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    Owner’ s Manual full feature sonar Fishfinder 90/140 190-00582-10_0A.indd 1 12/2/2011 3:08:54 PM[...]

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    All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other el[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction Introduction This manual covers the features and operation of the Fishnder 90/140. About This Manual T o get the most out of your Fishnder 90/140, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is or ganized into the following sections[...]

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    iv Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. iii About This Manual ...........................................................iii Manual Conventions ........................................................iii Product Registration ..................[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual v Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today . Go to http://my .garmin.com . Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy , in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Fishnder 90/140[...]

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    vi Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Introduction W arning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the Fishnder 90/140 to all available navigation sources, including information [...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started T o get the most out of your new Fishnder: • Before you install and use your Fishnder , read the information in this manual. • Assemble and install the hardware ( page 5 ). • Practice using your Fishnder in Simulator Mode ( page 4 ). • Use the Fishnder ( page[...]

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    2 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started wave information, and then sends the information to the Fishnder . The Fishnder displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret. The type of transducer and settings you choose determine how the information is shown on the screen. Understanding Dual Beam T ransducer Cov[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started Understanding the Fishnder Screen Experimentation and experience are the keys to successfully interpreting your Fishnder screen. W e recommend that you take your Fishnder out on familiar water , and spend time learning to interpret what you see on the Fishnder 90 or 140 screen. Thin[...]

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    4 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started The Fishnder 90 and 140 include the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals; they can see through sh, structures, and thermoclines (shown in the weakest hues). Even so, large schools of sh or dense structures close to the bottom can affect water depth return readings. NOTE: If[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 5 Installing Y our Fishnder Installing Y our Fishnder Make sure you completely read and understand all instructions before you install and use your Fishnder . If you have problems, contact Garmin Product Support, or seek other professional assistance. Y ou can install the Fishnder hardware on a trans[...]

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    6 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder Installing the T ransducer Assembling the T ransducer 1. Insert the rubber washer (Q) and plastic spacer (P) into the transducer (G) at the same time. DO NOT lubricate the rubber washer . 2. Route the cable toward the back of the transducer . Slide the transducer into the transduce[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 7 Installing Y our Fishnder 4. Wrap the two ends of the cable tie around the motor body . Place the pointed end of the cable tie through the fastener hole on the opposite end and pull it through until it is snug but not tight. (The cable tie clicks when you pull it.) 5. Position the transducer so that it is p[...]

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    8 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder • DO NOT mount the transducer in the path of the prop on single-drive boats. The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the boat’ s performance and damage the prop. On twin-drive boats, mount the transducer between the drives, if possible. Do not mount the transducer [...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 9 Installing Y our Fishnder T o mount the transducer on a transom: 1. Position the transducer mount at the selected transom location. Make sure the transducer is parallel with the water line. Mark the center locations of each hole on the transducer mount. (See the gures on the next page.) 2. Using a 5/32&q[...]

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    10 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder OK Level Drill pilot holes here. V ertical Bottom of the transom Align with the transom bottom. The transducer should extend 1/8" below berglass hulls or 3/8" below aluminum hulls. Keep it parallel with the water line. Installing the Fishnder Unit Selecting a Fish?[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Installing Y our Fishnder T o mount the bracket assembly: 1. Using the tilt mount bracket (Fishnder 90) or the swivel base (Fishnder 140; Fishnder 90 option) as a template, mark the location of the three holes that you use to secure the bracket to the mounting surface. 2. If securing the base wit[...]

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    12 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Installing Y our Fishnder Installing the Wiring Harness The Fishnder comes with a wiring harness that connects the Fishnder to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection. If it is necessary to extend the power wires, use 22 A WG wire. DO NOT cut the transducer cable, because this voi[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 13 Installing Y our Fishnder T esting the T ransom Mount Installation Perform this test after you install the Fishnder . Because you need water to carry the sonar signal, the Fishnder does not function properly with the transducer out of the water . When you place your boat in the water , CHECK FOR LEAK[...]

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    14 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Operating Y our Fishnder ENTER MENU Power key —turns the Fishnder on or off and controls the screen backlight. (Fishnder 140 is shown.) ENTER key —conrms a selection. MENU key —shows or exits a menu. Arrow keys —the up and down Arrow keys select an item on a men[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 15 Operating Y our Fishnder 3. T o select a setting, use the Arrow keys to move the selection arrow , and press ENTER . (When you reach the end of a menu, the selection arrow wraps to the beginning.) Press and hold an Arrow key to rapidly advance the selection speed. 4. T o close a setting or a menu, press ME[...]

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    16 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Scroll —sets the rate that the graph scrolls from right to left. If you are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing or pausing the graph can help. The settings are Ultra, Fast (default), Medium , Slow , and Paused . Zoom— sets the zoom level for the screen. Off i[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 17 Operating Y our Fishnder Graphs Fish ID— sets how the Fishnder shows underwater targets and background information. If you select a sh symbol, the screen shows only the information related to that symbol (large, medium, and small sizes). When using wide beam, sh symbols that are to the sides of [...]

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    18 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Operating Y our Fishnder Auto Gain —controls the aggressiveness of the Auto Gain. The higher the setting, the greater the number of targets appear on the screen. The lower the setting, the less clutter on the screen. The settings are High , Medium (default), and Low . Numbers Size— sets the appearance [...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 19 Appendix Appendix Specications Fishnder 90 Size: 4.7" W x 4.9" H x 2.43" D (1 1.9 x 12.4 x 6.1 cm) W eight: 15.5 oz (.439 kg) Display: 2.0" W x 3.3" H (5.0 x 8.4 cm), 3.9" (9.9 cm) diagonal, 64 x 128 pixels, black-and-white FSTN display Usage: 3.5 watts maximum, Nominal: 12[...]

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    20 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Cleaning the Case Clean the Fishnder ’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it dry . A void chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The Fishnder screen should be cleaned using[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 21 Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FISHFINDER YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary ex[...]

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    22 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Appendix PRODUCT . SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TIONS MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY [...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 23 Appendix Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , Garmin, declares that this Fishnder 90/140 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , see the Garmin W eb site for your Garmin product: www .garmin.com[...]

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    24 Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual Index Index A accessories 19 alarms 16 battery 16 deep 16 sh 17 shallow 16 Anti-reective coating 20 arches 4 assembling the transducer 6 B backlight 14 battery alarm 16 battery number 18 Beam 2, 17 beeper setting 18 bottom of the water 3 bracket assembly 10 C cleaning the case and screen 20 clutter 4 co[...]

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    Fishnder 90/140 Owner ’s Manual 25 Index R range 15 S scroll 16 selecting a transom mount location 7 setting, changing a 14 setup menu 16 setup menu option 14 shallow alarm 16 simulator mode 4 simulator setting 18 size, number 18 software license agreement 21 Sonar 1 sound waves 1 specications 19 storage 20 strongest sonar returns 3 surface[...]

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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire[...]