Lowrance HDS® 4.0 Software Update Released

[Todd Driscoll]

The new 4.0 software is a free download from the Lowrance website and is recommended for all HDS multi-function displays worldwide.
Key HDS Update Enhancements
Performance Improvements – HDS 4.0 provides users with faster boot time, improved key response, charting speed improvements and system stability improvements.
Ease of Use – HDS 4.0 includes several new enhancements to make HDS units easier to use. HDS-8 and -10 users can program up to six of their favorite screens using the quick access keys. In addition, HDS-5 and -7 users now can show chart or traditional sonar images with side-scan views and DownScan Imaging™ in a three-panel display option. Other improvements include:
·Auto-detection of chart cards with user option to activate
·Setup wizard for HDS optimization
·Quick toggle of Insight mapping contour lines
Sonar Improvements – HDS 4.0 software provides better sonar performance, including:
·Less interference from trolling motors
·Improved noise rejection overall
·Faster high-speed recovery
For a complete list of improvements, please see the release notes available on the download page.
http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Product-Software-Updates/HDS-Software-Update/