Lowrance Eagle Quick Start Guide

This guide provides basic operational information for the Lowrance Eagle multi-function display (MFD). For the most current version and the full operator manual, please visit www.lowrance.com/downloads/eagle.

Note: Always refer to the enclosed Installation Manual before powering on the unit.

Physical Control Keys

The Lowrance Eagle MFD features several physical control keys:

A Pages: Press to activate the home screen.
B Waypoint: Press once to open the new waypoint dialog. Press twice to save a waypoint. Press and hold to access the find dialog.
C Arrows: On full screen pages, use to position the cursor or pan the image. On multi-panel pages, use to select a panel. On menus, use to navigate.
D Exit: On a maximized, multi-panel page, press to return to the multi-panel page. In menus and dialogs, press to return to the previous menu level or exit a dialog.
E Enter: On multi-panel pages, press to maximize the currently selected panel. In menus and dialogs, press to confirm a selection.
F Zoom: Press to zoom the image. Press both keys together to create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at your current position.
G Menu: Press to display the menu on full screen pages.
H Power: Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Press and hold to power the unit on or off. Repeat short presses to cycle through backlight brightness levels.

Card Reader

Carefully slide a microSD® card into the card reader slot located on the side of the device. To remove the card, gently pull it out.

System Controls

Press the Power key once to access the System Controls dialog. The content of this dialog may vary based on connected equipment and the active panel. Active options within the dialog are highlighted in orange.

From System Controls, you can:

Access Standby, Settings, Power off, Brightness, and Night mode.
Manage Data, Edit, Log sonar, and Stop sonar.

Display Illumination

Adjust screen brightness and select day/night mode via the System Controls dialog. You can also cycle through backlight brightness levels by repeatedly pressing the Power key.

Home Screen

Press the Pages key to access the home screen. The home screen displays:

A Tools: Access dialogs for tasks or browsing stored information.
B Application Icons: Select an icon to display its corresponding application (e.g., Chart, Sonar, Sidescan, DownScan). Note that application icons may vary based on MFD features.
C Customize: Activate customize mode to modify or delete custom pages.

Pages

You can display an application page by selecting its icon on the home screen.

Custom Pages

The system includes one predefined custom page, and you can create your own. Select the 'Add page' icon to create a new custom page. To edit existing custom pages, switch ON 'Customize', then select the page you wish to edit.

Multi-Panel Pages

The active panel is indicated by an orange border. Use the Arrow keys to switch between panels. Press the Enter key to maximize the active panel, and the Exit key to return to the multi-panel view. The 'Adjust splits' option in System Controls allows you to resize panels using the Arrow keys; confirm the layout by pressing the Menu or Enter key. The panel menu is accessible on maximized panels.

Data Overlay

Information can be displayed as a data overlay on Chart and Sonar pages. Settings for data overlay are individual to each page. Turn Data Overlay ON or OFF from the System Controls dialog. To change data overlay position or content, select 'Edit overlay' in System Controls to enter edit mode, press the Menu key for edit options, and press the Exit key to save changes.

Settings

Access the Settings screen either by selecting 'Settings' from the System Controls dialog or from the home screen.

Chart

The Chart page facilitates navigation to waypoints, route creation, and tracking your vessel's course. Use the Zoom and Arrow keys to adjust the chart scale and location. Position the cursor and press Enter to select chart items and view detailed information.

Chart Source

If a chart card is inserted, you can change the chart source (e.g., Lowrance, Navionics, C-MAP) from the settings menu.

Waypoints

Press the Waypoint key to save a waypoint. By default, it's placed at the vessel's position. If a cursor is active, the waypoint is saved at the cursor's location.

Routes

To create a route: Activate a full screen chart panel, press the Menu key, select 'New route', position the first route point using the Arrow keys and press Enter, repeat for additional points, and press Exit to save the route.

Trails

Your unit automatically tracks and displays your vessel's movement on the chart panel. Manage trails via the Trails dialog, accessible through 'Waypoints, Routes, Trails' on the home screen. Select the 'Trails' tab, then choose the trail to edit.

Sonar

The Sonar application provides an image of the water and seafloor beneath your vessel, aiding in fish detection and seafloor structure analysis. Use the Zoom keys to adjust the view and the Arrow keys to position the cursor and pan. The unit defaults to Auto mode for automated settings. You can switch to Custom or Ice Fishing modes for tailored sonar settings via the panel menu.

SideScan

SideScan offers detailed, wide-coverage imaging of the seabed to the sides of your vessel, available with a connected SideScan-capable transducer. Similar to Sonar, you can adjust zoom and pan the image. Default settings are automated (Auto mode), but Custom mode is available for specific adjustments via the panel menu.

DownScan

DownScan provides highly detailed images of structure and fish directly below your vessel, available with a connected DownScan-capable transducer. Use Zoom and Arrow keys for image adjustment and panning. The unit operates in Auto mode by default, with Custom mode available for personalized sonar settings via the panel menu.

Log Sonar

Activate the Log Sonar dialog from System Controls or Settings > Sonar. Sonar log data can be saved internally or to a microSD® card.

MOB Waypoint

Activate a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint by pressing the '+' and '-' keys simultaneously. The display will then show navigation information guiding you to the MOB waypoint.

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