LXNAV NANO4 User manual
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1Important Notices 5
1.1 Limited Warranty 5
1.2 Sunburned Display Warranty 6
1.3 Battery Information 7
1.3.1 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment 7
1.3.2 Disposal of Waste Batteries 8
2Packing Lists 9
3Quick Start Guide 10
3.1 Charging the Device 10
3.2 Turn ON 10
3.3 Setting up Your NANO410
3.4 Graphic Customization 10
3.5 Setup NAVBOXES 10
3.5.1 Editing Navboxes 11
3.6 MacCready/Ballast/Bugs Widget Settings 12
3.6.1 Map Shortcuts 13
3.7 Editing Wind 13
4Basics 15
4.1 The NANO4 at a Glance 15
4.2 Technical Data 16
4.3 Power Button 16
4.4 Side Buttons 16
4.5 Four Push Buttons 17
4.6 LED 17
4.7 ALS (Ambient Light Sensor) 18
4.8 NanoPower Cable 18
4.8.1 Available Cables for NanoPower 19
4.9 Level Converter (Green Shrink Wrapped) 19
5Operation 20
5.1 Powering On 20
5.2 User Input 21
5.2.1 Buttons on the NANO422
5.2.1.1 Applying a Longer Push on the Buttons 22
5.2.2 Ins. (D): D will Delete the Selected Point Text Edit Control 23
5.2.3 Selection Control 23
5.2.4 Line Width Selection 23
5.2.5 Colour Selection 24
5.2.6 Checkbox and Checkbox List 24
5.2.7 Slider Selector 25
5.2.8 Spin Control 25
5.3 Normal Operation 25
5.4 Powering Off 25
5.5 Security Void 26
5.6 Connecting to a Computer 26
5.7 Downloading Flights 28
5.8 Uploading Files 28
5.9 Bluetooth Pairing 28
5.10 Charging the Battery 28
5.11 Calibration of the Battery 29
5.12 Storing the Nano430
5.13 Replacing the Battery 30
6Working with the NANO431
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6.1 Tree Structure 31
6.2 Main Navigation Screen Description 31
6.2.1 Wind Symbol 33
6.2.2 Thermal Assistant 33
6.3 The Locked Screen 33
6.4 The Info Screen 34
6.5 The FLARM Screen 34
6.5.1 FLARM Symbols 35
6.6 The Waypoint Screen 35
6.7 The Task Screen 36
6.8 The Setup Menu 36
6.8.1 QNH 38
6.8.2 Flight Recorder 38
6.8.3 Display 39
6.8.4 Graphics 40
6.8.4.1 System 40
6.8.4.2 Vario 41
6.8.4.3 Map 41
6.8.4.4 Airspace 42
6.8.4.5 Waypoints 43
6.8.4.6 Glider & Track 43
6.8.4.7 Task 43
6.8.4.8 FLARM 44
6.8.4.9 Thermal Assistant 44
6.8.4.10 Wind 45
6.8.5 Connect 45
6.8.6 Warnings 48
6.8.6.1 FLARM Warnings 48
6.8.6.2 Airspace Warning 49
6.8.6.3 Altitude Warnings 49
6.8.7 Task 50
6.8.8 Obs. Zones 50
6.8.9 Hardware 51
6.8.9.1 Vario 52
6.8.9.2 ENL 52
6.8.9.3 Communication 53
6.8.9.4 Sounds 53
6.8.9.5 Battery 54
6.8.9.6 Wi-Fi 55
6.8.9.7 IP NMEA 56
6.8.10 FLARM 56
6.8.11 Files 56
6.8.11.1 Airspaces 57
6.8.11.2 Waypoints 57
6.8.11.3 Map 58
6.8.11.4 FlarmNet 58
6.8.11.5 IGC to KLM. 59
6.8.12 Units 59
6.8.13 Logbook 60
6.8.14 Polar & Glider 61
6.8.15 Wind 62
6.8.16 Password 62
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6.8.17 About 63
6.8.18 Shutdown 63
7FLARM on NANO464
7.1 Connecting a FlarmMouse to the NANO464
7.2 Connecting a FLARM to the NANO465
7.3 Connecting a FLARM to the NANO4 using the NanoPower-FL 65
7.4 Connecting a FLARM/PFlarm to the NANO4 using the NanoPower-PF 65
7.5 Connecting a LXxxxx Flarm port to the NANO4 using the NanoPower-FL 66
7.6 Connecting NANO4with Serial Number less than 06099 66
8Configuring the NANO467
8.1 Declarations 67
8.2 Directly on the NANO467
8.2.1 Pilot Information 67
8.2.2 Declaration and Editing of a Task 67
8.3 On a PC with NanoConfig for Windows 69
8.3.1 Using the NanoConfig Program 69
8.3.1.1 Pilot Information 70
8.3.1.2 Task Declaration 70
8.3.2 Changing Parameters With NanoConfig 71
8.3.2.1 Flight Recording Interval 71
8.3.2.2 Automatically Finish Flight 71
8.3.2.3 Start Recording on Power On 71
8.3.2.4 Automatically Turn Off Nano4 When a Flight Ends 72
8.3.2.5 Bluetooth 72
8.3.2.6 NMEA Output 72
8.4 Using Bluetooth or Serial Interface 72
8.5 NanoConfig for Android Devices 73
8.5.1 Connecting and Pairing the NANO473
8.5.2 Via the menu button one can access the scan function which will scan for
Bluetooth devices. If the NANO4 is turned on and Bluetooth functionality in the NANO4 is
enabled, it will appear on the scanned list. Choose your Nano4. The first time one does
it, it will be necessary to pair the NANO4 and the Smart Phone together. Read more
about pairing in Section 5.9.Main 73
8.5.3 Logbook 74
8.5.4 Pilot 74
8.5.5 Task 75
8.5.6 Settings 75
8.5.7 Files 77
8.5.8 Updates 77
9Updating Firmware 78
9.1 Manual Update 78
9.2 Updating with NanoConfig 78
9.3 Recovery Mode 78
10 Troubleshooting 79
11 Revision History 80
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1Important Notices
The LXNAV system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation. All
information is presented for reference only. Terrain, airports and airspace data are provided
only as an aid to situation awareness.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. LXNAV reserves the right
to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material
without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements.
A Yellow triangle shows parts of the manual which should be read very carefully
and are important for operating the system.
Notes with a red triangle describe procedures which are critical and may result in
loss of data or any other critical situation.
A bulb icon shows when a useful hint is provided to the reader.
1.1 Limited Warranty
This LXNAV product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, LXNAV will, at its sole discretion,
repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour, provided that the customer shall
be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorised alterations or repairs. LXNAV Instrument displays
damaged by direct or magnified sunlight are not covered under warranty.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LXNAV BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may
not apply to you. LXNAV retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software,
or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL
BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local LXNAV dealer or contact LXNAV directly.
September 2018 © 2018 LXNAV. All rights reserved.
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1.2 Sunburned Display Warranty
Any kind of display including LXNAV instrument display screens can be damaged / burnt by
strong sunlight magnified by canopies in certain positions. We suggest you protect your
device from the direct sunlight, especially when the canopy is open.
LXNAV Instrument displays damaged by direct or magnified sunlight are not covered under
warranty.
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1.3 Battery Information
A rechargeable battery powers the NANO4. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Only use the approved battery and
recharge your battery only with approved chargers.
When not in use, unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device. Do not leave a
fully charged battery connected to a charger, as overcharging may shorten its life. If left
unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Use the battery only for its
intended purpose. Never use a charger or a battery that is damaged.
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
burns. Observe the following precautions.
•Do not disassemble.
•Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force
such as hammering, dropping, or stepping on it.
•Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
•Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a glider parked in the sun.
•Do not incinerate.
•Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
•Be sure to charge the battery pack using the supplied battery charger or a
device that can charge the battery pack.
•Keep the battery pack out of the reach of (small) young children.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Replace the battery pack only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by LXNAV.
•Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in these instructions.
1.3.1 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will be a help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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1.3.2 Disposal of Waste Batteries
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging, indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By
ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons, require
a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by a
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
(Applicable for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada)
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
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2Packing Lists
In the box, you will find:
•A NANO4flight recorder with a preloaded NanoConfig program and a user manual which
is loaded on the USB stick
•A MicroUSB cable
•A Wall charger with a Micro USB plug
•A Level converter (only with NANO4units up to serial number 06099) (green, shrink-
wrapped USB adapter)
•A Barogram calibration chart
For a NANO4 with serial number less than 06099 the packing list also includes
level converter which is not needed in newer devices. Please refer to Section 6.6
for more details.
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3Quick Start Guide
3.1 Charging the Device
Fully charge the NANO4 before using it.
1. Open the NANO4box and locate the charging cable (MicroUSB) and wall charger.
2. Connect the MicroUSB to the wall charger and the other end to the NANO4.
3. Insert the wall charger into the electricity socket.
4. You can also charge your NANO4 via USB from a PC.
3.2 Turn ON
To turn on the NANO4 press and hold the Power button which is located on the top.
3.3 Setting up Your NANO4
After powering on the NANO4, confirm the first menu (elevation) and go to SETUP menu
where it is highly recommended to set following settings:
1. Flight recorder (set pilot, registration, recording interval …)
2. Files -> Waypoints and Airspaces. Load .CUP file for the WPT and .CUB file for the
Airspace.
3. Units
4. Polar and Glider settings
5. Click ABOUT and check whether you have the latest official firmware version on your
NANO4. To check which is the latest official version, follow www.lxnav.com (refer to
the firmware section).
3.4 Graphic Customization
In the SETUP menu, under GRAPHICS, it is possible to customize the graphics for the
NANO4.
3.5 Setup NAVBOXES
It is possible to set 12 navboxes for every navigation page by swiping the bottom row. To
change / set up a navbox, touch the navbox and select one from the opened navbox menu.
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3.5.1 Editing Navboxes
At the bottom of the map screen, there are four nav boxes, which the pilot can choose.
With a longer push on the nav box, the user can select one of several nav box options.
The following nav boxes are available:
•Altitude
•Altitude (inv. Units) (m<->ft)
•Arrival Altitude
•Arrival Altitude at Mc = 0 setting
•Bearing
•Current L/D
•Distance
•Distance (inv. Units) (m<->ft)
•E/reqE - Required E
•Emc - Calculated final glide at chosen Mc
•Emc/reqE –Required E at chosen Mc
•Required glide ratio to reach target at chosen Mc
•ETA estimated time of arrival
•ETE estimated time enroute
•Flight time
•Flight level
•Ground speed
•Height above ground (AGL)
•Requested glide ratio
•Required altitude
•Task distance
•Task required glide ratio to reach task finish at chosen Mc
•Thermal vario
•Track
•Wind
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To remove a nav box select first option ("Remove").
3.6 MacCready/Ballast/Bugs Widget Settings
Touching a MC value on the WPT/TSK screen will open the MC/BALL/BUGS screen.
On this screen MacCready, Ballast and Bugs and map shortcuts can be adjusted. At the
same time a calculated final glide and speed are displayed on the lower part of the screen.
If buttons are used for switching between MC, BAL and Bugs, the left button
indicates what will be selected by pressing on that button. The active slider is
white; others are in a grey colour.
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3.6.1 Map Shortcuts
In the same menu just as for the MC/BALL/BUGS it is possible to enabled/disable following
options:
•Airspace
•Waypoints
•Terrain
•Map
•Vario
The picture below shows that only terrain and map are active; all other options are disabled
3.7 Editing Wind
The wind editing screen will open after touching a Wind Arrow on the screen.
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The NANO4will automatically calculate and display current wind information. Alternatively,
when this option is disabled, you can enter wind data yourself. You can do this by manually
adjusting the wind speed and direction or by simply dragging the arrow over the bottom part
of the screen.
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4Basics
4.1 The NANO4 at a Glance
The NANO4 flight recorder is the smallest flight recorder designed in accordance with the IGC
"All Flights" specification. It has IGC approval level 1 for all flights including world records.
It features an integrated 56-channel GPS receiver with a built-in antenna, an altitude sensor,
an ENL sensor, a security micro-switch, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module and a 2800 mAh
battery.
The operational temperature for the NANO4 is from -20°C(68°F) to +60°C(140°F).
Higher temperatures may cause the battery to inflate. The shut down
temperature limitation is also -20°C (68°F).
Although a WI-FI module is installed its features are currently not yet
implemented.
The built-in battery allows up to 36 hours of stand-alone operation. The battery will be
charged when the flight recorder is connected to a computer, the NanoPower or a wall
charger.
Bluetooth is available for easy data exchange with a PDA.
The housing is made of robust ABS plastic. On the right side of the unit there are zoom
buttons.
Data storage is on a 4 GB solid state disk. Flights are stored directly in the IGC format and
are downloadable through a USB connection compatible with all operating systems (MS Win,
Linux and Mac OS).
On the left side of the unit there is a small hole with a reset button. If you need to reset the
unit use a pin to press the reset button. In all normal operations this button should never be
used.
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At the top of the unit there is a micro USB connector which is used for charging and
transferring data. The power button is next to the micro USB.
The internal solid-state disk is preloaded with the NanoConfig program and the NANO4
Manual. This program is used for uploading a flight declaration and/or changing the settings
of the NANO4. One can also upload flight declarations by using a serial interface cable or a
Bluetooth connection by third party applications (SeeYou, XCsoar), or NanoConfig for
Android.
4.2 Technical Data
Hardware
•An ARM CPU
•A 4 GByte memory solid state memory
•A VGA 640*480 colour pixel TFT sunlight readable LCD
•A 56-channel GPS receiver
•An engine noise level sensor
•A pressure altitude sensor measuring up to 16000 m
Input and Output
•A USB interface (mass storage device)
•A serial RS232 interface for PDA connection
•A Bluetooth interface for PDA connection
•A Wi-Fi interface (in development)
Size and Weight
•Outline dimension: 107x70x18 mm
•Weight: ~150 g
4.3 Power Button
A long press on the power button will power on the NANO4. When the NANO4is running a
short press on the power button will lock the NANO4screen and shut down the backlight of
the screen. Another press will turn the screen back on. A longer press when the screen is
on will show a menu "two options, power off, or lock screen" with the options to power off,
or to lock the screen.
When flying, a short push on the power button will record a pilot-initiated event,
and the flight recorder will then log 30 fixes, with a recording rate of one fix per
second.
4.4 Side Buttons
The side buttons has several actions (Zoom, Volume, up/down in menu).
When on an info page, a push on the side buttons will increase or decrease the sound
volume. When on the map pages, those buttons will have a zoom function and when in the
setup menu you will be able to move from menu to menu.
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4.5 Four Push Buttons
The NANO4has four push buttons, which have dynamic functions.
The function of each push button is described on the label adjacent to the button.
The functions of buttons are mostly related to the current page (Waypoint, Task, FLARM,
Info, Setup). If there is no label next to a button, this button has no function.
4.6 LED
On the top left corner of the NANO4, there is a multi-colour LED indicator.
At power on:
•Hold the power button until the blue light disappears.
•In case of any failure (security check, battery check), there is a red flash with a one
Hz period.
Bluetooth operation (only, when the screen is off):
•At initialisation there are rapid blue flashes (blue fast) with a 5 Hz period.
•In normal operation blue flashes occur every two seconds.
Battery (when the screen is off):
•When the NANO4is not charging, there are flashes every 10 seconds.
•When the NANO4is charging, there are red flashes every 2 seconds, until it is full
(green).
•When the state of charge is below 30% the flashes will be yellow, when below 10%
the flashes will be red.
Power off:
•At all times, while holding the power button, red will constantly be displayed.
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LEDs show the status only when the LCD is off.
A blue LED blinking means that NANO4 is still running.
4.7 ALS (Ambient Light Sensor)
On the top right side there is an ambient light sensor. If you have enabled "automatic LCD
brightness", the ALS will adjust the brightness of the screen.
4.8 NanoPower Cable
The NanoPower cable is a special device which converts 12 V to 5 V providing a power
supply for the NANO4and a PDA. It also translates a serial signal to match the NANO4signal
level and a PDA or computer signal level.
Nano Power is not a part of the package and must be purchased separately.
Connect the red and black wires to a 12 V power supply. Red is positive.
The maximum input voltage is 24 Volts.
NANOs4up to serial number 06099 need an additional level converter for
connection to NanoPower. This converter is included in the NANO4box.
The NanoPower has two plugs. On one end there is a standard USB-A connector. Please
use the included USB-A to a micro-USB cable and plug the NANO4on this side. Any standard
USB-A to mini-USB cable can also be used. On the other end there is an RJ45 plug. This
plug is designed for a PDA or a computer.
The RJ45 plug is NOT designed in accordance with the IGC standard. It can be
used with the dedicated cable only. Do not plug any unknown cable into it as this
may damage the NanoPower circuit.
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You will find a pin description on the NanoPower RJ45 in the picture below.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pin numbers
Pin number
Description
1,2
Ground
3
(output) Transmit from NANO4RS232 (e.g. Computer, V7)
4
(input) Receive toNANO4RS232 (e.g. Computer, V7)
5
(output) Transmit from NANO4LVTTL (e.g. Oudie, HP302)
6
(input) Receive toNANO4LVTTL (e.g. Oudie, HP302)
7,8
5V OUTPUT (maximum 1A)
4.8.1 Available Cables for NanoPower
Device
Cable code
OUDIE
CC-NP-OUDIE1
Generic RS232 with female DB9
CC-NP-232
IPAQ 310/314
CC-NP-IPAQ310
IPAQ 38/39xx/47xx
CC-NP-38
MiniMap
CC-NP-LX
Butterfly Connect
CC-NP-BFC
FLARM
CC-NP-IGC
NanoPower for PowerFLARM
NanoPower-PF
NanoPower for FLARM
NanoPower-FL
4.9 Level Converter (Green Shrink Wrapped)
This is only used with NANO4 serial numbers less than 06099. It is not needed with newer
devices. Please refer to Section 6.6 for more details.
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5Operation
There are two modes of operation: Data transfer mode and Normal operation mode.
When in the data transfer mode, flights can be downloaded, waypoints, airspaces or maps
uploaded by using standard method of copying files. The NanoConfig program can also be
run to edit task or change settings.
When in data transfer mode, there will be a message on the screen "USB Connected"
followed by "USB mounted". This indicates that the NANO4Flight recorder is in transfer
mode. To unmount the USB simply press any key on the NANO4and it will go to normal
operation mode.
When in Normal operation mode the logger is ready for recording flights.
The mode in which the NANO4is operating can be determined from the main screen, or the
LED when the screen is off.
5.1 Powering On
There are three ways to power on the NANO4 flight recorder.
Press the power button and the NANO4will power on. It will go directly to normal
operation mode. On start-up a splash screen will appear with information containing the
Serial number. The NANO4 will then continue with the "Set elevation" page.
Connect the NANO4to a computer using a USB cable. It will automatically power on
and offer to go into data transfer mode. If the NANO4is in data transfer mode and the USB
cable is unplugged, the NANO4will shut down.
When in the data transfer mode, if you press any button, the NANO4 will revert to
normal operation mode.
Connect the NANO4 to the NanoPower cable. The NANO4will then automatically power
on and after approximately 20 seconds the NANO4will go into normal operation mode.
The normal operating mode starts with the "Set elevation" page. The current elevation or
QNH setting should be set here. It is also possible to choose to not see this message on
every start up.
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