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Reply With QuoteI have a stupid question. How do you update the software on a Elite 5 HDI? No usb ports. I'm electronic illiterate.
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I have experienced my unit not wanting to come on, when I have a jumper battery's alligator clips attached to the power cable wires (when playing with the unit in the apartment). A little wiggling of the clips, or unhooking & then reattaching the clips usually works. No such problem when unit is connected when on the boat.Originally Posted by ragencage
I'd check & make sure I was getting power to the head unit ... check for any corrosion or dirt/film on the connections ... push the "on" button one time quickly, & don't hold it down ... especially check where the power cord connects to the battery. Clean those connections, even if you have to sandpaper them clean & shiny.
If nothing works ... seeing as how it's less than 1yr old, it should still be under warranty. The unit is discontinued, but I'd check with Lowrance & see if you could get retail or pro-rated credit towards another unit (or your $$ back).
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I have a stupid question. How do you update the software on a Elite 5 HDI? No usb ports. I'm electronic illiterate.
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You use a mini SD card.
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I know this was posted a while ago but for others... a bit of speed is your friend on both counts. The GPS doesn't want to update under about .8 mph and your downscan will look better at around 2-3 mph. I really don't know if the GPS update speed has anything to do with a particular card. Lots of units from both manufacturers have the same issue and you have to go to a faster, external antenna to fix it.
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I believe that's true as well.
Randy Andres
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what's the best maps that would show the bayous in south Louisiana & rivers
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Wayne ... I don't know as any map chip is going to cover all the bayous & rivers in Louisiana, but you can check this link out : http://www.navionics.com/en/webapp .... zoom in on the areas you fish & see if there are any markings that would benefit you.
You also might ask on the Louisiana state forum, and see if anyone has a map chip that shows your areas of interest .. then see if the major chip mfg's have one that will work in your unit.
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Wow, I have been gone for about 5 months and cant remember S###. I was at message 670 or so and Now I need to start all over again haha...Better get busy.
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Pappy, B. Bill or anyone in the know.... I know I am way late in doing this but I put the 3.60 upgrade onto my SD card and have put that card back into my Elite 5 DSI. In reading about this It sounds like the upgrade is automatically downloaded onto the unit when it powers up. So my question is how do you know it did? Do you see it on the Unit or get a message or is it blind faith.
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