Humminbird SmartStrike Map Card User manual

SmartStrike Map Card
HELIX Accessory Manual
532476-1EN_A

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groups, record ngs, screen snapshots, etc.) to the SmartStr ke
map card.
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(waypo nts, routes, tracks, groups, record ngs, etc.) that may
occur due to d rect or nd rect damage to the un t’s hardware or
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per od cally. Data files should also be saved to your PC before
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings 2
Overview 7
SmartStrike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Humminbird LakeMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
i-Pilot Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Update the Control Head Software 8
Set p SmartStrike 9
Install the SmartStrike Map Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Open a Chart View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Open the SmartStrike Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Select the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Search for Species 13
Search for Str ct re, Spots, Feeding Shelves, and More
(Preset and Advanced Searches) 16
Review Search Res lts 20
Hide/Show Search Res lts 22
Edit Search Criteria 23
Contact H mminbird 25

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7Overview
OVERVIEW
The SmartStrike map card contains Humminbird LakeMaster map data for freshwater lakes in your re ion. Use the SmartStrike map
card to set specific search parameters, such as fish species and time of day, to locate fish. The search results are hi hli hted in
pink on the Chart Views, so you can quickly tar et spots to investi ate.
SmartStrike
The followin features are exclusive to the SmartStrike map card and can be applied to the Chart View and Chart Combo Views:
Hummi bird LakeMaster
The followin Humminbird LakeMaster features are included on the SmartStrike map card and can be applied to the Chart View and
Chart Combo Views. To adjust the menu settin s, press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab. For more information, see your
control head operations manual.
i-Pilot Li k
The followin features are available if you have i-Pilot Link connected to your HELIX control head and a Minn Kota trollin motor
installed on your boat:
For more information, see the i-Pilot Link Installation and Operations G ide.
Spec es Search
Species Search allows you to search the lake for a specific fish species. Select the species
name and the time of year, time of day, weather conditions, wind conditions, and water
conditions you want to tar et.
Preset Searches Preset Searches allow you to choose a preselected search based on water depth and
underwater structure.
Advanced Search Advanced Search allows you to refine your preset search or create your own search usin
criteria such as lake re ion, depth/slope, sun and direction, proximity, and structure.
Depth H ghl ght Hi hli ht a depth settin in the Chart Views. The depth you set will be hi hli hted in reen.
Use Depth Hi hli ht with Depth Hi hli ht Ran e (see below).
Depth H ghl ght Range Adjust the ran e on each side of the hi hli hted depth, when a Depth Hi hli ht is active in
the Chart Views.
Water Level Offset
Chan e the level of the water bein read from the control head. The displayed numbers on
the Contour Lines in the Chart Views will adjust from the Water Level Offset settin , and the
water level offset will be hi hli hted in dark brown.
Shallow Water H ghl ght Select a minimum shallow depth settin so that the depth is hi hli hted in red in the Chart
Views.
Follow the Contour Navi ate a contour on a Humminbird LakeMaster chart. Use Follow the Contour with
Contour Offset (see below).
Contour Offset Set a distance to maintain away from the selected contour line while followin a contour.

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Update the C ntr l Head S ftware
UPDATE THE CONTROL HEAD SOFTWARE
It is important to install the latest software update (version 1.210 or later) on your control head to enable SmartStrike.
Compat b l ty: Visit our Web site at humm nb rd.com for the latest list of compatible models.
1. Before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults, export your navi ation data and copy your screen
snapshots to an SD card. See your control head operations manual for instructions.
WARNING! Humm nb rd s not respons ble for the loss of data f les (waypo nts, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, record ngs, etc.)
that may occur due to d rect or nd rect damage to the un t’s hardware or software. It s mportant to back up your PC and control
head data f les per od cally. See your control head operat ons manual for more nformat on.
2. Install a blank SD card into the PC card slot.
3. Go to humm nb rd.com, and select My Humm nb rd to si n in to your account.
4. Select the My Equ pment tab. The available software updates are listed as Downloads under each re istered product.
•Under Downloads, click the file name.
•Read the instructions in the dialo box and select Download.
•Follow the on-screen prompts to save the software file to the SD card.
5. Repeat step 4 to download the software updates posted to each re istered product.
6. Power on your Humminbird control head. Start Normal mode.
7. Insert the SD card (with the software file) into the control head card slot.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to update the control head software. See your control head operations manual for more details.
9. When the software update is complete, remove the SD card from the control head card slot and restart the control head.

9Set up SmartStrike
SET UP SMARTSTRIKE
Use the instructions in this section to use SmartStrike on your HELIX control head.
1|I stall the SmartStrike Map Card
Your control head is compatible with either an SD card or a microSD card. If you do not know how to insert the card into the control
head, see your control head operations manual for information. It is important to note the followin uidelines to install the card:
•Confirm the map card is locked (see the illustrations below).
•Do not force the card into the slot. The card should click easily in place.
•Do not leave the card slot cover open. Close the slot cover to prevent water dama e to the unit.
WARNING! Do not delete or change the contents of your map card. Chang ng the card w ll permanently damage t.
WARNING! Do NOT save data f les (waypo nts, routes, tracks, groups, record ngs, screen snapshots, etc.) to the map card.
WARNING! Do NOT leave the control head card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the un t.
SD Card
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Set up SmartStrike
2|Ope a Chart View
SmartStrike features are available in the Chart View and Chart Combo Views.
1. Press and hold the VIEW key.
2. Select Chart. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Select Chart View or a Chart Combo View. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Press and H ld t Open
the Views X-Press Menu
Opening the Views X-Press Menu

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3|Ope the SmartStrike Me u
The SmartStrike menu can be opened from the Chart View and Chart Combo Views.
1. Press the CHECK/INFO key.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
NOTE: The SmartStr ke Menu w ll not d splay when the cursor s act ve. If the SmartStr ke Menu does not d splay, press the EXIT
key to remove the act ve cursor. Also, conf rm the SmartStr ke map card s nstalled correctly n one of the SD card slots on the
control head. For add t onal ass stance, v s t our Web s te at humminbird.com or contact Customer Serv ce.
Open the
SmartStrike Menu
Opening the SmartStrike Menu

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Set up SmartStrike
4|Select the Lake
To use SmartStrike, you must first select the lake where you are fishin . For lar er lakes, there may be multiple menu options
available for specific areas of the lake. The selected lake will be saved if you shut off the control head.
Change Lakes: If you chan e lake locations after initial setup, or to search a different lake, chan e the lake location in the SmartStrike
menu (see Edit Search Criteria: Change the Selected Lake).
Select the Current Lake
1. Follow the menu prompts to select a lake.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Sort By: Select the Sort By field, and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort option for the list.
Scroll: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll throu h the list.
D splay: Select a lake on the list. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Scr ll thr ugh the List Select
Se ecting a Lake
lake list
s rt pti ns
selected lake area

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SEARCH FOR SPECIES
Use Species Search to tar et a specific fish species. The available search options are determined by the selected lake and the
selected species. The search criteria is saved until you start a new species search or until the control head is powered off.
1.Open the SmartStr ke Menu: Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Select SmartStrike. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
2. Select the Species tab.
3. Select Tar et Species.
4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a species.
5. Opt onal: Use the Cursor Control key to select from any of the additional search options shown below. Press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to select a search option.
6. Start Search: Select Execute Search. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
NOTE: To understand the search results, see Review Search Results.
T me of Year Select the time of year you want to tar et.
T me of Day Select the time of day you want to tar et.
Weather Select the weather conditions you want to tar et.
W nd Select the wind conditions you want to tar et.
Water Select the water conditions you want to tar et.

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Search f r Species
Change SettingsScr ll thr ugh the List
Se ecting Search Options for a Species Search
species tab
search pti ns

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Execute Search
Starting the Species Search
start search

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Search f r Structure, etc.
SEARCH FOR STRUCTURE, SPOTS, FEEDING SHELVES, AND MORE
(PRESET AND ADVANCED SEARCHES)
Preset Searches allow you to tar et structure, spots, and feedin shelves based on depth. You can also add advanced criteria to your
search such as lake re ion, sun exposure, distance, and more.
The available Preset Searches are determined by the selected lake and the other conditions you select. For example, if you select
a lake where the deepest water is 25 feet, the deep water Preset Searches or certain search options may not be available.
The search criteria is saved until you start a new search or until the control head is powered off.
NOTE: The cr ter a n the Advanced tab does not apply to the Spec es search. They are ndependent searches.
Start a Preset Search
1. Open the SmartStr ke Menu: Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Select SmartStrike. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Select Preset Searches. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
4. Select a depth or Other. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
NOTE: The depth parameters are est mated. To ref ne the depth search, see Start an Advanced Search.
Shallow 0 to 15 feet (0 to 4.6 meters)
M d-Depth 16 to 30 feet (4.9 to 9.1 meters)
Deep 31 to 45 feet (9.4 to 13.7 meters)
Other Select drop-offs, structures at weedline, or structures at thermocline. To make your selection,
press the RIGHT Cursor key. Proceed to step 6.

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5. Select a search option. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
6. Start Search: Select Execute Search. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
OR
Advanced (Opt onal): To edit the advanced filters for your search, see Start an Advanced Search.
NOTE: To understand the search results, see Review Search Results.
Structure Search for fish-attractin structure on the lake bottom, such as points, humps, wrecks, timber,
rocks, creek beds, and drop-offs. To refine the structure search, see Start an Advanced Search.
Spots on Spots Search for structure on top of eo raphical variations on the lake bottom. For example, rocks
or timber on a led e, lip, or drop off.
Feed ng Shelves Search for underwater shelves or flats.
Scr ll thr ugh the List Select
Se ecting a Preset Search
select Preset
Searches
preset search
pti ns
start search

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Search f r Structure, etc.
Start an Advanced Search
You can create a search based on the advanced options shown below. You can also edit these advanced options for your Preset
Search (see Start a Preset Search).
1. Open the SmartStr ke Menu: Press the CHECK/INFO key.
Select SmartStrike. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Select any of the advanced search options (shown below). Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Change Sett ng: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
Add/Remove Check Mark: Press the RIGHT Cursor key. (check mark = search, blank = do not search)
Close a Menu: Press the EXIT key.
NOTE: The depth parameters are est mated.
4. Start Search: Select Execute Search. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
NOTE: To understand the search results, see Review Search Results.
Lake Reg on Select the areas of the lake where you want to focus your search. For example, select the entire
lake or inlets, coves, or channels.
Depth/Slope
Depth Range: Select specific depth values for your search. For example, to search a depth
ran e between 5 and 20 feet from the bottom, set the Depth Range to Between, and set the
Depth Start to 5 and the Depth End to 20. See the illustration Selecting Advanced Search
Options for Depth/Slope.
Slope: Add a check mark next to the bottom type you want to tar et. As you select a depth
ran e, the options for slope will chan e.
Sun and D rect on
Sun Exposure: Select sunny or shady areas. When an exposure level has been selected, you
can also select the Season and T me of day to search.
D rect on: Add a check mark next to the sun direction you want to tar et. As you select from the
Sun Exposure menu, the options for sun direction will chan e.
Prox m ty
Select a specific distance from a lake feature. For example, to search an area less than 80 feet
from the shoreline, set Prox m ty to Less Than, D stance to 80 ft, 27 yds, 25m, and D stance
From to Shoreline.
Structure Select from a list of possible structure for the selected lake. You can select more than one type
of structure in this list.

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Se ecting Advanced Search Options
advanced tab
Open a MenuScr ll thr ugh the List Add/Rem ve Check MarkChange Settings
Se ecting Advanced Search Options for Depth/S ope
advanced search
pti ns

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Review Search Results
REVIEW SEARCH RESULTS
After you execute a Species Search or a Preset/Advanced Search, the results are displayed in the Chart View and the SmartStrike
menu.
Review Detailed Search Results in the Chart View
The Chart View displays the identified points from the search results with SmartStrike icons. To see the search area details, zoom
in.
1. To execute a search, see Search for Species or Search for Str ct re, Spots, Feeding Shelves, and More (Preset and
Advanced Searches).
2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a SmartStrike icon on the view.
3. Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key.
Zoom Out: Press the -ZOOM key.
4. Close: Press the EXIT key.
OR
ZOOM OutZOOM In M ve the Curs r ZOOM In
Chart View with SmartStrike Icons Zooming in to see SmartStrike Search Detai s
SmartStrike ic ns sh w identified p ints fr m search results pink highlighted areas identify search results in detail