iFINDER Update Version 2.0.0
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/ifinder200.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 unit off.
- Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
- Turn your iFINDER 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/Vista | Mac OS X | Linux
How to see if your iFINDER is already using version 2.0.0 software:
- Press the MENU button twice on your iFINDER.
- Select SYSTEM SETUP.
- Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
- The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "iFINDER" (ex. "Version 2.0.0").
- If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.
What changes are made in this update?
- Modified the background map
- Includes all features from previous updates, including:
- Changed the font on the position window for a better fit in the title bar
- Changed the title bar color on the Power Bar and Position windows for better readability
- Enhanced power saving features
- Enhanced Point of Interest (POI) information look-up when used in routes
- Smoother map movements on the display
- Added capability to average Estimated Position Error (EPE) over time
- Text drawing enhancements
- Color differentiation of inactive trails from active trails
- Enhanced map drawing refresh rate
- Brighter backlighting
- Added ability to customize steer box
- Popup text modified to time out
- Auto waypoint, route, and trail numbering enhanced
- Added ability to select trails from map
- Added ability to select trail style
- Added MSL (Mean Sea Level) altitude
- Improved multiple map performance
- Improved waypoint handling performance
- Enhanced foreign language support
- Added enhancements to the menu structure
- Increased ease of searching for addresses
- Splash screen now displays longer
- Minor display changes
- Added 'Position' to the choices of customization for the 'Map' window
System Requirements:
iFINDER update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.