Chapter 2: Basic Operation 3Chapter 2: Basic OperationThis chapter provides introductory operating information for yourST7000 Plus. Summary diagrams of the control key functions andscreen layout are given, plus instructions for tasks such as engaging theautopilot, operating in Auto mode, changing the display lighting, andusing Data Pages to display SeaTalk or NMEA data.2.1 Key FunctionsThe autopilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all ofwhich are confirmed with a beep. In addition to the main single keyfunctions, there are several dual key functions.&trackPress for Track mode from AutoautoPress for Auto modedispstandbyPress for StandbymodeCourse Change Keys-1 = Port 1˚+1 = Starboard 1˚-10 = Port 10˚+10 = Starboard 10˚Press standby and auto for Wind modePress +1 and +10together for AutoTackto starboardPress to accept waypoint advancePress for 1 second to skip waypointPress for 1 secondfor Last HeadingPress again toaccept Last HeadingPress for 1 secondfor lamp controlPress and hold forSetup modesD4206-1respPress to displayresponse levelset crsPress to set course bearingres'mPress to resume previous coursePress -1 and -10together for AutoTackto portPress -1 and +1together for responselevelPress -1 and +1together for 1 secondfor rudder gainPress standby and auto for 1 second to displayLast Wind. Press again to accept Last WindPress to adjust calibration parameters,response and gainPress for next DataPage. When DataPage is displayed,press for 1 secondfor previous pagePress for 1 secondfor rudder gainNote: The up arrow, down arrow,resp, track, set crs andres’mkeys can also be used to set up and control groups of Autohelm ST60and ST80 instruments (see Section 2.8, Remotely Controlling ST60and ST80 Instruments and Section 4.3, Setting Up For ST60 and ST80Remote Control).