How to Link Humminbird GPS Units
Humminbird's GPS navigation devices are geared for the fishing lifestyle. A variety of the company's GPS units are capable of performing sonar, navigational and depth-finding duties, and also allow you to connect even more accessories via "Y" cable for even more functionality. If you have a buddy who's along for the ride and he has a Humminbird with superior waypoints or fish identification capability, for instance, you can connect the two Humminbirds for dual functionality.
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Instructions
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Turn both Humminbird devices off. Connect the end of the Y cable with just one port to the corresponding port on the bottom or side of the main unit you intend to use (depending on your model). Connect one of the plugs on the other end of the Y cable into a corresponding port on the bottom or back of the other unit.
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Turn both units on, and press the "Menu" button on the main unit you intend to use as it's starting up. This will lead to the start-up options screen.
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Use the directional cursor keys to scroll down to tab "System Status." Press the right directional key to select that option.
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Scroll through the system status options with the "View" button until the "Accessory Test" screen appears.
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Use the resulting screen, which lists any accessories or auxiliary devices attached to your Humminbird, to confirm the other Humminbird is connected. It will state "Connected" or "Unconnected" next to any recognized devices. Reboot both devices to exit the System Status menu.
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Tips & Warnings
Use an SD card to load the data from the new device on your Humminbird. Press "Menu" twice on the new Humminbird device as it's powering on. This will access the main menu. Use the right directional button to enter the "Navigation" tab. Insert an SD card into the device's card slot, and then scroll down with the directional wheel and choose "Export All Nav Data." Press the right navigational button and this will save waypoints, routes and tracks to the card. Remove the card after it's fully loaded, and then turn off your other unit. Insert the loaded SD card into the slot on the other device, then power on with more data on board.
