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getting started
Power On
1. Press the POWER key.
2.
Choose your startup mode. If you are
on the water with GPS
reception,
select Normal mode. If you are
off the water without GPS
reception,
select Simulator mode.
Check the Current Software Version
It is important to install the latest software update to enable the
Humminbird LakeMaster map card on your control head.
LakeMaster
requires the following software versions:
APEX and SOLIX:
4.040
and later
HELIX:
2.720
and later
To download the latest software, go to our Web site at humminbird.com
and slick Support > Software updates. For complete details about the
software update process, see your control head manual.
Update the Basemap
(HELIX Only)
LakeMaster requires the following basemap versions to operate on
HELIX control heads:
HELIX 5, 7 and 8:
2.010
(released 07/2020)
and later
All other compatible HELIX models:
1.031
(released 07/2020)
and later
To download the latest software, go to our Web site at humminbird.com
and slick Support > Software updates. For complete details about the
software update process, see your control head manual.
Open Chart View
APEX/SOLIX:
1. Press the HOME key.
2. Select Chart View from the Favorites bar.
HELIX:
1. Press the VIEW key until Chart View is displayed on-screen.
OR
Press and hold the VIEW key to open the Views X-Press Menu. Select
Chart > Chart View.
