NorthStar 951 User Guide

951/952 Operator’s Manual Rev. B

Page 41

4

Using Charts

Displaying your present position on a chart . 42

Understanding electronic charts . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Understanding nav aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Controlling the cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the zoom levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using vessel mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using browse mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using distance and bearing mode . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting up the chart screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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his chapter explains how to show your position on a chart,

the differences in chart views, the various chart symbols and
their meanings, and how to change the chart display.