Name: Lowrance iFINDER Explorer
Brand: Lowrance
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iFINDER Explorer

Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver

Operation Instructions

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Operation Instructions1
Visit Our Web Site2
Table of Contents3
Section 1: Read Me First9
Capabilities and Specifications10
Introduction to GPS, WAAS and EGNOS14
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions16
- Arrow Keys16
- Keyboard16
- Menu Commands16
- Instructions = Menu Sequences17
Section 2: Installation & Accessories19
Power19
Batteries19
- Battery Installation20
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter21
NMEA Cable Connections21
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation22
Mapping Resources23
External Antenna24
R-A-M  Bracket Mounting Systems25
Other Accessories26
Section 3: Easy Mode Operation27
Keypad27
Power/Lights on and off28
Main Menu28
- Satellite Status Page29
- Compass Page30
- Navigation Page31
- Map Page33
Easy Mode Quick Reference36
Find Your Current Position37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys37
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor38
Searching38
Set Home Waypoint40
Go Home41
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint41
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint41
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map42
Navigate to a Point of Interest43
Creating and Saving a Trail44
Displaying a Saved Trail44
Navigating or Backtracking a Trail44
- Visual Back Trailing44
- Navigate a Back Trail45
- Clearing or Erasing a Trail46
Power Saving46
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files47
Switch to Advanced Mode49
Section 4: Advanced Mode Operation51
Keypad51
Power/Lights on and off52
Main Menu52
- Satellite Status Page53
- Status Menu54
- Digital Data Page54
- Digital Data Menu54
- Navigation Page55
- Navigation Menu55
- Compass Page55
- Compass Menu56
- Map Page56
- Map Menu57
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys57
Find Distance to Another Location57
Find Distance from Point to Point58
Find Your Current Position58
Icons59
- Create Icon on Map59
- Create Icon at Current Position59
- Delete an Icon59
Load GPS Data Files from an MMC60
Navigate61
- Navigate Back Home61
- Navigate Back to man Overboard Waypoint61
- Cancel Navigation61
- Navigate a Route61
- Navigate to Cursor Position on Map61
- Navigate to Point of Interest (POI)62
- Navigate to a Waypoint62
- Navigate a Trail62
- Routes63
- Create and Save a Route63
- PC-Created Routes64
- Routes Created in the Ifinder64
- Delete a Route65
Save GPS Data Files to an MMC65
Searching66
Trails68
- Create and Save a Trail68
- Clear a Trail68
- Delete a Trail68
- Edit a Trail Name68
- Edit a Trail Color68
- Edit a Trail Pattern69
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files69
- Custom Maps69
- GPS Data Files69
Utilities70
- Sun/Moon Calculation70
- Trip Calculator70
- Alarm Clock70
- Down Timer70
- Up Timer70
Trip Calculator71
- Trip Active71
- Reset Trip71
- Speed Threshold71
- Calculated Data71
Weather Prediction (Barometer)71
- Interpreting Weather Information72
- Sleep Mode75
Waypoints75
- Create a Waypoint75
- Select a Waypoint77
Auto Satellite Search80
Check MMC Files and Storage Space81
Com Port Configuration81
Configure NMEA82
Use WAAS/EGNOS83
Coordinate System83
- Map Fix85
Customize Page Displays86
- External Passive Antenna87
GPS Simulator88
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation88
Map Auto Zoom89
Scouting89
Map Data91
- Popup Information91
- Draw Boundaries91
- Fill Land with Gray91
- Map Overlays (Range Rings, Lat/Long Grid)91
Map Datum Selection92
Map Detail Category Selection93
Map Orientation94
Nauticpath USA Marine Charts95
- Nautical Chart Notes95
- Port Information96
- Tidal Current Information97
- Tide Information99
Navionics  Charts100
Pop-Up Help101
Reset Options102
Screen Contrast and Brightness102
Set Language104
Set Local Time104
Software Version Information105
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles106
Power Saving107
Track Smoothing108
- Trail Options108
- Delete Trail110
- New Trail111
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options111
Units of Measure111
Section 6: Searching113
Selected Item114
Destination114
Recent Finds115
Current Route115
Find Addresses116
Find Home Waypoint118
Find Interstate Highway Exits118
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)119
Find Streets or Intersections121
Find Waypoints (Advanced Mode Only)124
Section 7: Supplemental Material127
- Fcc Compliance131
- Databases Limited Warranty136
- How to Obtain Service138

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