Raymarine ST8002 - Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation; Introduction and Control Unit Basics

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Contents
Important Information ................................................................................................. i
About the documentation provided ........................................................................ i
Warranty ................................................................................................................. i
Safety notices .......................................................................................................... i
WARNING: Calibration ................................................................................ i
WARNING: Navigation aid......................................................................... i
Product disposal ..................................................................................................... ii
EMC Conformance ................................................................................................. ii
Handbook information .......................................................................................... iii
Contents ............................................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
SmartPilot Functions ........................................................................................ 1
Extended systems............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Using the control unit ....................................................................................... 2
Switching on and off......................................................................................... 2
Start-up mode.......................................................................................... 3
Keypad functions .............................................................................................. 3
What does the display tell me? ......................................................................... 4
1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat ............................................................ 5
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch ................................................. 5
How do I automatically steer to a heading?...................................................... 5
How do I return to hand steering? .................................................................... 5
How do I change course in Auto mode?............................................................ 5
Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? ........................................... 6
Can I use the SmartPilot to power-steer my boat? ............................................ 6
How do I activate power steering? .......................................................... 7
How do I quickly center the rudder? ........................................................ 7
How do I leave Power Steer mode? ......................................................... 7
1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? ........................................ 8
Off Course warning......................................................................................... 10
1.5 Can I adjust the display lighting & contrast? .................................................. 10
How do I adjust the lights? ............................................................................. 10
How do I adjust the contrast? ......................................................................... 11