HDS7 Gen2 Touch feedback wanted

  • Husker26
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    Gretna, NE
    Posts: 143
    May 29, 2015 at 9:10 am #1547596

    I’ve just purchased the unit but plan on installing this weekend. Just wondering what the feedback is on these units. My local Cabelas didn’t have one on display to play around with but they look really nice from what I’m seeing on the web. Just wanting to know if anyone that has one can share any info.

    dandorn
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    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
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    May 29, 2015 at 9:20 am #1547597

    I’m very happy with the HDS touch screen units. Make sure yours is running the 4.0 software so you get the GenIII user interface.

    Once you set up your data overlays you’re good to go.

    skeeter20
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    Winnie/Grand Rapids,MN
    Posts: 902
    May 30, 2015 at 9:22 am #1547748

    They are a great unit all around! You will be very happy with your purchase.

    CaptainMusky
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    June 1, 2015 at 1:28 pm #1548024
    dandorn wrote:

    I’m very happy with the HDS touch screen units. Make sure yours is running the 4.0 software so you get the GenIII user interface.

    Once you set up your data overlays you’re good to go.

    Agreed on all accounts. I purchased a HDS 7 Gen 2 touch a few months back and went straight to 4.0 because of the Motorguide Gateway. The interface is much much nicer.
    The one thing I noticed though is it was tough to recognize the “touch” for closing some of the windows, etc. I calibrated the touch screen and it was flawless!
    How you do this is power off the unit. Then hit and hold the pages button and hit the power button, hold it until the HDS screen pops up then release the power button, but still hold the pages button. The calibration screen will pop up, then just follow the instructions and you will be good to go.
    Absolutely love the touch unit.

    skeeter20
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    Winnie/Grand Rapids,MN
    Posts: 902
    June 1, 2015 at 2:59 pm #1548039

    To calibrate the screen…..(NOT PAGES KEY. That is a soft reset)

    1- Turn unit off
    2- Press and hold the WAYPOINT key, then power on
    3- Hold WAYPOINT key threw power up until your hear the 2nd beep or the calibration screen appears
    4- Touch crosshairs then the unit will restart

    Husker26
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    Gretna, NE
    Posts: 143
    June 1, 2015 at 3:08 pm #1548044

    Awesome! Thank you guys for the input! I have a new question but I’ll start a new topic on that next.

    CaptainMusky
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    Posts: 15651
    June 1, 2015 at 4:29 pm #1548057
    skeeter20 wrote:

    To calibrate the screen…..(NOT PAGES KEY. That is a soft reset)

    1- Turn unit off
    2- Press and hold the WAYPOINT key, then power on
    3- Hold WAYPOINT key threw power up until your hear the 2nd beep or the calibration screen appears
    4- Touch crosshairs then the unit will restart

    My bad, thanks for the correction.

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