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immediately become your current waypoint, with new
distance and bearing information displayed on the right side
of the screen.
To leave MOB mode and return to normal navigation, press
the
MOB
key until the 958 displays the
BACK TO NORMAL —
MOB TURNED OFF
message. Notice that the waypoint named
-MOB-
is still stored.
Using the alphanumeric KEYPAD
The 12-key alphanumeric
KEYPAD
is used to enter numbers,
letters, or special characters for waypoint coordinates, names,
and similar functions.
Entering numbers
When the 958 expects you to enter only numbers, such as
waypoint coordinates, you can use the
KEYPAD
to enter one
digit (0 through 9) with each keypress. The flashing cursor
moves automatically to the next digit position.
For entries such as latitude and longitude—where you must
enter digits into specific character positions—the cursor starts
on the left side of the data area, and you enter characters left
to right into their correct positions.
For other numeric entries such as distances—where you can
enter numbers of different lengths—you enter the digits
CAUTION!
INVOKING MOB WHILE USING AN AUTOPILOT
Some autopilots try to steer your vessel according to
any
bearing changes output by the 958, regardless of the severity
of the change. Others automatically disengage when a severe
or abrupt turn is required. For details about this procedure,
check your autopilot manual.
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