Humminbird 778C HD XD Fish Finder User Manual


 
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PC Connect and Software Updates
(with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only)
Use PC Connect to update the software of the Fishing System control head.
See the Humminbird® Web site for information and computer requirements at
humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468.
Supplies: In addition to your Fishing System and personal computer with
Internet access, you will need the PC Connect Cable (AS PC2).
NOTE: The PCConnectcable requiresa separate purchase.Formore information,
visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center
at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: If you connect an optional-purchase GPS Receiver to your control head, it
isimportantto backupyourdatafiles(waypoints,routes,tracks)periodically.Data
files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s defaults or
updating the software. See your HumminbirdPC™ online help guide and contact
our Customer Resource Center with any questions.
Updating software requires the following top-level steps:
1. Log on to humminbird.com.
Register your Fishing System.
Download HumminbirdPC™ to your computer.
Download the latest software update (unit name [version #]) for
your control head.
2. PC Connect Cable: Follow the instructions included with the PC
Connect Cable to connect your Fishing System to your computer.
3. Press and Hold the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Fishing
System.
4. Open HumminbirdPC™ on your computer. Click on the Control Head tab.
5. Click the Update Firmware button at the top, left of the
screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the software file
and update the control head. The Fishing System will recognize the
new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm software
installation.
Start-Up Options Menu