Lowrance electronic iFINDER GO User Manual 2

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Pub. 988-0148-622

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iFINDER Go

Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver

Operation Instructions

Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

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A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO
OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.

When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest,
most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of
obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available
navigation tools when traveling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make sure a
clear, safe path to the waypoint is always available.

When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for
operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators must maintain full
surveillance of all pertinent driving, boating or flying conditions at all times. An
accident or collision resulting in damage to property, personal injury or death
could occur if the operator of a GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to
travel conditions and vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING!

CAUTION

WARNING!

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know
you're anxious to begin finding your way with this amazing technology,
but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the batteries and head
outside, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can
help you get the best performance from this remarkable little GPS unit.

First, we want to thank you for buying an iFINDER
first-time user or a professional navigator, you'll discover that the
iFINDER is a true pocket-sized, full-featured mapping GPS receiver.

Our goal for this book is to get you on the road or out to the woods and
water fast, with a minimum of fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more
time traveling, and less time reading the manual! In the following
pages you can find instructions on how to use all of the iFINDER's
basic functions.

NOTE:

For the power users out there, the iFINDER Go also has an
Advanced Mode, which allows you an even greater degree of control
over your device's settings. For details on Advanced Mode
Operation, look for the iFINDER Go Advanced User's Guide on our
web site, www.lowrance.com.

If you would like to know more about GPS and its companion system
WAAS, visit our web site and check out the GPS Product Guide section
(www.lowrance.com/Support/gps.asp). It includes a GPS tutorial,
frequently asked questions and a glossary.

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Batteries

The unit requires two 1.5-volt AA batteries. Do not mix different
battery types. Mixing battery types may cause leakage.

The following page contains an 11-step quick reference for Easy Mode
operation. If you don't want to carry the manual with you as you
practice with iFINDER, you might consider photocopying this quick
reference page and tucking it into your pocket.

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iFINDER Easy Mode Quick Reference

1. Install two AA batteries in the battery compartment on back of case.

2. To turn on iFINDER, press and release

3. Opening screen displays map of North America at the 4,000 mile
zoom range. Rotate through the three main Page screens (Map Page,
Satellite Status Page, Navigation Page) by repeatedly pressing
key. Switch Pages to display Satellite Status Page.

4. Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position. Process
is visible on Satellite page. This takes an average of 1 minute or less under
clear sky conditions (unobstructed by terrain or structures). When the unit
acquires position, a position acquired message appears.

5. With position acquired, press

PAGES key to display Map Page, which

shows a bird's eye view of the earth. You can move around the map by:
Zoom in closer to see greater detail: press
Zoom out to see more area, less detail: press
Scroll map north, south, east or west using arrow keys ↑ ↓ → ←.
To stop scrolling and return to current position on map, press

6. Set Home waypoint at your current position so you can navigate back
here: press

ENT|ENT.

7. Zoom/scroll map to find a nearby object or location. Use arrow keys to
center cursor cross-hair over the map object or location.

8. To navigate to the selected location: press
steering arrow on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation Page.

9. At destination, Arrival Alarm goes off; to clear it, press
navigation: press

MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT.

10. Navigate back home by Go To Home or Navigate Trail. Go Home:
press

NAVIGATE TRAIL|ENT. Wait while route is calculated, then follow arrows.

FIND|ENT; follow navigation arrows. Trail: press MENU|↓ to

11. Back home, Arrival Alarm goes off; press
press

MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT.

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PWR key.

PAGES

ZIN (zoom in key.)

ZOUT (zoom out key.)

EXIT key.

MENU|ENT|EXIT. Follow

EXIT. Cancel

EXIT. Cancel navigation:

Easy Mode Operation

This section addresses Easy Mode operation for iFINDER's main GPS
functions. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so this
discussion also serves as a good introduction to Advanced Mode work.

The iFINDER Keypad

You'll control the iFINDER Go with its keyboard, which includes:

PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and off
and activates the backlight. Turn off the unit by pressing and holding
the

PWR key for 3 seconds.

PAGES – Pressing this key switches the unit between the three
different page screens in Easy Mode. (Satellite, Navigation and Map.)
Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes.

MENU – Press this key to show the menus, which allow you to select or
adjust a feature from a list.

ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus,
make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data.

ENT/SAVE (Enter & Save) – This key allows you to save data, accept
values or execute menu commands.

EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen and clear
data or close menus.

FIND – The Find key launches the iFINDER search menus.
ZOUT and ZIN – (Zoom Out and Zoom In) – These keys let you zoom

the screen in or out to see either a larger geographic area on the map,
or greater detail in a smaller map area. You can press
the same time to create a Man Overboard waypoint at your current
location and begin navigating back to it.

Main Menu

Easy Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains the commands you'll
use to operate your iFINDER. Some important Main Menu commands
and their functions are:

ZOUT and ZIN at

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