basslover79 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I just received my premiums hot map card and it came with a usb plug that you can put your card in and plug it in the computer. I am new to this and was wondering what I need to do? Do I have to download something on it before I can use it? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratos186 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 it should give you the latest update and it does not cost you a thing plus it lets you get free downloads for a year. I did mine that i just got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslover79 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 So, do I go the freshest data or the download data one? I have another question if anyone knows. Is it safe to turn a fishfinder on out of the water? I am just curious because I had read on one of the reviews that it could burn something up if the transducer is plugged in. I want to figure it out in the house but was wondering if it would hurt anything by turning it on in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratos186 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry I can't remember. I think you have to set up an account. I have the elite 5 dsi and I turned it on in the house and did not hurt it but I don't know you are suppose to or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnsmallmouth Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 will not hurt it . should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslover79 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 ok. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hung up Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 thay do it in the store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldavid Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 as far as your navionics card goes, the usb is for computer that don't have the sd card slot, most computers now days have the card slot, laptops anyway. so you may or maynot have to have the usb. but yes it is for getting your free updates, just go to navionics.com , plug it in and folllow the directions. using your unit out of the water, well ive heard it both ways. me i don't take any chances, i always just go to simulation mode to learn and play with the features, hope this help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslover79 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I was using the simulation mode and left the transducer unhooked.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldavid Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 you should be fine, so how do you like the lowrance elite 7 , got mine put on today, absolutly love it, lots more features than im used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslover79 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 It is my first good one so I love it so far. I just hope I can learn everything on it.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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