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Title: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: slinks hookd up on February 27, 2011, 01:13:14 PM
HELLO FELLOW FISHERMEN,
 I AM NEW THIS FORUM AND TO THIS HUMMINGBIRD WORLD THANKS FOR THE HELP IN ADVANCE. I HAVE THIS UNIT A FRIEND LET ME HAVE. HE USED IT ON HIS KAYAK. HE HAS HAD IT FOR A FEW YEARS AND DIDN'T UPDATE IT I IMAGINE. THE REASON WHY I THINK THIS IS CAUSE HE USED IT MAYBE 5 TIMES AND IT STILL HAD THE ORIGINAL 256 MB SD CARD IT CAME WITH WHEN HE BOUGHT IT. NOW ON TO THE QUESTIONS. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SOFTWARE I HAVE ON THIS PARTICULAR UNIT? HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO UPDATE IT? AS FOR EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM I WOULD LIKE TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS SYSTEM AND I NEED ADVICE AS ON WHERE TO START? I WILL USE THIS ON MY 16' BOAT FOR SALTWATER FISHING FROM FT LAUDERDALE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FL KEYS. I HAVE ALL NEW CABLES AND THE GPS WHITE ANTENNA. THAT IS WHAT I HAD HANDED TO ME OH AND THE UNIT WITH ITS COVER... 

AGAIN THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP ME OUT. I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP AND ADVICE.
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: RGecy on February 27, 2011, 01:21:58 PM
slinks hooked up,

Welcome to the forum.  Be sure to check out the FAQ section.

http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=11.0 (http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=11.0)

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Power your Fishing System unit on. This can be done while on your boat in or out of the water or with power only connected to your Fishing System unit.

While your Fishing System unit is displaying the model number, press the Menu key. Example: your Fishing System unit is displaying “Humminbird 767 Fishing System”.

The display on your Fishing System unit should change to show you four menu options: “Normal”, "Simulator”, “System Status”, and “PC Connect”. With the four way key, use the Down Arrow key to select “System Status”.

The Fishing System unit will ‘time out’ and will display the System Status View. The software version is listed under “Software Version”.


Good Luck,

Robert
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: slinks hookd up on February 27, 2011, 08:57:08 PM
the system i have is a 797c2 si the software it has now is version 3.460..   how can i update this? do i need a seperate sd card to use cause i have a navionics chip.  again thanks for the help..
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: RGecy on February 27, 2011, 09:01:14 PM
Yes, you will need a blank SD card.   Follow the steps very carefully.  Check out the video and follow it step by step!

http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=14.0 (http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=14.0)

Good Luck,

Robert
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: slinks hookd up on February 28, 2011, 09:20:57 PM
Robert,
 i have tried downloading the software update and it says licensing for this product has expired..  it is downloading as a bin. Idk too much about computers but its trying to open. Idk what program i may need to open it? any suggestions on my problem.
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: Blackwaterkatz on March 01, 2011, 04:23:58 PM
The instructions per humminbird:
Free Download:
797c2 SI Combo Update (version 4.960 - 0 bytes)
Description:

6/21/2010 12:00:00 AM - v4.960 This release provides improved sonar performance at shallow depths. Fixes course-up operation with Lakemaster charts
Prerequisites:

You will need a working MMC/SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and a formatted MMC/SD card.
Instructions:

Download to your computer and use the HumminbirdPC program to upload to your unit. You may also copy the uploaded software to an MMC/SD card and then insert that card into your unit to update its code. CAUTION! We highly recommend that you restore the defaults on your Humminbird unit prior to downloading any new software as it can create complications that can only be fixed at the factory.
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: RGecy on March 02, 2011, 01:56:19 AM
Robert,
 i have tried downloading the software update and it says licensing for this product has expired..  it is downloading as a bin. Idk too much about computers but its trying to open. Idk what program i may need to open it? any suggestions on my problem.

It is a .bin file.  You cannot open it in windows.  You just need to save it and copy it to an SD card and follow the procedures in the link I posted.

Definitely watch BOTH videos!

Robert
Title: Re: 797c si (how do i find out what software is on this unit)
Post by: slinks hookd up on March 03, 2011, 09:58:35 PM
thanks to all who helped me. i finally got the update and i am on my way to using this on my boat. again thanks to all..
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