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well, i sat in the driveway and added 4 waypoints to mine. named them also. it took them, but i dont know if they are on there for sure as i havet gone to the lake to try to find them...if they took that is one more thing i have learned.................
I new to the site. I have been reading this thread as Ihave just purchased the Elite 5 DSI myself. The information provided here hasbeen very helpful. To add to the discussion, it is possible to take screenshots (not logging though). Just press the Light/Power button then Zoom +. Thiswill save a jpg of the screen onto the data card. Internal software 2.8 orgreater is needed.
The discussion regarding the ultrasonic’s is very interesting, esp. about thebeam shape and operating frequencies. I am in the aerospace ultrasonic businessmyself, DSI makes sense to me. When I get more hands on experience with theinstrument, I will be happy to provide more comments, practical and theoreticalin the near future.
Well, after using the unit a few times I still haven't figured out the mapping/gps. If I am on the full map mode, or the split screen, the map does not change/follow as the boat moves, it is stuck where I marked my first waypoint. The only way to move the map is to arrow to where the boat is currently. I'm hoping it is just a setting I can change quickly, but I didn't have a chance to mess with it too much on the water because of the stiff wind. Any recommendations?
that has happened to me also.....it is a setting. that said i cant remember how i unstuck it!!!! it was something simple tho, i do know that......not a lot of help, but maybe something to get ya going again...........
From what I have noted using the instrument in demo mode, When using the curser to create a waypoint, this puts the instrument into editing mode. To return to vessel mode, press menu then select "return to vessel" I believe Map scrolling will resume.Quote:
Originally Posted by EFslabs
I'll give it a shot this weekend. Thanks David.Quote:
Originally Posted by Davidrha
Good info. You certainly didn't get that out of the users manual.
For anyone that s on the fence about one of these units, Overtons has them on sale this week for 499 and then you get your 100 dollar rebate... You really can't beat that deal. I have been following this thread for a couple of weeks now. Thanks for all of the help on figuring this thing out!!
Been using mine and I really like it. I do not expect it to really show fish well but the bottom structure images have been very helpful and clear.
Alright ... I know you guys have been out fishing & using your E5DSI units. How about some screen pics !!
Anyone update their unit & have good/bad experiences from doing so ??
Anyone reading this have this unit & just can't get it to work ... plan on getting rid of theirs ... plan on buying one ... have questions about "whatever" (concerning this unit) ?? Let's not let this thread just take up space .... talk to me !!!
... cp :cool: