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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... I
Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap 480 ......................2
How GPS Works............................................................................4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS...................................................6
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................8
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories........................................11
Preparations................................................................................11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation..............................11
Power Connections......................................................................12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections...............................................13
NMEA/DGPS Wiring..............................................................14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable....................14
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation............................18
Other Accessories........................................................................19
Sec. 3: Basic GPS Operations................................................21
Keyboard.....................................................................................21
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) .......................................22
Main Menu..................................................................................22
Pages ...........................................................................................24
Satellite Status Page ..............................................................24
Navigation Page......................................................................26
Map Page.................................................................................28
Background Map vs. MapCreate Map Content..............29
Basic GPS Quick Reference..................................................33
Find your Current Position........................................................34
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys..............34
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor ..................................35
Searching.....................................................................................35
Set a Waypoint............................................................................37
Create Waypoint at Current Position....................................38
Create Waypoint on Map........................................................39
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position...............................39
Navigate to a Waypoint..............................................................39
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................40
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint..............................................40
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map..........................................41
Navigate to a Point of Interest...................................................42
Creating and Saving a Trail.......................................................42
Displaying a Saved Trail............................................................44
Navigating Trails........................................................................45
Visual Trailing........................................................................45
Navigate a Trail (Forward).....................................................45