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Selecting chart type, Vessel symbol, Chart scale, Panning the chart

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Selecting chart type Chart type is set individually for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart type for this panel. Vessel symbol When the HDS has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark. Ú Note: Without a heading sensor on the network, the vessel icon orientates itself using COG (Course over Ground). Chart scale You zoom in and out on the chart by using the zoom (+ or -) buttons, the + or - keys, or two fingers to pinch (zoom out) and spread (zoom in). Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel. Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction by: • Touch operation: dragging your finger on the screen • Key operation: using the cursor keys to move the cursor to the edge of the chart panel in the desired direction Select the Clear cursor menu option or press the X key to remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 35

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Selecting chart type
Chart type is set individually for each chart panel.
Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the
available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the
process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart
type for this panel.
Vessel symbol
When the HDS has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol
indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel
symbol includes a question mark.
Ú
Note:
Without a heading sensor on the network, the vessel
icon orientates itself using COG (Course over Ground).
Chart scale
You zoom in and out on the chart by using the zoom (+ or -)
buttons, the
+
or
-
keys, or two fingers to pinch (zoom out) and
spread (zoom in).
Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are
shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.
Panning the chart
You can move the chart in any direction by:
•
Touch operation: dragging your finger on the screen
•
Key operation: using the cursor keys to move the cursor to the
edge of the chart panel in the desired direction
Select the
Clear cursor
menu option or press the
X
key to remove
the cursor and cursor window from the panel. This also centers the
chart to the vessel position.
Charts
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