Page 22 951/952 Operator’s Manual Rev. B
Chapter 2 - Introducing the Northstar 951/952
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COG
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SOG
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speed of advance
The function key ( ) lets you:
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display alarm conditions and tide information
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access setup functions for customizing the operation and
displays of your unit
Thefunction key lets you:
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enter or access waypoints
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enter or access routes
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easily move all waypoints and routes between two or
more 951/952/941 units (if connected properly)
The function key lets you:
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display the progress of your current navigation plan
(today’s trip)
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modify the current navigation plan
In addition to these function keys, the key
instantly saves your position as a waypoint, and provides a
Man Overboard (MOB) function for returning to the saved
point.
Understanding special functions
You may want to read about the chart plotter, loran TDs, and
TideTrack™ functions in detail before using them.
Chart plotter
functions
The unit plots your position on an electronic CHART screen.
Nearby land masses, depth contours, nav aids, waypoints,
avoidance areas, and a lat/lon grid may be displayed, along
with an image of your boat.
When you’re using the unit as a chart plotter, the menu keys
to the right of the display screen allow you to perform the fol-
lowing functions:
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zoom in to show more detail
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