Eagle Electronics Cuda 250i - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ........................................................ 1
Capabilities and Specifications: Cuda 250 S/Map ........................ 3
How Your Sonar Works ................................................................ 5
How Your GPS Works .................................................................. 6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 9
Arrow Keys .............................................................................. 10
Keyboard ................................................................................. 10
Menu Commands .................................................................... 10
Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................. 10
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 13
Preparations................................................................................ 13
Transducer Installation.............................................................. 13
Recommended Tools and supplies.......................................... 14
Transom installation........................................................... 14
Trolling motor installations................................................ 14
Shoot-through hull installations ........................................ 14
Selecting a Transducer Location ............................................ 15
How low should you go? .......................................................... 16
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting ................................. 17
Hulls With Floatation Materials............................................ 26
Testing Determines Best Location ......................................... 27
Shoot-thru-hull Installation ................................................... 29
Power and Cable Connections ................................................ 31
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash or Bracket ..................... 33
Portable Sonar Installation .................................................... 38
Installing the Batteries .......................................................... 38
Portable Transducer Assembly .............................................. 40
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation ....................................... 43
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 43
Memory........................................................................................ 45
Menus .......................................................................................... 45