Lowrance electronic iFINDER GO User's Manual
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1. 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 amp 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 amp 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 ZOUT and ZIN at the same time to create a Man Overboard waypoint at your current location and begin navigating ba2. 0405 Lowrance Electronics Inc 14
3. Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada Contact the Factory Customer Service Department Call toll free 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA Contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit the web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Accessory Ordering Information LEI Extras Inc is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics To order Lowrance accessories please contact 1 Your local marine dealer outdoor equipment store or consumer electronics store To locate a Lowrance dealer visit the web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call toll free in the U S 800 324 0045 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Call toll free in Canada 800 661 3983 or dial 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F Pub 988 0148 622 Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 05
4. L LOWRANCE Pub 988 0148 622 www lowrance com iFINDER Go Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions Copyright 2005 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished transmitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance and iFINDER GO are registered trademarks of Lowrance Electronics Inc eXitSource Database copyright 2001 2005 Zenrin Co Ltd Exit i t Authority and eXitSource are trademarks of Zenrin Co Ltd KNOW THE WAY Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 WARNING A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION CAUTION 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 onl
5. ap also shows your starting location present position course line and destination Using the map is as simple as pressing the PAGES key A screen similar to those in the following images appears The arrow flashing in the center of the screen is your present position It points in the direction you re traveling The solid line extending from the arrow is your plot trail or path you ve taken z S LOBE Canada k 7 8 United Fe States Over Zoomed 4000mi C e Map Page screen and various zoom levels Use the Zoom In and Zoom Out keys to enlarge or reduce the map s coverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown The map data loaded in your iFINDER Go contains a low detail world map and a medium detail USA map The Go2 model contains the same maps plus high detail USA lake river and coastal shoreline data 6 The low detail world map contains some large cities and most country political boundaries The medium detail U S map contains all incorporated cities shaded metropolitan areas county boundaries some major city streets Interstate U S and state highways lakes and streams and more than 60 000 navigation aids and 10 000 wrecks and obstructions in U S coastal and Great Lakes waters The map also contains exit services information for Interstate highways The iFINDER Go2 International contains a worldwide reference map with basic coverage of country political boundaries major lakes rivers and coastal wat
6. ck Trail 1 Press MENU J to NAVIGATE TRaIL ENT 2 Now begin moving and follow your iFINDER s instructions On the map your original trail is visible as a flashing solid line along with a roughly parallel dotted line indicating the back trail to follow The map contains a steer arrow in the lower right corner This arrow shows you where to steer to reach the next waypoint on your back trail North A dy Present position arrow Bearing Trail SAA waypoint symbol Going To 5 Trail R 41st St dp ay Trail line Off Course Oft L waypoint Distance 0 14mi gt el Steer Speed 25 0 mph symbol 4mi Nmaha Dist 0 9mi Travel Time 0 0022 When you Navigate a trail the iFINDER gives navigation instructions on both the Map and Navigation pages The Navigation Page will also show the trail line and a bearing arrow which points to the next waypoint on the trail As you travel the arrival alarm will go off when you near a trail waypoint and the steer arrow on the map and bearing arrow on the compass rose will swing around and point to the next trail waypoint Press EXIT to clear the alarm To stop navigating along the trail use the Cancel Navigation command Clearing or Erasing a Trail You can erase the current trail and automatically begin recording a new one by using the Clear Trail command 1 Press MENU to Cuear Trait ENT iFINDER asks if you re sure press lt ENT 2 Return to the page by pre
7. ck 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 Screen command changes the contrast or brightness of the display Software Info command shows the product name and software version of the unit s operating system software as well as copyright notices Advanced Mode command used to switch to Advanced Mode operation Pages Easy Mode has three Page displays that represent the three major operating modes They are the Satellite Status Page the Navigation Page and the Map Page They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key which cycles among them Navigation Page This Page has a compass rose It shows your direction of travel and the direction to a recalled waypoint The navigation screen looks like the one in the following image when you re not navigating to a waypoint or other destination Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen Your trail history or path you ve taken is depicted by the line extending from the arrow a Track Present position gs Compass arrow rose Trail line Navigation Off Course mij 2 information Distance lt mi y Speed 40 0mph display Travel Time The Navigation Page looks like this when iFINDER is not navigating When navigating to a waypoint or following a route the Navigation screen looks like the one shown in th
8. ctions 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 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 1 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 PWR key 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 PAGES key Switch Pages to display Satellite Status Page 4 Wait while unit locates satellites and calculates current position Process is vi
9. e following image Current track or A Compass bearing heading shown to destination in degrees Bearing Waypoint arrow symbol Trail line _ To 5 Destination Off Course Oft L Navigation Distance 0 14mi lt a information name Speed 25 0 mph displ Travel Time 0 00 play Navigation Page backtracking a trail Satellite Status Page This Page shown in the following images provides detailed information on the status of iFINDER s satellite lock on and position acquisition To get to the Satellite Status Page press PAGES repeatedly until the page you want appears This page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current satellite lock on and position calculation Satellites 4 04 PM Satellites t No Fix EPE lit External Power External Power External Power Satellite Page shown at left with no position and no satellites in center with satellites acquired but no lock and at right with a 3D position lock WARNING Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing On any display page a flashing current position indicator question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed Map Page The map screens show your course and track from a bird s eye view By default this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen If you re navigating to a waypoint the m
10. e instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that the defect occurred within one 1 year from the date of your original purchase and we must receive your warranty claim no later than 30 days after such 1 year period expires Your claim must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip 12 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specificat
11. ed line from your current position to the cursor position The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing navigation information to your destination See the following examples To stop navigating to the cursor use the Cancel Navigation command Creating and Saving a Trail A trail or plot trail is a history of the path you have taken On the screen trails are represented by a solid line extending from the back of the current position arrow This unit automatically creates a plot trail when turned on and this trail is automatically saved in memory when the unit is turned off The iFINDER continues recording the same trail until you clear the trail which erases the old trail and starts creation of a new trail Navigating or Backtracking a Trail There are two methods for following your back trail The simplest requires no menu commands at all but provides no navigation information during the trip The other requires only three key strokes and provides a full range of navigation data Try both methods and see which you prefer When hiking at walking speed we often just use visual back trailing At faster speeds the Navigate Trail command is handy Visual Back Trailing 1 On the Map Page zoom ZIN or ZOUT so your flashing trail is visible 2 Begin moving and watch the Map Page or Navigation Page if you prefer Simply walk or steer so that your current position arrow traces along the trail you have just made Navigate a Ba
12. een for the selected item Set Home Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic address based on the latitude and longitude of a position on the earth Easy Mode allows you to save two waypoints Home and Man Overboard To save a Home Waypoint 1 Press and release ENT 2 The Save As Home WayPoint menu appears with Yes highlighted To accept yes press ENT The waypoint appears on the map as an X named Home Pop up box Save Home Waypoint menu left At right Home waypoint with X symbol and name When selected by the cursor the pop up box appears The example shows waypoint set at the cursor location If cursor was not active the point would be placed at the current position Caution Saving a new Home waypoint will overwrite and erase the previous Home waypoint Navigate Back Home This command will automatically take you back to the Home waypoint you created 1 Press FIND ENT then follow navigation arrows on the Map Page or the compass rose on the Navigation Page To stop navigating to the waypoint use the Cancel Navigation command 8 Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The Go To Cursor command navigates to the current cursor position on the map It s a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display Simply select the item with the map cursor as described earlier then press MENU ENT to make the iFINDER begin navigating to the cursor location The Map Page will display a dott
13. ers plus key cities and major and minor highways Moving Around the Map Zoom amp Cursor Arrow Keys The map is presented from a bird s eye view perspective The current zoom range shows in the lower left corner of the screen 1 Press the ZIN key zoom in to move in closer and see greater detail in a smaller geographic area 2 Press the ZOUT key zoom out to move farther away and see less map detail but a larger geographic area When you are walking or riding in a vehicle the map will automatically move as you move This keeps your current location roughly centered on the screen You can manually pan or scroll the map northward southward eastward or westward by using the arrow keys which launches the cross hair map cursor This allows you to look at map places other than your current position To clear the cursor press EXIT which jumps the map back to the current position or the last known position Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor 1 Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select 2 Use the arrow keys and center the cursor cross hair on the desired object On most items a pop up box will give the name of the selected item You will also notice a black ring surrounds the item as it becomes 7 selected Once that happens if you press FIND the Find Menu will pop up with an extra option at the top of the list SELECTED ITem Press ENT to see the Waypoint Information scr
14. es Your product may thus include the WBS Database which contains worldwide background surface mapping data the SmartMap Database which contains inland mapping data or other Databases We warrant to you that we have accurately compiled processed and reproduced the portions of the source material on which the Databases are based However we are under no obligation to provide updates to the Databases and the data contained in the Databases may be incomplete when compared to the source material WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If there is a defect in any Database your exclusive remedy shall be at our option either a refund of the price you paid for the product containing the defective Database or a replacement of such product WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to th
15. ions all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitati
16. on of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 13 How to Obtain Service in the USA Contact the Factory Customer Service Department Call toll free 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance
17. ou are responsible for using official government charts and prudent navigation for safe travel 3 The Databases housed in your product are protected by the copyright notices appearing on the product or its screen s You may NOT modify adapt translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble rent lease or resell any Database and you may NOT create derivative works based upon any Database or its contents Any unauthorized reproduction use or transfer of a Database may be a crime and may subject you to damages and attorney fees 4 This License Agreement will terminate immediately without prior notice from us if you fail to comply with or violate any of the provisions of this Agreement Upon termination you will promptly return all products containing one or more Databases to us Prices and programs are subject to change without notice This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and comprises the complete and exclusive understanding between you and us concerning the above subject matter 11 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY We our or us refers to Lowrance Electronics Inc the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal family or household use The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain We refer to each of these as a Database or together as the Databas
18. sible 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 ZIN zoom in key Zoom out to see more area less detail press ZOUT zoom out key Scroll map north south east or west using arrow keys Tl gt amp To stop scrolling and return to current position on map press EXIT key 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 MENU ENT EXIT Follow steering arrow on Map Page or compass bearing arrow on Navigation Page 9 At destination Arrival Alarm goes off to clear it press EXIT Cancel navigation press MENU J to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT lt to Yes ENT 10 Navigate back home by Go To Home or Navigate Trail Go Home press FIND ENT follow navigation arrows Trail press MENU J to NAVIGATE TRAIL ENT Wait while route is calculated then follow arrows 11 Back home Arrival Alarm goes off press EXIT Cancel navigation press MENU J to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT to Yes ENT 2
19. ssing EXIT 10 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD USE YOU AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT WE OUR OR US USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE PLEASE RETURN USING THE ENCLOSED UPS SHIPPING LABEL AND INCLUDE PROOF OF PURCHASE NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER YOUR PURCHASE PRICE AND ANY APPLICABLE TAXES WILL BE REFUNDED PLEASE ALLOW 4 6 WEEKS TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND 1 This License Agreement applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain We refer to these singly as a Database and together as the Databases Your product may thus include the WBS Database which contains worldwide background surface mapping data the SmartMap Database which contains inland mapping data or other Databases 2 The Databases that your product may contain are licensed not sold We grant to you the nonexclusive nonassignable right to use these Databases for supplemental navigation reference purposes but only as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License Agreement We reserve the right to terminate this license if you violate any aspect of this License Agreement Y
20. y 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 WARNING 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 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 Whether you re a 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 instru
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