M
The
message key
is used to view system messages. This key is also used to
access the GPS 150XL’s unit settings. See Section 5 for more information on
messages and unit settings.
D
The
direct-to key
performs an instant direct-to, allows you to enter a
waypoint, and sets a direct course to the destination. See Section 4.
\
The
clear key
is used to erase information or cancel an entry.
E
The
enter key
is used to approve an operation or complete data entry.
It is also used to confirm information, such as during power on.
C
The
cursor key
is used to activate or deactivate the cursor on the GPS
150XL’s display. Pressing once will activate the cursor (indicated by high-
lighted characters on a data field), which is used to highlight fields for data
entry, changing information or cycling through available options. Press a
second time to deactivate the cursor.
O
The
outer knob
is used to advance through pages, advance the cursor
or move through data fields.
K
The
inner knob
is used to change data or scroll through information that
cannot fit on the screen all at once.
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This manual will describe entering data using
the
K
and
O
knobs. Experiment with them and
become efficient in entering data with the concen-
tric knobs. This will greatly reduce the amount of
time required to navigate with the GPS 150XL.
INTRODUCTION
Key and Knob
Functions
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