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Guys,
The gps options on my new 797 are no longer there. There isn't even an option for it after I mounted it this weekend. Also when I use side image or any other view and mark something, it doesn't!
Any ideas what might be the problem?
Thanks,
Mike
I don't have the 797 but I do have the 997 so there could be some difference so this may not be applicable. On the 997 I have five boxes on the right side the screen that I have to set what I want shown in each. I don't remember if you have to have the "Advanced" checked in the menu.
WarrenMN
Try a restore defaults.Quote:
Originally Posted by SEMOmike
1. hit menu twice (menu menu)
2. right arrow over to setup
3. bottom arrow down to restore defaults
4. hit enter
I don't know how it disappeared.
Tom
Try a restore defaults.Quote:
Originally Posted by SEMOmike
1. hit menu twice (menu menu)
2. right arrow over to setup
3. bottom arrow down to restore defaults
4. hit enter
I don't know how it disappeared. Maybe Voodoo.
Tom
Check the connections between the head unit and GPS receiver. It sounds like the HU doesn't know the GPS is there.
I tried the restore defaults on the water this weekend, but that didn't seem to work. I guess I will have to try to reconnect all the connections and see if that works.
Put in simulator mode and see if gps appears. Just guessing, based on PamManVa input.Quote:
Originally Posted by SEMOmike
Go into your system status and GPS Diagnostic View to see check see if the GPS is hooked up and working.
WarrenMN
We offer 2 diffrent versions. We have the 797 C2 SI COMBO that comes with a GPS antenna and we have a 797 C2 I COMBO. The 797 CS I COMBO has the gps antenna built into the unit. I noticed that you stated that you have a 797 C2 I COMBO. Go into your menu's and then go to the Views tab. Go down to the Accessory Test and change it to Visible. Then exit out and press the view button on the unit until you get to the System Status/Accessory Test. You will be able to tell on this page if the GPS is connected.
I don't know what version I have, however I do know that I have an external gps that worked the first couple of times out. For some reason it doesn't now!
I will run through the steps you mentioned Joby as soon as the weather clears and see if that helps.
Is this something that happens occasionally?
Not usally. I would also check my connections.
Simulator mode, should be able to mark waypoint without antenna connected. Try this too.
Process of elimination = good troubleshooting. Try all suggestions.
On power up, the screen appears immediately after loading. Should show:
current software version 3.940. If it don't show up here, hit the menu button on power up at the Humminbird page screen. Should see it here.
Hey Joby, I have tried everything these guys have said and the software is up to day, I have checked and rechecked all connections and the unit just will not read the gps puck. I can't understand why?
Do you think the gps puck is bad, or is something wrong with the 797 unit? Can you guys fix this for me?