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  • Page 1 ZEUS ® BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2023 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. Trademarks ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS About System software Update software Turn unit on/off Backup data External power control System settings First startup Restore factory settings Quick access menu Access by swiping Access by power button Connect to mobile app Standby Screen lock Screenshot Night mode Brightness Sync Home screen...
  • Page 4: About

    ABOUT B&G Zeus S multi-function display is available in three sizes. This document describes the basic ® operation of the Zeus S multi-function display (MFD) unit. ® For the latest version of this document and other app guides, we recommend you download the B&G: Sailing &...
  • Page 5: First Startup

    FIRST STARTUP When you start the unit for the first time, or when you start it after a factory reset, you need to complete the initial setup for language, country, timezone and scan for an existing boat network. After that, the Welcome screen presents you with two choices: •...
  • Page 6: Quick Access Menu

    QUICK ACCESS MENU The quick access menu gives you quick access to basic system settings and features. Access by swiping You can display the quick access menu by swiping down from the top of the screen. Access by power button Alternatively, you can display the quick access menu by pressing the power button.
  • Page 7: Connect To Mobile App

    Connect to mobile app Select Connect to B&G app from the quick access menu to connect your mobile device (phone or ® tablet) to the unit. Download the B&G : Sailing & Navigation app from the App Store or Google Play , then use the ®...
  • Page 8: Standby

    Standby Standby mode helps conserve power when the unit is not in use without completely turning it off. When in standby, the screen turns off while the system and connected devices continue to run. Select Standby from the quick access menu to enter standby. Press the power button to exit standby mode.
  • Page 9: Night Mode

    Night mode Night mode optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Select Night mode from the quick access menu to turn night mode on or off. Brightness To switch between the display’s pre-defined brightness levels, press the power button repeatedly. Alternatively, select Brightness from the quick access menu and slide the bar to the desired level.
  • Page 10: Home Screen

    HOME SCREEN To open your home screen, select the home button on the recent apps panel. All apps, settings and alert messages can be accessed from the home screen. Home button – select to view the home screen Alerts list – select to view recent and historic system alerts Settings –...
  • Page 11: Edit Home Screen

    Edit home screen To change the order of your home screen apps, select and hold an app (1) to view the Edit home screen button (2), then select it. All the app icons will appear with a white outline. Select and drag the app icon (1) to your desired position on the screen grid, then select Done (2).
  • Page 12: Recent Apps Panel

    RECENT APPS PANEL When an app is running or pinned, its icon displays on the recent apps panel. Status information – Displays the time and status icons Pinned apps display at the top of the panel Divider – A horizontal line separates pinned and unpinned apps Unpinned apps display at the bottom of the panel Active app –...
  • Page 13: Emergency And Mob

    Emergency and MOB Use the Man Overboard (MOB) app for emergency situations. To open the app, select MOB from your home screen. Select Overboard marker to create a MOB waypoint at your vessel’s location and follow the instructions to respond to the emergency. Note: Use the Waypoints &...
  • Page 14: Apps

    APPS An app is a program for a unique feature or function. The availability of some apps depends on the size of your display unit and hardware connected to your system. For app-specific user guides, download the B&G: Sailing & Navigation app on your mobile device and connect it to your display unit, or visit: www.bandg.com.
  • Page 15: Pin Apps

    Pin apps You can pin the apps you use most often to your recent apps panel. Both individual apps or custom app groups can be pinned to the recent apps panel. To pin an app, select and hold it on the recent apps panel and select Pin. Select a plus button in the recent apps panel to specify where you want to position the app.
  • Page 16: Custom App Groups

    Custom app groups When you group apps, you can view two or more apps at the same time. You can view more than one instance of the same app, such as two instances of the Chart app with different zoom levels. To create a new app group, select New split on the home screen.
  • Page 17: Modes

    MODES On the Chart app, select between cruise and race modes. Cruise mode simplifies and declutters the chart app interface with a focus on navigation. Race mode has racing-specific options and is used to follow a race course, race timer, and more. The current chart mode is indicated via the mode indicator icon (A).
  • Page 18: Controllers

    CONTROLLERS Controllers are vertical panels on your screen that allow you to remotely operate system devices, such as an autopilot control or audio server. If these devices are installed, you can access their controllers from your unit’s control bar. For detailed information about a controller, refer to its specific guide.
  • Page 19: Open Controller

    Open controller To open a controller, select the controller button from the control bar. Select the controller button again to close it. Float a controller To detach a controller from the control bar, select and drag the float icon to your desired location on the screen.
  • Page 20: Race Panel

    RACE PANEL On the Chart app, switch to Race to see race-specific features. You can use the Race panel to: • Display and control the race timer. • Create and manage the race start line. • Display race start line data. •...
  • Page 21: Alerts

    ALERTS The unit continuously monitors connected sensors and devices for alerts, system faults and environmental changes. Alerts can be configured by setting up rules. When triggered, an alert rule generates one of the following message types: • Notification – a message that stays on the screen for 15 seconds and then automatically disappears, or until you acknowledge it.
  • Page 22: View Alert Messages

    View alert messages To view a list of all your alert messages, select the alerts button on your home screen. The CURRENTLY ACTIVE section contains alarms and warnings with unresolved conditions • (the conditions that triggered the alerts still exist). The UNREAD section contains notifications you did not acknowledge (they automatically •...
  • Page 23: Manage Alert Rules

    Manage alert rules You can edit and delete default alert rules, or create your own, through the Settings menu. The Alerts panel allows you to apply one or more message types (notification, warning or alarm) to each alert and set the value that triggers it. You can also delete your alerts history and turn on the unit’s siren from this panel.
  • Page 24: Status Icons

    STATUS ICONS Status icons show on your home screen or at the top of your recent apps panel when an app is open. Icon Description Wi-Fi signal strength ® Wi-Fi signal error ® Wi-Fi disconnected ® Internet connected Internet connection error No internet Connection to internet Shows when actively navigating towards a...
  • Page 25: Usb Port

    USB PORT A USB-A port is available on 9” and 12” display units. It can be used to: • Connect a MI-10 microSD card reader. ® • Connect a USB storage device or a generic USB card reader. • Store screenshots, sonar recordings and other system data. Note: USB storage devices should be standard, PC-compatible hardware in FAT32, ExFAT or ¼...
  • Page 26: Connected Devices

    CONNECTED DEVICES Configure connected devices You can configure connected equipment from the devices list. Select the settings button from the home screen, then Boat network > Devices to open the devices list. Note: The configuration options available depend on the connected devices. ¼...
  • Page 27: System Software

    SYSTEM SOFTWARE Update software Your unit will automatically check for software updates for itself and connected devices when it’s connected to the internet. We recommend you register your device and install the B&G: Sailing & Navigation app onto your mobile device. You can update the unit’s software using the mobile app too. Alternatively, you can download software updates from the B&G website onto a USB storage device or microSD card and manually update the software.
  • Page 28: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS On the Settings screen, you can manage system settings and settings for connected devices. Your vessel (the vessel’s name) Use to adjust vessel-specific settings (A). Most of the settings for your vessel were configured the first time the device was started. Note: The unit shows ‘Your vessel’...
  • Page 29 Sources Lists selected sources for various functions. You can manually select sources or let the system perform an automatic source selection for you. Damping If data appears erratic or too sensitive, apply damping to stabilize the data. Note: Damping values are only applied to data shown on the display unit where you set the ¼...
  • Page 30: Restore Factory Settings

    Restore factory settings Use the Reset option to restore your display unit to the factory default settings. Note: All personalized settings and content are deleted, including waypoints, routes and tracks. ¼...
  • Page 31 © 2023 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. www.bandg.com Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities.

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