.

Creating New Waypoints

Procedure for creating waypoints at current or cursor positions.

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails

Waypoints Screen and Menu

How to access and use the Waypoints screen and its menu options.

Waypoint Editing

Allows editing name, icon, and coordinates of a selected waypoint.

Saving and Loading Waypoints

Instructions for saving and loading waypoint data to/from an SD card.

Waypoint Management Functions

Creating New Waypoints

Steps to create a new waypoint with name, icon, and coordinates.

Displaying Waypoints on Map

How to show selected waypoints on the map display.

Navigating to Waypoints

Procedure for navigating to a specific waypoint.

Deleting Waypoints

How to delete individual waypoints or all waypoints.

Route Management Functions

Routes Screen Overview

Used to create, edit, navigate, and delete routes.

Creating a Route

Explains how routes are created using waypoints or cursor positions.

Route Creation Methods

Route Creation from Waypoint List

Step-by-step guide to build a route using existing waypoints.

Route Operations

Route Creation from Chart Points

Method to create a route by selecting points directly from the chart.

Navigating a Route

Instructions for navigating a route in forward or reverse direction.

Route Management and Display

Cancelling Route Navigation

Steps to cancel an active route navigation.

Route Menu Options

Accessing Edit/New Route menus and finalizing changes.

Displaying Routes on Map

How to show or hide routes to manage screen clutter.

Deleting Routes

Process for deleting specific routes or all routes.

Trail Management

Trails Screen Overview

Used to create, edit, navigate, and delete trails.

Creating Trails

Steps to create a trail, including customizing name and color.

Trail Operations

Trail Menu Functions

Allows editing trails, converting to routes, and managing display/recording.

Navigating Trails

How to navigate a trail after it's saved as a route.

Trail Display and Recording

Options to show/hide trails and manage recording status.

Map Data and Display Settings

Trail Recording and Deletion

Covers recording trails and deleting individual or all trails.

Map Orientation Settings

How to select North Up or Course Over Ground (COG) for map orientation.

Overlay Data Configuration

States overlay data setup is covered in the Pages section.

Accessing Chart Settings

Indicates that chart settings are accessed via the Settings menu.

Chart Settings

Chart Data Selection

Selects map data source (Lowrance or Navionics) for the Chart display.

COG Extension Display

Shows a line estimating time and distance ahead based on Course Over Ground.

Grid Lines Display

Displays latitude/longitude values for location reference on the chart.

Display Properties Management

Waypoint, Route, Trail Visibility

Controls the on/off display of waypoints, routes, and trails on the map.

Navigation Settings (Advanced Mode)

Arrival Radius Configuration

Sets the arrival radius threshold for the Arrival alarm.

Off Course Distance Configuration

Sets the threshold for the Off Course alarm.

Bearing Settings

Controls whether bearing is calculated using True North or Magnetic North.

Navigation Parameter Settings

Arrival Radius Alarm Setup

Defines the arrival radius for the arrival alarm.

Off Course Alarm Setup

Defines the off course distance threshold for the off course alarm.

Bearing Calculation Methods

Controls bearing calculation using True or Magnetic North.

Magnetic Variation Settings

Controls automatic or manual calculation of magnetic variation.

System Settings

Settings Menu Overview

Accesses installation and configuration settings for the unit.

System Configuration Options

Adjusts unit settings like language, mute audio, and advanced mode.

Trip Calculator Settings

Configures trip time, speed, and distance tracking.

Advanced Mode Settings

Enables advanced features and settings.

Restoring Default Settings

Resets unit options and settings to their default values.

Browsing Saved Files

Allows viewing a list of files saved to the microSD card.

Unit Configuration Options

Setting Display Language

Selects the language for menus and text boxes.

Audio Settings Adjustment

Adjusts volume and turns audio features like key beeps on/off.

Time and Date Configuration

Sets local time, time format, and date format.

GPS Satellite Monitoring

Monitors satellite location and quality of lock-on.

Trip Calculator Functionality

Tracks trip time, speed, and distance when moving above a threshold.

Advanced Mode Features

Enables features only available in Advanced Mode.

Resetting to Default Settings

Switches the unit back to default settings.

Accessing Saved Files

Allows viewing a list of files saved to the microSD card.

Screenshots and About Information

Saving Screenshots

Procedure for saving screenshots to a microSD card.

Unit Software Information

Displays software version and update information.

Alarm Configuration

Arrival Alarm Setup

Configures the arrival alarm threshold.

Off Course Alarm Setup

Configures the off course alarm threshold.

Anchor Alarm Setup

Configures the anchor alarm threshold.

Units of Measure Selection

Communication Protocols

NMEA 0183 Output Configuration

Selects NMEA 0183 sentences and adjusts Baud rate.

NMEA 2000 Network Setup

Connects to NMEA 2000, selects GPS source, shares waypoints.

Advanced Network Features and Simulation

NMEA 2000 Sharing Limitations

Explains limitations on sharing existing waypoints over NMEA 2000.

Simulator Mode Operation

Simulates GPS and sonar activity with customizable options.

Selecting GPS Data Source

Allows selection of the unit's GPS data source.

Viewing Device List

Used to view data for devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

Contact and Support Information

Customer Service Contact

Provides phone numbers and operating hours for customer service.

Ordering Accessories

Provides a URL for ordering accessories.

Visit Official Website

Provides the URL for the official website.

Lowrance Elite-7m Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
GPSYes
Waterproof StandardIPX7
Display Size7 inches
Display TypeTFT LCD
Voltage12V
Operating Temperature-15°C to 55°C
Sonar Frequency83/200 kHz
Frequency83/200 kHz

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