The HDS 4.0 software upgrade is recommended for all HDS displays worldwide.
For a complete list of enhancements, click here to download the HDS 4.0 release notes.
Copy the update to your SD/MMC card
- Make sure the SD/MMC card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
- Insert a blank SD/MMC card that is 512MB or larger into the SD/MMC card reader.
- Choose your operating system:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 (.exe file)
Click on the link and wait for the installer software to download and run on your computer. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions to transfer the files to your SD/MMC card. When the installer finishes you will be prompted to click Finish to exit. |
Mac OS X (.zip file)
Click on the link, unzip the .zip file and copy only the Sims folder, update.conf, and
HDS-4.0.36.59-Standard-3.upd file to your SD/MMC card. |
HDS 4.0 is a 258 MB file and will take a while to download. Please be patient.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the HDS 4.0 software files to your SD/MMC card.
Installing the update on your HDS (all units except HDS-5x) Installation instructions for HDS-5X
- Turn your Lowrance HDS unit off.
- Place the SD/MMC card containing the updated operating software in the unit's SD/MMC card tray.
- Turn your HDS unit on. The software update will automatically install.
- After the install is complete, remove the SD/MMC card from the unit, and restart the unit.
How to see if your HDS is already using version 4.0:
- From a chart or sonar page, press the MENU key twice to activate the Settings menu.
- Select SYSTEM.
- Select ABOUT from the SYSTEM menu.
- The software version is displayed with the title "Application" and 4.0.36.59.
- If your Application is the same as listed in step 4 above, there is no need to download the software.
Troubleshooting
PC users Detailed Instructions
Mac OS X users need to copy only the Sims folder, update.conf, and HDS-4.0.36.59-Standard-3.upd file to their SD/MMC card.
What changes are made in this update?
HDS 4.0 includes many new features including:
- Performance Enhancements – Optimizations to make the unit faster including boot time and chart functions.
- Ease of Use – include Quick Access Softkeys for the 8" and 10" units, expanded StructureScan screen options for the 5" and 7", auto detection of chart cards and a new setup wizard.
- Expanded Functionality – Many other new features and fixes as documented in the official release notes.
Still having problems?
Please contact Customer Support based on your location: Want more?
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