User manual GARMIN FISHFINDER 240

[. . . ] Fishfinder 240 owner's manual © 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, 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 prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. [. . . ] The `Depth Line' tool is used to quickly identify a set depth or measure the depth of underwater objects. The `Noise Reject' and `Flasher' tools are used to enhance the chart and help in identifying and providing information about an underwater return. The `Simulator' tool is used to enhance the simulator mode by allowing you customize the simulated transducer selection. To access the Tools tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys. Depth Line When the `Depth Line' tool is activated, a Depth Line selection is added to the Adjustment Bar. To Activate the Depth Line: 1. Select `On' and press ENTER. To Change the Depth Line Setting: 1. Place the highlight over the Depth Line selection on the Adjustment Bar. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to change the setting. Noise Reject The `Noise Reject' tool helps filter unwanted noise from the chart. The `Noise Reject' tool can be turned `OFF', set to `AUTO'(automatically) adjust or to a fixed `LOW', `MED'ium or `HIGH' setting. Noise Reject Selections 18 Remember when setting the Noise Reject tool, the higher the noise rejection setting, the more likely the unit is to not show fish or structure. Unit Operation Setup Menu/Tools To Change the Noise Reject Setting: 1. Choose `Off', `Auto', `Low', `Med', or `High', and press ENTER. Flasher With the `Flasher' tool active, a graphic Flasher representation will be displayed on the right side of the chart. This graphic Flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true Flasher. You may find this feature particularly useful when using `Fish Symbols'. To Turn the Graphic Flasher On and Off: 1. Select `ON' or `OFF' and press ENTER to accept the selection. Graphic Flasher Selections Simulator The `Simulator' tool allows you to select a transducer type for use with the Fishfinder 240's built in simulator. These choices allow the simulator to more accurately depict actual operation of the unit. For details on using the simulator see page 33. Simulator Selections 19 Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers Numbers The `NUM' (Numbers) tab allows you to choose whether you would like to see normal or large numbers on the chart. You can also configure the unit to display `Battery Voltage', (water) `Temperature', and `Speed' Over Water if the unit is equipped with a capable transducer. To access the Numbers tab place the highlight over it using the arrow keys. Number Size This setting determines the size of the numbers displayed in the `Depth', `Temperature', `Battery Voltage' and `Speed' fields on the chart. To Select Normal or Large Numbers: 1. Choose `Normal' or `Large', press ENTER to accept the selection. Normal Numbers Large Numbers Battery Voltage The Fishfinder 240 can display the current battery voltage on the chart. To Show or Hide the Battery Voltage Display Field: 1. Choose `Show' or `Hide', press ENTER to accept the selection. Battery Voltage Selections 20 Temperature The Fishfinder 240 can display the water temperature when equipped with a temperature sensing transducer. The unit has the ability to automatically sense when a temperature capable transducer is connected and display the water temperature. The temperature field can be shown or hidden regardless of the transducer installed. To Set the Temperature Display Field: 1. Choose `Auto', `Show' or `Hide', press ENTER to accept the selection. Unit Operation Setup Menu/Numbers Speed The Fishfinder 240 can display the boat's `Speed' Over Water when equipped with a speed capable transducer or Speed Sensor. When set to `AUTO' the unit will automatically sense when a capable transducer or sensor is connected and display the Speed. To Set the Speed Display Field: 1. [. . . ] 22 Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 39 S On the Water Appendix D Index Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]