Lowrance electronic X50 DS Voltage, Backlight, Contrast, Simulator, To display battery voltage

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Voltage

The Voltage menu allows you to display battery voltage on the screen in a small or medium size or can be turned off completely.

To display battery voltage:

Repeatedly press MENU until the VOLTAGE menu appears. Use ↑ ↓ to se- lect the size of the voltage display. Press PWR to clear the menu.

Backlight turned on (left). Contrast scroll bar (right).

Backlight

The display's backlight allows the unit to be used at night. To turn the backlight on or off, repeatedly press MENU until the BACKLIGHT menu appears. Press to turn on the light or to turn it off. Press PWR to clear the backlight menu from the display.

Contrast

The unit’s display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting condi- tions. It will help you see the screen from different angles or at various times of the day.

To adjust the contrast, repeatedly press MENU until the CONTRAST scroll bar appears. To decrease screen contrast, press or press to increase the contrast. If you reach the maximum or minimum contrast level, a tone will sound. Press the PWR key to clear the menu.

Simulator

This unit has a built-in simulator that shows a simulated bottom signal with fish signals. This lets you practice with the unit as if you were on the water; all features and functions of the unit are usable. A message ap- pears occasionally to remind you that the simulator is 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 BasicsMemory MenusUP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓ 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 Alarms Fish AlarmFishTrack 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 turns on only in simulator mode Unit wont turn onUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically 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