Update Software - Humminbird HELIX 9 Operation Manual

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Set up an online account at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news and software updates for your
Humminbird model. You can also download HumminbirdPC from your account, which allows you to manage your waypoints, routes,
and tracks on your personal computer.
NOTE: It is important to back up your control head's data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) periodically.
Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit's defaults or updating the software. See Manage your
Navigation Data: Import/Export Navigation Data and Manage your Screen Snapshots and Recordings for more information.
Also, contact Humminbird Customer Service with any questions.
Required Equipment: Personal computer with Internet access, and a formatted SD card.
Register your Humminbird Products
Set up an online account and register your Humminbird equipment so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news, including
accessory compatibility and software update information.
1. Go to our Web site at humminbird.com. Select Support > Register your Product.
If you already have a humminbird.com account, select My Humminbird.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a new account and register your products.
Update the Control Head Software
Use the following instructions to download software updates from your account on humminbird.com.
1. Install a formatted SD card into the slot on your PC.
2. Download: Select the My Equipment page. The available software updates are listed as Downloads under each registered
product.
• Under Downloads, click the file name.
• Read the instructions in the dialog box and select Download.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to save the software file to the SD card.
3. Install the SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot.
4. Power On: The control head will recognize the new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm the software
installation.
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