vContentsImportant Information ................................................................................................. iAbout the documentation provided ........................................................................ iWarranty ................................................................................................................. iSafety notices .......................................................................................................... iWARNING: Calibration ................................................................................ iWARNING: Navigation aid ......................................................................... iProduct disposal ..................................................................................................... iiEMC Conformance ................................................................................................. iiHandbook information .......................................................................................... iiiContents ................................................................................................................ vChapter 1: SmartPilot Operation ............................................................................... 11.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1SmartPilot Functions ........................................................................................ 1Extended systems............................................................................................. 21.2 Using the control unit ....................................................................................... 2Switching on and off......................................................................................... 2Start-up mode .......................................................................................... 3Keypad functions .............................................................................................. 3What does the display tell me? ......................................................................... 41.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat ............................................................ 5CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch ................................................. 5How do I automatically steer to a heading?...................................................... 5How do I return to hand steering? .................................................................... 5How do I change course in Auto mode?............................................................ 5Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? ........................................... 61.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? ........................................ 6Off Course warning........................................................................................... 91.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats ................................................................. 9Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (AutoTack)..................................... 9CAUTION: Allow time for course changes .............................................. 9How do I prevent accidental gybes? ............................................................... 10Gusty conditions............................................................................................. 101.6 Can I adjust the display lighting & contrast? .................................................. 11How do I adjust the lights? ............................................................................. 11How do I adjust the contrast? ......................................................................... 12