Thread: Garmin Echo 100

Originally Posted by Shines Mullet Shak

I cant get the unit turn off from simulator mode. Anyone know how?

see if this will help !!!

Simulator Mode

The Fishfinder 100 comes with a built-in simulator mode that will
allow the user to practice and learn the operation of the unit at home rather
than on the water.
To start the simulator mode, turn the unit on without a transducer
installed. As the unit powers on, the unit will indicate that it is running the
simulator mode by displaying a message across the bottom of the chart.
The message will be replaced by the simulator mode icon in the lower left
corner of the chart. While in the simulator mode, the unit will display a
random bottom scene and the Fishfinder 100 can be controlled just as if it
were on the water.
The unit can be configured to act as if a variety of transducers are
installed while in the simulator mode.
To Select a Specific Transducer:
1. Press the Setup button on the face of the unit.
2. Using the arrow keys, highlight the 'Tools' tab then the 'Simulator'
selection field.
3. Press ENTER. Choose the desired transducer from the list.
4. Press ENTER to accept the transducer selection.
To exit the Simulator, turn the

Thank you I will try that.

Make sure the transducer cable is pushed in all the way. You have to push pretty hard. Power off and then power back on.

Originally Posted by catchNgrease

Make sure the transducer cable is pushed in all the way. You have to push pretty hard. Power off and then power back on.

that's what the Garmin tech guy said to try. I have same issue with Echo 300.

Originally Posted by Shines Mullet Shak

Thank you I will try that.

did that work for you?

Yep. Your transducer is not plugged into the unit. Unit off - Plug it in, turn unit on. Go fish.