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BDEN


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:15 pm    Post subject: Having problems with my Lowrance 5200 C GPS Reply with quote

Hi Guys,

I am now having problems nearly every time I use my GPS.

The issue is as follows:

Every time(well most times) I zoom in I lose the map data and track.

In order to fix I turn off and on and it seems to be OK again but again if I zoom it may or may not do the same.

I am concerned that if this happens when off Portland I may get a little lost hence interested if any one else has experience this issue?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Brett
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John Buoy


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesnt sound good Brett .
Are you running your unit in "Auto Zoom" ?
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

John Buoy wrote:
Doesnt sound good Brett .
Are you running your unit in "Auto Zoom" ?


Gday Frank,

I have don't run auto zoom. Just one of those pain in the butt faults.

I have remove SD card etc and all seems fine.

Do you know how to update the software?

Brett
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

BDEN wrote:
John Buoy wrote:
Doesnt sound good Brett .
Are you running your unit in "Auto Zoom" ?


Gday Frank,

I have don't run auto zoom. Just one of those pain in the butt faults.

I have remove SD card etc and all seems fine.

Do you know how to update the software?

Brett

If i remeber correctly Brett you need a spare Sd card
goto lowrance site download the software for your model
to the spare card insert it into your unit switch it on
and the unit will automatically detect it.
I'll see if i can find it for you
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here you go it version 2.5 if you dont have it already!

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-GPS-Chartplotters/GlobalMap-5200C/Downloads/GlobalMap-5200C-Software-Update/

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

John Buoy wrote:
Here you go it version 2.5 if you dont have it already!

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-GPS-Chartplotters/GlobalMap-5200C/Downloads/GlobalMap-5200C-Software-Update/

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Thanks Frank,

Mine is one of those dirty imported ones. No Geofencing on these units with this download is there?

Brett
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

BDEN wrote:
John Buoy wrote:
Here you go it version 2.5 if you dont have it already!

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Marine/Full-Size-GPS-Chartplotters/GlobalMap-5200C/Downloads/GlobalMap-5200C-Software-Update/

Regards frank wink-fish.gif


Thank Frank,

Mine is one of those dirty imported ones. No Geofencing on these units with this download is there?

Brett

No mate this version came out pre geofencing schamozzle!!
Goto your unit press menu >system set up>software information
should tell you what version you are running!!
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Frank,

New version uploaded from 1.4 now 2.5 . Seems to be working fine.

If this fixes it my wife will be happy as I was planning to replace with a HDS7. wink-fish.gif wink-fish.gif
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

BDEN wrote:
Thanks Frank,

New version uploaded from 1.4 now 2.5 . Seems to be working fine.

If this fixes it my wife will be happy as I was planning to replace with a HDS7. wink-fish.gif wink-fish.gif
Brett


Used my GPS all weekend and all now good.

Do the upgrade it is certainly worth it.


Thanks Frank

Brett
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

BDEN wrote:
BDEN wrote:
Thanks Frank,

New version uploaded from 1.4 now 2.5 . Seems to be working fine.

If this fixes it my wife will be happy as I was planning to replace with a HDS7. wink-fish.gif wink-fish.gif
Brett


Used my GPS all weekend and all now good.

Do the upgrade it is certainly worth it.


Thanks Frank

Brett

Glad to help mate wink-fish.gif
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