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Lowrance Elite 5 - User Manual

Lowrance Elite 5
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Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Provides initial setup and operation guidance for new users.

Basic Operation

Setup Wizard

Guides the user through initial unit configuration upon first startup.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to select menu items and navigate submenus using the keypad.

Fishing Modes

Explains how preset sonar settings enhance performance for specific fishing conditions.

Pages Overview

Steer Page

Displays compass, current track, and navigation data.

Sonar Page

Shows the water column data moving across the screen.

Downscan Page

Presents water column detail, with options to overlay on sonar.

Chart Page

Displays real-time map data from a bird's-eye view.

Sonar Operation

CHIRP Technology

Explains CHIRP sonar's modulated pulse for improved image quality and depth penetration.

Sonar Menu

Accesses detailed sonar settings and options via the main menu.

Stop Sonar

Pauses sonar transmission for closer inspection of targets or to prevent interference.

Logging Sonar

Records sonar data to a microSD card for later analysis.

Sonar Settings

Accesses menu for adjusting Conventional and Downscan sonar parameters.

Manual Mode

Restricts digital depth capability for advanced sonar users.

Fishing Mode Settings

Enhances performance with preset sonar settings for specific fishing conditions.

DSI Operation

Trackback Feature

Reviews recorded DSI sonar history by scrolling backward.

DSI Menu

Accesses the specific menu options for Downscan Imaging (DSI) operation.

Stop DSI Sonar

Pauses DSI sonar transmission for closer target inspection.

Chart Operation

Chart Menu

Accesses menu options for chart-specific functions and settings.

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails Management

Manages waypoints, routes, and trails, including creation, editing, and deletion.

Creating Routes from Waypoint List

Step-by-step guide to building a route using existing waypoints.

Creating Routes from Chart Points

Builds a route by placing waypoints directly on the chart display.

Navigating a Route

Provides instructions for following a route in forward or reverse direction.

Trails Screen

Displays and manages recorded trails.

Chart Settings Overview

Configures map data, grid lines, waypoints, routes, and trails display.

Navigation Settings

Configures arrival radius, off-course distance, and WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS.

Arrival Radius Alarm

Sets the threshold for the arrival alarm when approaching a waypoint.

Off Course Distance Alarm

Sets the threshold for the off-course alarm when deviating from a route.

System Settings

Advanced Mode

Enables advanced features and settings not available in basic mode.

Alarm Configuration

Enables and selects thresholds for arrival, off-course, and anchor alarms.

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Provides initial setup and operation guidance for new users.

Basic Operation

Setup Wizard

Guides the user through initial unit configuration upon first startup.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to select menu items and navigate submenus using the keypad.

Fishing Modes

Explains how preset sonar settings enhance performance for specific fishing conditions.

Pages Overview

Steer Page

Displays compass, current track, and navigation data.

Sonar Page

Shows the water column data moving across the screen.

Downscan Page

Presents water column detail, with options to overlay on sonar.

Chart Page

Displays real-time map data from a bird's-eye view.

Sonar Operation

CHIRP Technology

Explains CHIRP sonar's modulated pulse for improved image quality and depth penetration.

Sonar Menu

Accesses detailed sonar settings and options via the main menu.

Stop Sonar

Pauses sonar transmission for closer inspection of targets or to prevent interference.

Logging Sonar

Records sonar data to a microSD card for later analysis.

Sonar Settings

Accesses menu for adjusting Conventional and Downscan sonar parameters.

Manual Mode

Restricts digital depth capability for advanced sonar users.

Fishing Mode Settings

Enhances performance with preset sonar settings for specific fishing conditions.

DSI Operation

Trackback Feature

Reviews recorded DSI sonar history by scrolling backward.

DSI Menu

Accesses the specific menu options for Downscan Imaging (DSI) operation.

Stop DSI Sonar

Pauses DSI sonar transmission for closer target inspection.

Chart Operation

Chart Menu

Accesses menu options for chart-specific functions and settings.

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails Management

Manages waypoints, routes, and trails, including creation, editing, and deletion.

Creating Routes from Waypoint List

Step-by-step guide to building a route using existing waypoints.

Creating Routes from Chart Points

Builds a route by placing waypoints directly on the chart display.

Navigating a Route

Provides instructions for following a route in forward or reverse direction.

Trails Screen

Displays and manages recorded trails.

Chart Settings Overview

Configures map data, grid lines, waypoints, routes, and trails display.

Navigation Settings

Configures arrival radius, off-course distance, and WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS.

Arrival Radius Alarm

Sets the threshold for the arrival alarm when approaching a waypoint.

Off Course Distance Alarm

Sets the threshold for the off-course alarm when deviating from a route.

System Settings

Advanced Mode

Enables advanced features and settings not available in basic mode.

Alarm Configuration

Enables and selects thresholds for arrival, off-course, and anchor alarms.

Lowrance Elite 5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution480 x 480 pixels
GPSYes
Waypoints3000
TrackbackYes
Water ResistanceIPX7
Display Size5 inches
Frequency83/200 kHz
Power Output500 watts (RMS)
Display TypeTFT color LCD
ChartplottingYes

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