Lowrance Electronics iWAY 350c User manual

Pub. 988-0148-971
Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS and MP3 Player
Quick Start Guide

Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans-
mitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of
Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this
manual is strictly prohibited.
Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli-
cies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to
do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change
without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated. This edition
developed for software version: 1.0.0.
WARNING!
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD
TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
CAUTION
When showing turn-by-turn navigation data, a GPS unit will show the shortest,
most direct route to the destination. There are times when it may give directions,
such as a U-turn, that may be prohibited in some locations. While navigating, a
driver is responsible for noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic
laws. When following turn-by-turn directions, a driver must take advantage of
all available navigation tools, and must visually check to make sure a clear, safe
path to the next destination is available.
WARNING!
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely re-
sponsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators
must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving conditions at
all times. An accident or collision resulting in damage to property,
personal injury or death could occur if the operator of a GPS-equipped
vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and vehicle op-
eration while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not attempt to configure, adjust or enter information into your GPS
unit while driving.
For free owner's manuals and the most current information on
this product, its operation and accessories,
visit our web site:
www.lowrance.com
Lowrance Electronics Inc.
12000 E. Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK USA 74128-2486
Printed in USA.

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iWAY 350cQuick Start Guide
We have tried to make iWAY operation as simple as possible. After push-
ing the power button located below the screen, you will use the iWAY’s
touch screen to control all of its functions.
The iWAY 350cnavigating a route.
The iWAY’s touch screen is a powerful tool. In Music Mode, touch the
play control buttons to start and stop music or skip among songs. In
Map Mode, you can drag the map across the screen to focus on an area
you would like to see better or point to a nearby restaurant to get de-
tailed information and begin navigating to it.
The touch screen responds to pressure, so you will have to actually
push against the screen to scroll the map or drag the borders of a zoom
box. With practice, you will learn the amount of pressure necessary to
operate the unit effectively.
NOTE:
Use the provided suede microfiber cloth to clean the iWAY's touch
screen. Other cleaning materials could damage the screen – damage
that is not covered by this product's warranty. See Section 1 of the
manual under the heading "Screen Care Instructions" for details.
To use your iWAY's Music Mode, insert an MMC or SD memory card
with some of your favorite songs on it. Instructions for inserting an
MMC card can be found in the owner's manual. The iWAY can play any
MP3 or Ogg Vorbis music file stored on the memory card.
To control the iWAY’s operation, push the MENU button located in
the top left corner of the screen. This brings up the Main Menu, which
allows you to access the Map, Music, Find and Options menus.
From the Main Menu you can also start a photo slideshow, which uses
most of the same play controls as the Music Mode.
Power
button

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Music Mode Operation
The iWAY has two main Modes of operation: Map Mode and Music
Mode. To switch between these modes go to the Main Menu by pushing
the MENU button in the top left corner of the screen.
The Music Mode display contains an area for visualization effects with a
set of play control buttons. When a song or play list is playing, the name
of the current song will appear at the top of the screen, as well as the
song's length and quality (in kbps).
Music Mode display.
Previous Song begins playing the previous song in the current play list.
Play will play the selected song or play list, starting at the beginning.
If no play list or song has been chosen, it will automatically generate a
play list from all the songs on your music drive.
Next Song begins playing the next song in the current play list.
Stop cancels the current song playing.
Volume Slider adjusts the playback volume. Press the blue button
and drag it left or right to get the desired volume.
There are two ways to choose the song or play list you want to play next.
You can press the FIND AUDIO button in the top right corner to search for a
song by name or touch the screen in the song information area at the top
to open the Browse Music Files menu.
The Browse Music Files menu will open a screen showing the file struc-
ture of your MMC card, including all of the songs and play lists avail-
able as well as any subfolders. If you have sorted your music by album
or artist you can select the folder you wish and play only the songs in
that folder or you can choose a particular song to play right away.
You can play the music through a built-in speaker or attach headphones
using a jack on the side of the unit. For superior audio quality, you can
also broadcast the iWAY’s audio to a nearby FM radio using a built-in FM
modulator. Simply select an FM frequency on the iWAY and tune your car
radio to the same station. See the manual for details.

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Map Mode Operation
To switch to Map Mode from Music Mode, select the MENU button in
the top left corner of the screen, then choose MAP MODE. The Map Mode
display shows your current position on a moving map. It's the main dis-
play mode you will be using while driving.
You can do a lot with the Map Mode display. Its basic purpose is to
show where you are and what is around you. That is what we mean
when we say "current position on a moving map." The iWAY uses a
black arrowhead icon to indicate where you are on the map. The arrow
is always pointing in the direction you are traveling.
When you have the Map Mode centered on your current position, the
iWAY will keep this icon in the center of the screen, scrolling the map
as you travel so that you can see your surroundings change. If you pass
under a highway, you will see the highway on the map approach your
current position icon, then scroll away behind it even as the highway
overpass dwindles in your rear-view mirror.
At left, Map Mode display zoomed out. At right, Map Mode display
zoomed in with cursor arrow up and Map Display Toolbar buttons
showing. Map Orientation button at bottom right indicates North Up.
There are three different ways to view the map. The Map Orientation
button can be found in the bottom right corner of the screen whenever
the map display toolbar is active. Touch this button to toggle between
North Up, Track Up and 3D Mode. Practice some with each of the
modes, and find out which one is right for you.
The iWAY is useful for more than just showing you your current posi-
tion. Overlay Data boxes – like the one in the top center of the upper
left image – provide textual information about your location and the
route that you are following. You also need to be able to look around
and find destinations for the iWAY to get you to, whether they're across
town or across the country.
At any time you can change what is visible on the map display by touching
the screen, which will bring up a toolbar with several map display buttons.

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The map display toolbar buttons are, from top to bottom:
Clear Cursor clears the toolbar from the screen and centers the map
on your current position.
Move Map or Zoom Box lets you toggle between these two modes:
Move Map Mode lets you drag the map with a touch, focusing on ar-
eas other than your current location. When this button is in Move Map
Mode, press anywhere on the map display and a cursor will appear.
Drag your finger across the screen (still pressing down) and the map
and cursor will move with it.
Zoom Box Mode lets you draw a box on the screen and zoom in on the
map area within the box. When this button is in Zoom Box Mode, press
the screen at the corner of the area you want to select and drag your
finger across the area (still pressing down). You will see a box appear
on the screen. When the box contains all the area you want to see, lift
you finger and the map display will zoom in.
Zoom In and Zoom Out will change the current zoom level, moving in
or out from the cursor's location. Control the zoom to get the most de-
tail possible while still showing all of the necessary area. Use these
buttons in combination with the Move Map function to focus on an area
other than your current location.
There is one more button that appears whenever the cursor is up, but it is
not part of the toolbar. The Information button appears in the top right
corner of the screen. Push this button to bring up the Location
Information screen. From the information screen, you can choose
to "Go To" the selected location, which makes the iWAY generate a
route. See the Go To description on page 5 for details. When you clear the
cursor, the Information button is replaced by one with a flag symbol, al-
lowing you to create a new address book entry at your current position.
See the manual for details on address creation.
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the Main Menu. See the
manual for complete details on Main Menu settings. From the Main
Menu, choose Options to access some of the more powerful Map Mode
tools. (The Options Menu has three option Pages.) Some of the most
important commands in the Options Menu are:
Directions List shows all the textual instructions for the route you're
currently following. See page 6 for details on following a generated
route. Press on an entry in the list to get a close-up preview of the turn.
Auto Zoom toggles the iWAY Auto Zoom feature on and off.
Routing Options lets you tell the iWAY which kinds of roads to take,
or control other route generation preferences.
Overlay Data Setup is another important option on the Options
Menu, but it is described later in this quick start guide.

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Using the Find Menu
The most important use of the iWAY is generating routes to help you
get from where you are to where you want to be. We provide you sev-
eral ways to do this. The simplest is the Go To command on the Infor-
mation screen, combined with the Move Map function described earlier.
Point the map cursor at any location on the map and use the Information
button on the map display. On the Information page, choose the GOTO
command. The iWAY examines the roads between your current position
and the position of the cursor on the map and it tries to find you the fast-
est, shortest route to your destination. It will generate a list of instruc-
tions detailing the turns you need to make and the roads you need to fol-
low along the way. It also draws a magenta line on the map display
showing the route you are supposed to take.
The Go To command is the simplest way to generate a route, but we
provide several other options which can be found by choosing the FIND
button from the Main Menu.
The iWAY Find Menu.
The options on the top row all point to a database of POIs (Points of
Interest) stored on your unit. We have divided Gas and ATMs, Lodging,
and Restaurants into their own categories to save you time on the most
common searches.
No matter which of these you choose, you will be able to either search
for places nearest your current position (or cursor, if the cursor is ac-
tive) or to search for specific places by name.
The Address feature lets you enter a street address and navigate directly
to it. The Address Book feature allows you search through a list of Ad-
dress Book entries that you have saved on the iWAY.
Any location you find to navigate to can be added to this Address Book
and stored in the iWay's memory. When you find a location, simply choose
"Add to Address Book" if you want to navigate back to that location later.
There are three buttons at the top of the screen that let you choose many
more Find options, including Recent Destinations and other POI catego-
ries.

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Following Navigation Instructions
Once you have chosen to navigate to a particular location – whether it's a
POI in our database, an address you have searched for, or just a cursor
position on the map – the iWAY will try to generate a route from your cur-
rent location to the destination. If you are moving, the iWAY will take
your current direction into account and if you miss a turn the iWAY will
automatically begin generating a new route based on your new position.
We have done everything we can to help you follow the routes the iWAY
makes for you. On the map display you can see a magenta line showing
the path the route takes with colored dots at each turn. You can zoom in
to see greater detail or let iWAY try to show you the optimum level of
detail throughout your trip with the powerful Auto Zoom feature.
The iWAY also provides you with textual instruction for every turn of the
way. You can view the whole list of instructions from the OPTIONS MENU by
selecting the DIRECTIONS LIST command located on PAGE 1. There you can
select any step from the list and another screen will pop up showing a
close-up of the map area around the turn.
You can also display these instructions on the map display using
Overlay Data. Use the OVERLAY DATA SETUP command on PAGE 1to choose
which information you wish to display. Overlay Data appears in semi-
transparent boxes over the map display and can show information such
as the distance to your next turn and the direction and angle of the
turn. Overlay Data can be minimized using the button with the down-
ward arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen. The data boxes
disappear, replaced by a button with an upward arrow that allows you
to show the data boxes again.
Finally, every turn in the route can be played through your speakers as
spoken instructions. You will hear "Take next left" or "Exit right in
four-point-one miles." The spoken instructions are set up to repeat oc-
casionally and can be customized in the SOUND AND VOICE SETUP menu lo-
cated on PAGE 2in the Options Menu.

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Power Button Functions
Standby Mode vs. Power Off Mode
The power button turns the unit off and on in two different ways. When
the unit is on, holding the power button down for about two seconds
will put the unit in "standby mode." Standby Mode is your unit's de-
fault setting; it does not turn the unit completely off.
Standby Mode allows it to "sleep" and draw very little battery power.
Because the unit is not completely shut off, the next time you turn it on
it will start up faster than if the unit was fully shut down.
If the unit is left idle for 24 hours, it will automatically leave the
Standby "sleep" state and switch to a full shut down to save battery
power. However, the power button's Standby setting is unchanged; the
next time you power down, it will again return to Standby Mode.
If you wish, you can turn off Standby Mode. To turn it off, press the
MENU button and select OPTIONS. Choose PAGE 2and tap the INTERFACE
SETUP button to display the Interface Options menu.
In the Power Key box, select POWER OFF. To return to the Map screen,
repeatedly press the Xbuttons to close the menus.
At left, Interface Options menu with Power Key set to Standby Mode,
the unit's default setting. At right, Power Key is set to Power Off Mode,
which will completely turn the unit off.
To restore Standby Mode, return to the Interface Options menu and in
the Power Key box select Standby.
Backlight
The power button also controls backlight settings. Repeatedly pressing
the power button will cycle through the backlight settings.
Emergency Reboot
If the unit locks up, you can force it to reboot by holding the power but-
ton down for about 10 seconds. This will shut down and restart the
unit. It will not change any of your personal settings.

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Notes

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Notes

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Lowrance Pub. 988-0148-971 © Copyright 2005
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA 102605 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

Pub. 988-0148-841
Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS and MP3 Player
Operation Instructions

Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans-
mitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of
Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this
manual is strictly prohibited.
Lowrance®is a registered trademark and iWAYis a trademark of
Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA,
copyright 2001-2005, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a
trademark of infoUSA, Inc.
Mapping Database, copyright 2005 NAVTEQ.
NAVTEQ ON BOARD is a trademark of NAVTEQ.
Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli-
cies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to
do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change
without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated. This edition
developed for software version: 1.0.0.
For free owner's manuals and the most current information on
this product, its operation and accessories,
visit our web site:
www.lowrance.com
Lowrance Electronics Inc.
12000 E. Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK USA 74128-2486
Printed in USA.

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Table of Contents
Preface: Introducing GPS........................................................ 1
How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work......................... 2
Section 1: Installation & Accessories.................................... 3
Power Cable ................................................................................... 3
External Power and Standby Mode ......................................... 4
External Connections.................................................................... 4
USB-to-PC Cable Connection....................................................... 4
MMC or SD Card........................................................................... 4
Getting Music (or Pictures) on Your iWAY ............................. 5
Mounting Brackets........................................................................ 5
Other Accessories .......................................................................... 6
Moving On: iWAY Operation........................................................ 6
Section 2: Mapping Mode Operation..................................... 7
The Power Button ......................................................................... 7
Using the Touch Screen ................................................................ 7
"Press and Drag" ....................................................................... 8
Closing Menus ........................................................................... 8
The Main Menu ............................................................................. 8
Map and Music .......................................................................... 9
Options Menu ............................................................................ 9
Find ............................................................................................ 9
Map Mode Practice Run......................................................... 11
The Map Mode Display and On-Screen Commands ................. 12
Using the Menu Button .......................................................... 13
Using the Speak Instruction Button...................................... 13
Using the Map Display Toolbar ............................................. 13
Using the Map Orientation Button........................................ 15
Using the Location Information Button ................................ 15
Creating and Saving Contacts............................................ 16
Selecting a Contact.............................................................. 16
Editing a Contact ................................................................ 17
Deleting a Contact............................................................... 17
Navigating to a Contact ...................................................... 17
Section 3: Music Mode Operation ........................................ 18
The Power Button ....................................................................... 18
Using the Touch Screen .............................................................. 18
The Main Menu ........................................................................... 18
Map and Music ........................................................................ 19
Options Menu .......................................................................... 19
Find .......................................................................................... 19
Music Mode Practice Run...................................................... 20
The Music Mode Display and On-Screen Commands............... 21

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Using the Play Control Buttons ............................................. 22
Using the Now Playing Box to Launch Music Browser........ 23
Visualization Effects – Waveform/Spectrum Analyzer ............ 23
Music Browser ............................................................................. 23
Find Music ................................................................................... 24
Shuffle (On/Off) ........................................................................... 24
Repeat (On/Off)............................................................................ 25
Setup Equalizer........................................................................... 25
Section 4: Pictures, Gauge, and Options Menu ................ 26
Pictures Slideshow ...................................................................... 26
Gauge Page .................................................................................. 27
Options Menu – Page One .......................................................... 27
Directions List ......................................................................... 28
Auto Zoom (On/Off) ................................................................. 29
Overlay Data Setup................................................................. 29
Route Via Waypoints............................................................... 30
AutoSort ............................................................................... 31
Cancel Navigation ................................................................... 31
Routing Options....................................................................... 32
Avoid Cross-Traffic Turns................................................... 33
Prefer/Avoid Toll Roads ...................................................... 33
Prefer/Avoid Interstates...................................................... 33
Turn Preview ....................................................................... 33
Options Menu – Page Two.......................................................... 34
Categories Drawn.................................................................... 35
My Trails.................................................................................. 36
Trip Calculator ........................................................................ 37
Trip Active ........................................................................... 37
Reset Trip............................................................................. 38
Threshold ............................................................................. 38
Calculated Data................................................................... 38
Safety Mode (On/Off)............................................................... 38
Sound and Voice Setup ........................................................... 39
Interface Setup ........................................................................ 40
Skin Selection ...................................................................... 41
Keyboard .............................................................................. 41
Brightness............................................................................ 41
Transparency ....................................................................... 42
Contrast ............................................................................... 42
Calibrate Screen .................................................................. 42
Standby Mode vs. Power Off Mode..................................... 43
Options Menu – Page Three ....................................................... 43
Units of Measure ..................................................................... 44

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Reset Options........................................................................... 44
Device Information.................................................................. 45
GPS Status............................................................................... 45
Current Position Lock ......................................................... 46
EPE (Estimated Position Error)......................................... 46
Satellite Display .................................................................. 47
Lat/Lon Coordinates............................................................ 47
Transfer Data .......................................................................... 47
GPS Simulator......................................................................... 47
Section 5: Searching, Finding, and Navigating................ 49
Using the iWAY's Virtual Keyboard .......................................... 50
Find Gas and ATMs, Lodging, and Restaurants....................... 51
Using the Name Filter ............................................................ 52
Navigating to the Selected POI.............................................. 53
Recent Destinations .................................................................... 54
Find Address................................................................................ 54
Address Book ............................................................................... 56
Other Pages ................................................................................. 56
Intersections ............................................................................ 57
Find a Street ........................................................................ 58
Find an Intersection ............................................................ 58
Choosing New Destinations while Navigating.......................... 58
Following a Generated Route ..................................................... 59
Knowing the Area.................................................................... 60
Using Turn Preview and the Directions List ........................ 60
Considering Temporary or Local Conditions......................... 61
Index ........................................................................................... 63

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WARNING!
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE
METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
CAUTION
When showing turn-by-turn navigation data, a GPS unit will show
the shortest, most direct route to the destination. There are times
when it may give directions, such as a U-turn, that may be prohib-
ited in some locations. While navigating, a driver is responsible for
noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic laws. When fol-
lowing turn-by-turn directions, a driver must take advantage of all
available navigation tools, and must visually check to make sure a
clear, safe path to the next destination is available.
WARNING!
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the
vehicle operator is solely responsible for
operating the vehicle in a safe manner.
Vehicle operators must maintain full sur-
veillance of all pertinent driving condi-
tions at all times. An accident or collision
resulting in damage to property, personal
injury or death could occur if the operator
of a GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full
attention to travel conditions and vehicle
operation while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not attempt to configure, adjust
or enter information into your GPS
unit while driving.

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Preface: Introducing GPS
And, how this manual can get you out on the road, fast!
Welcome to the exciting world of turn-by-turn GPS navigation! We know
you're anxious to begin finding your way, but we have a favor to ask. Be-
fore you grab the iWAY350c and begin installing it, please give us a
moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best per-
formance from your mapping GPS receiver and MP3 music player.
Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of
fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time actually getting some-
where and less time reading about it in the manual!
So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing
from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into five sections. This preface will introduce
you to GPS, your iWAY 350 and the manual’s organization. The first
section will help you install the iWAY in your vehicle. We'll also show
you how to use the USB cable to connect the iWAY to your PC. We'll
finish by describing some of the available accessories.
Section 2 covers Mapping Mode Operation. It will show you how easy it is
to run the iWAY 350, right out of the box. This section features a one-
page GPS Practice Run. (If you've already jumped ahead and fig-
ured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just can't wait
any longer, turn to the Practice Run on page 11 and head for the
road with your GPS unit!)
In Section 3, we leave Mapping mode and introduce you to Music Mode
Operation. We'll tell you everything you need to know about getting music
into your iWAY, arranging the files on your memory card and creating
and using play lists. We'll also explain how you can easily browse music
on your iWAY and listen to your favorite tunes while navigating! If
you're in a hurry to get some music playing, skip to the Music
Practice Run on Page 20 and start copying music to your iWAY!
Section 4 describes the Options Menu, the commands used to configure
things like screen brightness, sound levels and units of measure. We’ll
also show you how to use utilities like the Trip Calculator.
Finally, in Section 5, we’ll go into detail on how to search for and navi-
gate to points of interest, addresses and contacts you’ve created. We’ll
also offer tips on how to understand and follow the automatic turn-by-
turn routes you’ve created. Before we go any further, we'd like to take
just a moment to explain how the iWAY works.

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How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work
You'll navigate a little easier if you understand the basics of how the
iWAY 350 scans the sky to tell you where you are and where you're
going. (If you already understand GPS receivers and the GPS system,
skip on ahead to Section 1, Installation & Accessories on page 3.)
First, think of your unit as a small, highly automated computer. The
iWAY 350 includes a touch powerful screen with several menus so you can
tell it what to do. The screen also lets the unit show your location on a
moving map, as well as point the way to your destination. A speaker lets
you hear verbal turn-by-turn driving instructions, as well as MP3 music
files.
An internal antenna tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS and WAAS sat-
ellites circling the earth. Your unit listens to signals from as many sat-
ellites as it can "see" above the horizon, then computes its location in
relation to those satellites. The iWAY 350 plots that position on the
moving map shown on the screen.
A hard drive contains highly detailed road and highway mapping data
for Hawaii, the 48 contiguous United States and most of Canada. You
can’t change or erase the map. Another partition of the hard drive is
available for you to store MP3 music files. The iWAY's memory also
records GPS data you create, such as address book contacts.
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a navigational system that
can accurately locate your position anywhere on the Earth. This tech-
nology is available to everyone, everywhere, 24 hours a day, in all
weather conditions. GPS uses 24 satellites orbiting 10,900 miles above
the Earth to transmit position data back to Earth. A GPS receiver pro-
cesses that data to tell you where you are.
For the system to work, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites
in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS
works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by
trees, buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.
If you would like to know more about GPS and its companion system
WAAS, visit our web site and check out the GPS Product Guide section
(www.lowrance.com/Support/gps.asp). It includes a GPS tutorial, fre-
quently asked questions and a glossary.
NOTE:
The iWAY is controlled using a pressure-sensitive touch screen. In
this manual, the touch screen "keystrokes" appear as boldface type.
So, if you're in a real hurry when you're looking up instructions (or if
you just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out
what menu command to use by finding the boldface command text.