HDS-5 Baja Update Version 2.5.31.56

Warning:

This update is 205MB, and can take a very long time to download on some internet connections. For example, estimated download time for dialup 56K modems is 7-8 hours, DSL and some cable internet is 20-30 minutes, and high-speed cable internet is 2-3 minutes.

If you experience problems with the online installer, please first try to download the stand-alone installer for your operating system listed just below the online installer. If you continue to have issues downloading the update installer, please select the next solution based on your location:

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/HDSlite_253156.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

Watch a Tutorial Video on Updating Your Lowrance HDS

  1. Make sure the SD/MMC card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  2. Insert a blank SD/MMC card that is 512MB or larger into the MMC/SD card reader.
  3. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below to go to the installation web page.
  4. 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.
  5. Turn your Lowrance HDS unit off.
  6. Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
  7. Turn your HDS unit on. The software update will automatically install.
  8. After the install is complete, remove the SD card from the unit, and restart the unit.

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 HDS-5 Baja is already using version 2.5.31.56 software:
  1. From a chart or sonar page, press the MENU key twice to activate the Settings menu.
  2. Select SYSTEM.
  3. Select ABOUT from the SYSTEM menu.
  4. The software version is displayed with the title "Application". 
  5. If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.
What changes are made in this update?

Includes performance upgrades recommended for all HDS displays worldwide:

  • Includes the following changes from previous updates:
    • Much faster loading time for all Lowrance charts.
    • Improved chart drawing speed for all models
    • More overlays now supported, up to 10 on most screens
    • Ethernet and NMEA 2000 network “auto-configuration” feature added for simple network setup
    • Improved support for waypoint, route and trail import and export
    • Internal battery voltage now supported as an overlay item
    • Screen captures can now be named
    • Various minor user interface improvements

System Requirements:

Lowrance HDS update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux.