Displaying System Information - NorthStar 6000i Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

Displaying system information

To see your unit's serial number, software
versions, and receiver self-test results, press
the STAR key until you see the
Options/Service info screen.
Beacon receiver self-test
If your 6000i is connected to an optional
Northstar radiobeacon receiver, the
receiver is automatically tested each time
the unit is turned on. The message
PASSED or FAILED is displayed in the
beacon rcvr self test field. In many cases, a
failure is caused by an open or shorted
antenna cable, which can be repaired in
the field. If this isn't the source of the
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failure, you may have to return the unit to
the factory for service.
GPS receiver self-test
If the GPS receiver's self-test message is
failed, you may have to return the unit to
the factory for service.
Testing the 6000i's keypad
A built-in keypad test lets you check the
integrity of all the unit's keys except the
PWR and SAVE/MOB keys (pressing SAVE/
MOB during the keypad test saves a
waypoint instead of testing the keys).
1. On the
OPTIONS/SERVICE INFO
More to display the
press
screen.
/ SERVICE INFO
Diagnostics , then Keypad .
2. Press
Pressing each key identifies it on the
screen.
3. When you're done, press and hold the
cursor pad up or down until the unit dis-
plays the
MORE OPTIONS/SERVICE INFO
screen again.
Reference section 10 — Setup

Displaying system information

screen,
MORE OPTIONS
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