Introduction - Lowrance HDS-5x Operation Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing from Lowrance, the industry leader in marine technology.
This manual is packaged with a Quick Start Guide, Installation Guide, License and
Warranty booklet and NMEA 2000 Networks Installation Instructions. If any of
these documents are missing, you may acquire them via a free download at www.
lowrance.com or by contacting customer service.
About this manual
This manual documents how to adjust features and options in your display unit. The
information in each section follows the same sequence as your display unit's menus.
If you would like information on how to get the most out of your unit, visit our web
site, www.lowrance.com; click on the Support tab and select Tips and Tutorials.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to press a button in this manual, the button will be shown
in all caps and bold text like — MenU, exIT, enTeR, etc. If you are instructed
to select an item from a menu, the item to be selected will be listed in bold like —
Brightness, Key beeps, etc.
For example: Press MenU, select Language and press enTeR.
WARNING: When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the
vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the
vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators must main-
tain full surveillance of all pertinent driving, boating or
flying conditions at all times. An accident or collision re-
sulting in damage to property, personal injury or death
could occur if the operator of a GPS-equipped vehicle
fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and vehicle
Lowrance Customer Service
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Canada (800) 661-3983 or (905) 629-1614
operation while the vehicle is in motion.
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Introduction