What to do if normal operation is not possible on my Lowrance GPS and restoring defaults does not fix the problem?
If restoring defaults doesn't fix the issue, switch off the Lowrance GPS unit, then press and hold the zoom in and zoom out keys while switching the unit back on. Release the zoom keys after you hear a second beep, which confirms the reset.
General| Display Size | 7", 9", 12" |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Waypoints | 5000 |
| Routes | 200 |
| MicroSD Card Slots | 2 |
| Chartplotter | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
| GPS Receiver | Internal high-sensitivity WAAS + EGNOS + MSAS |
| Networking | Ethernet, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 |
| Sonar | Broadband Sounder |
| Power Input | 10-17 VDC |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 pixels |
| Processor | Dual-core |
Provides an overview of the manual's scope and content, including notes on equipment setup and software.
Specifies the software version covered by the manual and directs users to the website for release details.
Explains how to calibrate the touchscreen if it becomes unresponsive or misaligned.
Identifies and describes the physical buttons and touchscreen interface of the HDS Gen2 Touch unit.
Details the layout and functionality of the main home screen interface, including panels and navigation.
Explains the functions of the power key for turning the unit on/off, standby, and adjusting brightness.
Describes general touchscreen operations like tapping, pressing, and dragging for navigation and interaction.
Details how to navigate and interact with menus, including selection, check boxes, and slider bars.
Explains how to interact with dialog boxes, select fields, use keyboards, and close dialogs.
Describes the procedure for marking a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint in emergency situations.
Explains how to take screenshots of the unit's display for saving or sharing.
Introduces the unit's support for multiple page types and preconfigured quick split combo pages.
Guides users on how to select full pages or quick split combinations by tapping and holding icons.
Explains how to change the active panel on a split screen by tapping the desired panel.
Details how to save and edit favorite pages, including drag-and-drop functionality for screen layout.
Describes how to overlay information on the active page, including turning data on/off and editing.
Introduces the chart page's functionality for displaying position, planning routes, and overlaying data.
Explains the vessel symbol's appearance and how it indicates position and heading based on sensor input.
Describes how to use the zoom keys to adjust the chart scale and view map details.
Details the process of zooming in and out on the chart using onscreen or dedicated keys.
Covers various chart display options, including orientation, 3D views, and detail levels.
Explains chart orientation settings like North Up, Heading Up, and Course Up for optimal viewing.
Describes how to toggle between 2D and 3D chart views and their respective options.
Details settings specific to Navionics charts, including 3D views, synchronization, and shading.
Explains optional settings for Navionics charts such as colored seabed areas, annotation, and presentation types.
Defines waypoints as user-generated marks on charts or sonar images, used for navigation and route creation.
Explains methods for placing waypoints at the vessel's position or using the cursor.
Describes routes as a series of routepoints for navigation, including creation from charts or waypoints.
Explains how trails graphically record the vessel's historical path, convertible to routes.
Allows navigation towards the cursor's position on the chart, radar, sonar, or structure pages.
Details how to start navigating a route, including forward/reverse options and route leg indicators.
Covers settings related to navigation, such as arrival radius, XTE limit, and trails.
Describes the Steer page for displaying navigation data like distance, speed, and course.
Explains how to activate and use the cursor on the sonar screen for detailed readings.
Details how to use zoom keys to magnify the water column view and display specific depth ranges.
Describes how to view and pan sonar history using the cursor and scroll bar.
Covers sonar settings like range, frequency, and advanced options for optimal performance.
Explains advanced sonar settings including noise rejection, surface clarity, and scroll speed.
Details how to adjust sensitivity for optimal display detail, including auto sensitivity.
Covers network sonar configuration, sonar sources, and other network-related settings.
Explains preset sonar settings packages designed for specific fishing conditions.
Describes the SideScan feature for high-resolution, wide-coverage imaging of the bottom.
Details the DownScan feature for detailed images of structure and fish directly below the vessel.
Explains how to view and pan StructureScan history using the preview and scroll bar.
Covers essential StructureScan settings including range, frequency, and advanced options.
Guides users on enabling StructureMap overlay from the Chart menu for enhanced visualization.
Explains Live mode for viewing recent Side Imaging history as a trail behind the vessel icon.
Describes Saved mode for displaying StructureMap (.smf) files created from structure sonar logs.
Details available StructureMap options such as range, transparency, and palette for display customization.
Introduces the three predefined dashboard layouts for displaying various gauges and instrument data.
Explains how to customize instrument panels by changing gauges, dashboard layouts, and adding new dashboards.
Provides step-by-step instructions for editing individual gauges within an instrument dashboard.
Describes the video page where video or camera sources are displayed, scaled proportionally.
Details how to adjust video display settings like brightness, saturation, and mirroring options.
Explains how to access the alarms dialog for configuring and viewing active alarms and history.
Describes how to set thresholds for alarms that trigger when specific conditions are exceeded.
Details options for acknowledging alarm messages, including closing or disabling.
Lists and describes vessel status and message information, including AIS, MARPA, and DSC data.
Covers file management for logs, screenshots, waypoints, routes, and settings.
Explains how to use the PDF viewer to read manuals and other PDF files on the unit's display.
Provides access to advanced settings that determine the system's display and user interface.
Controls the language used for menus and dialogs, requiring a unit restart after changes.
Allows restoring selected settings to their original factory defaults, with a warning about data loss.
Controls the units of measure used for various data types across the system.
Enables practice of unit operation without connected sensors, aiding familiarization before water use.
Allows configuration of simulator behavior, including GPS source, speed, course, and start position.
Details the radar's operational modes: Off, Standby, and Transmit for controlling scanner activity.
Explains how to adjust the radar range using touchscreen or dedicated zoom keys.
Describes activating and using the cursor on the radar page for target measurement and selection.
Guides on using range rings and cursor to estimate distance and bearing to radar targets.
Covers radar menu options when the cursor is active, including gain, clutter, and interference adjustments.
Explains radar gain control for receiver sensitivity, with manual and automatic modes.
Details sea clutter filtering to reduce interference from waves and rough water.
Explains radar orientation settings: Heading Up, North Up, and Course Up for display alignment.
Describes the Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function for tracking targets and collision avoidance.
Covers defining vessel alarms for target proximity, lost targets, and message reception.
Explains how to overlay radar images on chart views for correlating targets with charted objects.
Guides on setting up and configuring the Broadband radar, including bearing alignment and range offset.
Illustrates and describes the symbols used for AIS targets, including sleeping, moving, and dangerous targets.
Details how to view information about individual AIS targets and all targets within range.
Explains how to define alarms for targets within predefined range limits or when a target is lost.
Describes how to display or filter AIS targets based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed.
Guides on automatically configuring network settings for NMEA 2000 and Ethernet networks.
Explains how to select network devices for supplying data and configure source names and instances.
Describes how damping smooths data fluctuations, especially at slower speeds, by averaging data.
Details how to view NMEA 2000 network information and the status of shared information between units.
Covers turning NMEA 2000 sharing on/off for waypoints and backlight synchronization.
Explains configuration for sending/receiving NMEA 0183 data, including output sentences.
Explains how to change the unit's name when multiple HDS units share the same default name.
Guides on connecting the WIFI-1 unit to the HDS unit via Ethernet for wireless functionality.
Instructs users to download the Lowrance GoFree Controller & Viewer app for wireless device control.
Details how to operate the HDS unit remotely via a wireless device using the GoFree Controller app.
Covers configuration of the Point 1 antenna, including enabling GPS/GLONASS and position update rates.
Explains how to use satellite-based augmentation systems to increase GPS fix accuracy.
Details how to adjust position update rates (1Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz) to suit vessel needs and network traffic.
Explains how to disable the heading sensor when multiple Point 1 antennas are on the network.
Describes enabling GPS and GLONASS options, individually or simultaneously, for optimal positioning.
Guides users to select engine count, tank number, and vessel fuel capacity for performance monitoring.
Explains how to enter added fuel amounts and calibrate fuel flow or applicable sensors.
Allows searching for fueling stations based on location, sorted by distance, cost, and fuel type.
Displays SIRIUS subscription status, signal strength, and the weather module's electronic serial number.
Explains how SIRIUS™ weather can be displayed as an overlay on the chart panel.
Details weather symbology for precipitation, sea surface temperature, wave indication, and wind.
Guides on setting up lightning, storm, or severe weather forecast alarms within a vessel's range.
Explains accessing weather reports for U.S. Marine Zones and reading forecasts for selected areas.
Describes how to animate past or future weather conditions using recorded weather information.
Explains how to enable audio functionality by tapping 'Audio bar' in the hidden system menu.
Guides on switching between audio sources like AM/FM, iPod, SIRIUS, and AUX.
Details audio controls for volume adjustment, muting, track skipping, and tuning.
Explains how to select AM/FM tuner regions and save channels to a favorite list.
Describes how to view available SIRIUS channels and create a list of favorite SIRIUS channels.
Recommends fitting the protective sun cover when the unit is not in use to prevent damage.
Covers basic cleaning of the display, checking keys, and inspecting connectors.
Provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating the touchscreen for optimal accuracy.
Informs users about obtaining the latest software from the website and installation details.
Offers corrective actions for common issues, including restoring defaults and performing a hard reset.
Recommends regularly copying system files to an SD card for backup, detailing export formats.
Guides on exporting navigation data to an SD card in various file formats for transfer.
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