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I have heard differing opinions on how quickly to embrace the latest software download. I assume Humminbird has done extensive testing prior to releasing the software update so am inclined to move forward. Conflicting thoughts?
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I always wait to update my units, I let others test it out and see if there are issues. Often there is. Also I see if the update has anything in it that I could use, often there is not. If nothing good why update?
I loaded it last week on a G1 unit (SI) and didn't see any problems over a short time of using it. I probably didn't check everything out thorough enough to give a valid opinion other than I can vouch if the unit is updated properly then it won't blow up....LOL Didn't really see any operational benefit other than more contrast adjustability in 2D which was never a problem for me before the update and don't really need to see sunrise/sunset or lunar phases on it...LOL
Note: If you have a copy of the software currently on your unit, you can always try the newer update and revert back
As I read the instructions it calls for restoring the defaults. I assume, then, that after the download I have to go back and reset all the personalized settings?
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yep, always restore defaults before up-dating, Rickie said so.
I installed it yesterday and it didn't fix the bug in my I pilot mapping. Boat icon still flashing on and off and off and off and on/off, on.... off, on, off. You get the idea. I'm calling MK and HB Monday.
That is all I need. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
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Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
Rickie
Well, is there an easy way to remember which settings need to be addressed after restoring defaults and downloading the update (says the novice that cannot seem to remember what day it is)?
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well you could go thru the system and make notes on where you have your settings, ten after you update you can go back and reset
Uh ... ... ... "easy" is relative to how many times you Restore Defaults ... It gets "easier" with repetition ...Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
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Under the Networking tab ...:
*Set as needed ...
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Under the Accessories tab ...:
*Waypoint with ScreenShot set to on if you want a waypoint each time a ScreenShot is captured ...
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The Views tab should be the tab with the most changes from default (Hide all unused or redundant views) ...
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Under the Setup tab ... :
*User Mode change to Advanced ...
*Depth Offset adjust for xducer depth in water ...
*Local Time Zone (if correct time is important)
*Daylight Savings Time (if correct time is important) ...
*Demonstration Off (you won't need this version of Simulator > ever) ...
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Under the HB Chart tab ...:
*Water Level Offset (put the boat on a Contour on the map and adjust digital depth to spot sounding depth on map Contour) ...
*Shallow water highlight set to 3ft ...
*Depth highlight set as needed to highlight a specific depth contour to Green on a LakeMaster map ...
*Depth highlight Offset set to 1ft to highlight 1ft each side of above setting also green on a LakeMaster map ...
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Under the Chart tab ...:
*Nothing except for certain circumstances ...
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Under the Nav tab ...:
*Chart Orientation set to your preference ...
*Waypoint Decluttering turn Off (to see all waypoint names) ...
*Trackpoint Minimum Distance set to 5ft (and clear track at least once per day) ...
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Under the Sonar tab ...:
*Beam Frequency set to 83/200kHz for fixed frequency / High Medium for CHIRP frequency ...
*Imaging Frequency set to your choice for how much detail you want to see in imaging (higher = more detail) ...
*Switchfire (only affects 2d) = Clear for shallow water and Max for deeper water (adjust Sensitivity in both cases) ...
*RTS Window off (unless you use the vertical flasher at the right edge of the 2d view) ...
*Noise filter off (unless needed for minor RFI/EFI interference filtering) ...
*Max Depth set to 10ft deeper than deepest point in your lake ...
*Color bar Off (unless you use the vertical color bar at the right edge of the 2d view) ...
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Under the Alarms tab ...:
*Set alarms as needed ...
Rickie
And then Rickie outdoes himself again by giving me a step by step checklist to make sure my settings are optimum. Thanks, Rickie!Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
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Haven't seen where upgrades are much of an advantage to me on my helix -9 . Was wondering if you had to do each upgrade if I decided to though .
Any version includes all previous released versions ...Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle 1
So it's not absolutely necessary to do every version released ...
Rickie
Even though you may not want to update the unit at the current release, always good to download a copy and save as backup. In many cases you can always revert back to the previous version after doing an update and then deciding you don't like it. Note: Can't update to a release earlier than what was delivered on unit or in cases where it is stipulated in the release notes.
One thing that I don't like is, "Night Mode" or whatever it's called. When you select that, the screen dims, which is nice, but it doesn't dim low enough. That's not what I don't like. What I don't like is that unlike before the update, when I dimmed my screen at night, it always went back to the original full bright screen when it was powered back on, for the next fishing trip.
I dimmed it with Night Mode a week ago and when I went fishing mid day, this weekend, the screen was so dark that I couldn't see it, and it's hard to change the settings back to normal when you can't see the screen. I had to pull under a bridge to change back to full brightness.
You can go thru the views & menus and take pics on a cell phone.Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
do you lose way points ? I like mine so well I do not want to change unless it is really beneficial .Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
No, but you should back them up to SD Card and keep a copy on your PC " just in case" even IF you don't update - you just NEVER know...
WOW! ! ! ! This is great! Thanks! You tha manQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
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Switchfire now has settings for imaging too - but clear has been best and probably will always be...