Update Software - Humminbird HELIX Series Operation Manual

Update Software

Register your product at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news and software updates for your
Humminbird model. You can also download HumminbirdPC, which allows you to manage your waypoints, routes, and tracks on your
personal computer.
If your control head model does not include a microSD or SD card slot, you can use HumminbirdPC to update the control head
software. Visit humminbird.com for details.
NOTE: It is important to back up your control head's data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) periodically.
Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit's defaults or updating the software. See Manage your
Navigation Data: Import/Export Navigation Data and Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings for more information. Also,
contact Humminbird Technical Support with any questions.
Required Equipment: Personal computer with Internet access, and a formatted microSD or SD card. See HELIX Control Head for
compatibility details.
Register your Humminbird Products
Register your Humminbird product and sign up to receive the latest Humminbird news, including software updates and new product
announcements.
1. Go to our Web site at humminbird.com and click Support > Register your Product.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product.
Update the Control Head Software
Use the following instructions to download software updates from humminbird.com.
1. Install a formatted microSD or SD card into the slot on your PC.
2. Download: Click Support > Software Updates. The available software updates are listed as Downloads under each product.
• Under Downloads, click the file name. Confirm the file name is for your control head model.
• Read the instructions in the dialog box and select Download.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to save the software file to the microSD or SD card.
3. Install the microSD or SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot.
4. Power On: The control head will recognize the new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm the software
installation.
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