Humminbird SOLIX Quick Start Guide

Power On/Off

To power the unit on or off, press and hold the ? POWER key.

To power off during operation, tap the top-right corner of the status bar and select 'Power Off'.

First Time Setup

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

Tap to select 'Begin Manual Setup'. Alternatively, use the Joystick and CHECK key ✔️ to select.
Select 'Angler mode'. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the unit.

NOTE: For additional information, download the SOLIX Operations Manual from the Humminbird website at humminbird.com. 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 it to access settings, navigation data, views, alarms, and other tools.

Press the ? HOME key 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 (Bluetooth models only).
The Home screen wallpaper can be customized using the Images tool.

Selecting a Tool, Widget, View, or Main Menu: Use the touch screen, Joystick ?️, or the ENTER key ✔️ to make selections.

Tap to Select ?
Select ?️
Open ➡️

Adjust a Menu Setting

Drag the slider, or press and hold the slider. Turn the Rotary dial ⚙️, or press and hold the ENTER key ✔️.

Close a Menu

Tap the Back icon ↩️ to go back one level. Tap the X icon ❌ to close a menu.

Press the EXIT key ❌ to close a menu or go back one level. Press and hold the EXIT key ❌ to close all menus at once.

Tips for Using the Status Bar

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

Tap the view name or press the MENU key [Menu] to open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view.
Tap the status bar or press the POWER key ? 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. You can use the Views tool or the 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 ✔️.

Tap to close the Favorite Views 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 [Menu]. Multi-Pane View: Tap a pane, or press the PANE key [Pane] to select a pane. Press the MENU key [Menu].
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.

Using the X-Press Menu: Swipe with one finger up/down or move the Joystick ?️ to scroll through the menu list.

Activate the Cursor

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

The Cursor menu allows you 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 IN and ➖ ZOOM OUT keys.

Set Up Humminbird® LakeMaster®: Set the Water Level Offset

When using a Humminbird LakeMaster map card, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual. For example, if the lake is down 3 feet, set the Water Level Offset to -3.

With a Chart View displayed, tap 'Chart' in the status bar, or press the MENU key [Menu] 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 LakeMaster map card must be installed and selected as the chart source to enable this feature.

The water level offset will be highlighted in brown to extend the land visually on the display.

To adjust the menu setting: Tap to select a menu, press and drag the slider. Alternatively, press the MENU key [Menu] or turn the Rotary dial ⚙️.

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.

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.

Man Overboard navigation marks the approximate point where the person went overboard and starts continuous navigation toward the Man Overboard 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 ↩️.
Cancel Route Creation: Tap the X icon ❌.

To start navigation, tap the check icon ✔️ in the status bar.

Cancel Navigation: Tap 'Chart' in the status bar. Select 'Go To' > 'Cancel Navigation'.

Start Quick Route Navigation (keypad)

Press the GO TO key ➡️.
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 ❌ once.
- Cancel Route Creation: Press and hold the EXIT key ❌.
To start navigation, press the ENTER key ✔️.
- Cancel Navigation: Press the GO TO key ➡️. Select 'Cancel Navigation'.

Pair a Phone with the Control Head

Use these 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 ?.
Select the Bluetooth ? tool.
Select 'Connect Phone'.
Under 'Device List', select your phone name ?. It may take a moment for your phone name to appear in the menu.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.
Check your phone ?. When prompted, tap 'Pair' on your phone.
In your phone Settings menu, turn on 'Show Notifications'.
Turn Connection On/Off: Under 'Phone', select your phone name ? and tap the on/off button.

Forget Device: To remove the paired device, select 'Forget Device'.

Change the Phone Bluetooth Notification Settings

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'.

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 the Humminbird website 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 the Humminbird website 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 the 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 ? 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 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 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 functions of the various keys on the control head:

POWER key ?: Powers the control head on. During operation, press to open the Power X-Press Menu. Press and hold to power off the control head.
ENTER key ✔️: Starts a command or turns on a setting. Also opens the Info menu and the Cursor menu.
EXIT key ❌: Closes a menu, a dialog box, turns off an alarm, or exits Cursor mode. Press and hold to close all menus at once.
Joystick ?️: Selects a view, tool, or menu. Press to open your selection. Also used to move the cursor across the view and pan 2D/3D chart views.
Rotary dial ⚙️: Adjusts 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 functions. Press and hold to save the screen image.
PANE key [Pane]: Opens the View Options menu or selects 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 ?: Displays the Home screen, providing access to settings, alarms, views, and tools.
ZOOM IN (+) ➕ / ZOOM OUT (-) ➖ keys: For a closer view, press ZOOM IN. For a wider view, press ZOOM OUT. Press and hold ZOOM OUT to zoom out all the way.
MENU key [Menu]: 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 Humminbird Technical Support

Contact Humminbird Technical Support through the following channels:

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

The Humminbird website, humminbird.com, offers in-depth information, technical support, product manuals, software updates, and a robust FAQ section. Connect with Humminbird on social media:

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Twitter: ? Twitter.com (@humminbirdfish)
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