NorthStar 961X Operation And Reference Manual page 18

Chapter 1 - Quick Start
Using this manual
Page 1-4
ence Manual is a complete guide to understanding and operat-
ing the Northstar 961 GPS chart navigator. Each of the 961's
functions is discussed in the appropriate chapter of the man-
ual. The manual complements the 961's ease-of-use by
describing and illustrating these functions in a reference for-
mat that promotes quick learning—no matter what your level
of experience.
If you're new to the 961, you'll find the first few chapters of
the manual extremely helpful. As you learn more about the
961, later chapters will help you understand many of its
advanced, yet still easy-to-use, capabilities (see "Organization"
starting on page 1-4).
Certain terms that either have a special meaning in this man-
ual or that are important to understand clearly are defined in
the margin. In addition, readers who are new to marine naviga-
tion may want to refer to either "Highlight One: Basic naviga-
tion terms" later in this chapter, "Highlight Two:
Understanding more navigation terms," or the "Glossary" start-
ing on page G-1 for definitions of 961 and related navigational
terms. If you encounter a term you don't understand, turn to
the Glossary for its meaning.
After using the 961 for a while, you'll find that you can quickly
learn its functions without constantly referring to this manual.
After you've read through the manual, you probably won't
have to refer to it too often.
Organization
This "Quick Start" chapter tells you how to start up the 961
and become familiar with its chart display screens.
Chapter 2 is a comprehensive introduction that reviews key
features and controls and introduces overall maintenance.
This introduction also presents the concepts of GPS and DGPS.
Chapters 3, 4, and 5 detail the controls, chart display screens,
and position coordinates, respectively, before moving to more
advanced waypoint and route navigation operations compris-
ing Chapters 6 through 12.
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