User manual GARMIN FISHFINDER 160C

[. . . ] color sonar Fishfinder 160C owner's manual ® © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U. K. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. [. . . ] Using cleaners containing Ammonia will harm the anti-reflective screen coating. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. Storage Do not store the FF160C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS > KEYPAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Arrow keys The up and down Arrow keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup menu. The left and right Arrow keys are used to quickly cycle through Adjustment Bar settings. The ENTER key The ENTER key activates or deactivates Adjustment Bar and Setup menu data fields for review or changes. ENTER The MENU key MENU The MENU key activates or deactivates Adjustment and Setup menus. The POWER key The POWER key turns the unit on or off, and activates the backlight. To change the backlight level, press the POWER key repeatedly to cycle between off, user level, and high. 10 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS > UNIT CAPABILITIES Unit Capabilities Water Depth The Depth Scale is displayed from top to bottom along the right side. Messages and Alarm Icons are displayed along the bottom. Water Temperature Speed The unit can display the water temperature at the transducer. Speed can be displayed in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, and knots. A speed capable transducer is required. Distance Distance can be displayed in miles, nautical miles, or kilometers. A speed capable transducer is required. Battery Voltage Fish Current battery voltage can be displayed. The unit displays fish as arches or fish symbols in three sizes and can alert you when a fish is detected. (Simulated display) Thermocline and Structure Garmin's See-Thru technology can display more than just the thermocline and structure, the unit displays fish in and below the thermocline, trees, brush, and deadfall. Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual Bottom Shape and Type Garmin's Auto Gain system provides a clear graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape. 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS > THE ADJUSTMENT BAR The Adjustment Bar The Adjustment Bar allows quick access to the settings most commonly changed while using the unit. The current adjustment option always appears in the upper left of the display. Press left or right on the Arrow keys to scroll through the available options. To immediately change the current adjustment option, press the up or down Arrow key. To review the available settings before making a change, press the ENTER key to activate the adjustment window. Choose Setup for the main Setup Menu. Range Sets the display depth range. The unit can automatically track the bottom, or be set to a user-specified range. Available settings are: Auto (default) or 5-900 ft. Gain Controls the sensitivity of the unit's sonar receiver. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain (+). If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered, lowering the sensitivity (-) may increase the clarity of the display. The Auto setting level is controlled by the Auto Gain setting in the Setup menu. Scroll Adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from right to left. If you are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing or pausing the graph can be beneficial. 12 Fishfinder 160C Owner's Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS > THE SETUP MENU Zoom Selects a screen zoom scale. Available settings are: OFF (default), 2X, and 4X zoom. The Setup Menu The Setup menu contains the settings that should not need to be changed frequently. Using the up or down Arrow key select Setup, and press the ENTER key. View View is only available when a Zoom scale other than Off is selected. [. . . ] Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. [. . . ]