Using The Save Key; Using The Mob Key - NorthStar 958 Operator's Manual

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Using the SAVE key

Using the MOB key

958 Operator's Manual, Rev. A
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
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 958 will start to
overwrite the existing numbered waypoints, as soon as the 958
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 166.
To enter Man Overboard mode (MOB), press the MOB key to
display the MAN OVERBOARD info window. The 958 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
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