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Manage Your Control Head
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WARNING!
Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, recordings, etc.)
that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head’s
data files periodically. Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s defaults or updating the software. See
your Humminbird online account at
humminbird.com
and the operations manual on your Humminbird Manual CD for details.
Rename Your Control Head
Use the following instructions to rename your control head.
1. From the Home screen, select
Settings
.
2. Select
Network
.
3. Select
System Info
.
4. Select
Rename Unit
. Using the on-screen keyboard or
keypad, enter the name you would like to use for your control
head. Select
Save
.
You can use the same instructions to rename the Network, under
Network Info.
Register Your Humminbird Unit
Set up an online account so that you will receive the latest
Humminbird news, including accessory compatibility and software
update information.
1. Go to our Web site at
humminbird.com
, and click My
Account.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account.
Then, click Register a Product.
Save System Settings to an SD Card
You can save your customized system settings to an SD Card. This
allows you to import your favorite settings to another control head
or to a control head that has been restored to its factory settings.
1. Insert an SD Card into one of the SD Card slots on the
control head.
2. From the Home screen, select the
Files
tool
.
3. Under Export, select
Menu Settings
.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to export the menu settings
to the SD Card.
You can use the same instructions to import saved settings to
the control head. Select
Import > Menu Settings
.
Humminbird Manuals on CD
The CD included with your control head contains the operations
manuals (and other related manuals) for your Humminbird product.
To open, read, and print the Adobe PDF files, you will need Adobe
Reader software installed on your computer.
To download the free Adobe Reader Software to your computer, visit
http://get.adobe.com/reader
.
1. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive.
2. From the on-screen window, click
Open Folder to View Files
.
NOTE:
If the window does not automatically open,
locate the CD drive from your desktop and double-
click the CD title to open the folder.
3. Under
Files Currently on the Disc
, select a manual folder and
double-click to open.
4.
Select a language folder.
Double-click the folder to view the
included PDF files. (EN = English, FR = French)
5. Double-click the PDF file to open the manual.
PDF File Tips (also see Adobe Reader Help):
•
In the Bookmarks Panel, click a section name to jump to a
specific section of the manual. Bookmarks can be expanded
and collapsed by clicking on the plus (+) or minus (-) icons.
•
To search words or phrases throughout the manual, press
Ctrl F and type the word(s) into the text box.
*The included CD is not a DVD.
Update the Control Head Software
If your model can be updated, you can download software updates
from your Humminbird online account.
1. Log in to your account at
humminbird.com
.
2. From the My Equipment tab, click the file name of the latest
control head software update (unit name [version #]).
•
Read the instructions in the dialog box and click Download.
•
Follow the on-screen instructions to save the software file
to the SD Card.
3. Install the SD card with the software file into your control
head card slot. Press the POWER key to power on your
control head. The unit will recognize the new software and
run through a series of prompts to confirm the software
installation.