Garmin 100 BLUE Manuale Utente

owner’s manualFishfi nder 100 BlueFF 100 Blue covers.indd 08/10/01, 11:56 AM1

2Installation Mounting the TransducerProper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your new unit. If the tr

3InstallationMounting the TransducerIn-Hull InstallationTo avoid drilling a hole to mount a thru-hull transducer, a transom mount transducer may be us

4Installation Mounting the Transducer/Speed SensorIn-Hull Installation (continued)Installing the Transducer:1. Lightly sand the surface

5InstallationInstalling the Wiring HarnessWiring Harness InstallationThe Fishfinder 100 Blue comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit to pow

6Installation Wiring Harness Installation (continued)If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly to the batt

7InstallationInstalling the DisplayDisplay Installation (Surface Mount)The Fishfi nder 100 Blue can be mounted to a fl at surface using the supplied Sur

8Installation Installing the DisplayDisplay Installation (Flush Mount)The Fishfi nder 100 can be mounted fl ush against the dash or electro

9InstallationTesting the InstallationTesting the InstallationWhile it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, the boat should be i

10Unit Operation Keypad FunctionsArrow KeysThe Arrow keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar and Setup Menu and to change fi e

11Unit OperationDescribing The DisplayAdjustment BarBattery VoltageWater Temperature Speed Over WaterDepth ScaleFlasherAlarm/Message IconsDepthTransdu

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12Unit Operation The Adjustment BarUsing the Adjustment BarThe Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the most commonly changed settings.

13Unit OperationThe Adjustment BarZoomThe Zoom Adjustment is used to quickly select a display zoom scale. To change the Zoom Scale:1. Highlight ‘Zoom

14Unit Operation GainThe Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of the unit’s receiver. This provides some flexibili

15Unit OperationSetup Menu: Chart TabSETUP MENUThe Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not require frequent change. The Setup Menu is d

16Unit Operation Fish Symbols— All available information will be displayed.— Suspended targets will display as symbols. In this mode, bac

17Unit OperationNOTE: When the frequency is set to ‘Dual,’ the appearance of the fi sh symbols will change. Fish returns from the center of the beam

18Unit Operation Setup Menu: Chart TabScaleThe depth ‘Scale’ is displayed vertically along the right side of the chart. The depth ‘Scal

19Unit OperationSetup Menu: Tools TabTools TabThe ‘Tools’ tab contains the ‘Flasher,’ ‘Simulator’ and ‘Noise Reject’ tools. The ‘Noise Reject’ and ‘Fl

20Unit Operation Setup Menu: Tools/Numbers TabsNoise Reject (continued)To change the Noise Reject Setting:1. Highlight the ‘Tools’ tab on

21Unit OperationSetup Menu: Numbers TabBattery VoltsThe Fishfinder 100 Blue can display the current battery voltage on the chart. To show or hide th

iIntroductionHelp us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your Fishfi nder 100 Blue handy and con

22Unit Operation Setup Menu: Numbers TabSpeedThe Fishfinder 100 Blue can display the boat’s ‘Speed’ Over Water when equipped with a speed

23Unit OperationSetup Menu: Numbers/Alarms TabsTo change the Depth Number Setting:1. Highlight the ‘Num’ tab on the Setup Menu.2. Highlight the ‘Depth

24Unit Operation Setup Menu: Alarms TabShallow WaterThe ‘Shallow Water’ Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depth determined by the

25Unit OperationSetup Menu: Alarms/System TabsBattery VoltsThe ‘Battery Volts’ Alarm can be set to warn you when the battery reaches a critical state

26Unit Operation BeeperThe ‘Beeper’ fi eld contains three settings: ‘Off,’ ‘Alarms Only,’ and ‘Key & Alarm.’ To change the Beeper Set

27Unit OperationSetup Menu: Calibrations TabCalibrations TabThe ‘Cal’ tab contains the ‘Keel Offset’ and ‘Water Type’ setups, and a ‘Calibrate Speed’

28Unit Operation Setup Menu: Units TabUnits TabThe ‘Units’ tab contains settings for ‘Depth,’ ‘Temperature’ and ‘Speed.’ To access the ‘

29Unit OperationSetup Menu: Memory TabMemory TabThe ‘Mem’ tab contains the settings for unit memory and allows you to reset the unit to the factory se

30On the WaterOn the Water112233Understanding SonarIf you are unfamiliar with sonar, or need help determining what is displayed on the chart, then thi

On the Water31On the WaterTransducer CoverageTransducer CoverageThe area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the

iiIntroductionAll of the Fishfi nder 100 Blue screens shown throughout this manual are simulated. These screens are meant to provide the user with a g

32On the WaterOn the WaterUnderstanding the ChartUnderstanding the ChartIt is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-D representat

On the Water33On the WaterUnderstanding the ChartWhitelineThe Fishfi nder 100 Blue can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft. When the s

34On the WaterOn the WaterUnderstanding the ChartThermoclinesA rough defi nition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature chang

On the Water35On the WaterSimulator ModeSimulator ModeThe Fishfinder 100 Blue comes with a built-in simulator. While in simulator mode, the unit will

On the Water36Appendix ASpecifi cationsPhysicalCase: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloyDisplay: 3.3” x 2.0” (8.3 x 5 cm) 160 H x 100 W pixels,

37On the WaterAppendix BAlarm Messages and IconsThe Fishfinder 100 Blue displays a message when an alarm is tripped. To clear the message, press the

38On the WaterIndex AAccessories ...iiiAdjustment Bar ...

39On the WaterIndexKKeel Offset...27Keypad...

40On the WaterIndex TTools Tab...19-20Transducers...

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iiiIntroductionPackaging and AccessoriesThe Fishfi nder 100 Blue Standard Package Includes:• Fishfi nder 100 Blue• Surface Mount Bracket with Knobs•

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ivIntroductionTable of ContentsUnit Operation...10-29Keypad Functions ...

vIntroductionTable of ContentsAlarm TabFish Alarm ...23Shallow Water ...

ENTERSETUPviIntroductionThe Fishfi nder 100 Blue is capable of displaying a variety of useful information about the underwater environment. Below are

1InstallationTransducersTransducersThe transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar. Proper transducer selection and installation are criti