Garmin 100 User Manual

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2InstallationMounting the TransducerProper transducer installation is key to getting the best performancefrom your new unit. If the transducer lead i

3InstallationMounting the Transducer In-hull InstallationThe 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside afiberglass hull. The standard

4InstallationMounting the TransducerTrolling Motor InstallationIncluded in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have:1. Worm Gear Clamp2. Cable

5InstallationInstalling the Wiring HarnessWiring Harness InstallationThe Fishfinder 100 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unitto power and

6InstallationWiring Harness Installation (continued)If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directlyto the battery. Make sure

7InstallationInstalling the DisplayDisplay Installation (Surface Mount)The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted to a flat surface using the suppliedSurface M

8InstallationInstalling the DisplayDisplay Installation (Flush Mount)The Fishfinder 100 can be mounted flush against the dash or electron-ics rack tha

9Unit OperationTesting the InstallationInstallationTesting the InstallationWhile it is possible to perform some checks with the boat trailered, toprop

10Unit OperationKeypad FunctionThe Arrows Keys are used to select items on the Adjustment Bar andSetup menu and to change field data.The Enter key is

11Unit OperationAt the top left of the display you will find the Adjustment Bar and avariety of user-selectable information including Depth, Battery V

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12Unit OperationThe Adjustment BarUsing the Adjustment BarThe Adjustment Bar allows direct access to the settings most commonlychanged while using the

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

14Unit OperationGainThe Gain Adjustment allows the user to control the sensitivity of theunit’s receiver. This provides some flexibility in what is s

15Unit OperationSetup Menu/ChartSetup MenuThe Setup Menu contains the unit settings that should not requirefrequent change. The Setup Menu is divided

16Unit OperationSetup Menu/ChartWhiteline‘Whiteline’ controls how the unit displays information about thebottom type (hard or soft). With the Whiteli

17Unit OperationSetup Menu/ChartScaleThe depth ‘Scale’ is displayed vertically along the right side of thechart. The depth ‘Scale’ can be configured

18Unit OperationSetup Menu/ToolsToolsThe Tools tab contains the ‘Noise Reject’, ‘Flasher’, and ‘Simulator’tools. The ‘Noise Reject’ and ‘Flasher’ tool

19Unit OperationSetup Menu/ToolsFlasherWith the ‘Flasher’ tool active, a graphic Flasher representation will bedisplayed on the far right side of the

20Unit OperationSetup Menu/NumbersNumbersThe ‘NUM’ (Numbers) tab allows you to choose whether you wouldlike to see normal or large numbers on the char

21Unit OperationSetup Menu/NumbersTemperatureThe Fishfinder 100 can display the water temperature when equippedwith a temperature sensing transducer.

iIntroductionHave the serialnumber of your Fishfinder 100 handy and connectto our website (www.garmin.com). Look for theProduct Registration link on t

22Unit OperationSetup Menu/AlarmsAlarmsThe ‘Alarm’ tab allows you to activate and configure the four alarmsavailable in the Fishfinder 100. To access

23Unit OperationSetup Menu/AlarmsDeep WaterThe ‘Deep Water’ Alarm can be set to sound a warning at a depthdetermined by the user. Before the unit wil

24Unit OperationSystemThe ‘Sys’(System) tab contains the ‘Contrast’, ‘Beeper’, and ‘NMEA’Output setups. To access the ‘System’ Setup Menu, use the ar

25Unit OperationSetup Menu/CalibrationsCalibrationThe ‘Cal’ (Calibration) tab contains calibrations fields for ‘Keel Offset’,and ‘Water Type’ (salt o

26Unit OperationSetup Menu/UnitsUnitsThe ‘Units’ tab contains settings for ‘Depth’, ‘Temperature’ and ‘Speed’.To access the ‘Units’ tab, use the arrow

27Unit OperationSetup Menu/MemoryMemoryThe ‘Memory’ tab contains the settings for unit memory, allows you toreset the unit to the factory setup and al

28Unit Operation112233On the WaterUnderstanding SonarIf you are familiar with sonar, and can determine what is on the chart,this section may not be fo

29On the WaterTransducer CoverageTransducer CoverageThe area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by thecone angle of the transducer a

30On the WaterUnderstanding the ChartUnderstanding the ChartIt is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-Drepresentation of the un

31On the WaterUnderstanding the ChartWhitelineThe Fishfinder 100 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard orsoft. When the sonar soundwaves ar

iiIntroductionGARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects inmaterials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase.GARM

32On the WaterUnderstanding the ChartThermoclinesOne of the unique features offered by GARMIN is See-Thru™technology. See-Thru™ technology allows the

33On the WaterSimulator ModeSimulator ModeThe Fishfinder 100 comes with a built-in simulator mode that willallow the user to practice and learn the op

34On the WaterAppendix ASpecificationsPhysicalCase: Fully Gasketed, high-impact plastic alloyDisplay: 3.3” x 2” (8.3 x 5 cm) 160 H x 100 W pixelsSize

35Appendix BAlarm Messages and IconsThe Fishfinder 100 displays a message when an alarm is tripped. Toclear the message press the ENTER key. If the

36Appendix CFishfinder 100 PortableFishfinder 100 PortableThe Portable CaseThe Portable Case is designed for rugged use and provides storage forthe B

37Appendix CFishfinder 100 PortableWhen storing the Suction Cup Transducer in the case, dry thetransducer and cable to avoid corrosion. If using in S

38Appendix DIndexAAccessories ... iiAdjust the Sc

39Appendix DIndexIIn-hull Installation ... 3Installing the D

40SSoftware Version ... 27Specifications ...

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iiiIntroductionThe Fishfinder 100 Standard Package contains the following items:• Fishfinder 100• Surface/Flush Mount Kit• Wiring Adapter Cable•

ivIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... i-viiiCustomer Service ...

vIntroductionTable of ContentsAlarmsFish Alarm ...

viIntroductionWhat can the Fishfinder 100Display?The Fishfinder 100 is able to display a variety of useful informationabout the underwater environment

1InstallationSelecting a TransducerTransducersThe transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar. Propertransducer selection and installation