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 Instruktioner
  1. Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  2. Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 8 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.
  3. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below to go to the installation web page.
  4. 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.
  5. Turn your Lowrance iFINDER unit off.
  6. Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
  7. 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. Note: Do not download this installer to your unit - save it to your computer and run the installer to load the necessary files to the unit.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:
  1. Press the MENU button twice on your iFINDER.
  2. Select SYSTEM SETUP.
  3. Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
  4. The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "iFINDER" (ex. "Version 2.0.0").
  5. 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.