Topic: PC Connect Screen Error

[bsmith]

Hi Everyone, I searched through the archives concerning this error however did not find anything, I recently purchased my 898c SI unit however when booting up it sometimes starts to work properly and  then it goes to a grayed out PC Connect screen and locks up and requires a restart. Upon receiving my unit I did the updates including  the latest update and  the problem is still there. When i heard of the bugs associated with the latest release. I have since went back to 6.490 to see if that was  the problem to no avail.

I work at a sporting goods retailer one of our customer purchased a 998 and is having the same problem.

Thanks for your help in advanced.

[rnvinc]

After the unit boots to the disclaimer screen...wait 30-45 seconds before hitting the "Exit"...

There is a glitch in the new software and this seems to be the best "workaround" for now until the bug gets worked out by HB...

Rickie

[bsmith]

After the unit boots to the disclaimer screen...wait 30-45 seconds before hitting the "Exit"...

There is a glitch in the new software and this seems to be the best "workaround" for now until the bug gets worked out by HB...

Rickie

Thanks for your help Rickie, that's what i have been doing however it still does it sometimes, also i went back to firmware version 6.49 is this issue also associated with this version?

[rnvinc]

I have not heard this issue with the 6.490...but who knows...

Anyway...I, also still get the PC connect screen even when waiting before hitting "Exit"...(but mine is on a 1197 running 6.610)...

As of yet, I have not heard anyone (on the 5 electronics forums I frequent) with an explanation as to what is causing this "PC Connect" screen issue...only advice to wait before hitting "Exit"..

I did hear 1 advice given to wait 3-4 minutes....

Rickie

[Humminbird_Greg]

I think it is because the unit is still busy booting up Rickie.  I would wait at least 90 seconds to be sure but less time should do it to.

[bsmith]

I think it is because the unit is still busy booting up Rickie.  I would wait at least 90 seconds to be sure but less time should do it to.

Greg & Rickie thanks for your input on this issue, maybe they should have the menu & exit screens wait to load until the unit is fully booted or something.