iFINDER H2O Update Version 1.5.0
Notes: Mac OS X users may need to reapply the execute permissions to the stand-alone installer after it has finished downloading. To reapply the execute permissions, open a Terminal window, and type the following command (this assumes you downloaded the file to your desktop):
chmod +x desktop/iFINDERH2O_150.command
Prerequisite: Java must be installed on your computer for the installers to operate. If you do not already have a Java JRE or JDK installed, please visit the Java website.
Installation Instructions
- Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
- Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 8 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.
- Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below to go to the installation web page.
- Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions. If you are not sure about a step, just select the default choice. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
- Turn your Lowrance iFINDER H2O unit off.
- Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
- Turn your iFINDER H2O unit on. The software update will automatically install.
If your computer experiences problems with the web installer, try using a stand-alone installer. Note: Do not download this installer to your unit - save it to your computer and run the installer to load the necessary files to the unit.Simply choose the appropriate operating system below:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista | Mac OS X | Linux
How to see if your iFINDER H2O is already using version 1.5.0 software:
- Press the MENU button twice on your iFINDER H2O.
- Select SYSTEM SETUP.
- Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
- The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "iFINDER H2O" (ex. "Version 1.5.0").
- If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.
What changes are made in this update?
- Fixed the Home Waypoint button in Easy Mode
- Includes all features from previous updates, including:
- Increased support of Navionics® GOLD charts
- Minor power modification
- Enhanced support for more electronic charts features
- Modified the "Distance to your destination" feature for smaller units (i.e. feet, meters)
- Minor modifications
System Requirements:
iFINDER H2O update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.