iFINDER PhD 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/iFINDERPhD_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 PhD unit off.
Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
Turn your iFINDER PhD unit on. The software update will automatically install.

To install from the web, please enable both Javascript and Java in your browser through the Options or Preferences menu in your browser and reload this page. If your browser does not support Java or Javascript, please install one of these browsers and return to this page.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

FireFox

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/Vista | Mac OS X | Linux

How to see if your iFINDER PhD is already using version 1.5.0 software:

Press the MENU button twice on your iFINDER PhD.
Select SYSTEM SETUP.
Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "iFINDER PhD" (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?