15 Chapter 1: System Overview
1.2 Display and keyboard
You access the features and functions of a G-Series system through Nav Stations, which comprise monitors and keyboards. This section
gives you an overview of the controls in a Nav Station. For detailed information about how to operate the system, see Chapter 2:Operating
Principles on page 21.
Keyboard controls
The diagram above shows the layout of controls on a G-Series key-
board. If you have more than one monitor in your Nav Station, you
can switch between monitors from the keyboard. You can also use
the keyboard at different Nav Stations on your vessel.
Power button
Controls system power. For further information, see Controlling
system power on page 32.
Rotary controller
Choose items in menus or lists. Turning the controller clockwise or
counterclockwise moves the highlight down or up through the list of
available options.
You also use the rotary controller to select letters when you enter
text and to set values on sliders.
Trackpad
Moves the on-screen cursor. The trackpad provides movement in
eight directions.