Humminbird 595C Fish Finder User Manual


 
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How Sonar Works 1
Single Beam Sonar........................................................................................................................................ 1
How GPS and Cartography Work 2
Multi-Media Card (MMC)............................................................................................................................ 3
What’s On the Sonar Display 4
Views 6
Sonar View...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Understanding Sonar History.................................................................................................................... 8
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.............................................................................................................. 8
Bottom Presentation.................................................................................................................................... 9
Sonar Zoom View........................................................................................................................................ 10
Big Digits View ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Bird's Eye View ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Chart View .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Combo View ................................................................................................................................................ 14
View Orientation ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Viewing Cartography 15
Introduction to Navigation 16
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks ................................................................................................................ 16
Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint.............................................................................................................. 17
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ...................................................................................................... 18
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid................................................................................................ 19
Save, Edit or Delete a Route .................................................................................................................... 21
Save or Clear a Current Track.................................................................................................................... 21
Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks .......................................................................................................... 22
Key Functions 22
POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................................................... 22
VIEW Key ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
INFO Key........................................................................................................................................................ 23
MENU Key .................................................................................................................................................... 23
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ........................................................................................................................ 24
MARK Key...................................................................................................................................................... 24
GOTO Key...................................................................................................................................................... 24
ZOOM (+/-) Key .......................................................................................................................................... 24
EXIT Key ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built
its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine
equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine
environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an
exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a
reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card
included with your unit. We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get
full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at
www.humminbird.com.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! 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. Handling and/or
opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.
WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Fish ID+™, Humminbird®, HumminbirdPC™, RTS® Window, SmartCast®, WhiteLine®, X-Press™ Menu,
Structure ID®, and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.
© 2004 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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