Raymarine Raychart Chartplotter RC530 PLUS User Manual

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Some items on the radar/chartplotter screen, such as the cursor have 
information associated with them. Most information is displayed in a data 
box. The context-sensitive cursor allows you to move databoxes.

The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL,  MULTI, 
ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed 
functions; the functions are similar on all 

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ALARMS is used to set up the system alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar.

Some keys can be used in two ways:

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Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used 
for most key operations.

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Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated 
(for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.

When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:

i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change chart scale (RANGE).

ii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.

iii. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.

As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the key-
press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps sound to 
indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn the key beeps 
off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 7).

The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions 
change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets 
and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are 
displayed on the screen just above the keys. The default soft keys are displayed 

COG

Course Over Ground vector

Chart

HDG

Heading vector

Chart

POS

Vessel’s position

Chart

RTE

Route leg

Chart

TIDE

Tide vector

Chart

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Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels