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How do I contact Humminbird Customer Service?

Contact Humminbird Customer Service at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468.

What should I do to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury?

This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

What is Humminbird not responsible for?

Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, 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 control head defaults or updating the software.

What should I do before restoring the control head defaults or updating the software?

Data files should be saved to your PC before restoring the control head defaults or updating the software.

What should I do if I suspect shallow water or submerged objects when the boat is moving?

Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

Who should perform disassembly and repair of the electronic unit?

Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

What happens if unauthorized individuals modify the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories?

Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

What should I NOT do with the control head microSD card slot cover?

Do NOT leave the control head microSD card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.

What should I do before traveling at high speed with the unit cover installed?

Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed. Remove the unit cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph.

Where can I purchase accessories for my control head?

To purchase accessories for your control head, visit humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.

Where can I obtain a list of authorized international distributors?

To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, visit humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer Service at (334) 687-6613.

What should I do if I want to dispose of my waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or my European Union member state requirements?

Contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.

How can I use Humminbird manuals on my mobile device or PC?

The Humminbird manuals for your control head and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or PC. If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.

How do I download the Manual to my Mobile Device?

Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to your mobile device.
Go to humminbird.com, and click Support > Product Manuals.
Select the PDF for your control head model or accessory, and save it to your device.
Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader app.
Open the Humminbird manual.

How do I download the Manual to my PC?

Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software from http://get.adobe.com/reader/, and install it on your PC.
Go to humminbird.com, and click Support > Product Manuals.
Select the PDF for your control head model or accessory, and save it to your device.
Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Open the Humminbird manual.

How do I jump to a Section in the manual?

Click a section name in the Bookmarks panel. Bookmarks can be expanded and collapsed by clicking on the plus (+) or minus (-) icons.

How do I search for Words or Phrases?

Press and hold the Ctrl F keys on your PC keyboard. Type the word(s) into the text box.

How do I print the manual?

If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.

How do I power on my Humminbird control head?

Press the POWER key.
When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key.

What happens if I wait too long to select a start-up option?

If you wait too long to select a start-up option, the system will start the mode that is already highlighted. If your control head goes into Demonstration mode, please note that menu settings cannot be saved in this mode (see Manage your Control Head).

What is Normal mode required for?

Normal mode is required for on-the-water operation. If a functioning transducer is connected to the control head, Normal will be selected automatically, and your control head can be used on the water.

What does Simulator mode allow me to do?

To learn how to use your control head, select Simulator. You can save menu settings and navigation data in Simulator mode (see Chart Overview and Navigation Overview for more information).

What does System Status allow me to view?

To view system information for software version, GPS reception, and accessory connections, select System Status. See Check Accessory Connections and Check GPS Reception for more information.

How do I start Normal Mode for on-the-water Operations?

Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

When will the Quick Setup menu display?

If this is the first time the unit has been powered on (after installation or after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup menu will display.

How do I set up the Control Head using the Quick Setup menu?

Use the Cursor Control key to change the settings.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I change the Max Depth, Water Type, and the Connected Transducer after the initial Setup?

See Set up Sonar.

What does setting the maximum depth of the body of water do?

When Max Depth is set to Auto, the control head will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the capabilities of the unit). When Max Depth is set to match your water maximum depth, the control head will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth, so more detail will be shown on the display.

What happens if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth?

Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth. See the Side Imaging section for more information.

How does Water Type affect the control head?

Water Type affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings and configures the control head for operation in fresh or salt water.

What should I select if the depth is more than 330 ft (100 m)?

If the depth is more than 330 ft (100 m), select Salt (deep).

What will the control head automatically select?

The control head will automatically select the transducer that was included with your control head.

What should I do if my model is compatible with an accessory transducer, and it is connected to the control head?

If your model is compatible with an accessory transducer, and it is connected to the control head, select the transducer in the system so the beams are activated and the related views are added to the control head.

How do I check Accessory Connections?

If you’ve connected other separate-purchase equipment to the control head, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, and more, use these instructions to confirm the equipment is detected and communicating with the control head.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select System > Accessory Test.

How do I confirm all accessories are listed as Connected?

Confirm all accessories are listed as Connected. If you have a temp/speed wheel, the wheel must move for it to be detected.

What should I do if an accessory is listed as Unconnected?

If an accessory is listed as Unconnected, check the cable and power connections to confirm they are secure and powered on. Review the installation guide that was included with your accessory to confirm it is installed correctly.

Where can I find the menus for installed accessories?

The menus for installed accessories are typically included in the Accessory tab in the Main Menu. See your accessory guide for details. For the latest list of accessories that are compatible with your control head, visit humminbird.com.

How do I check GPS Reception?

If your control head includes internal GPS, or if it is connected to an External GPS receiver, use the instructions in this section to confirm the control head has GPS reception.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select System > GPS Diagnostic View.

How do I confirm GPS Fix Type?

Confirm GPS Fix Type is shown as Enhanced or 3D.

What should I confirm about the latitude/longitude position readout?

Confirm that the latitude/longitude position readout is displayed.

What does the sky chart display?

The sky chart displays the satellite number and signal strength bar.

What is HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision)?

HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision): a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error.

How do I manually change my GPS source, change the output frequency, or turn on GLONASS?

See Manage your Control Head.

How do I turn on Alarms and Adjust Settings?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. OR To open the Main Menu from a System View, press the MENU key once.
Select the Alarms tab.
Select an alarm menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold.
Close: Press the EXIT key twice.

What determines the available alarms?

The available alarms are determined by the connected equipment, so your control head may provide more or less options than the information shown here. If there are accessories installed, review the accessory guide for alarm information.

How do I exit an Alarm?

If an alarm is triggered during control head operation, you can close it or silence it using these instructions.

Press any key on the control head.

When will the Depth Alarm be triggered?

The alarm will be triggered when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. Transducer required.

When will the Fish ID Alarm be triggered?

The alarm will be triggered when a fish is detected based on the menu setting. See Adjust Sonar Display Settings for more information.

When will the Low Battery Alarm be triggered?

The alarm will be triggered when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery must be connected to the control head. Set the alarm to a level that will alert you when the battery is low but at a level that is high enough to start the engine and run essential electronics. See your control head installation guide for more information.

When will the Temp. Alarm be triggered?

The alarm will be triggered when the water temperature detected by the control head is equal to the temp alarm setting. Input from the built-in transducer temperature sensor or a temperature accessory is required.

When will the Off Course Alarm be triggered?

Sets how far the boat can move off course during navigation before an alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

When will the Arrival Alarm be triggered?

Sets how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

When will the Drift Alarm be triggered?

Sets how far the boat can move from its anchored position outside the drift alarm perimeter before an alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

How do I reset the Triplog?

The Triplog includes the timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. Use the following instructions to reset the triplog. To display the Triplog as a digital readout, see Views: Display Digital Readouts.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Setup tab.
Select Triplog Reset.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Follow the on-screen prompts.

How do I turn on/off Sound?

Use the instructions in this section to choose the category of sounds you want to hear from your control head.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Setup tab.
Select Sound Control.
Select All Sounds or Alarms only.

What must Sound Control be set to in order to receive a sound alert from an alarm?

To receive a sound alert from an alarm, Sound Control must be set to All Sounds or Alarms Only.

How do I change the Alarm Tone?

Select the Alarms tab > Alarm Tone.

How do I change the User Mode?

The User Mode determines how many menu options are displayed in the menu system. Select Normal to see fewer menu options that are used more often. Select Advanced to see all the menu options available in the menu system.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Setup tab.
Select User Mode.
Select Normal or Advanced.

What does Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) indicate?

Instructions in this manual marked with Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) indicate that the menu system User Mode must be set to Advanced for the selected menu to be shown. If you do not see the menu in the system, change the User Mode to Advanced.

How do I set up Sonar?

If you’ve installed an accessory transducer, or to refine your sonar settings, see Set up Sonar for details.

How do I set up Chart Preferences?

If you’ve installed a microSD map card, see Chart Overview to set up the map source.

How do I change Units of Measurement?

Use the instructions in this section to change the units of measurement format. You can also change the time and date format, language, and installation offsets from this menu. See Manage your Control Head for more information.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Setup tab.
Select Units – Depth, Units – Distance, etc., and select each unit setting as needed.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I adjust the Backlight?

Press the POWER key.
Select Light.
Adjust the Backlight setting from Dim to 10 (brightest).

How do I start Standby Mode?

To conserve power while the control head is not in-use, start Standby mode.

Press the POWER key.
Select Standby.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Turn off: Press the POWER key.

How do I power off my control head?

Use the following instructions to power off your control head. You should save the current track before powering off, and your control head should always be turned off using the POWER key.

How do I save the Current Track?

Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Save Current Track.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Power Off the control head?

Press and hold the POWER key.

How do I change the scale of the view?

Press the ZOOM keys to change the scale of the view. For a closer view, press the ZOOM IN (+) key. For a wider view, press the ZOOM OUT (-) key. You can also magnify the cursor selection. You can also press these keys to adjust the sensitivity in sonar views (Sonar, DI, SI).

How do I display the previous view?

Press the EXIT key to display the previous view.

How do I see information about the cursor position or about objects located near the cursor position in Chart View?

In the Chart View, press the CHECK/INFO key to see information about the cursor position or about objects located near the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will open. See Navigation Overview for details.

How do I switch frequencies in Sonar Views?

In Sonar Views, press this key once to switch frequencies (if available). See each sonar section for details.

How do I move through the menu system, select menus, and change or activate menu settings?

Press the arrows on the Cursor Control key to move through the menu system, select menus, and change or activate menu settings. See Menu System Overview for details.

How do I move the cursor on the view?

Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key to move the cursor on the view. To move the cursor diagonally, press in between the arrows.

How do I save a waypoint at the boat position?

Press the MARK key to save a waypoint at the boat position.

How do I save a waypoint at the cursor position?

If the cursor is active, press the MARK key twice to save a waypoint at the cursor position. See Navigation Overview for details.

How do I save a Screen Snapshot?

If a microSD card is installed, press and hold this key to save a Screen Snapshot. See Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings for details.

How do I open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and operation mode?

To open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and operation mode, press the MENU key once.

How do I open the Main Menu?

To open the Main Menu, press the MENU key twice. See Menu System Overview for details.

How do I create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint with an active cursor?

With an active cursor, press the GOTO key twice to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint.

What should I do if the cursor is not active, and I press the GOTO key?

If the cursor is not active, press the GOTO key, and choose from the saved navigation data.

How do I start Man Overboard navigation?

To start Man Overboard navigation, press and hold the GOTO key. See Navigation Overview and Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation for details.

How do I close a menu, close a dialog box, turn off an alarm, or exit Cursor mode?

Press the EXIT key to close a menu, close a dialog box, turn off an alarm, or exit Cursor mode.

How do I scroll through the View Rotation in reverse order?

Press the EXIT key to scroll through the View Rotation in reverse order. See Views for details.

How do I power on the control head?

Press the POWER key to power on the control head.

How do I power off the control head?

To power off, press and hold the POWER key.

What can I adjust from the POWER key menu during operation?

During operation, press the POWER key. The backlight can be adjusted from this menu. You can also turn on/off Sonar, change the view background color, and start Standby mode.

What is the microSD card slot on my control head compatible with?

The microSD card slot on your control head is compatible with a microSD card (separate purchase required) to update software, add detailed charts to your control head, import/export navigation data, and save sonar recordings and screen snapshots.

What should I do before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults?

Before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults, export your navigation data (see Update Software).

How do I insert a microSD Card?

Remove the microSD card slot cover.
Position the microSD card so that the label faces the front of the control head and the card notches face down.
Insert the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
Replace the slot cover so it is secure.

How do I remove the microSD Card?

Press the card into the slot and then release it. The card will eject. Pull the card carefully from the slot.

What should I do with the card slot cover?

Do not leave the card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.

What determines the menu options that are available in the menu system?

The menu system provides menu options that are determined by the operations mode, on-screen view, and connected accessories.

How do I open an X-Press Menu?

The X-Press Menu displays menus that are related to the on-screen view and the operations mode (such as navigation). In this illustration, the Sonar X-Press Menu is displayed because the Sonar View is displayed on the screen.

Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.
Press the MENU key once.

How do I open the Main Menu?

The main menu is divided into tabbed categories (Alarms, Sonar, Navigation, Chart, Humminbird Chart, Setup, Views, and Accessories). The available tabs and menus are determined by your model and the connected accessories.

Press the MENU key twice.

How do I select a Menu?

Use the Cursor Control key to select a menu in the Main Menu or X-Press Menu.

Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys.

How do I Select a Tab?

Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.

How do I change a Menu Setting?

Use the Cursor Control key to change menu settings or start an action. When you change a menu setting, the view will update immediately.

Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.

What should I do if a menu has a right arrow on it?

If a menu has a right arrow on it, press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the action or open the submenu.

How do I jump to the Bottom of the Tab?

How do I jump to the Top of the Tab?

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How do I see More Menus?

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How do I Change the User Mode?

The User Mode determines how many menus are shown in the menu system. Select Normal to see fewer menus that are used more often. Select Advanced to see all the menus available in the menu system.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Setup tab.
Select User Mode.
Select Normal or Advanced.

How do I close the Menu System?

Use the EXIT key to go back through the menu system or close the menu system.

How do I go Back in the menu system?

Press the EXIT key to close the current menu and go back one level in the menu system.

How do I Close the menu system completely?

Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the menu system is closed.

How do I Display a View from the Views X-Press Menu?

The available views on your control head are determined by the model you’ve purchased and the connected transducer.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select a view category. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select a view. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I go to the Next View?

Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.

How do I go to the Previous View?

Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.

How do I Show/Hide a View?

You can display or hide any view so that each time you press the VIEW key, only your favorite views are displayed on the screen.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
Select the Views tab.
Select a view.
Select Hidden or Visible.

How do I Hide Sonar Views?

If you’re using your control head for GPS/Navigation functions only, use these instructions to hide all sonar views from the view rotation. This setting also deactivates sonar.

Press the POWER key.
Select Sonar.
Select Off.

How do I turn on/off Sonar from the Main Menu?

You can also turn on/off Sonar from the Main Menu > Setup tab > Sonar.

How do I Select the Digital Readout Type?

Use the instructions in this section to display digital readouts in boxes or as overlays. You can also choose to hide the digital readouts completely.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab.
Select Digital Readouts.
Select one of the following options:

How do I Show/Hide Digital Readouts on the Side Imaging View?

If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes on all views, you can hide the digital readout boxes on the Side Imaging View exclusively.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select SI Readouts.
Select On (show) or Off (hide).

What are the Digital Readout options?

Boxes Digital Readouts are displayed in boxes on the view. See the illustration Digital Readouts with Boxes Selected. You can customize which digital readouts are displayed (see Customize Digital Readouts).
Overlay The digital readouts are displayed as an overlay on the view. See the illustrations Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected. These digital readouts are fixed and cannot be changed.
Off The digital readouts will be hidden completely. To hide individual digital readouts instead of all, see Customize Digital Readouts.

How do I select the data that will be displayed in each box?

If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes, you can select the data that will be displayed in each box. Use the Select Readouts menu to set your standard digital readouts. Use the Select Nav Readouts menu to set the digital readouts that will be displayed during navigation.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab.
Select Select Readouts or Select Nav Readouts. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select a readout window (Readout 1, 2, 3, etc.).
Select a digital readout.

How do I Hide a readout window?

To hide a readout window, select Off.

Table of Digital Readouts:

Label Name	Description	Navigation Readout
Bearing	Bearing The direction to a destination waypoint measured in degrees from north.	*
COG	Course Over Ground (Course) The direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North. When the COG is equal to Bearing, the boat is said to be on course and will arrive at the destination in the most efficient manner.	*
Depth	Depth The depth of the water from the transducer or digital depth sensor to the bottom. This measurement includes the depth offset setting. If the depth number is flashing, it means the unit is having trouble locating the bottom. This usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat is moving too fast, etc.
DTG	Distance to Go (Distance) The distance between the boat position and the next waypoint on the route.	*
ETA	Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time of arrival to the next waypoint on the route.	•
Position (#) GPS	The latitude and longitude coordinates of the boat position based on the GPS receiver installation location.	*
Speed	Speed Speed is the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given distance based on the speed measurement provided by the GPS.	*
Temp (#) Temperature	The detected water temperature by the transducer’s internal temperature probe or an accessory temperature sensor.
Time	Time The current time.
Time + Date	Time + Date The current time and date.
Timer	Timer The digital readout for the timer set in the Alarms tab (see Manage your Control Head: Start the Timer).
Triplog	Triplog The elapsed time since the triplog was last reset, the distance traveled since last reset, and the average speed during timed interval. To reset the triplog, see Getting Started: Reset the Triplog.	*
TTG	Time to Go The estimated time required to reach the next waypoint on the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG (Speed Over Ground) and DTG (Distance to Go).	*
VLT	Voltage Power supplied to the control head.
XTE	Cross Track Error The straight-line distance of the boat from the intended route. XTE measures how far the boat is off course.	*

How do I Select an Active Pane in Combo Views?

Combo views display two views (or more) on the screen at the same time. To change the settings, select menus or actions, or change the size of either view, you must select the view as the Active Pane from the X-Press menu. The available combo views are determined by your Humminbird model.

To change the settings in a combo view, or to use the cursor on a view, the individual view must be selected as the active pane.

X-Press Menu: With a Combo View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Active Pane.
Select Right or Left.

How do I Adjust the View Pane Size?

Split Position allows you to adjust the size of the selected pane in a Combo View.

X-Press Menu: With a Combo View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Split Position.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the pane size.

What must be attached to the control head to enable sonar functions?

A functioning transducer must be attached to the control head to enable sonar functions. To purchase accessory transducers, visit humminbird.com.

What factors affect depth capability?

Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer installation.

What do DualBeam PLUS sonar beams provide?

The DualBeam PLUS sonar beams provide conical coverage directly below the boat. DualBeam PLUS sonar returns are displayed on the traditional (2D) Sonar Views. The beams can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared side-by-side.

What does the DualBeam PLUS sonar transducer have?

The transducer has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide. The 83/200 kHz transducer can provide depth coverage up to 1500 feet (500 m).

What does CHIRP sonar do?

CHIRP sonar sends continuous sonar pulses at varying frequencies to provide more detailed returns and better target separation.

How do I turn on/off Fish ID+ settings?

Fish ID+ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a fish symbol on the Sonar View when very selective requirements are met. Also, if Fish ID+ is turned on, you can adjust the sensitivity used for detection and receive alerts with the Fish ID Alarm turned on.

When is Fish ID+ turned on?

When Fish ID+ is turned on, fish symbols will be shown on the Sonar View. The color of the fish symbols indicates the sonar beam location, and the fish depth is shown above the symbol.

How to turn on/off Fish ID+?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Fish ID+.
Select On or Off.

What happens when Fish ID+ is turned off?

The control head shows only the raw sonar returns on the display.

What do fish symbols indicate when Fish ID+ is turned on?

Orange Fish Symbols = targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam.
Green Fish Symbols = targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam (HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2, HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2) or 455 kHz beam (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2).

What do raw sonar returns look like when Fish ID+ is turned off?

If a fish is detected, the returns appear as arches on the display to indicate potential targets.

How do I adjust the threshold used for detecting a fish with Fish ID+?

Use Fish ID Sensitivity to adjust the threshold used for detecting a fish with Fish ID+. To display only larger species of fish as fish symbols, select a low setting. To see smaller fish species or baitfish, select a high setting. Fish ID+ must be turned on to enable this menu.

How do I adjust Fish ID Sensitivity?

Turn on Fish ID+.
Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Fish ID Sensitivity.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
- 1 = low sensitivity (large fish only)
- 10 = high sensitivity (All: small fish up to large fish)

How do I turn on the Fish ID Alarm?

To receive an on-screen alert when a fish is detected, turn on the Fish ID Alarm. Fish ID+ must be turned on to enable this alarm.

How do I turn on the Fish ID Alarm?

Turn on Fish ID+.
Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Alarms tab.
Select Fish ID Alarm.
Select one of the following icons:
- Off
- All
- Large/Medium
- Large

How do I set the Bottom View Display?

Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Bottom View is also affected by the palette selected in Sonar Colors.

How do I change the Bottom View Setting?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Bottom View.
Select one of the following modes:
- Bottom View set to WhiteLine

What is Structure ID?

Structure ID will display the strongest return as specified by the palette selected in the Sonar Colors menu.

What is WhiteLine?

WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white. This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display.

What is the Sonar X-Press Menu?

The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you fish. You can also control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.

How do I adjust the sensitivity using the X-Press Menu?

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Sensitivity.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

How do I adjust the sensitivity using the ZOOM Keys?

If your control head includes +/-ZOOM keys, you can use them to adjust the sensitivity.

With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the +ZOOM key or −ZOOM key.

How do I adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies?

Your control head model may allow you to adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies. The available frequencies are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select 83 kHz Sensitivity or 455 kHz Sensitivity.
- CHIRP Models: Select Medium Sensitivity Offset or High (455 kHz) Sensitivity Offset (HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 only).
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

How do I select a Range of the Palette (Contrast)?

Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Sonar Colors palette to display sonar returns. To see the current palette, display the Color Bar on the Sonar View.

How to select a Range of the Palette (Contrast)?

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Contrast.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the selection higher or lower on the color bar.

How do I set the Upper/Lower Range?

Upper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, set the Upper Range to 20 and the Lower Range to 50. The view will not display sonar returns outside of the set ranges, and greater detail for the selected range will be displayed.

How do I set the Upper/Lower Range?

Sonar X-Press Menu (Advanced User Mode): With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Upper Range. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Select Lower Range. Select Auto or set a specific depth (manual).
- Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the control head to follow the bottom automatically.
- Manual : The control head locks onto the depth you select.

NOTE: There must be a difference of 10 feet between the upper and lower range settings.

How do I change the Chart Speed?

Chart Speed controls how fast the sonar history moves across the view and how much detail is shown. A faster speed is preferred by most anglers, and the sonar history moves quickly across the view. To slow down the sonar history display, select a lower setting. Regardless of the Chart Speed setting, the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for depth conditions.

How do I change the Chart Speed?

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Chart Speed.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I turn on/off Jigging Mode?

If you have a HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2, you can use Jigging Mode to refine the sonar returns shown in the Sonar View. This setting is influenced by the whether 2D CHIRP Mode is turned on or off.

How do I turn on/off Jigging Mode?

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Jigging Mode.
Select On or Off.
- On: Turn on Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Medium or Medium/High Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you’ve selected 83 kHz or 83/200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned off). When Jigging Mode is turned on, the sonar returns are refined on the view, and the chart speed slows down to show more detail.
- Off: Turn off Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Low Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you’ve selected 200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned off). Turn off Jigging Mode to display the sonar history at the selected chart speed and see coarser returns on the display.

How do I change the Sonar Colors Palette?

The Sonar X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you fish.

How do I change the Sonar Colors Palette?

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Sonar Colors.
Select a palette.

How do I switch frequencies?

If the transducer includes more than one downbeam frequency, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the 2D Sonar View.

With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the CHECK/INFO key.

What is Split Sonar View?

Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from each down beam frequency on separate sides of the view. You can use this view to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams. The beams are determined by your Humminbird model and the installed transducer.

Frequencies: HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2 models, and HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 models allow you to compare the 83 KHz and 200 kHz beams in this view. If you have a HELIX DI G2 or HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 model, 455 kHz and 200 kHz will be displayed side by side in this view. When 2D CHIRP Mode is turned on, you can also compare beams.

How to display the Split Sonar View?

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Sonar > Split Sonar View.

How do I review sonar history?

Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the cursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view. The RTS Window continues to update at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions.

How to freeze the Sonar History?

Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key.
Move the cursor over a sonar return.

What is Sonar Zoom View used for?

Use the Sonar Zoom View to see a magnified view of the bottom and structure. For example, if there are fish close to the bottom or near structure (tree, vegetation, etc.), Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see the separate sonar returns that might be displayed close together.

How do I display the Sonar Zoom View?

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Sonar > Sonar Zoom View.

How do I magnify Bottom Structure (Zoom In/Out)?

Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.
Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key.
- Zoom Out: Press the –Zoom key.

How do I magnify the Cursor Position (Zoom In/Out)?

Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.
Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key.
- Zoom Out: Press the -Zoom key.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I magnify Bottom Structure (Zoom In/Out) if my control head does not include ZOOM keys?

Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.
Press the MENU key once.
Select Zoom Level.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I magnify the Cursor Position (Zoom In/Out) if my control head does not include ZOOM keys?

Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.
Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Press the MENU key once.
Select Zoom Level.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I turn on/off Bottom Lock?

Use Bottom Lock and Bottom Range to focus on the bottom and control how much of the water column is shown in Sonar Zoom View. Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth. This “flattens” out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom.

Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar Zoom View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Bottom Lock. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select On.
Press the UP Cursor key. Select Bottom Range.
Press the RIGHT or Left Cursor keys to adjust the range. The range is measured up from the bottom.
- Low Setting: useful for seeing low-lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return.
- High Setting: useful for seeing large structure in deeper water.

NOTE: If you see a wavy band on the view that mirrors the change in depth, the Bottom Range might be set deeper than the actual water depth. In this case, decrease the Bottom Range setting.

How do I change the Width of the Zoomed View?

Use the instructions in this section to change the width of the zoomed view in Sonar Zoom View.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Zoom Width.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I mark a Waypoint?

You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position. Waypoints are saved to the Waypoint Management dialog box.

Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position
1. Press the MARK key.
Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position
1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
2. Press the MARK key twice.

How do I navigate to a Position?

Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the view.

Navigate to the Cursor Position
1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
2. Press the GOTO key twice.

When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.

Navigate to a Saved Position
1. Press the GOTO key.
2. Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route.
4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.
Cancel Navigation
1. Press the MENU key once.
2. Select Cancel Navigation. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen?

Circular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditional flasher format. The view is controlled by the Ice Fishing Mode menu in the Sonar tab.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Sonar > Circular Flasher View.

How do I turn on Ice Fishing Mode?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Ice Fishing Mode.
Select On.

How do I select the Digital Depth Source?

If you connect an ice transducer to the HELIX DI G2 or HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 control head, set the Digital Depth Source to 2D Element.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Digital Depth Source.
Select 2D Element.

What happens when Ice Fishing Mode is on?

When Ice Fishing Mode is on, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS) returns in traditional flasher format with additional features, including Depth Cursor and Zoom.

What happens when Ice Fishing Mode is off?

When Ice Fishing Mode is off, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS) returns in traditional flasher format.

How to understand the Circular Flasher View?

You can use the Circular Flasher View with Ice Fishing Mode turned on or off. When Ice Fishing Mode is turned on, the view is maximized with information you need for ice fishing, including the depth, connected battery power percentage, and related menu settings.

Like a traditional sonar view, the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar return intensity with different colors.

Strong returns often result from rocky or hard bottoms (compacted sediment, rocks, fallen trees), while weaker returns often result from soft bottoms (sand, mud), vegetation, and small fish.
The colors used to represent high, medium, to low intensity returns are determined by the palette you choose.

How do I adjust the sensitivity while in Circular Flasher View?

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. To eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water, decrease the sensitivity. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns.

Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Sensitivity.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

How do I select a Range of the Palette (Contrast) while in Circular Flasher View?

Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Color Palette to display sonar returns. You can see a preview of the palette in the Color Palette menu.

When Contrast is set to 20 (default), the entire palette is used to display weak and strong sonar returns. As you increase the Contrast, the right range of the palette is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong). As you decrease the Contrast, the left range of the palette is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong).

Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Contrast.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the selection left or right on the palette.

How do I set the Upper/Lower Range while in Circular Flasher View?

Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Upper Range. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Select Lower Range. Select Auto or set a specific depth (manual).
- Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the control head to follow the bottom automatically.
- Manual : The control head locks onto the depth you select.

NOTE: There must be a difference of 10 feet between the upper and lower range settings.

How do I change the Sonar Colors Palette while in Circular Flasher View?

The X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you fish. If Ice Fishing Mode is on, additional palettes are available (F1, F2, F3). The Color Palette menu shows a preview of the palette, and the weak to strong sonar return range is displayed from left to right.

Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
If Ice Fishing Mode is on, select Color Palette. If Ice Fishing Mode is off, select Sonar Colors.
Select a palette.

How do I turn on/off Jigging Mode while in Circular Flasher View?

If you have a HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2, you can use Jigging Mode to refine the sonar returns shown in the Sonar View. This setting is influenced by the whether 2D CHIRP Mode is turned on or off.

Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Jigging Mode.
Select On or Off.
- On: Turn on Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Medium or Medium/High Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you’ve selected 83 kHz or 83/200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned off). When Jigging Mode is turned on, the sonar returns are refined on the view, and the chart speed slows down to show more detail.
- Off: Turn off Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Low Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you’ve selected 200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned off). Turn off Jigging Mode to display the sonar history at the selected chart speed and see coarser returns on the display.

How do I switch frequencies while in Circular Flasher View?

If the transducer includes more than one downbeam frequency, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the Circular Flasher View.

Press the CHECK/INFO key.

How do I move the Depth Cursor while in Circular Flasher View?

Use the Depth Cursor to identify a depth on the Circular Flasher View.

NOTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature.

Activate: Press the DOWN Cursor key, and the purple cursor line will display on the dial.
Adjust the Cursor: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
EXIT: Press the EXIT key.

How do I zoom in/out in Circular Flasher View?

The Zoom feature displays a 2x magnified view of the area you choose on the Circular Flasher View.

NOTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature.

ZOOM In/Out using the ZOOM Keys
1. Activate: Press the +ZOOM key.
2. Adjust the Zoom Range: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the white zoom lines on the flasher dial.
3. Close Zoom: Press -ZOOM key.
ZOOM In/Out using the Circular Flasher X-Press Menu
1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
2. Select Zoom Level.
3. Select 2X.
4. Adjust the Zoom Range: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the white zoom lines on the flasher dial.
5. Close Zoom: Press the MENU key. Select Zoom Level > 1X.

How do I display a Down Imaging View On-Screen?

There are a variety of views available to display Down Imaging data. You can also customize the view by showing or hiding information, and you can adjust the sonar settings to refine the information displayed on-screen. The changes you make are applied to all Down Imaging views.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Sonar > Down Imaging View.

How do I display a Down Imaging Combo View?

Press and hold the VIEW key.
To open a Down Imaging Combo View, select Sonar.
- To open a Chart Combo View (Down Imaging and Chart together), select Chart.
Select a view to display on-screen. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

NOTE: The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer.

How to understand the Down Imaging View?

The images you see on the Down Imaging display are produced using sonar technology. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see. Like traditional 2D Sonar, the sonar history scrolls left across the screen.

Down Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish. The beams are wide (side to side) but very thin from front to back.

Use the light and dark parts of the display to interpret the objects under your boat as follows:

Dark shades represent soft returns (mud, sand) or descending terrain.
Light shades represent denser terrain (timber, rocks) or rising terrain. A very hard bottom may appear as white on the display.
White Streaks or Clouds may represent fish on the display.
Shadows are not caused by light but by the lack of a sonar return. Objects standing on the bottom cause a sonar shadow to appear on the display. The longer the shadow, the taller the object. Fish may also cast shadows. You can use the shadow to interpret where the fish or object is located in relation to the bottom.

How do I customize the Down Imaging View?

You can customize the Down Imaging views by showing or hiding information, such as depth lines, temperature graph, and digital readouts. You can also change the color palette.

NOTE: Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay, or they can be displayed in data boxes.

Show/Hide Depth Lines
- The depth lines show incremental marks between the upper and lower depth range. The Depth Lines menu is shared with the Sonar View, so turning them on or off will affect the Sonar Views and the Down Imaging Views.
  1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
  2. Select Depth Lines.
  3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).
Show/Hide the Temperature Graph
- The temperature graph displays the temperature changes over the recent sonar history. A temperature input from the installed transducer or temp/speed accessory is required to enable this feature. The Temperature Graph menu is shared with the Sonar View, so turning it on or off will affect the Sonar Views and the Down Imaging Views.
  1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
  2. Select Temperature Graph.
  3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).
Change the View Colors
- The DI Colors menu changes the palette used to display sonar returns on the view.
  1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
  2. Select DI Colors.
  3. Select a palette.
Show/Hide the Frequency Label
- The Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies.
  1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
  2. Select Frequency Label.
  3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).

How do I change the Chart Speed?

Chart Speed controls how fast the sonar history moves down the view and how much detail is shown.

Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Chart Speed.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I change the View Colors?

The Side Imaging X-Press Menu allows changing the display palette. For more information, see “Customize the Side Imaging View: Change the View Colors”.

Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select SI Colors.
Select a palette.

How do I change the Imaging SwitchFire Mode?

Imaging SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Down Imaging and Side Imaging Views.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Imaging SwitchFire.
Select Clear Mode or Max Mode.

What is Clear Mode?

Clutter is filtered, and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details on-screen about the objects within the transducer beam(s).

What is Max Mode?

The view shows the most sonar information available within the transducer beam(s).

How do I freeze the Side Imaging View?

Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key.
Move the cursor over a sonar return.
Review the cursor position and depth information in the digital readouts.

How do I zoom in/zoom out?

To take a closer look, use the ZOOM keys to magnify the selected part of the view.

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key. Zoom Out: Press the -ZOOM key.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I turn on/off SI Navigation?

SI Navigation controls how the boat icon is displayed in Side Imaging Views. See Navigate to a Position for more information. If SI Navigation is turned on, an arrow icon indicates the direction the boat needs to turn to reach the next waypoint during navigation.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select SI Navigation.
Select On or Off.

How do I mark a waypoint at the boat position?

Press the MARK key.

How do I mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Press the MARK key twice.

How do I navigate to the Cursor Position?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Press the GOTO key twice. When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.

How do I navigate to a Saved Position?

Press the GOTO key.
Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.

How do I cancel Navigation?

Press the MENU key once.
Select Cancel Navigation. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View?

To view the saved screen snapshots from the installed microSD Card, open the Snapshot and Recording View. If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on when the screen snapshot is taken, you can view the saved file from Chart View.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select System > Screen Snapshot and Recording View.

How do I enable Screen Snapshot and Recording?

To enable Screen Snapshot and Recording, a microSD card must be installed in the control head. See HELIX Control Head for more information. If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on, a waypoint will also be saved at the boat or cursor location when you take a screen snapshot. The waypoint is saved with the same file name as the screen snapshot.

Install a microSD card into the control head card slot. See HELIX Control Head: microSD Card Slot for details.

How do I enable Marking a Waypoint with each Screen Snapshot?

If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on, a waypoint will also be saved at the boat or cursor location when you take a screen snapshot. The waypoint is saved with the same file name as the screen snapshot.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Accessories tab.
Select Screen Snapshot Waypoint.
Select On.

How do I take Screen Snapshots?

Screen Snapshots are saved pictures of the view on the screen. The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken. If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on, a waypoint will also be saved at the boat or cursor location when you take a screen snapshot.

From any view or cursor location you want to capture, press and hold the MARK key.

How do I display a Saved Screen Snapshot from Snapshot and Recording View?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Select a Snapshot: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files.
Display: Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Close: Press the LEFT Cursor key.

How do I select a Screen Snapshot in Chart View?

If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on when the screen snapshot is taken, you can view the saved file from the Chart View.

Display a Chart View on-screen.
Select a Snapshot: Use the Cursor key to select a screen snapshot icon.
Display: Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I delete a Screen Snapshot?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Select a Snapshot: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files.
Press the MENU key.
Select Delete Image. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I delete all Screen Snapshots?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Press the MENU key.
Select Delete All Images. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I start Recording?

The Recording feature records active sonar information. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available in Playback.

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Press the MENU key.
Select Start Recording. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. File Name: A waypoint will also be created at the boat location, and the recording shares the same file name as the waypoint (.SON). Use Different Views: To use different views on the control head and continue recording, press the EXIT key.

How do I adjust Pings Per Second?

For maximum performance during recording, keep the Pings per Second setting on Auto. If there is limited memory on the installed microSD card, use Pings Per Second to slow the ping rate. However, the recording will capture less sonar detail at a slower ping rate.

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Press the MENU key.
Select Pings Per Second.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I stop Recording?

X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once.
Select Stop Recording. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Select a Recording: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files.
Start Playback: Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation is cancelled during playback. Use Different Views: To use different views on the control head and continue playback, press the EXIT key. Adjust Sonar: Use the X-Press Menu to adjust sonar settings during playback. You can also use the cursor.

How do I select a Recording to Play?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Select a Recording: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files.
Start Playback: Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I adjust the Playback Speed?

X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once.
Select Playback Speed.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT keys to adjust playback speed or pause.

How do I stop Playback?

X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once.
Select Stop Playback. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I delete a Recording?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Select a Recording: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files.
Press the MENU key.
Select Delete Recording. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I delete all Saved Recordings?

Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
Press the MENU key.
Select Delete All Recordings. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I email a Saved Screen Snapshot to Customer Service?

Install the microSD card (and adapter) with the saved screen snapshots and recordings into your personal computer.
Open your email account and compose a new message. If Customer Service has provided a customer number, include it in the subject line.
Attach the screen snapshot files to the message. For each screen snapshot, attach the Sxxxxx.PNG file. Folder: Screen Snapshots are saved in the SNAPSHOT folder on the microSD card. File Names: The .PNG file and .DAT file for each screen snapshot have the same name. Unless you have edited the name, screen snapshots start with S.
Repeat step 3 for each screen snapshot.
Send the email to Humminbird Customer Service.

How do I email a Saved Recording to Customer Service?

Install the microSD card adapter with the saved screen snapshots and recordings into your personal computer.
Open your email account and compose a new message. If Customer Service has provided a service number, include it in the subject line.
Attach the Rxxxxx.DAT file for the recording to the message.
Attach all the files in the Rxxxxx folder to the message. Open the RECORD folder, and open the folder with the Recording name. Folder: Recordings are saved in the RECORD folder on the microSD card. Unless you have edited the name, recordings start with R. Open the Rxxxxx folder for the recording. For example, to send the files for the R00001 recording, open the R00001 folder. File Names: Attach all the .SON files and .IDX files in the recording folder.
Repeat step 3 and 4 for each recording.
Send the email to Humminbird Customer Service.

How do I display a Chart View on-screen?

There are a variety of views available to display charts and navigation. The views can be customized and displayed as a Combo View.

Display a Chart View or Bird’s Eye View

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Chart > Chart View or Chart Instrument View. OR Select Chart > Bird’s Eye View.

Display a Chart Combo View

You can select a variety of Chart Combo Views or Chart/Sonar Combo Views.

Press and hold the VIEW key.
Select Chart.
Select a view to display on-screen. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I select a Map Source?

The HELIX control head includes a built-in map. You can also install a microSD map card with additional chart information for a particular location. When you install a microSD map card, the control head automatically chooses the best map to display. You can also change the map source manually.

Install a microSD Map Card

Install a microSD map card into the control head card slot.

Change the Map Source

When you install a microSD map card, the map source is changed automatically to match the microSD map card map source. You can also change the map source manually. When you change the map source, the menus for the chart views also change, allowing you to add navigation data, shading, alarms, and more.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Map Source.
Select the installed map card location or a built-in map. Auto: The best available map will be selected automatically.

How do I change the Map Coordinate System?

Use Map Datum to change the map coordinate system used by the control head to match those of a paper map. Almost all electronic charts use the WGS84 Map Datum and most likely do not require a setting change.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Map Datum.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the setting.

How do I apply an Offset to the Map?

Use Set Map Offset to move the chart position on-screen and correct a position error in the cartography. This setting applies to all charts, not just the chart that requires correction.

Display a Chart View on-screen.
Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position where the map offset will be applied.
Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Set Map Offset.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Clear Map Offset: Select Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) > Chart tab > Clear Map Offset.

How do I select a New Map?

If the installed map card includes additional maps, use the following instructions to display map borders and select a different map.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Map Borders.
Select MMC/SD Only or All Visible.
Display a Chart View on-screen.
Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor within the dotted lines of a map border.
Press the +ZOOM key repeatedly to display the map details.

How do I change the Simulation Position?

Simulator mode allows you to save menu settings and navigation data while you learn to use your control head. To start simulation mode, see Getting Started. To change the simulation position shown on the Chart View, use the following instructions.

Display a Chart View on-screen.
Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Set Simulation Position.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The boat icon will move to the new position.

Clear the Track: Press the MENU key once. Select Clear Current Track.

How do I encrypt a microSD Card?

Use the Encrypt SD Card menu to prepare a blank microSD card for ChartSelect.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setuptab.
Select Encrypt SD Card.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I set the Water Level Offset?

When you start your trip for the day, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than normal. For example, if you know the lake is down 3 feet, set the Water Level Offset to -3.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Water Level Offset.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

If the water level is higher than normal, set a (+) positive amount. If the water level is lower than normal, set a (-) negative amount. If the water level has not changed (normal), set Water Level Offset to (0) zero.

How do I show/hide Navaids?

Navaids on Bird’s Eye View allows you to add navigational aids to the Bird’s Eye View, such as lights or buoys. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and the selected map source.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Navaids on Bird’s Eye View.
Select Visible or Hidden.

How do I show/hide the Bird’s Eye Outline?

If you use the Chart/Bird’s Eye View, you can display a line on the Chart View that shows the portion of the view that is used in the Bird’s Eye View.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select 3D View Outline.
Select Visible or Hidden.

How do I change the Background Color?

The Background menu changes the color of the background on the view. This menu also changes the background color for the Bird’s Eye View.

Press the POWER key.
Select Background.
Select a color.

How do I show/hide the North Up Indicator Icon?

The North Up Indicator displays the direction of True North. The icon also displays the chart orientation, and it will change as the orientation and the data source change.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select North Up Indicator.
Select Off (hidden) or On (visible).

How do I show/hide the Course Projection Line?

The course projection line is an arrow or line extending from the bow of the boat icon. It projects the current course and shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Course Projection Line.
Select a display setting.

How do I show/hide Latitude/Longitude Lines?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Lat/Lon Grid.
Select Visible or Hidden.

How do I adjust the Depth Shading?

Shaded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading on the Chart View. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Shaded Depth.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I select a Chart Detail Level?

Chart Detail Level allows you to add details and layers to the chart views. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Chart Detail Level.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select one of the following:
- Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions, and restricted areas.
- Navigation In addition to the Basic level, Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways, and navigation routes.
- Underwater In addition to the Basic and Navigation information, Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks, tides, and currents.
- Custom (Advanced User Mode)

How do I select Custom Chart Layers?

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Chart Detail Level.
Select Custom.
Press the DOWN Cursor key.
Select Custom Chart Layers. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor key to select a layer and turn it on (visible) or off (hidden).

How do I simplify the Chart Detail Level?

Use Chart Declutter to remove all chart layers except for land outlines, waypoints, routes, and tracks. The chart will clear for 10 seconds, and then it will refresh to its previous display settings.

Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Chart Declutter.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show/hide Map Borders?

The dotted lines of a map border indicate an area that contains a different map.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Map Borders.
Select Hidden, MMC/SD only, or All Visible.

How do I show/hide Spot Soundings?

Spot Soundings are depth measurements shown on the chart. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Spot Soundings.
Select Visible or Hidden.

How do I increase the Text Size?

Turn on Easy View Text to increase the size of the text displayed on the chart view. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Easy View Text.
Select On or Off.

How do I show/hide Contour Lines?

Display or hide the water contour lines in the Chart View. This feature is also affected by the Water Level Offset setting.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Contour Lines.
Select Hidden or Visible.

How do I turn on Depth Colors?

Set the depth shading in the Chart View to Off or shaded.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Depth Colors.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I highlight a Depth Range?

Depth Highlight allows you to identify a depth in the Chart View. You can also adjust the range on each side of the depth using Depth Highlight Range. The depth range you set is highlighted in green on the chart.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Depth Highlight.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a depth.
To highlight the range on both sides of the selected depth, press the DOWN Cursor key. Select Depth Highlight Range.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a range.

How do I highlight a Shallow Water Range?

When the depth is equal to or less than the amount you set, it will be highlighted in red on the Chart View.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Shallow Water Highlight.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a depth.

How do I set the Chart Orientation?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Chart Orientation.
Select an orientation to apply to the chart.

How do I set the Bearing North Reference?

North Reference allows you to have the bearing displayed as True North or Magnetic North.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select North Reference.
Select True North or Magnetic North.

How do I turn on/off Auto Zoom?

Turn on Auto Zoom to zoom the Chart View automatically based on the speed of the boat. As the boat’s speed increases, the chart range will increase.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Auto Zoom.
Select On or Off.

How do I turn on/off Auto Range?

Turn on Auto Range to set the chart scale to the lowest range so that only the boat icon and the next waypoint in the route are shown. If Auto Range is turned on, Auto Zoom will be turned off.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Auto Range.
Select On or Off.

How do I turn on Vessel Offset?

Vessel Offset allows you to see more of the Chart View based on the speed of the boat. Vessel Offset works with Offset Speed. When the boat is moving below the Offset Speed setting, the boat icon will be displayed in the center of the view. When the boat is moving at or above the Offset Speed setting, the boat icon will move to the edge of the view so more of the Chart View is shown.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Vessel Offset.
Select On.
Select Offset Speed.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I turn on Alarms and Adjust Settings?

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Alarms tab.
Select an alarm menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold.

How do I activate Man Overboard Navigation?

Press and hold the GOTO/MOB key until Man Overboard Navigation is activated.

How do I cancel Man Overboard Navigation?

Press the MENU key.
Select Cancel MOB Navigation.

How do I change New Waypoint Settings?

You can customize waypoint settings for all new waypoints.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Waypoint Settings. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to set the following:
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show/hide Casting Rings?

Use Casting Rings to display a circle at a set distance around each waypoint in the Chart View.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Casting Rings.
Use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to set how far the casting rings will be displayed from the waypoints. Hide: Select Off to hide the casting rings.

How do I show/hide Waypoint Proximity Flags?

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Waypoint Proximity Flags.
Select Hidden or Visible.

How do I declutter Waypoints?

Use Waypoint Decluttering to control how the waypoint icon and name are displayed.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Waypoint Decluttering.
Select On or Off.

How do I mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position?

Press the MARK key.

How do I mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the chart.
Press the MARK key twice.

How do I select a Saved Waypoint on the Chart View?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View.

How do I select the Last Saved Waypoint?

Press the MENU key.
Select the waypoint name from the X-Press Menu.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select a menu from the waypoint menu.

How do I search and Select a Saved Waypoint?

Use these instructions to search quickly for a waypoint, which is helpful if you cannot locate it on the Chart View.

Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Cursor to Waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to sort the list.
Select the waypoint name from the menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Press the EXIT key once.
The cursor will select the waypoint on the Chart View.

How do I mark and Edit Waypoints (on-the-go)?

Use the instructions in this section to edit a waypoint as soon as you mark it.

Setup: See Change New Waypoint Settings. Set the New Waypoint Icon menu to Select.
Press the MARK key. OR Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position. Press the MARK key twice.
Edit: When you mark a waypoint, the Waypoint Settings menu will display so you can edit the waypoint. No Changes: To proceed without making changes, press the MARK key (again).

How do I edit a Waypoint in the Chart View?

Use these instructions to edit a waypoint from the Chart View. You can also edit waypoints in the Waypoint Management dialog box.

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View.
Press the MENU key.
Select the waypoint name from the X-Press Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Edit Waypoint menu to edit the waypoint name, icon, and more (see Manage your Navigation Data for more information).
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Close: Press the EXIT key.

How do I change the Waypoint Position in the Chart View?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View.
Press the MENU key.
Select the waypoint name from the X-Press Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select the latitude position. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to enter a new position.
Save: Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Repeat steps 5 through 7 to change the longitude position.
Close: Press the EXIT key.
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I save a track?

Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I change the Trackpoint Interval and Trackpoint Min Distance?

Trackpoint Interval and Track Min (minimum) Distance work together to add a trackpoint to the current track. During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values increases the track resolution. Setting the menus to higher values will cause the track to extend back further in time, but it will be less detailed.

How do I change the Trackpoint Interval and Trackpoint Min Distance in Advanced User Mode?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Trackpoint Interval.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Select Track Min Distance.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

How do I save the Current Track?

With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Save Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Follow the on-screen prompts to save or discard the track. It is important to save the track before powering off the control head.

How do I edit the Current Track?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Appearance.
Use the Cursor Control key to change the visibility, style, and color.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I edit a saved track?

See Manage your Navigation Data.

How do I show all tracks on the chart?

Select Visible.

How do I hide tracks?

Select Hidden. If you choose Hidden, the control head continues to save trackpoints, but the track will not be displayed on the view.

How do I select a line style for all new tracks?

Select a line style (dotted, line, etc.).

How do I select the line color?

If you select a line style, you can also select the line color.

How do I clear the Current Track?

With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
Select Clear Current Track.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Show/Hide the Current Track?

The current track is shown on the Chart View automatically.

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Appearance.
Select Visibility.
Select Hidden or Visible.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show or hide a saved track?

See Manage your Navigation Data.

How do I Stop Tracking?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Stop Tracking. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I start tracking?

Select the Nav tab > Current Track > Start Tracking.

How do I search by Nearest Port, Tide Station, or Current Station?

The control head must have a separate purchase map card installed to enable the features.

Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station, or Nearest Current Station.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I search by Cursor Position?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint or position on the chart.
Press the CHECK/INFO key.

How do I Search for Contour Depth?

Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a contour on the chart.
Press the CHECK/INFO key.

How do I search for a Lake?

Use this menu to display a lake other than your current location. The lake map displayed on the Chart View is based on the GPS latitude/longitude position and the Humminbird LakeMaster map card installed in the control head. GPS reception is required for the correct lake to be displayed. The Lake List menu option allows you to display a different lake from the installed map card. When you select a lake, the cursor will move to the lake so you can see it on the Chart View. Then, you can mark waypoints, press the GOTO key to start navigation toward a waypoint, or press the CHECK/INFO key for more information.

What if there is No GPS Reception?

You can view the lake in Simulator mode. When you power on the control head, press the MENU key. Select Simulator from the Start-Up Options Menu. You can mark waypoints and routes and save them in Simulator mode. A Humminbird LakeMaster map card must be installed to enable this feature.

How do I search for a Lake?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Lake List.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I sort the lake list?

Select the Sort By field, and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort option for the list. You can sort alphabetically, identify the high-definition lakes (Hi-Def) on your card, etc.

How do I scroll through the list of lakes?

Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the list. As each lake is highlighted, you can view information about the lake in the box displayed on the screen.

How do I select a lake on the list?

Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Waypoints, Routes, Tracks.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I sort my saved navigation data?

You can sort your saved navigation data alphabetically or by newest/oldest date, distance, or icon.

Press the EXIT key.
Select Sort By.
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort setting.

How do I select a File?

Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a waypoint, route, track, or group.
Open the Submenu: Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I select Options or jump to the top?

Press the EXIT key.

How do I open the Waypoint Submenu?

Select a waypoint from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select one of the following menu options:
- Edit Opens the Edit Waypoint menu.
- Delete Deletes the waypoint.
- Duplicate Creates a copy of the waypoint and adds it to a new group or route.
- Save As Creates a new waypoint (based on the selected waypoint) and opens a menu so you can change the new waypoint’s name.
- Move Moves the waypoint from the selected group to a different group.
- Cursor To Moves the cursor to the selected waypoint in the Chart View.
- Go To Starts navigation to the selected waypoint.
- Target Displays a target on the selected waypoint in the Chart View.
- Grid Displays a grid on the selected waypoint in the Chart View.

How do I edit a Saved Waypoint?

Select a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I edit the waypoint name?

Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I view all available icons?

Select All to view all available icons. (All, Geometry, Alerts, Supplies, Navigation, Recreation, Fish, Environment). The available icons are determined by the category selected in Icon Category.

How do I show the waypoint icon on the Chart View?

Select Visible.

How do I hide the waypoint icon?

To hide it, select Hidden.

How do I move from space to space when editing a waypoint?

Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.

How do I change the letter or number when editing a waypoint?

Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.

How do I Create a New Waypoint?

Select a group or route (where you want to save the new waypoint). Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Options > New > New Waypoint.
Create New Waypoint: Use the Cursor Control key to set the available fields.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I set the waypoint icon category and the waypoint icon for all new waypoints?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Waypoint Settings. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to set your new waypoint preferences.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Delete a Waypoint?

Select a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
To remove the waypoint from the group, choose Selected. To delete the waypoint from all groups, choose All Instances.
Follow the on-screen prompts to delete the waypoint.

How do I view all available icons for the new waypoint icon?

Select All to view all available icons. (All, Geometry, Alerts, Supplies, Navigation, Recreation, Fish, Environment).

How do I manage routes?

You can edit your saved routes, and you can also create new routes from scratch using your saved waypoints.

How do I open the Route Submenu?

Select a route from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select one of the following menu options:
- Open Displays the saved waypoints in the route.
- Travel Starts navigation on the selected route in forward or reverse.
- Add/Remove Copies waypoints into the route or deletes waypoints from the route.
- Edit Opens the Edit Route menu.
- Delete Deletes the route.
- Duplicate Creates a copy of the route and adds it to a new group.
- Save As Creates a new route (based on the selected route) and opens a dialog box so you can change the new route’s name.
- Move Moves the route from the selected group to a different group.
- Info Opens the Route Info box and displays the waypoints in the route.

How do I open a Saved Route?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Review Route Distance Information?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Info. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I start navigation on a route?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Travel. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Forward or Reverse. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Navigation begins immediately. The Waypoint Management dialog box will close so you can see the route on the Chart View.

How do I Edit a Saved Route?

You can customize a route name, add or remove waypoints, and change the travel order for navigation.

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I change the route name?

Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show the route on the Chart View?

Select Visible.

How do I hide the route on the Chart View?

Select Hidden.

How do I create a New Route?

Select a group (where you want to save the new route). Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Options > New > New Route.
Create New Route: Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields.
Plan Route: Select Plan Route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The New Route menu closes so you can select waypoints to add to the route.
Add Waypoints: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available waypoints. To add a selected waypoint to the route, press the RIGHT Cursor key. Repeat as needed.
Save: Press the EXIT key to select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I name the new route?

Select the item name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show the route on the Chart View?

Select Visible.

How do I hide the route on the Chart View?

To hide it, select Hidden.

How do I Add Waypoints to a Route?

When you add a waypoint to a route, it is a copy. If you make changes to the copy, the changes will be made to all copies.

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Add/Remove. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The menu will close.
Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the route.
Save: Press the EXIT key to select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Delete a Waypoint from a Route?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select a waypoint in the route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
To remove the waypoint from the group, choose Selected. To delete the waypoint from all groups, choose All Instances.
Follow the on-screen prompts to delete the waypoint.

How do I Change the Waypoint Order in a Route?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
- Select Reverse, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. This will quickly reverse the order of the route.
OR
- Choose a Waypoint in the route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Select Reorder, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. To move the waypoint up or down in the route order, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
Press the EXIT key to select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Delete a Route?

Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
To remove the route from the group, choose Selected. To delete the route from all groups, choose All Instances.

How do I Manage Tracks?

Save and edit your tracks with the Waypoint Management dialog box. Track names are saved with a date and time stamp. The Tracks submenu allows you to edit the track name, appearance, and the track visibility. You can also move tracks from one group to another group.

How do I open the Track Submenu?

Select a track from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select one of the following menu options:
- Edit Opens the Edit Track menu.
- Delete Deletes the track.
- Duplicate Creates a copy of the track and adds it to a new group.
- Save As Creates a new track (based on the selected track) and opens a menu so you can change the new track’s name.
- Move Moves the track from the selected group to a different group.

How do I edit a saved track?

Select a track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields.
Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Delete a Saved Track?

Select a track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
To remove the track from the group, choose Selected. To delete the track from all groups, choose All Instances.

How do I rename a track?

Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. To move from space to space, press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys. To change the letter or number, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.

How do I show the icon on the Chart View?

Select Visible.

How do I hide the icon on the Chart View?

Select Hidden.

How do I select a line style?

Select a line style.

How do I select a color?

Select a color. The Color field is available if you’ve selected a solid line in the Style field.

How do I Manage Groups?

Use groups to organize your waypoints, routes, and tracks in one set. Some anglers prefer to group their navigation items by trip, fish-type, body of water, or time of day. New group names are alphanumeric and begin with GP, and you can edit the name. Groups and sub-groups use storage. The storage limit of your waypoints and routes may vary due to the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory.

How do I open the Group Submenu?

Select a group from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select one of the following menu options:
- Open Displays the saved waypoints, routes, and tracks in the group.
- Add/Remove Copies waypoints, routes, and tracks into the group or deletes files from the group.
- Edit Opens the Edit Group menu.
- Delete Deletes the group.
- Move Moves the group from one location to another.

How do I save all my new waypoints, routes, and tracks to a designated group?

Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Options > Set as Default.

How do I Create a New Group?

Select a Save Location: Use the Cursor Control key to choose where you want to save the new group.
Select Options > New > New Group.
Use the Cursor Control key to set the available fields.
Add Items: Select Add Items, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The New Group dialog box will close so you can select items from the Waypoint Management dialog box. You can also leave the group empty and add to it later. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint, route, or track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the group. Repeat as needed.
Save: Select Save. Press the EXIT key to select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. When you add an item to a group, it is a copy. If you make changes to the copy, the changes will be made to all copies.

How do I Add/Remove Navigation Items?

Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Add/Remove. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The menu will close.
Add: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint, route, or track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the group.

Remove: Select an item in the group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to delete it. 4. Repeat step 3 as needed. You can add or remove items from any other group in the Waypoint Management dialog box. 5. Save: Press the EXIT key to select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I edit a group?

Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields.
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Delete a Group?

Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.

How do I change the group name?

Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I show the group on the Chart View?

Select Visible.

How do I hide the group on the Chart View?

Select Hidden.

How do I Search and Organize?

The Waypoint Management dialog box allows you to move your waypoints, routes, and tracks into a designated group, make copies, and search for information. You can also organize your navigation items in HumminbirdPC, and visit our Web site at humminbird.com for details.

How do I Search By?

Search By allows you to search the items in the Waypoint Management dialog box by Name, Distance, Date, Icon, or Icon Category.

Select Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Search By.
Select a search category. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to enter your search criteria in the dialog box.
Select Enter. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the search.

How do I Duplicate or Move?

Select a waypoint, route, track, or group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Move or Duplicate.
- Duplicate: To create a copy of the waypoint, route, or track so that it appears in more than one group, select Duplicate.
- Move: To delete the group, waypoint, route, or track from one group and transfer it to another group, select Move.
Use the Cursor Control key to select the destination group or route (waypoints only).
Press the EXIT key to select Paste here. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm the change.

How do I Create a Copy and Save as a New Item?

Use the instructions in this section to copy a waypoint, route, or track and save it as a separate item. The new item retains the properties from the original, but it will not be affected by changes to the original.

Select a waypoint, route, or track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Save As. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Use the Cursor Control key to name the new item.
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

How do I Import Navigation Data?

Use the following instructions to import waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups into your Humminbird control head. The control head will import Humminbird navigation data from an installed microSD card. If the navigation data is from another source or format, it must be converted (using HumminbirdPC) before you can import it.

Install a loaded microSD card into the control head.
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm or cancel the import.

How do I Export ALL Navigation Items?

Export your navigation items to an unlocked, installed microSD card (separate purchase required) and then view them in HumminbirdPC.

Select Options > Select All and… > Export.
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm or cancel the export.

How do I Export Selected Navigation Items?

You can also select individualnavigation items and export them to an unlocked, installedmicroSD card.

From a selected group, select Options > Select Multiple and… > Export.
Select Items: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the waypoints, routes, and tracks. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select an item. Repeat as needed.
Confirm Export: Press the EXIT key to select Export Selected. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm or cancel the export.

How do I Delete all Navigation Data and Reset?

Use Format Nav Directories to delete ALL navigation data (waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups) and reset the navigation data directory in the Waypoint Management dialog box. You may need to reset the navigation directory if you’ve imported corrupted navigation data from an unknown source, which can cause the unit to malfunction.

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab.
Select Format Nav Directories.
Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the deletion.

What is AutoChart Live?

AutoChart Live uses data from an installed GPS receiver and 2D transducer (down beam, DualBeamPLUS) to create detailed depth maps of your favorite waters.

What map sources can I use with AutoChart Live?

Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics

How much data can AutoChart Live save?

AutoChart Live saves 8 hours of mapping data on your control head. After 8 hours of data has been collected, you can erase the data and continue mapping, or you can purchase a ZeroLine Map Card for unlimited mapping.

How do I purchase a ZeroLine Map Card?

Visit our Web site at humminbird.com.

How do I plan my map?

Before getting started, consider the areas where you want to create a map.

General Tips

Start with your favorite fishing hot spots. It is not recommended to record survey data of an entire lake, as it will require a lot of time to map and might include areas you don’t want.
Take a different route to and from each fishing spot every trip. You may discover new and interesting areas to map.
Start a new track or recording when you start for the day. Record new data every trip to create new maps or improve existing maps.
Navigate the boat at a consistent speed when recording data.
See the illustration below for instruction on how to navigate your boat while recording survey data.

Mapping a Specific Area or Object in Detail

Navigate the boat across the area rather than alongside.
Turn the boat where the area and/or object is out of range of the transducer beam(s).
Try to reduce the measurement time, so as to reduce the error due to possible GPS variations.

Mapping an Entire Lake

Follow a plan.
Follow the maximum gradient of the sea floor (up or down).
Keep a steady speed. For optimal performance, 0 to 8 mph is recommended.
Turn the boat where the bottom is flat if possible.

How do I Prepare the Control Head for Mapping?

When you start your mapping for the day, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual. It is also important to use your 2D transducer beams exclusively.

How do I set the Map Source?

AutoChart Live can be used when a Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics map card is installed and selected as the map source. When you install a map card, the map source is changed automatically to match the microSD card map source. You can also change the map source manually.

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
Select Map Source.
Select the installed Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics map card location or a built-in map.

How do I Confirm the 2D Transducer and Turn off Additional Transducers?

To record your custom map, you must have a reliable and accurate digital depth from a pinging 2D transducer. You can use your Humminbird DualBeam PLUS transducer (83/200 kHz), Side Imaging transducer with 2D (down beam) capabilities, or a CHIRP transducer with 2D (down beam) capabilities.

When you are recording your map, you should have only one 2D transducer pinging on your boat. If you have other 2D transducers pinging on remote control heads, you should turn them off. Down Imaging and Side Imaging beams can operate at the same time. You do not need to turn them off.

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Select Connected Transducer.
Confirm the transducer connected to the control head is selected.
If there are additional control heads on your boat with a 2D transducer, confirm that they are not pinging while you are mapping. There should be only one 2D transducer pinging on your boat during the recording process.

How do I Confirm Digital Depth and GPS Fix?

Display a Chart View on-screen.
Confirm Digital Depth: Confirm the depth digital readout is displayed. It may take a moment for depth to be displayed.
Confirm GPS Fix: Confirm the speed digital readout is displayed.

How do I Adjust the Water Level Offset?

When you start your mapping for the day, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual. For example, if you know the lake is down 3 feet, set the Water Level Offset to -3.

Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab.
Select Water Level Offset.
Use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
- If the water level is higher than normal, set a positive amount.
- If the water level is lower than normal, set a negative amount.
- If the water level has not changed (normal), turn off Water Level Offset.

How do I Display the Current Track?

Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
Select Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Appearance. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Select Visibility. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor key to select Visible.
Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

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