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Humminbird 595C User Manual

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531385-1_A
FishFinder 595c
Operations Manual
FishFinder 595c
Operations Manual
FF595_Man_531385-1_A_PrfE.qxd 12/9/2004 2:40 PM Page 1

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Humminbird 595C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHumminbird
Model595C
CategoryFish Finder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

How GPS and Cartography Work

Multi-Media Card (MMC) Slot

Describes the Multi-Media Card (MMC) slot for adding detailed maps to the FishFinder.

Views

Sonar Views

Covers Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, and Big Digits View for sonar display.

Navigation Views

Includes Bird's Eye View, Chart View, and Combo View for navigation.

View Orientation

Allows selection between North-Up or Course-Up orientation for Chart and Combo Views.

Understanding Sonar History

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window

Displays real-time sonar returns from the bottom, structure, and fish.

Bottom Presentation

What's On the Sonar Display

Display Readouts

Details depth, temperature, timer, distance, and speed readouts.

Sonar Return Information

Explains second sonar return, cursor dialog box, and intensity returns.

Fish and Structure Indicators

Describes fish symbols, structure, and RTS® window.

Combo View

View Orientation

Allows selection of North-Up or Course-Up display orientation.

Panning

Describes how to move the chart around the display using the cursor keys.

Zooming

Explains how to use the plus/minus keys to zoom in and out on the chart.

Chart Info

Details how to get information about chart objects near the cursor.

Introduction to Navigation

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Covers storing positions, creating paths, and recording movement history.

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint

Instructions for managing waypoints, including saving current position.

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position

Guides on setting a destination and starting navigation.

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid

Explains how to add visual targets or grids to waypoints.

Save, Edit or Delete a Route

Save the current route

Details how to save a route while navigating.

Display the Routes submenu

Explains how to access the main Routes menu.

Create a route

Guides on creating a new route by adding waypoints.

Edit a saved route

Instructions for modifying existing routes and waypoints.

Delete a saved route

Explains how to remove saved routes from memory.

Travel a saved route

Guides on selecting and navigating a saved route.

Route Info

Provides information about route waypoints, distance, and bearing.

Save or Clear a Current Track

Save the current track

Details how to save the current track being displayed.

Clear the current track

Explains how to clear the current track and start a new one.

Key Functions

POWER/LIGHT Key

Turns the FishFinder on/off and adjusts backlight/background color.

VIEW Key

Cycles through all available display views.

INFO Key

Displays information about chart objects or menu options.

MENU Key

Accesses the menu system for settings and configuration.

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

Controls cursor movement, menu selection, and view freezing.

MARK Key

Marks the current position or cursor position as a waypoint.

GOTO Key

Initiates navigation to a selected waypoint.

ZOOM (+/-) Key

Adjusts the scale of navigation or sonar zoom views.

EXIT Key

Cancels alarms, exits menus, or removes the cursor.

Powering Up the Unit

Normal Operation

Describes on-water operation with a connected transducer.

Simulator

Allows learning the FishFinder's functions without actual use.

System Status

Displays system connections and performs self-tests.

Start-Up Options Menu

Menu accessed during power-up for initial setup choices.

The Menu System

Start-Up Options Menu

Accesses initial setup choices during power-up.

X-Press™ Menu

Provides quick access to frequently-used settings.

Main Menu Tabs

Organizes settings into categories like Alarms, Sonar, Setup, Views.

Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only)

Sensitivity

Adjusts the detail shown on the sonar display.

Upper Range

Sets the shallowest depth range displayed on Sonar Views.

Lower Range

Sets the deepest depth range displayed on Sonar Views.

Chart Speed

Determines how fast sonar information moves across the display.

Bottom View

Selects method for representing bottom and structure (Structure ID/WhiteLine).

Alarms Menu Tab

Depth Alarm

Sounds when depth becomes equal to or less than the set value.

Fish ID Alarm

Sounds when fish detected match alarm criteria.

Low Battery Alarm

Sounds when input battery voltage drops too low.

Temp. Alarm

Sounds when water temperature reaches the set point.

Off Course Alarm

Sounds if the boat moves too far off course.

Arrival Alarm

Sounds when the boat reaches the destination waypoint.

Drift Alarm

Sounds if the boat drifts outside its anchored perimeter.

Alarm Tone

Selects the pitch of the alarm sound.

Setup Menu Tab

Units - Depth

Selects units of measure for depth readouts.

Units - Temp

Selects units of measure for temperature readouts (Intl. Models).

Units - Distance

Selects units of measure for distance readouts.

Units - Speed

Selects units of measure for speed readouts.

User Mode

Switches between Normal and Advanced modes for menu options.

Language

Selects the display language for menus (Intl. Models).

Troubleshooting

FishFinder Doesn't Power Up

Troubleshoots issues related to the unit not powering on.

FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached

Addresses problems with transducer detection and simulator mode.

Display Problems

Lists common display issues and their potential causes and solutions.

Finding the Cause of Noise

Guides on identifying and resolving sources of electronic noise interference.

Humminbird® FishFinder Accessories

GPS Connection Cable

Connects handheld or NMEA GPS devices to the FishFinder.

Specifications

Contact Humminbird®

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