Key Functions - Humminbird HELIX 5 SONAR Operation Manual

Key Functions

Your control head consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and
menus.
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 on the unit. 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. Press the VIEW key repeatedly to cycle through all
available views. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing
requirements (see Views or Setup Menu Tab: Select Views).
NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.
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