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Manual Updates

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About this collection

Furuno ECDIS preparation is divided into FMD 3x00 v3.1 and v4.0 collections with individual topics. Check the collection name before starting, as questions for different equipment versions may differ.

“Furuno ECDIS — FMD 3x00 v4.0 — Manual Updates” contains 15 questions across 1 collection.

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How do you delete a specific Manual Update chart object?

One correct answer

  • I select Clear in the Manual Update window.
  • I use the Delete function in the File Export tool.
  • I right click on the object and use the delete function in the Manual Update drop down list to delete it.✓ Correct answer
  • I set the View Until date for the Manual Update two months back in time.
Can you create a Manual Update from an AIS Safety Message shown on the ECDIS?

One correct answer

  • Yes - by manually creating the object.✓ Correct answer
  • Yes - by letting the ECDIS create the object automatically.
  • Yes - either by creating it manually or by letting the ECDIS create it automatically.
  • No.
When do you use a Manual Update?

One correct answer

  • Always when I have to update my charts.
  • When I receive information which must be displayed on my ECDIS and this information is not yet included in the official updates.✓ Correct answer
  • I should never use a Manual Update.
  • When I have to update the software of the ECDIS.
Can you create a Manual Update from a NAVTEX Message shown on the ECDIS?

One correct answer

  • Yes - by manually creating the object.✓ Correct answer
  • Yes - by letting the ECDIS create the object automatically.
  • Yes - either by creating it manually or by letting the ECDIS create it automatically.
  • No.
Which Manual Update objects can be hidden from view by operator selection?

One correct answer

  • Only the Manual Update Special Areas (from the Chart Display sub-menu).
  • All manual Update objects(from the Chart Display sub-menu).✓ Correct answer
  • Only the Manual Update Buoys (from the Chart Display sub-menu).
  • Only the Manual Update Soundings (from the Chart Display sub-menu).

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