Installation Instructions for HDS-5X

  1. You will need an additional HDS unit with an SD card slot connected via the Ethernet port to update the HDS-5x. Be sure to update the HDS with the SD card slot before updating the HDS-5x.
  2. Make sure the SD/MMC card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  3. Insert a blank, formatted SD/MMC card that is 512MB or larger into the card reader.
  4. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below to go to the installation page.
  5. 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 be prompted to click Finish to exit.
  6. Turn on the HDS unit with the card slot. Leave the power OFF  on the HDS-5x until prompted to power on by the unit with the card slot.
  7. Place the SD/MMC card containing the updated operating software in the SD card slot.
  8. Press PAGES.
  9. Scroll the pages menu to Utilities (Gear and Wrench logo), select Files. and press ENTER.
  10. Select Memory Card and press ENTER.
  11. Highlight the software update file (file ending in .upd) on the card and press ENTER. A message will appear giving you the option to upgrade "this display" or a "remote display".
  12. Select Remote Display and press ENTER.
  13. Once prompted, press and hold the HDS-5x up arrow key while pressing and releasing the power key.  Continue to hold the up arrow key until the update starts on the HDS-5x (Launching external application).
  14. If the message "Charts too big for memory. Refusing to copy charts. Press Enter to continue." is displayed, please disregard and press the ENTER key to complete the update.
  15. When the update is complete, press the POWER key to restart the HDS-5x. Wait until the unit has restarted before pressing ENTER and removing the SD/MMC card from the HDS unit with the card slot.