Chapter 1: Overview 1-11
Dedicated Keys
Dedicated Keys
Dedicated Keys
The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI,
ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU
and POWER have fixed
functions; the functions are similar on all Pathfinder displays. For example,
ALARMS is used to set up the system alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar.
Some keys can be used in two ways:
• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used
for most key operations.
• Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated
(for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.
When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:
i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change chart scale (
RANGE).
ii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
iii. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the key-
press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps sound to
indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn the key beeps
off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 5).
Soft Keys
The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions
change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets
and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are
Table 1-2: Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels
Text Label Feature
BOX Data box (any type)
MOB Man Over Board marker
MRK Radar Mark
WPT Chart Waypoint
CTR Center of radar
FLT Floating EBL/VRM
GRD Guard zone
MARPA MARPA Target
SHM Ships Heading Marker
VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2
ZMB Zoom box
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