Lowrance HDS-12 Gen2 Touch User Manual

HDS Gen2 Touch Combo
Quick Start Guide
Overview
No. Description
1 Touch screen
2 SD Card reader
3 Waypoint key. A short press opens the waypoint menu; long press opens Find
menu.
4 Pages key. A short press displays the home screen. Repeated short presses cycles
through favorite pages.
5 IN / OUT/MOB key. Zoom key for chart, radar and sonar pages. A simultaneous press
on both keys will position a Man Overboard waypoint at the vessel’s position
6 Power key. A short press opens the backlight/power dialog. Repeated short presses
toggles through brightness levels.
The power button
• Press and hold: Turn unit on/off
• Single press:
Display dialog for light
adjustment, night mode and
standby mode
• Repeated presses: Toggle preset brightness levels
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Lowrance HDS-12 Gen2 Touch Specifications

General

Display Size	12.1 inches
Display Resolution	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Sonar Type	Broadband Sounder
GPS	Yes
Networking	Ethernet, NMEA 2000
Memory Card Slot	microSD

Summary

Overview and Device Components

Device Hardware Identification

Identifies key hardware components of the Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Combo unit, including the screen, card reader, and function keys.

Power Button Operation

Explains how to turn the unit on/off, adjust brightness, and access display modes using the power button.

Homescreen Navigation and Configuration

Homescreen Interface Elements

Details the components of the homescreen, including navigation icons, panels, time, and depth information.

Initial Device Configuration

Guides users through the initial setup dialog that appears when starting the unit for the first time.

Screen Interaction and Customization

Selecting Main Icons

Explains how to select and view individual pages by tapping their main icons on the homescreen.

Quick Splitscreen Access

Details how to access split-screen views by pressing and holding page icons for quick combo options.

Customizing Favorite Pages

Guides users on creating personalized page layouts by dragging and dropping panels in the Page Editor.

Menu Navigation and Access

Page Menu Operations

Describes how to hide and restore the page menu by swiping gestures on the screen.

Hidden System Menu Access

Explains how to access the hidden system menu by dragging down from the top menu item.

Settings and Configuration

Operation Mode Settings

Details how to access and configure settings specific to different operation modes of the device.

System Settings Configuration

Covers various system-wide settings like language, text size, coordinate systems, and magnetic variation.

Data Overlay Management

Explains how to manage and edit data overlay visibility and content from the system menu.

Cursor and Waypoint Operations

Saving Man Overboard Waypoint

Describes the process for marking a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint on the chart.

Cursor Usage and Panning

Explains how to activate the cursor, pan the screen, and remove the cursor.

Cursor Assist Mode

Details how to use cursor assist mode for precise selection of items on the screen.

Waypoint Creation and Sonar Functions

Creating a New Waypoint

Guides on positioning waypoints at the cursor location or current vessel position.

Adjusting Sonar Settings

Explains how to adjust sonar sensitivity and colorline using vertical slide bars.

Sonar Features and Fishing Modes

Fishing Modes Selection

Describes preset sonar settings packages designed for specific fishing conditions.

Viewing Sonar History

Explains how to view sonar history by activating the cursor and dragging horizontally.