Chapter 3 - Using the Controls
958 Operator’s Manual, Rev. A
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There are two versions of the steer display: traditional
STEERING
and
3D STEER
. Press the
STEER
function key once
to see the version you last used. Press it again to see the other
one.
For details, see ”Steering to a waypoint” starting on page 112.
STAR function key
The
STAR
key lets you:
•
display the optional
ECHO SOUNDER
screen (this requires
the optional Northstar echo sounder; see the
Northstar
490 Operator’s Manual
, part number GM490, for details
on sounder setup and operations)
•
display an explanation of alarms and any messages the
958 has for you, and set the alarms that are adjustable
•
display the
VIDEO SETUP
screen, where you enable the
video image and adjust its size and placement on the dis-
play screen
•
display graphical TideTrack information at over 3,000
NOAA tide stations
•
display the time, day, and date, and the time of today’s
sunrise and sunset
•
display screens that lets you set up the 958 according to
your specific needs
For details about alarms, TideTrack, and video, see ”Alarms,
TideTrack, and Video Display” starting on page 143. For details
about setting up your 958, see ”Setting Up Your 958” starting
on page 163.
WAYPTS/ROUTES
function key
The
WAYPTS/ROUTES
key lets you:
•
create new waypoints and routes
•
display a list of previously stored waypoints and routes
•
choose where you want to navigate
For details, see ”Understanding the Waypoints Function”
starting on page 71, and see ”Understanding the Routes
Function” starting on page 93.
“Where do I
want to go?”
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