Summary of Contents for Lowrance HDS-12 Gen2 Touch
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HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide Overview No. Description Touch screen SD Card reader Waypoint key. A short press opens the waypoint menu; long press opens Find menu. Pages key. A short press displays the home screen. Repeated short presses cycles through favorite pages.
The homescreen ¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9” and 12” units. No. Description Utilities panel. Tap an icon to access utility data. Favorites panel. You can display Favorite pages, save new Favorites or clear previously configured pages. Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will cycle through favorite pages.
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Selecting main icons Tap the page icon Accessing quick splitscreen displays (quick splits) Press and hold the page icon Customizing favorite pages Several panel configurations are available: HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide...
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Menus Page menu Hiding the page menu To hide the menu, drag it to the right Restoring the page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu. To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide...
Operation mode settings menu System settings Data Overlay You can turn on/off viewing of overlay data and edit overlay data from the hidden system menu on any page. HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide...
Saving a Man Overboard waypoint Using the cursor Tap the screen to activate the cursor. Drag your finger in any direction to pan the screen. Tap Clear Cursor to remove the cursor from the page. Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to cursor assist mode. The selection tool will appear above your finger.
Creating a waypoint The waypoint will be positioned at the cursor when the cursor is active. When the cursor is not active, the waypoint will be positioned at your current location. ¼ Note: Press the dedicated waypoint key twice to quickly save a waypoint. Sonar Adjusting sonar settings Sensitivity and Colorline are adjusted by dragging the slide bar vertically.
Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in less than 60 feet of water. Viewing sonar history You can view sonar history by activating the cursor and then dragging your finger horizontally across the screen.