go out with nothing but the manual (no fishing poles)and go through every page, learn every menu item on every screen. the better u get with it the more fish you will catch. so many people around with 10,000 of equipment and dont know how to use it effectively. get the manufacturer tech support on your cell and call with questions, watch video on you tube etc. dont be surprised if it takes a 1/2 day or more depending on your set up