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LCX-104C Update Version 1.8.0

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/LCX-104C_180.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
  1. Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  2. Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 8 MB of free space 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 LCX-104C unit off.
  6. Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
  7. Turn your LCX-104C unit on. The software update will automatically install.

If your computer experiences problems with the web installer, try using a stand-alone installer. Simply choose the appropriate operating system below:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003   |   Mac OS X   |   Linux

How to see if your LCX-104C is already using version 1.8.0 software:
  1. Press the MENU button twice on your LCX-104C.
  2. Select SYSTEM SETUP.
  3. Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
  4. The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "LCX-104C" (ex. "Version 1.8.0").
  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?
  • Fixed problem with the MMC reader not reading older Lowrance formatted cards
  • Minor Navionics modification to certain drudged areas
  • Includes all features from previous updates, including:
    • Minor unit enhancements
    • Minor Navionics enhancements
    • NAVIONICS GOLD™ chart support added to NAVIONICS CLASSIC™ and NAVIONICS HotMaps™ chart support
    • Enhanced FreedomMaps™ support
    • Increased maximum map size supported to 512MB
    • Enhanced high ping speed operation
    • Improved digital depth
    • Added map detail selection
    • Cursor more persistent while scrolling
    • Improved temperature reading
    • Increased Navionics GOLD support
    • Added ability to resize the dual map page both vertically and horizontally
    • Enhanced database functionality
    • Improved depth reading on dual frequency sonar screen
    • Improved voltage regulation
    • Added support for IMS Fishing Hot Spots® electronic chart data
    • Added ability to display overlay data as customizable analog gauges
    • Changed the overlay data menu to a "tree" style viewer
    • Enhanced analog gauge support from the version 1.6.0 code
    • Enhanced overlay data support
    • Improved analog clock display
    • Improved data storage recognition to display more accurate storage capacity

System Requirements:
LCX-104C update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.