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Pub. 988-0148-631
www.lowrance.com
Mapping GPS & MP3 Player
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2004 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® iFINDER Map & Music and Lowrance are registered trademarks of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. MapCreate, FreedomMaps and IMS are trademarks of LEI. Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fis
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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First!......................................................... 1 How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 2 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 4 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 4 Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 7 Power..............................................................................
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Icons............................................................................................. 35 Create Icon on Map............................................................. 35 Create Icon at Current Position ......................................... 36 Delete an Icon ......................................................................... 36 Load GPS Data Files from an MMC .......................................... 36 Navigate ...........................................................
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Select a Waypoint ................................................................... 51 Delete a Waypoint................................................................... 51 Edit a Waypoint ...................................................................... 51 Waypoint Name................................................................... 51 Waypoint Symbol ................................................................ 51 Waypoint Position ...............................................
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General Trail Options............................................................. 79 Delete All Trails .................................................................. 79 Flash Trails on Screen Option............................................ 79 Update Trail Option............................................................ 79 Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance).................... 80 Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)................................... 80 Specific Trail Options ..
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Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this hand-held technol- ogy, 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 Map & Music. Whether
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Section 4 covers Mapping Mode Operation. It will show you how easy it is to run the iFINDER, right out of the box. This section features a one- page Map Mode Practice Run. (If you've already jumped ahead and figured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just can't wait any longer, turn to the Practice Run on page 32 and head for the road with your GPS unit!) When you come to a GPS menu command on the iFINDER screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents
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iFINDER listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its location in relation to those satellites. Once iFINDER figures its latitude and longi- tude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on the screen. While the screen is updated once a second, your iFINDER is making these in- ternal calculations and determining its position several times a second! The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent
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You make your own Custom Map Files with our MapCreate software, but you don't have to. We also sell ready-to-use FreedomMaps. These custom maps are pre-loaded on MMCs. (No computer work required!). iFINDER automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD Card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit. Introduction to GPS and WAAS GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a navigational system that can accurately locate your position
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Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: GO TO CURSOR. These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are shown in italic type, such as trail name. Instructions = Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with iFINDER are described as a sequence of key strokes and selecting men
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Notes 6
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Power The iFINDER operates from AA batteries or on 3 volts DC using an optional external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter. When the power cable is used, the iFINDER automatically switches to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the batteries. Flash memory will keep your stored data safe and accessible for the life of the product — after the unit is turned off
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Battery Installation Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you. With your thumb or nail, pull back on the small clip to release the battery cover latch as shown in the following images. Once the latch is released, pull the bat- tery cover up out of the grooves in the bottom of the case. Remove iFINDER battery cover. Install the batteries according to the embossed signs in the battery com- partment, which shows the correct polarity. Point the positive pole of the upper battery to th
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Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Next, pull aside the rubber cover on the bottom of the unit and insert the other connector as shown in the following image. A small clip on the connector should hold the connector in place. Attach external power cable to iFINDER. WARNING: Do not remove the cigarette lighter adapter and splice the exposed wires directly to a 12-volt power system. The ciga
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Attach headphone adapter to iFINDER. NMEA Cable Connections NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on this unit and receive positioning information. The unit can exchange information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data. To exchange NMEA data, Lowrance offers an optional data only cable and a power/data combo cable: The PC-DI7 is a NMEA/serial communications cable. It has a standar
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NOTE: Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just re- member that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data. Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this manual went to press, MMCs were available in storage capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB. SD cards were available in capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB and up. We have successfully tested SD car
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4. Press down on the center of the label and slide the card to the right. Add an MMC Card. 5. Turn the plastic rotating card lock until it holds the card firmly in place, with the grip parallel to the direction of the batteries. 6. Replace the batteries and battery cover. FreedomMaps FreedomMaps are pre-made custom maps that cover multiple states, provinces, countries or other geographic regions on a single memory card. They give you all the features found in our MapCreate™ mapping softwar
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External Antenna A GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for optimum operation. Inside a vehicle, your iFINDER can sometimes maintain satellite lock while sitting on the seat beside you, but we don't recommend this for optimum performance. Since the "view" is restricted to what can be seen through the windows, this operating mode will reduce position accuracy and will increase the chance of losing satellite lock. Inside a vehicle, the unit operates best with an optional external antenna m
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R-A-M Bracket Mounting Systems Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iFINDER. There are permanent mounts and temporary mounts suitable for virtu- ally any boat, aircraft or other vehicle, even motorcycle handlebars. Two R-A-M mounting systems for your unit. One model has a mounting arm and cradle attached to a swivel ball plate that can be screwed or bolted to a supporting surface. Another has a moldable, weighted, rubber foot and gooseneck for support virtually anywhe
