Start-Up Options Menu; Normal Operation - Humminbird Matrix Series Sonar Fishfinder Model Matrix 87 Operation Manual

M87_Man_531352-1_A.qxd 12/9/2004

Start-Up Options Menu

Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to
access the Start-Up Options menu.
Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the
cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the
following choices. If you wait too long, the system will
default to whichever menu mode happens to be
highlighted:
• Normal
• Simulator
• System Status
• PC Connect (use with PC Connect Cable).
Start-Up Options Menu
See the following paragraphs for more information about
each of these choices.

Normal Operation

Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your
Matrix™ uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected.
If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at
power up and your Matrix™ can be used on the water.
Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix™ off.
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Simulator
Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix™ before
taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very
powerful tool that simulates on the water operation,
providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend
going through this manual while using the Simulator, since
all of the menus function and affect the display the way
they actually do when in Normal operation.
Simulator
NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually from the
Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Matrix™ enter Simulator automatically (as it will if
a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up). Manually selecting Simulator
from the Start-Up Options menu allows you to pre-configure your Matrix™ for on the water
operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.
A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator.
Exit the Simulator by powering your Matrix™ off.
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