Introduction
The PC Connect Cable links the Matrix unit to a PC to access product software updates
and new features obtained from our website
www.humminbird.com.
The PC
Connect system requires that the MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC™ soft-
ware be installed to communicate with the Matrix unit. In addition to upgrading your
Matrix unit with new software, you can retrieve a unit profile and view a list of acces-
sories and feature upgrades supported by your Matrix software revision.
Be sure to check out our website
www.humminbird.com
for additional new and
exciting accessories to grow your Matrix Fishing System!
Included Items
The following items will be included in the PC Connect Accessory Kit:
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PC Connect Cable
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Matrix 9-Volt Power Cable
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PC Connect Accessory Manual.
Setup Requirements
You will need a PC with the following minimum specifications:
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Windows95/98/ME, NT4.0 sp6, 2000 Pro, XP Home, XP Pro
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32 MB RAM
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20 MB free disk space
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Pentium or Celeron class processor
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An available 9-pin serial port
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Monitor capable of running at a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher.
Note:
You must have Internet access with this PC in order to perform the Humminbird software installation from the website; high-speed con-
nectivity is not necessary, although a dial-up connection may slow down the initial HumminbirdPC software download. If you do NOT have
Internet access, please contact our Customer Resource Center (334-687-0503) to obtain a CD-ROM containing the HumminbirdPC™ software
application.*
Note:
You must have an available 9-pin serial port to use the PC Connect Cable. USB is not currently supported. If you are using your 9-pin seri-
al port for another device, you must remove the device and replace it with the PC Connect cable. If you only have a 25-pin serial port available,
you must obtain a 25-to-9 pin adaptor from a local electronics store.
Overview
This manual provides guidance on the following procedures:
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Obtaining and installing the HumminbirdPC software onto your PC
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Connecting your PC to the Matrix Control Head using the PC Connect Cable
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Using the HumminbirdPC software to upgrade Matrix software.
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Accessing the built-in Help for additional functionality.
HumminbirdPC™ Built-In Help
There are built-in help files which will guide you through a variety of tasks, including managing routes, waypoints and tracks. Detailed help
for all user operations is available in the built-in Help and is therefore not repeated in this manual.
