Lowrance-electronic 480C User Manual

Pub. 988-0151-281 www.lowrance.comGlobalMap Baja 480CMapping GPS ReceiverOperation Instructions®

4Plot Trails: ... 10 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail.Zoom range:... 39 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.NOTE:The

941. From one of the Map Pages, press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT.2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed. Select theitem you

95 System Setup menu (left) with Pop-up Help highlighted. Pop-up Helpmessage for Go To Cursor (right), located on the Map Menu.Reset OptionsTo reset

96 Screen Command (left) and Screen Menu (right).To adjust the display's brightness:Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS. Press → or ← to move the bar. The lef

973. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT. All menusnow appear in the language you selected.Set Local TimeUsing the correct local t

98If you want, you have the option of turning off the WAAS Acquired/Lostalarm without affecting how the unit uses WAAS. Here's how:1. Press MENU|

99 Sounds command (left); The Sounds menu (right).Once in the Sounds menu:To set Key Press Sounds: With the option highlighted, press ENT tocheck it

100Track Smoothing option, turned on.Trail OptionsThere are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails,other options can be appli

101WARNING:If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trailcreation and recording will be turned off. You must turnit back on to record trails.

102Specific Trail OptionsDelete TrailTo delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press ↓ to TrailName|ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as seen i

103 Main Menu with Transparency command selectedTo adjust Menu Transparency level:Press MENU|MENU| to TRANSPARENCY|ENT. The TRANSPARENCY slider bara

5The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memoryof each unit is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it inhere

104Notes

105Section 6: SearchingNOTE:The background map loaded in your unit lets you to search for U.S.Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as s

1063. To enter an address number, press ↑ or ↓ to change the firstnumber, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and re-peat until the n

107If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the cityname in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then

108 Address search result list (left). Map Page showing location of the ad-dress on the map (center), highlighted by cursor. After the address isloc

109 A POI selected by the cursor (left), POI information screen (right).NOTE:Since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted, you can navi-gate to th

110Find By Name menu.3. Once you have selected a highway name you can then select an exit.Press ↓ to switch to the Exit List, then press ↓ or ↑ until

111 "Go To Exit" option (left), "Find On Map" option (right).Tip:You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Ser

112 Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected (left), andwith the RV Parks subcategory selected (right).2. Search by nearest POI. Press ↓

113 Find by Name option (left), Find by Name menu (right).4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you canchoose to "Go

6This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from theMMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMCcontaining a map i

114 Find Streets command (left); Find Streets menu (right).2. You must first fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box.Press ENT to displa

115A message appears asking you to wait while the unit finds the street.When the Streets Found list appears, press ↑ or ↓ to select the streetyou are

1161. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to FIND STREETS|ENT and the FindStreets Menu appears.2. You must fill in a street name in the First Street dialo

117(In our example, we selected the intersection of SW 80th Street and SW71st Avenue in Miami, Fla.)7. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing

1183. If you're looking for nearest, the unit says it is calculating, then alist of waypoints appears. The closest is highlighted at the top of t

119To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT re-peatedly.5. If you're looking by name, there are two options: A. You can s

120Notes

121Section 7: Supplemental MaterialDatums Used by This UnitWGS 1984DefaultAdindanMean for Ethiopia,SudanAdindanBurkina FasoAdindanCameroonAdindanEthio

122Chatham Island Astro1971; New Zealand(Chatham Island)Chua AstroParaguayCorrego AlegreBrazilDabolaGuineaDjakarta (Batavia)Indonesia (Sumatra)DOS 196

123NahrwanUnited Arab EmiratesNaparima BWITrinidad & TobagoNorth American 1927Mean for Antigua,Barbados, Barbuda,Caicos Islands,Cuba, DominicanRep

7A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order todetermine a po

124Point 58SwedenSanto (DOS)1965 Espirito SantoIslandSao BrazAzores (Sao Miguel,Santa Maria Islands)Sapper Hill 1943East Falkland IslandSchwarzeckNamb

125FCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi-cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing

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129LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRSTPURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL,

130DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY"We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer ofthis product.

131LOWRANCE ELECTRONICSFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY"We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer

132How to Obtain Service……in the USA:We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert serviceand genuine Lowrance parts. If you're

Accessory Ordering Informationfor all countriesTo order Lowrance GPS accessories, please contact:1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics s

8Non aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation evenmore accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. How-ever, WAAS has so

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9Menu CommandsA menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,in a bold sans serif type like this: ROUTE PLANNING. These indicat

10Notes

11Section 2:Installation & AccessoriesPreparationsYou can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, butwe recommend this installat

12You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un-obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it tothe

13The Power/Data cable for this unit.Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires.(For example, many units cannot operate an op

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14with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead and attachthe power cable directly to the battery.CAUTION:When using the unit i

15Power connections for the GlobalMap Baja 480c GPS unit.NOTE:If you're powering a NMEA-2000 buss, you will attach both theNMEA-2000 Power cable

16face on the GlobalMap Baja 480c and receive positioning information.The GlobalMap Baja 480c can exchange information with any devicethat transmits o

17ordering information is on the inside back cover of this manual. Fora complete look at the many mounting options, visit the RAM web siteat www.ram-m

18Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope towardthe front of your unit.Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the powe

19If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marinecaulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to con-cea

20Portable InstallationLike many Lowrance products, the GlobalMap Baja 480c is capable ofportable operation by using an optional portable power pack.

21Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.To remove an MMC1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw.The screw sh

22MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM (left); MMC card reader for USB ports (right).Now that you have your GlobalMap Baja 480c installed, move on toSection 3, Basic G

23Section 3:Basic GPS OperationsThis section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto-rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronolo

iTable of ContentsSection 1: Read Me First!... 1Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap

24Navigation Page and Map Page.) Each page represents one of the unit'smajor operation modes.3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and subm

25You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens bypressing MENU|MENU. To clear the menu screen and return to the pagedisplay, press

26Trip Calculator command: shows trip status and statistics.Timers command: controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clocksettings.Browse MMC Files

27 Satellite Status Page. The unit has not locked on to any satellites anddoes not have a fix on its position (left). Satellite lock-on (right) with

28The Satellite Status Page has its own menu, which is used for settingvarious options. (Options and setup are discussed in Sec. 5). To accessthe Sate

29Speed (ground speed) is the velocity you are making over the ground. (Ifyou wish, you can customize the Speed data box to display ClosingSpeed inste

30course. You need to steer left to return to the desired course. You canuse the ZIN or ZOUT keys to change the cross track error range.A circular sym

31The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce itscoverage area and the amount of mapping detail shown. There are 39available map z

32Background map vs. MapCreate map contentThe background map includes: low-detail maps of the whole world (con-taining cities, major lakes, major rive

33 When the map is zoomed out far enough, most POIs appear as squaredots (left). As you zoom in closer, the symbols become readable icons.In the 0.2

iiGPS Data files: ... 53Cancel Navigation ...

34 Digital Data map page (left); Two Position Formats page (right).Resize Window commandIn pages that have two major windows (such as two maps) you c

35the window widths. Press an arrow key parallel to the centerline toswitch between horizontal and vertical layout. (You can only changesize, not swit

36Basic GPS Quick ReferenceStart outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, trynavigating to a location at least a few blocks away.

37Find Your Current PositionFinding your current position is as simple as turning the unit on. Un-der clear sky conditions, the unit automatically sea

38The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away.Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around

39After the unit has acquired a position:1. Press WPT|↓ to POI-RESTAURANTS.2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this examplewe w

40 POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position.Screen shows name, street address, phone number, latitude/longitude,distance

41NOTE:Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the unit. If youdo not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) forthe area you a

42Create Waypoint at Current PositionWhile you are traveling, press WPT|WPT. The waypoint is saved andautomatically given a name with a sequential num

43To revert back to the default symbol, edit a waypoint and choosethe original symbol, or use the Reset Options command (describedin Sec. 5).Create Wa

iiiMap Datum Selection ... 82Map Detail Category Selection ...

44Navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004 and leaving a trail.Set Man Overboard (MOB) WaypointOne of boating's most terrifying events is

45 Navigating to Man Overboard: Man Overboard Activated message (left),Navigation Page (center); Map Page (right). The victim is to the star-board o

46Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor has selectedthe town of Oologah, Oklahoma.3. Press MENU|ENT and the unit will begin navigating to th

47Navigate to a Point of InterestFor POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigateto Cursor command above; just use the cursor to

48 Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one (after My Trailscommand is selected). The Trails Menu (left). The arrow to the right ofTrail 14

49New trail, named "Trail 15," is created when Trail 14 is made inactive.Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active andv

503. Press ↓ to ACTIVE|→ to VISIBLE|ENT. To return to the previous page,press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.To turn on trail display:1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY

513. Press → to DELETE TRAIL|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.4. Press ↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. The unit begins showing navigation infor-mation along the trail.NOTE:If you

52On the Map Page, the trail you are navigating is represented by a dot-ted line that alternates with a flashing solid line. The Navigation Pagewill a

533. Press → to DELETE TRAIL|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.4. Press ↓ to NAVIGATE|→ to REVERSE|ENT|← to NAVIGATE|ENT. The unitbegins showing navigation informatio

ivWARNING!A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHODTO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.CAUTIONWhen showing navigation data to a position (waypoin

54The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to theMMC or load data from the MMC into the unit's memory.2. The Transfer My Data m

55 These figures (from left to right) show the menu sequence for namingand saving a GPS Data File from the unit's memory to an MMC.4. Loadin

56 These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data Filefrom an MMC into the unit's memory.Cancel NavigationYou can turn off any

57Section 4:Advanced GPS OperationsFind Distance from CurrentPosition to Another Location1. While on the Map Page press: MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT.2

58IconsIcons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point ofinterest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re-ca

591. Press MENU|↓ to DELETE MY ICONS|ENT.2. Press ↓ to DELETE ALL ICONS, DELETE BY SYMBOL, or DELETE FROM MAP andpress ENT. Delete icons menu.The De

60The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg; routes are composedof one or more legs. The legs of all GPS routes are based on straightlines bet

61Selecting the Route Planning command on Main Menu will open theRoute List screen.2. Press ↓ to (END OF ROUTE)|ENT|↓ to ADD FROM MAP|ENT. The Map Pag

62 Route creation sequence (from left to right): Fig. 1. Set route waypoint(1) at 11th St. & 145th Ave. Fig. 2. Zoom in; move cursor north to se

63You can edit the route and run other commands, but if you are finishedwith the route for now, return to the last page displayed bypressing EXIT|EXIT

1Section 1: Read Me First!How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxioust

64Edit Route Waypoints menu.3. Use ↓ and ↑ to select a command from the Edit Route Waypointsmenu and press ENT. Add From Map lets you insert a waypoin

65 Selecting the Route Planning command on Main Menu brings up theRoutes menu (left). Edit Route menu (right). Navigate command is se-lected in the

66 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the startof a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2,

67Tip:You can also delete all trails at once:1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.2. Press → to DELETE ALL|ENT|← to YES|ENT.Edit a Trail NameTo edit

68 Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left).Edited trail with dotted line pattern (right).UtilitiesUtilities are useful tools for travelin

69To delete all waypoints at one time: press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEMSETUP|ENT|↓ to DELETE ALL MY WAYPOINTS|ENT|← to YES|ENT. To returnto the previous pa

701. Press WPT|→ to SUBCATEGORY column|↓ to NEW|ENT.2. Press ↓ or ↑ to AVERAGE POSITION|ENT|press → to CREATE|ENT.3. Wait while the unit takes points

71Section 5:System & GPS Setup OptionsAlarmsThis unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all ofthese but the anchor alarm tur

723. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired cate-gory, then press →|ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓to

73Check MMC Files and Storage SpaceTo check MMC Files:Press MENU|MENU|↓ to BROWSE MMC FILES|ENT. Main Menu (left). MMC File Browser (right).Communica

2After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe-rience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap Baja 480c'sman

74To set Com Port Configuration:1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT.2. Press ↓ to COMMUNICATIONS PORT|ENT.Configure NMEAYou can configure the uni

75(Standard + 10); Map Fix; Loran TD; British, Irish, Finnish, German,New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan and Greek.UTM's are marked on USGS topo

76Configure Loran TD menu.Map FixMap Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a referenceposition in latitude/longitude, which you take f

77The screen below appears, and MAP SCALE is highlighted. Press ENT andenter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map.It

78change the box or hit ↑, ↓, → or ← to select another box, then pressENT. You'll see a list of categories with "+" or "–"

79You can steer your position and change speed on the map by using thearrow keys (STEER WITH ARROWS command) or by setting the track andspeed in the d

802. Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT,which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page.3. Begin navigatin

81To turn this feature on, from the MAP PAGE, press MENU|↓ to AUTOZOOM|ENT|EXIT. Repeat these steps to turn it off.Map DataThis menu lets you turn th

82Map BoundariesFrom the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ↓ to DRAWMAP BOUNDARIES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (t

83All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da-tum, which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover theentire world, or j

3Case size:... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable forsaltwater use.M

84Map Categories Drawn Menu.Map OrientationBy default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top ofthe screen. This is the way most map

85To correct this problem, a track-up mode rotates the map as you turn.Thus, what you see on the left side of the screen should always be toyour left,

86 Entrance to Chesapeake Bay (left) in a MapCreate 6 custom map,10-mile zoom. Same position on Navionics chart at 11-mile zoom (cen-ter) and 5-mile

87Port InformationNavionics charts contain Port Services information, represented by anchoricons on the map display. An example is displayed in the fo

88 Port Services information screens.Tidal Current InformationNavionics charts contain Tidal Current information,represented at large zoom ranges by

89Navionics chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur-sor. In this example, the tidal current is in flood but it's about to entert

90You can look up tidal current data for other dates by changing themonth, day and year selection boxes. To select another date:1. Use → and ← to high

91 Tide Information screen.The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station onthis date at the present time. The graph at the

92Overlay Data, with "Navigation," "Trip Calculator" and"Time" categories expanded.To overlay information on your screen

93 From Overlay Data Shown (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center).Select a category and press ENT; then select information to float onscreen a