8 ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation ManualIn gusty conditions, always sail a few degrees off of the wind and payfrequent attention to sail trim and helm balance, using the rudderangle display on a Masterview display head.Generally speaking, performance will be improved by reefing theheadsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late.2.4 Keypad IlluminationThe keypad illumination can be adjusted as follows:D2432-1disp trackrespautopilot-1 +1-10 +10standby autoPress for 1 second to enter illuminationadjustment mode.If the illumination is OFF, the illuminationwill now be set to level 3.When illumination adjustment is active,press this key momentarily to cycle theavailable levels: 1, 2, 3, OFF.dispThe keypad returns to normal operation after 8 seconds of keypadinactivity.2.5 LED StatusThe actions described in this chapter are confirmed on the display ofa Masterview display head. However, if the Autopilot keypad isinstalled away from a display head, the functions can be identified bythe permanent illumination or flashing LED’s as shown in thefollowing illustration.D2433-1disp trackrespautopilot-1 +1-10 +10standby autoLED glows when trackengaged.Flashes if waypoint advanceto starboard.Autopilot status LED glowspermanently in AUTO andMANUAL modes. Flashes inVANE and STANDBY modes.Flashes whenadjusting response.Flashes if waypointadvance to port.Flashes duringrudder gainadjustment.