Humminbird ] 981 - Manual (Page 54)

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NORMAL OPERATION
Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In
addition, your 900 Series™ uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine
if a transducer is connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal
operation will be selected automatically at power up and your 900 Series™ can be
used on the water.
Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series™ off.
SIMULATOR
Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 900 Series™ before taking your boat on the
water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on-the-water operation,
providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going through this manual
while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display the
way they actually do when in Normal operation.
NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually from
the Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting the 900 Series™ enter Simulator automatically
(as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up). Manually
selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu allows you to pre-configure your 900
Series™ for on-the-water operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.
A simulation message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you
are using the Simulator.
Exit the Simulator by powering your 900 Series™ off.
SYSTEM STATUS
Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. Exit
System Status by powering your 900 Series™ off.
The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when
using System Status:
• Self Test
• Accessory Test
• GPS Diagnostic View.
SELF TEST
Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial
number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of
operation and the input voltage.
Self Test Screen
Simulator
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