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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER
H2O........................ 2
How iFINDER Works ................................................................... 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................... 9
Power............................................................................................. 9
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter .............................................. 11
NMEA Cable Connections .......................................................... 11
MMC or SD Memory Card Installation ..................................... 12
FreedomMaps .......................................................................... 14
External Antenna ....................................................................... 14
R-A-M
Bracket Mounting Systems .......................................... 15
Other Accessories........................................................................ 16
Sec. 3: Easy Mode Operation.................................................17
Keypad......................................................................................... 17
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) ....................................... 18
Main Menu .................................................................................. 18
Pages ........................................................................................... 19
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 19
Navigation Page...................................................................... 20
Map Page................................................................................. 22
iFINDER
Easy Mode Quick Reference ............................. 26
Find your Current Position ........................................................ 27
Moving around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys.............. 27
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor .................................. 28
Searching..................................................................................... 28
Set Home Waypoint .................................................................... 30
Navigate Back Home .............................................................. 30
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 31
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint .......................................... 31
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 31
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 33
Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 33
Displaying a Saved Trail ........................................................ 34
Navigating or Backtracking a Trail ........................................... 34
Clearing or Erasing a Trail .................................................... 35
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 36
Switch to Advanced Mode........................................................... 38
Switch Back to Easy Mode from Advanced Mode ................. 38
Sec. 4: Advanced Mode Operation ....................................... 39
Keypad......................................................................................... 39