Fishing Hot Spots Pro Frequently Asked Questions-General Support

1. What models are supported?

• HDS- 10 / 10m / 8 / 8m / 7 / 7m / 5 / 5m / 5 Baja
  
• Elite-5 / 5m / 5m Gold/ 5 DSI / 5-Gold
• Elite-4/4m / 4 DSI / 4-Gold (all coming January 2012)
  
• Endura Sierra / Safari / Out&Back
  

2. How many lakes are on the FHS Pro?
Answer: There are nearly 6,000 lakes.

3. Is my Lake on the FHS Pro?
Answer: Download the FHS Pro Lake list here.

4. Does the FHS Pro contain Great Lakes data?
Answer: Only the Great Lakes of Michigan, Erie, and Ontario contain Navico Enhanced Lake contour data in addition to all of FHS products for those lakes. There are no Navico Enhanced Lake contours for Superior or Huron. So, the only data available for Lake Huron is FHS Saginaw Bay for example.

5. Is the FHS Pro data in "HD"?
Answer: The data located in the FHS Pro is highly detailed with an exact duplication of all of the data located on the FHS paper map products.

6. Can this product be used on a computer?
Answer: No. The "Fishing Hot Spots Pro USA" product was designed for GPS units. Map imagery will not appear if an attempt is made to open it up on a computer.

Depthfinder Units

1. Where do I find the latest firmware update for my depth finder unit?
Answer: http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Product-Software-Updates/

2. Where do I find my depthfinder unit manual?
Answer: http://www.lowrance.com/Downloads/Manuals/

HDS GPS Units

1. What HDS units work with the FHS Pro?
Answer:FISHING HOT SPOTS® PRO will work in all HDS units (except HDS-5x); however the data is already preloaded in Lake Insight® and Insight USA® units. If a customer has a Base Map, Baja, or Nautic Insight® unit the FISHING HOT SPOTS® PRO card will add inland lake/river detail.

2. How do you view the FHS Pro USA on a HDS Unit? I cannot see any FHS data?
Answer: On HDS-5 and HDS-7 insert the chip with the contacts facing down
On HDS-8 and HDS10 insert the chip with the contacts to the left or facing the screen.
Make sure that the Lowrance charts are enabled.

1. Press the MENU button two times
   
2. Select Chart and press ENTER or use the right arrow
   
3. Select Chart data
   a. This must say Lowrance for the Fishing Hot Spots data to display.
   b. If it says Navionics press ENTER or use the right arrow
   Highlight and select Lowrance and press ENTER

Elite Series

1. How do you view the FHS Pro card on my Elite Series Unit? I cannot see any FHS data...
Answer: To view FISHING HOT SPOTS® PRO on the Elite Series
1) Press the MENU button two times
2) Select Chart and press ENTER
3) Select Chart Data
4) Select Lowrance
GlobalMap\LCX\LMS

Endura Handheld GPS Units
1. Why can I only search for lakes and Points of Interest 30-40 miles from my current GPS location?
Answer: This is an Endura Firmware limitation. You will have to pan and zoom to find the particular lake that you are looking for.

2. Where do I find the 1.5 Firmware update for my Endura (Safari, Sierra, , or Out&Back) handheld that is required to work with the FHS Pro data?
Answer: Endura-1.5-Firmware-Update

3. How does the 1.5 Firmware update improve the Endura?
Answer: The update will allow the Fishing Hot Spots map data to be properly displayed via the basemap mode.

• Replacement of geocaching .loc file support for basic paperless geocaching. This is in addition to the GPX .gpx file support included with the 1.5 version.
• Increased panning precision using directional buttons especially with high levels of content.
• Plus, few minor bug fixes.
• From the map page touch the screen
  
• Touch Options
  
• Under Display Mode
  
• Select Imagery or Hybrid Map mode
  
• Touch done then touch Back
• 15-30% Faster startup, more responsive performance and better battery life
• New Zoom Indicator Bar and Cursor 'crosshairs' graphics
• Significantly improved GPX file handling including new 40MB capability from past 3MB limit
• New tools: Area Calculator, Waypoint Averaging, Waypoint Projection
• New funtionality: Screen Capture, ability to turn off the Navigation Arrival Alarm (Destination Reached alarm and message), Delete All for data file categories, Geocache icon display options for map screen

*The color palate may show slight differences between HDS and Endura.
For additional questions and answers regarding adding mapping to Endura GPS products and other Endura related topics, go to: http://www.lowrance.com/Endura/FAQs/

4. Where do I find my Endura Handheld manual?
Answer: http://www.lowrance.com/Downloads/Manuals/

5. Why am I not able to select any of the FHS marked fishing areas?
Answer: Please make sure you are viewing at a scale of 0.5 miles or less (located at the bottom of the screen)
If you went to a lake via your own personal waypoint you will be unable to select any of the marked fishing areas or any other points of interest information; the information is unclickable. This is a limitation in the Endura firmware. To get around the limitation you can use the zoom and pan function to find the lake you are investigating. Then you will be able to click on all the marked fishing area and points of interest information.

6. What is my Endura unit not showing all the contour lines and points of interest data for my lake?
Answer: Please make sure your detail settings are correct. On your Endura unit on your map view please go to"Options" and then "Detail Settings". From there please make sure that:

1. The"Detail Level" is set to "High"
   
2. The"Contour Lines" is set to "All"
   
3. "Points of Interest" is set to "On"
   
4. "Curser Information" is set to "On"
   

7. What am I only allowed to search for lakes that are 30-40 miles from my current location?
Answer: This is a search limitation in the Endura Unit software. To find a lake beyond this 30-40 mile search radius please use the pan and zoom to find your lake you would like to investigate.