Getting Started; Power On And Confirm Gps Reception - Humminbird AS GR16 Operation Manual

Getting Started

The procedures in this section describe how to get started with your control head. Some of the settings in this section are a
one-time set up, and other settings (such as checking the GPS reception) you will use each time you hit the water.
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| Power On and Confirm GPS Reception

Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head.
SOLIX Series
GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart
1. Press the POWER key.
2. Press the HOME key.
3. Review the top, right corner of the status bar.
Compass: The selected compass/heading sensor is
on and heading data is being received
Detected and Active: If a sensor is active and
transmitting/receiving, the GPS icon will be white.
Connected but not Detected or Active: If a sensor is
not detected on the network, or not transmitting/
receiving, it will be completely gray.
Connected but
a sensor is detected, but is not transmitting/
receiving, the icon will be partially gray. In this
illustration, the GPS receiver is detected, but it
doesn't have a GPS fix. This feature will vary with
the type of icon represented.
4. If the sensors are active, your system is ready for use on
the water.
To review satellites and signal strength, press the Home
key and select GPS.
If the icon is not displaying in the system status bar,
check the installation of the accessory and the cable
connection to the control head.
not Transmitting/Receiving: If
HELIX Series
GPS Diagnostic View
1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.
2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to
access the Start-Up Options Menu.
3. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal
operation will be selected automatically, and your Fishing
System can be used on the water. See your control head
operations manual for more information.
4. Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the GPS Diagnostic
View is displayed on the screen. Confirm that External GPS
is displayed and the Fix Type indicates Enhanced or 3D.
Δ If the GPS Diagnostic View is not displayed in the
rotation, press the MENU key twice to open the Main
Menu. Select the Views tab > GPS Diagnostic View >
Visible.
Δ If it is connected and detected, the Sensor will also be
displayed in the Accessory Test screen.
NOTE: The GPS Diagnostic View only appears if the GPS
receiver is connected.
7 Getting Started