Help with ifinder h20

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10-16-2007, 10:44 AM
Drawout

Help with ifinder h20

I just got this unit and im learning all the buttons before i head to the lake.How do i enable WAAS or is it already enabled ?
10-16-2007, 11:05 AM
raretangs

Mine worked right out of the box.

Glenn
10-16-2007, 11:55 AM
Chadku

Mine too....Just make sure you by the Map software for your region or its a waste...the detail that software gives you is a must.
10-16-2007, 11:59 AM
Drawout

Thanks guys.
10-16-2007, 12:15 PM
crappiecrazy

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Originally Posted by Chadku

Mine too....Just make sure you by the Map software for your region or its a waste...the detail that software gives you is a must.

I just bought the same gps, which map software did you buy? Also I am having trouble saving spots with icons. It works with waypoints not with icons.
10-16-2007, 07:39 PM
Drawout

Ok thanks for all the help that you all have given so far.I w ent out today and its obvious i need help lol.How do you guys go about finding your spots once they are marked on gps?
10-17-2007, 07:35 AM
Downwind

Name your spot you have marked. Go to--FIND--Enter--Find by NAME---Enter. At the bottom it will have highlighted---GO TO--ENTER--It will bring up a trail line to follow to your spot.
10-17-2007, 08:44 AM
Drawout

Ok what is everyones average EPE mine hasnt been below 20 feet does this sound like a problem or is it normal.
10-17-2007, 08:47 AM
Barnacle Bill

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Originally Posted by Drawout

Ok what is everyones average EPE mine hasnt been below 20 feet does this sound like a problem or is it normal.

Thats normal and I don't think its very accurate. I have seen high numbers but still went directly to a brush pile.
10-17-2007, 08:50 AM
Drawout

Cool , Thanks im sure ill get better at it.This is my first gps that ived used so i need all the tips i can get.
10-17-2007, 01:34 PM
Drawout

bump to the top
10-17-2007, 01:54 PM
sac-a-lait

I hate that gps. I bought one, took it back within hours and went with the user friendly Etrex Vista.
10-18-2007, 04:51 PM
sticksteer

I bought the software for my region but cant get it to come up when I'm on the lake. What am I doing wrong ?
10-18-2007, 04:58 PM
sac-a-lait

I'm telling ya, that thing is the reason I thought a GPS was hard to work. Go back to Academy sports a go with the VISTA.
10-18-2007, 06:09 PM
Barnacle Bill

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Originally Posted by Drawout

Ok thanks for all the help that you all have given so far.I w ent out today and its obvious i need help lol.How do you guys go about finding your spots once they are marked on gps?

If you see it on your screen just head the boat towards it. As you get closer keep zooming in and you can go right to it. To go to the next, if its not on your screen just zoom out until it is and repeat above.
10-18-2007, 06:10 PM
Barnacle Bill

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Originally Posted by sticksteer

I bought the software for my region but cant get it to come up when I'm on the lake. What am I doing wrong ?

Are you using a H2O and what kind of software?
10-19-2007, 01:40 PM
sticksteer

It's an H20 . I went to the Lowrance site they gave in the manual and ordered the chip for the se region.
10-19-2007, 03:53 PM
Barnacle Bill

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Originally Posted by sticksteer

It's an H20 . I went to the Lowrance site they gave in the manual and ordered the chip for the se region.

If you call Lowrance here is the first things they will have you do.
Go here http://primus.lowrance.com/support/r...=5000#Goto3194
Page down to ifinder h2O. Remove the map card from the unit then follow the instructions for a hard reset.

When done with the reset turn the unit off and reinstall the card. Turn it back on and the card should automatically load.
10-19-2007, 07:49 PM
sticksteer

Should I be able to pull up the maps after this ? It still says no MMC card installed.
10-19-2007, 08:06 PM
Barnacle Bill

Quote:

Originally Posted by sticksteer

Should I be able to pull up the maps after this ? It still says no MMC card installed.

It should load automatically. If its not seeing the card I guess you will have to call Lowrance.
Call Linda Colt at Lowrance. Her direct line is 918-438-8747
10-22-2007, 07:00 AM
Drawout

Just an update.I really like the ifinder and it gets me back to the piles everytime so far even though it says EPE is 20 feet.I ordered the Lowrance Southern Pro Maps for it so it should be much more detailed .