NorthStar 957 User Manual
Chapter 3 - Using the Controls
957 Operator’s Manual, Rev. B
Page 29
Using the SAVE key
The SAVE key instantly saves your vessel’s position as a
waypoint—at any time, on any screen, during any function.
Press the SAVE key to store your position. This new waypoint
is automatically given a name, such as -S001-, where the letter
waypoint—at any time, on any screen, during any function.
Press the SAVE key to store your position. This new waypoint
is automatically given a name, such as -S001-, where the letter
S indicates a saved waypoint and the three-digit number
increases by one (-S002-, -S003-, etc.) every time you save a
new waypoint this way. Three-digit numbering of waypoints
will restart at -S001-, which means the 957 will start to
overwrite the existing numbered waypoints, as soon as the 957
reaches the maximum number of saved waypoints you’ve set.
For details about using the MAX SAVED WAYPT # function in
the DISPLAY OPTIONS menu, see ”Choosing the number of
saved waypoints” starting on page 140.
increases by one (-S002-, -S003-, etc.) every time you save a
new waypoint this way. Three-digit numbering of waypoints
will restart at -S001-, which means the 957 will start to
overwrite the existing numbered waypoints, as soon as the 957
reaches the maximum number of saved waypoints you’ve set.
For details about using the MAX SAVED WAYPT # function in
the DISPLAY OPTIONS menu, see ”Choosing the number of
saved waypoints” starting on page 140.
Using the MOB key
To enter Man Overboard mode (MOB), press the MOB key to
display the MAN OVERBOARD info window. The 957 will save
your position and display it on the CHART screen as a
waypoint with the name –MOB– and the dot waypoint symbol.
The zoom level will be set automatically to the maximum
detail of 1/4 nm range. The CHART screen locks, showing your
vessel’s position and the MOB location. The MOB location has
display the MAN OVERBOARD info window. The 957 will save
your position and display it on the CHART screen as a
waypoint with the name –MOB– and the dot waypoint symbol.
The zoom level will be set automatically to the maximum
detail of 1/4 nm range. The CHART screen locks, showing your
vessel’s position and the MOB location. The MOB location has
Cursor pointers