Preface
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Contents
Preface....................................................................................ix
How this handbook is organised ...................................... ix
Warranty........................................................................... ix
Safety information............................................................. x
EMC conformance ............................................................ x
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Extended systems ........................................................ 2
1.3 Specification ............................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation ................................................... 3
2.1 Key functions .............................................................. 3
2.2 Display layout ............................................................. 4
2.3 Using Auto mode ........................................................ 5
Engaging the Autopilot (Auto) .................................... 5
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby) to return to hand
steering ........................................................................ 5
Changing course in Auto mode ................................... 6
Dodging obstacles in Auto mode ................................ 6
Returning to the previous locked heading ................... 7
Automatic tack (AutoTack) ......................................... 7
AutoTack to starboard ........................................... 8
AutoTack to port .................................................... 8
Off course alarm .......................................................... 8
Operating hints ............................................................ 9
Making major course changes ............................... 9
Course changes under autopilot control ................ 9
Gusty conditions .................................................. 10
2.4 Display and keypad illumination .............................. 10
2.5 Data pages................................................................. 11
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