AccuMap Sport INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TM TM 1 Copyright © 1996 Eagle Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. AccuMap SportTM is a trademark of Eagle Electronics EagleTM is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics IMS SmartMapTM is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. WARNING! USETHIS MAPPING UNIT ONLY AS AN AIDTO NAVIGATION. A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. Never use this product while operating a vehicle. The background map built into this unit is not intended for navigation and its accuracy has not been verified. This map is derived from U.S. government sources which rely on ground and aerial surveys and satellite data. Since there can be inaccuracies in the data used to create the maps and in the map's resolution, plus position inaccuracies in the navigation system, use caution when using this product. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), this 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 travelling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make certain a clear, safe path to the waypoint is always available. The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage temperatures higher or lower than specified will cause the liquid crystal display to fail. Neither this type of failure nor its consequences are covered by the warranty. For more information, consult the factory customer service department. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated and were taken with an IMS SmartMapTM loaded into one of the cartridge slots. 2 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 5 INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 7 BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 7 EXTERNAL POWER ..................................................................................................... 8 ANTENNA ..................................................................................................................... 9 MAP CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 10 REMOVING MAP CARTRIDGE .................................................................................... 11 KEYBOARD .................................................................................................................. 11 OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 12 TURNING POWER ON ................................................................................................. 12 MENUS ......................................................................................................................... 12 FINDING YOUR POSITION .......................................................................................... 12 POSITION/NAVIGATION DISPLAYS ............................................................................ 15 NAVIGATION SCREENS .............................................................................................. 16 MAPPING SCREENS ................................................................................................... 17 MAP CURSOR .............................................................................................................. 19 AUTOZOOM .................................................................................................................. 19 EARTH MAP OPTIONS ................................................................................................ 21 C-MAP OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 21 PLOTTER OPTIONS .................................................................................................... 24 ICONS ........................................................................................................................... 26 WINDOWS .................................................................................................................... 28 SATELLITE INFORMATION SCREEN .......................................................................... 28 DUAL MAPPING ........................................................................................................... 29 CLOCK .......................................................................................................................... 29 TIMERS ........................................................................................................................ 31 REPROGRAM BOXES ................................................................................................. 32 USER DATABASE (WAYPOINTS) ................................................................................. 34 SAVING PRESENT POSITION AS A WAYPOINT (QUICK SAVE) ............................... 34 SAVING CURSOR POSITION AS A WAYPOINT ......................................................... 34 SAVING PRESENT POSITION AS A WAYPOINT (SELECT WAYPOINT #) ................ 34 SAVING CURSOR POSITION AS A WAYPOINT (SELECT WAYPOINT #) ................. 35 EDIT WAYPOINT LAT/LON ........................................................................................... 35 WAYPOINT NAMES ...................................................................................................... 36 WAYPOINT ICONS ....................................................................................................... 37 DELETE A WAYPOINT ................................................................................................. 37 MOVE A WAYPOINT ..................................................................................................... 37 DISTANCE BETWEEN WAYPOINTS ............................................................................ 38 USER WAYPOINT OPTIONS ....................................................................................... 39 ROUTES ....................................................................................................................... 39 SELECT WAYPOINTS - WAYPOINT LIST .................................................................... 40 SELECT WAYPOINTS - FROM MAP ............................................................................ 40 FINISHING THE ROUTE .............................................................................................. 41 FOLLOWING A ROUTE ................................................................................................ 41 WAYPOINT DETAIL ...................................................................................................... 42 DELETE A ROUTE ....................................................................................................... 43 NAVIGATION ................................................................................................................. 44 NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT ........................................................................................ 44 NAVIGATE TO CURSOR POSITION ............................................................................ 44 NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT USING THE MAP ........................................................... 45 CANCEL NAVIGATION ................................................................................................. 45 SYSTEM SETUP .......................................................................................................... 46 GPS CORRECTIONS ................................................................................................... 46 TRACK HOLDING ......................................................................................................... 46 3 DATUM .......................................................................................................................... 47 PCF (POSITION CORRECTION FACTOR) .................................................................. 48 UNITS OF MEASURE .................................................................................................. 49 POSITION FORMAT ..................................................................................................... 49 NMEA/DGPS ................................................................................................................ 50 SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP ............................................................................. 53 RESET OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 53 SYSTEM INFO .............................................................................................................. 53 NAME INPUT ................................................................................................................ 54 GPS SETUP ................................................................................................................. 54 GPS UPDATE RATE ..................................................................................................... 55 EXECUTE GPS SELF-TEST ........................................................................................ 55 EXECUTE GPS COLD START ..................................................................................... 55 ALARMS ....................................................................................................................... 56 MESSAGES .................................................................................................................. 57 BACKLIGHT .................................................................................................................. 58 CONTRAST .................................................................................................................. 58 SPEAKER ON/OFF ...................................................................................................... 58 SIMULATOR .................................................................................................................. 59 BATTERIES ................................................................................................................... 60 DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................. 61 WINDOW BOXES ......................................................................................................... 61 WINDOW GROUPS ...................................................................................................... 65 ACCUMAP SPORT WARRANTY .................................................................................. 67 UPS RETURN POLICY ................................................................................................ 68 ACCESSORY ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................. 69 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE - 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INSIDE BACK COVER HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE - U.S.A. ONLY ................................................. BACK COVER 4 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest handheld GPS receivers EagleTM has ever made. With its large LCD screen, easy to use menus, and outstanding performance, we think you'll be happy with your AccuMap SportTM for many years. No other handheld GPS receiver on the market today has the AccuMap's combination of 5 channel receiver, mapping cartridge capability, and programmable screens in a waterproof, handheld unit. GPS works from satellites that transmit information to the world at very high frequencies. One disadvantage to this frequency is that it's "line-ofsight". In other words, the signals don't bounce around like your local radio or television. If you don't have a clear view of the sky, or if you're inside a metal boat dock or garage, the unit probably won't be able to pick up the signals from the satellites. This is common among all GPS receivers. We have found that using this product inside a car or truck is usually sufficiently close to the windows and windshield that it works well. However, there is an optional remote antenna bracket and cable that lets you mount the removable antenna on top of the dash, in case it's required. Like most GPS receivers, your AccuMap Sport doesn't have a compass or any other navigation aid built into it. It relies solely on the signals from the satellites to determine its position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for it to determine the dir ...