Key Functions; Power/Light Key; View Key; Check/Info Key - Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS Operation Manual

Key Functions

Your Fishfinder user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-
screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience.

POWER/LIGHT Key

The POWER/LIGHT key is used to power the Fishfinder on and off. You can also use
the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.
Power On: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power the unit on. When the Title screen is displayed,
press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.
Power Off: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds. A message will appear to indicate
how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and
any menu settings will be saved, your Fishfinder should always be turned off using the
POWER/LIGHT key.
Turn Sonar On or Off: From the Light and Background submenu, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control
key to select Sonar. Use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the setting. See Setup Menu
Tab: Sonar for more information.

VIEW Key

The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to
advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views
available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements
(see Views or Views Menu Tab).
NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.

CHECK/INFO Key

Press the CHECK/INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart, or Chart Combo Views to
display information about objects that are near an active cursor. If the cursor is not
active, the Chart Info submenu will be displayed. See Views: Viewing Cartography
for more information.
Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background Color: Press
the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Background
submenu. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Light or
Background, and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to
change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background
submenu.
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Key Functions