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iWAY 600C Update Version 1.3.0

Notes: This update will clear your Recent Find list and restore the Overlay Data to the default settings.
 
This update does not apply to OEM versions of the iWAY 600C.
 
You must have at least 10MB of free disk space on your iWAY™ 600C hard drive.
 
This is NOT an update of the Navteq mapping data.  The Navteq mapping updates can be purchased through http://www.lei-extras.com when available.
 
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/iWAY600C_130.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. Power on your iWAY™ 600C, and wait for the unit to complete startup.
  2. Connect the iWAY™ 600C to your PC with a USB cable.
  3. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below.
  4. Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions. During the installation process, you will be asked to select the drive associated with the iWAY™ 600C. If you can not locate the drive associated with the iWAY™ 500C, please read this FAQ regarding Drive Conflicts. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
  5. Stop/Eject the USB Mass Storage Device associated with the iWAY™ 600C. For Windows, you can do this by opening the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon. This icon is located on the Windows toolbar near the clock (typically the very lower right-hand corner of your screen), and appears as a green arrow over the top of a small gray box. Once this is opened, highlight the USB Mass Storage Device and click the "Stop" button. Then in the new window, highlight the "Lowrance iWay 500C USB Device" and click the "OK" button. For Mac and Linux, simply dismount/eject the drive associated with the iWAY™ 600C.
  6. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the iWAY™ 600C.
  7. Turn your iWAY™ 600C unit off.
  8. Turn your iWAY™ 600C unit back on. The software update will automatically install. The installation process could take a long time to finish - please do not press buttons or turn off the iWAY™ 600C during the installation process.

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 iWAY 600C is already using version 1.3.0 software:
  1. Press the MENU button twice on your iWAY™ 600C.
  2. Select "Device Information".
  3. The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "iWay 600C".
  4. If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.
What changes are made in this update?
  • No changes - just a versioning update
  • Includes all features from previous updates, including:
    • Added a reset button to the equalizer settings
    • Modified Night Mode for increased legibility of street names
    • Additional enhancements for the "Search All" button, tides/currents page, and toll road question

System Requirements:
iWAY 600C update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.