Humminbird SOLIX Quick Start Guide

Power On/Off

Power On/Off: Press and hold the POWER key [power button].

Power Off: During operation, tap the top, right corner of the status bar and select Power Off.

First Time Setup

When you power on the control head for the first time, use the Setup Guide to configure the unit. These settings can be adjusted from the Home screen later.

Tap to select Begin Manual Setup. [Or use the Joystick and CHECK key to select.]
Select Angler mode (basic settings and menu functions for easy operation) or Custom mode (all settings and menu functions for complete customization). Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the unit.

NOTE: For additional information, download the SOLIX Operations Manual from our Web site at humminbird.com.

NOTE: See the Key Functions page at the back of this guide for more helpful tips.

The Home Screen

The Home screen is the main control center for your control head. Use the Home screen to access control head settings, navigation data, views, alarms, and other tools.

Press the HOME key [home button] to open the Home screen from any view.

Tools, views, and widgets available on the Home screen are determined by the equipment attached to the control head network.
Pair your Bluetooth®-capable control head and mobile phone to receive text message and phone call alerts on your Home screen.
The Home screen wallpaper can be customized using the Images tool.

Visual Description: The Home screen displays icons for various functions like Settings, Nav Data, Views, Chart, Radar, etc. A status bar at the top shows time, GPS status, and other indicators. A side bar on the left provides access to favorite views or tools. The bottom area can display customizable wallpaper.

Select a Tool, Widget, View, or Main Menu

Use the touch screen, Joystick, or the ENTER key to make selections.

[Tap to Select] OR [Select using Joystick] [Open using Joystick/ENTER key]

Adjust a Menu Setting

Drag the slider, or press and hold the slider. [Turn the Rotary dial, or press and hold the ENTER key.]

Visual Description: An illustration shows a hand adjusting a slider labeled 'Backlight' from 1 to 10. Another illustration shows a hand using a rotary dial.

Close a Menu

Tap the Back icon [back arrow] to go back one level. Tap the X icon [close button] to close a menu.

Press the EXIT key [exit button] to close a menu or go back one level. Press and hold the EXIT key to close all menus.

Visual Description: A screenshot shows a menu with a 'Back' icon and an 'X' icon. Another icon represents the EXIT key.

Tips for Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the top of the screen.

Visual Description: The status bar is shown with elements like 'Chart', 'N-Up', '2D', 'AC Live', GPS status, and a power/sensor status icon. It indicates that touch menus change to match the on-screen view and status.

Tap the view name or press the MENU key [menu button] to open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view.

Tap the status bar or press the POWER key [power button] to open the Power X-Press Menu.

Display a View from the Views Tool

Use the touch screen or the Joystick to open a view from the Views tool.

Use the Views tool (shown in the Home screen illustration) or Favorite Views widget to display a view from the Home screen.

Display a View from the Favorite Views Widget

Tap the Favorite Views widget in the side bar, or press the Rotary dial.
Tap a view, or turn the Rotary dial and press the ENTER key.

Visual Description: A screenshot shows a chart view with navigation data (Depth, Time, SOG, COG, Supply) and a 'Favorite Views' widget on the left sidebar. An illustration shows tapping to close the widget.

Edit the On-Screen View (X-Press Menu)

The X-Press Menu displays menu options for the on-screen view, the selected pane, and the operation mode.

Single-Pane View: Tap the view name in the status bar, or press the MENU key. Multi-Pane View: Tap a pane, or press the PANE key to select a pane. Press the MENU key.
Select (Pane Name) Options > Preferences to change the appearance of the view. Select (Pane Name) Options > Overlays to display or hide information on the view. Select View Options > Data Overlays to display data readouts on the view.

Visual Description: A screenshot shows a split-screen view with a chart on the left and sonar on the right. The X-Press Menu is open on the left, with a selected pane outlined in yellow. Instructions are provided for scrolling through the menu list using a finger swipe or the Joystick.

[Tap to Select a Pane and the Menu] OR [Press the PANE key to Select a Pane] [Press the MENU key]

Activate the Cursor

Tap a position on the view, or move the Joystick. To open the Cursor menu, press and hold a position.

Visual Description: A chart view is shown with a cursor. The Cursor Menu is displayed, offering options like Info, Waypoint, Route, Go To, Find Nearest, Ruler. The description notes that the Cursor menu can be used to mark a waypoint, create a route, open the Go To menu, or start a search.

Zoom In/Zoom Out

Pinch out to zoom in, pinch in to zoom out, or press the +/- ZOOM keys.

Visual Description: A sonar view is displayed. Icons represent the zoom functionality: a minus symbol for zooming out, and a plus symbol for zooming in.

Set Up Humminbird® Charts: Set the Water Level Offset

When you start your trip for the day using a Humminbird CoastMaster™ or LakeMaster® chart card, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual. For example, if the digital depth on your control head is showing 3 feet less than the related depth contour for your location, set Water Level Offset to -3 feet.

With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.
Select Water Level Offset.
Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.
Press and hold the slider, or turn the Rotary dial, to adjust the setting.

NOTE: A Humminbird CoastMaster or LakeMaster chart card must be installed and selected as the chart source to enable this feature.

Visual Description: A chart view is shown with the 'Water Level Offset' setting visible in a menu. The text explains that the water level offset will be highlighted in brown to extend the land visually on the display.

[Tap to select a menu. Press and drag the slider to adjust the menu setting.] OR [Press the MENU key] [Turn the Rotary dial to adjust the menu setting.]

NOTE: To apply depth colors, depth highlight range, etc., go to the Chart X-Press Menu > Humminbird Settings. See your operations manual for details.

Mark Waypoints

Open the Mark Menu and select Waypoint, or press the MARK key twice. If the cursor is not active, the waypoint will be marked at the boat position. If the cursor is active, the waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.

Visual Description: A chart view is shown with a 'Mark' menu open, allowing selection of 'Waypoint' or 'Vessel Position'. An illustration shows a hand marking a waypoint.

Activate Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation

As soon as you know you have a man overboard, press and hold the MARK/MAN OVERBOARD key. See your operations manual for details.

Visual Description: A chart view displays 'Man Overboard Navigation' information, including the MOB position and elapsed time. The text explains that MOB navigation marks the point where the person went overboard and starts continuous navigation toward that waypoint.

NOTE: To end navigation, press the GO TO key and select Cancel Navigation.

Start Quick Route Navigation (touch screen)

Open the Cursor Menu: Press and hold a position on the chart.
Select Go To.
Select Quick Route.
Tap the chart in the positions where you want to mark a route point.
Undo Last Route Point: Tap the Back icon [back arrow].
Cancel Route Creation: Tap the X icon [close button].
To start navigation, tap the check icon [check button] in the status bar.
Cancel Navigation: Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To > Cancel Navigation.

Visual Description: A chart view is shown with route points being marked by tapping on the screen. An illustration shows a finger tapping to mark route points.

Start Quick Route Navigation (keypad)

Press the GO TO key [go to button].
Select Quick Route.
Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position or waypoint. Press the Joystick to mark the first route point.
Repeat step 3 to connect more than one route point.
Undo Last Route Point: Press the EXIT key [exit button] once.
Cancel Route Creation: Press and hold the EXIT key.
To start navigation, press the ENTER key [enter button].
Cancel Navigation: Press the GO TO key. Select Cancel Navigation.

Visual Description: A chart view shows a route being created using the Joystick to mark points. Illustrations depict the keypad operations: 'Open Go To Menu', 'Move Cursor Position', 'Mark Route Points', 'Start Navigation'.

Pair a Phone with the Control Head

Use the following instructions to pair a mobile phone to the control head using Bluetooth wireless technology. (Available with Bluetooth supported Humminbird products and mobile devices only. Wifi or data connection required.)

Enable Bluetooth on the Phone

Open the Settings menu on your phone.
Select Bluetooth.
Select On.

Pair the Phone with the Control Head

Press the HOME key [home button].
Select the Bluetooth tool [bluetooth icon].
Under Phone Bluetooth, select Settings.
Select Connect Phone.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.
Check your phone. When prompted, tap Pair on your phone.
Press Confirm on your control head.

Upon successful pairing, the control head will be listed as connected under the phone's Bluetooth menu.

Change the Phone Bluetooth Notification Settings on the Control Head

Under the Phone Bluetooth menu, select Settings.
Select Text Message Alerts or Phone Call Alerts. Tap to select an alert format. To turn off notifications, select off.
Turn Sounds On/Off: Select Sounds. Select on or off.

Change the Phone Bluetooth Notification Settings on the Phone

Apple iOS: Open the phone's Bluetooth menu, and select the control head under My Devices.
Google Android: Open the phone's Bluetooth menu, and next to the control head's name under Paired Devices, select Settings.
Apple iOS: Turn on Show Notifications.
Google Android: Turn on Message Access.

Managing your Humminbird Unit

Register your Humminbird

Register your product(s) and sign up to receive the latest Humminbird news, including software updates and new product announcements.

Go to our Web site at humminbird.com, and click Support > Register Your Product. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your Humminbird product.

Download the Operations Manual

Go to our Web site at humminbird.com, and click Support > Manuals.
Under SOLIX Series, select SOLIX Series Product Manual.

Update Software

It is important to keep your control head and accessory software up to date. You can update software using an SD or microSD card (depending on your SOLIX model) or by using Bluetooth wireless technology and our FishSmart™ App. See your operations manual for complete details about updating software.

Before you install software updates, export your menu settings, radar settings, and navigation data from your control head to an SD or microSD card. Copy your internal screen snapshots to an SD or microSD card.
To check your current software version, press the HOME key [home button] and select Settings > Network > System Info.
To update software with an SD or microSD card, you will need a formatted SD card or microSD card with an adapter. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com and click Support > Software Updates. Select the software update for your control head model and follow the on-screen instructions to save the software file to the card. Then, power on the control head and install the SD card in the card slot. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the software update.
To update software with FishSmart, visit our Web site at humminbird.com and click Learn > FishSmart App. Use the FishSmart App to download and push software updates directly to your Humminbird control head or accessory. (Available with Bluetooth supported Humminbird products and mobile devices only. Wifi or data connection required.)

NOTE: Your control head must already be running software release 3.110 or higher to support this feature.

Key Functions

This section details the function of various keys on the control head.

POWER key: Press to power on the control head. During operation, press to open the Power X-Press Menu. Press and hold to power off the control head.
ENTER key: Press to start a command or turn on a setting. Also opens the Info menu and the Cursor menu.
EXIT key: Press once to close a menu, dialog box, turn off an alarm, or exit Cursor mode. Press and hold to close all menus at once.
Joystick: Move to select a view, tool, or menu. Press to open your selection. Used to move the cursor across the view and pan 2D/3D chart views.
Rotary dial: Turn to adjust menu settings. With a view displayed, press to open the Views bar.
GO TO/Screen Snapshot key: Press once to open the Go To menu for navigation. Press and hold to save the screen image.
PANE key: Press to open the View Options menu or to select a pane in a multi-pane view.
MARK/MAN OVERBOARD key: Press and hold to start Man Overboard Navigation. Press twice to mark waypoints.
HOME key: Press to display the Home screen, accessing settings, alarms, views, and tools.
ZOOM IN (+) key: Press for a closer view.
ZOOM OUT (-) key: Press for a wider view. Press and hold to zoom out all the way.
MENU key: Press once to open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and operation mode. Press twice to open the Main Menu (Settings tool).

Contact Information

Humminbird Technical Support:

Toll Free: (800) 633-1468
International: (334) 687-6613
E-mail: service@humminbird.com
Shipping: Humminbird Service Department, 678 Humminbird Lane, Eufaula, AL 36027 USA

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