Raymarine HSB Chartplotter User Manual - Soft Keys

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HSB Series Chartplotter

Soft Keys

The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their

functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped

into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions.

The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just above the keys. The

default soft keys are displayed until you press a key, or select an item on

the screen; the soft keys associated with the action are then displayed.

The currently selected soft key option is shown by its grey background.

Similarly to the dedicated keys, when you press a soft key one of the

following happens:

a) The associated operation is actioned, e.g. GOTO WAYPOINT.

b) A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.

c) A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.

d) The appropriate database list (route, waypoint or track) is displayed.

As with dedicated keys, when you press a key, a single audio beep

confirms the key action. If the key-press is not valid for the current screen

or mode, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that no response is

available. If required, you can turn the key beeps off as part of your set

up procedure (see Chapter 5).

Pop-Up Menus

Pop-up menus usually provide set up options. When a pop-up menu is

on-screen, a set of associated soft keys is also displayed.

You use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the

appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can specify the

radius of the waypoint arrival alarm and you can toggle selected

navigation data boxes on/off.

Database Lists

The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are

stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for

editing.

As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of

associated soft keys is also displayed; you use the trackpad to select an

item from the list, then use the appropriate soft key to edit the item. For

example, you can erase a waypoint or a route.

Soft Keys, Pop-up

Menus &

Database Lists