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View Results by Topic  All Topics  Unit Information  Automotive  Aviation  GPS  Combination  Endura FAQs  GPS FAQs  Mapping FAQs  Software FAQs  Troubleshooting FAQs  GPS Information  Mapping Information  TroubleShooting  Glossary of Terms  Other	50 Results Found in All Topics 1 - 25 of 50 Sort by:  Relevancy Date Modified Q: Do I have to purchase maps for my GPS unit? (Mapping PA) Answer: No, most of our units come with a built-in background map. If you would like more detail for your area, there are several options. Go to this link for more information: http://www.lowrance.com/Mapping/. 98.0 Related Topics: Troubleshooting FAQs (4), TroubleShooting (4) Q: Why does my unit show Oklahoma on the map. (GPS PA) Answer: Lowrance is based in Ok, so that is the default setting. As soon as the unit locks onto your current position, the map will move to where you are. 78.0 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (9), GPS Information (6) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Can I use or upload my own maps into my GPS unit? Why can't I download a map from the web or use my own mapping data in your GPS units? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 63.7 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) MAPPING Answer: Can I download a map from web or use my own mapping data on Lowrance GPS units? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Mapping.htm HTML (36K) 63.6 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Microsoft Word - Endura FAQs 111209 _2_.doc Answer: The maps you are trying to use were downloaded for another Lowrance GPS unit and have been encrypted for use only on that unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Endura FAQs II.pdf PDF (64K) 63.6 Related Topics: Endura FAQs (3), GPS FAQs (9) Microsoft Word - Endura FAQs 111209 _2_.doc Answer: You will need to purchase new maps for use on your Endura unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Endura FAQs II.pdf PDF (64K) 63.5 Related Topics: Endura FAQs (3), GPS FAQs (9) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Can I use or upload my own maps into my GPS unit? The format of our up-loadable maps is a special compressed format which allows us to put increased mapping detail in a smaller memory space. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 63.5 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) MAPPING Answer: Why can't I download a map from the web or use my own mapping data in Lowrance GPS units? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Mapping.htm HTML (36K) 63.3 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) GPS Answer: What are the different Map Datums available for current GPS units? Does the GPS have a particular Map Datum? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 58.5 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (9), GPS Information (6) MAPPING PROBLEMS Answer: * Cards are not Read by the Unit: Before purchasing a pre-loaded mapping card for a unit, go to our Mapping Index at this link: Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/TroubleShooting/Mapping Problems_TS.htm HTML (6K) 58.1 Related Topics: Troubleshooting FAQs (4), TroubleShooting (4) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: A mapping GPS unit not only displays a map but must also accurately indicate your position on the map. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 53.7 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Lowrance Software FAQs Answer: MapCreate™ 4 does not handle user information like the waypoints and routes, but does allow you to create custom content and sized maps for upload into GPS mapping units or programmable cartridges. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Software_FAQ.htm HTML (24K) 53.7 Related Topics: Software FAQs (2) How to transfer waypoints from your GPS to MapCreate 6 Answer: How to transfer waypoints from your GPS to Map Create 6 This is a quick reference guide to successfully transfer the waypoints from Map Create 6 to your GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Software/WptsfromGPStomc6.pdf PDF (17K) 53.4 GPS Answer: There may not be a high detail map built for your area. If you are using a GPS with MMC/SD card support or the iFINDER GO series GPS, there is a sample map built in to the unit along with the medium level detail map. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 53.2 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (9), GPS Information (6) Lowrance Software FAQs Answer: Although GDM can upload and download GPS data from your GPS unit to your computer and easily access and manipulate Waypoints, Routes, Plot Trails and Icons, it does not contain any mapping data like MapCreate™. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Software_FAQ.htm HTML (24K) 53.2 Related Topics: Software FAQs (2) MapCreate 4 Answer: I cannot connect to the GPS for transferring the map or GPS data. Ensure that the unit is turned on and is connected to a DB-9 serial connection on the PC. Reset the GPS unit to the factory default settings. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Software/MapCreate/MC4.htm HTML (40K) 53.1 MAPPING Answer: However, you can view the mapping cards on your GPS unit, enter waypoints in the unit, save them to a card, and save the waypoint data into MapCreate. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Mapping.htm HTML (36K) 53.0 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: MapCreate™ does not handle user information like the waypoints and routes, but does allow you to create custom maps, for upload into a GPS mapping units or handheld programmable cartridges. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 53.0 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Contact | Lowrance Answer: Search or browse for answers on unit specifications, FAQs, sonar, GPS, mapping, software and more. Location: http://www.lowrance.com/en/About/Contact/#kb HTML (23K) 52.5 Glossary of Terms Answer: Many Lowrance monochrome fish finder and GPS/mapping units use this technology for liquid crystal displays (LCD). Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Glossary_terms.htm HTML (31K) 52.5 Related Topics: Glossary of Terms (1) How to transfer waypoints from MapCreate 6 to your GPS Answer: How to transfer waypoints from Map Create 6 to your GPS This is a quick reference guide to successfully transfer the waypoints from Map Create 6 to your GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Software/Wptsfrommc6togps.pdf PDF (13K) 49.1 Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Simply download a lake map file to a MMC/SD memory card and then load the memory card into a Lowrance GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 48.8 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Is my unit mapping capable? The easiest way to determine if you have a mapping capable unit is to press the "PAGES" or "MODE" key and look for a MAP screen option. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 48.7 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Some atlas and mapping programs will allow your position to be displayed over the map when a GPS is connected to the computer. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Mapping_FAQ.htm HTML (15K) 48.6 Related Topics: Mapping FAQs (12) Lowrance Mapping FAQs Answer: Simply download and install a Product Emulator of a GPS-capable unit, and then download a Free Enhanced Lake Map file to the "Maps0" folder created by the emulator installer. 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