Getting Started; Turning On The Unit; Keypad; Backlight - Lowrance HDS-8 Operation Manual

Getting Started

Turning on the Unit

Press the POWeR/LIGHT key to turn on the unit. If the unit is not
connected to a transducer, the unit will start up in simulator mode. To turn
off the unit, press the POWeR/LIGHT key for three seconds.

Keypad

This unit's keypad can be used in two ways. Pressing the arrow
symbols on the keypad will move the cursor in the corresponding
direction on the screen and allow you to scroll through menus.
Sliding your finger around the Flywheel surrounding the keypad
allows you to scroll through menus and adjust certain features.

Backlight

Tap the LIGHT/POWeR key to make adjustments to the
backlight level and open the Backlight Menu. To turn on Night
Mode from the menu, highlight Night Mode and press enTeR.
Night mode optimizes the display for low light conditions.

Cursor

Use the unit's keypad to move the cursor around the display, select onscreen objects,
highlight data items and view sonar history. Press exIT to remove the cursor from
the screen.

Language

Selects language used for menus, text boxes and messages.
To select a language:
1. Press MenU twice.
System and press enTeR
2. Select
3. Highlight
4. Use the keypad to select a language and
press enTeR.
Language and press enTeR.
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Getting Started
Keypad
Flywheel