Lowrance electronic X50 DS manual Memory, Menus, UP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓

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cases, the text uses the word MENU. Usually, when the instructions say MENU, you can press the MENU UP key for consistency.

The MENU UP key cycles forward through the menus. The MENU DOWN key moves backward through the menus. To check out the menus, re- peatedly press a MENU key to scroll through them.

3. UP & DOWN ARROWS (↑ ↓)

These Up and Down arrow keys are referred to as (DOWN) or (UP) in this manual. You will use these keys to adjust most features and functions on the X50 DS.

Memory

This unit has permanent memory that saves the following user settings when power is turned off: Units of Measure, Temp Size, Depth Size, Fish I.D. mode, Noise Reject mode, Range mode, Zoom, Sensitivity, Grayline, Chart Speed, Battery Alarm, Display Contrast, Backlight, Language, Fish Alarm, Battery Alarm and Shallow and Deep alarms. It does not require, nor does it use an internal backup battery, so you never have to worry about replacement batteries.

Menus

This unit's menus will guide you through its various functions and fea- tures. Menu names and settings appear in the manual as small capital let- ters like SENSITIVITY, which refers to the Sensitivity menu.

The MENU keys access these features, allowing you to customize unit set- tings. To switch menus, press MENU repeatedly. Press PWR to clear menus from the screen.

The Backlight menu with backlight turned on.

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Contents Fish-Finding Sonar Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Visit our web siteTable of Contents Troubleshooting Capabilities and Specifications X50 DS GeneralBack-up memory SonarHow Sonar Works Sonar soundingAutomatic ranging Zoom bottom trackDual Search Transducer PreparationsInstallation Recommended Tools and suppliesSelecting a Transducer Location How low should you go? Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom MountingAlign plastic ratchets in bracket Assemble transducer and bracket Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hullDeep-vee hull Trolling Motor Bracket Installation Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Shoot-Thru-Hull PreparationEpoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull Testing Determines Best Location Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Power Connections permanent mount only Mounting the Sonar Unit In-Dash, Bracket or Portable Bracket Installation Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket Portable Sonar Installation Installing the Batteries Mounting the UnitRatchet Tie Nylon Cord here Suction Portable Transducer Storage Page Operation Keyboard BasicsUP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓ MemoryMenus Full Chart DisplayDepth Range Zoom Sensitivity To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode To adjust sensitivity in Manual ModeGrayline Chart Speed Frequency Fish I.D.Fish arches Fish I.D. symbols FishTrack AlarmsFish Alarm Depth Alarms Shallow AlarmDeep Alarm Battery AlarmNoise Rejection and ASP Noise Rejection menu Temperature Display To display TemperatureDepth Display To display DepthTo display battery voltage VoltageBacklight ContrastReset Options Set LanguageSoftware Information To select a languageUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically Unit turns on only in simulator modeUnit wont turn on No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Lowrance Electronics How to Obtain Service… Not toll-freeAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site