Section 1 - General Information
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Display Cleaning
This product was packaged with a cloth that should be used for cleaning the screen. Salt, when crystalized, can scratch the
display coating when using a dry or damp cloth. Ensure that the cloth has a sufficient amount of fresh water to dissolve and
remove salt deposits. Do not apply aggressive pressure on the screen while cleaning.
When water marks cannot be remove with the cloth, mix a 50/50 solution of warm water and isopropyl alcohol to clean the
screen. Do not use acetone, mineral spirits, turpentine type solvents, or ammonia based cleaning products. The use of strong
solvents or detergents, may damage the anti‑glare coating, the plastics, or the rubber keys.
It is recommended that the sun cover be installed when the unit is not in use to prevent UV damage to the plastic bezel and
rubber keys.
Media Port Cleaning
The media port door area should be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent a buildup of crystalized salt. A rubber composite plug
inside the micro SD card port helps prevent water intrusion into the card port.
IMPORTANT: Always install the plug after cleaning or updating the software.
NOTE: Install the plug with the grove side up. The opposite side has a chamfer so the door does not collide with the plug.
Stuck Keys
Verify that there are no keys stuck in the down position. If a stuck key is found, wiggle the key to free it.
How to Update Your VesselView 4 Software
The following instructions explain how to upgrade the VesselView 4 software. Internet access is required, along with a
communication port used to transfer the file to a micro SD card.
Obtaining the Latest Software
1. The latest software for the display is available online for general download at www.mercurymarine.com
. To determine what
software version is in VesselView, power up the MFD. While the system boots up, the screen will show the software
version in the lower right‑hand corner.
2. Within the Mercury Marine web site, go to Service and Support, select the VesselView 4 product and click on DOWNLOAD
UPGRADE.
3. Depending on your computer’s security settings, a security warning may appear. Click Allow to continue.
4. Create a folder on your hard drive to save the file to.
5. If you are asked to SAVE or RUN, select SAVE and save to your hard drive.
NOTE: The file is a compressed zip file, typically 20–40 MB in size, and can take a long time to download on some internet
connections. For example, estimated download time for dial‑up 56K modems is 3‑4 hrs hours, DSL and some cable
internet is 10‑15 minutes, and high‑speed cable internet is 1‑2 minutes.
IMPORTANT: A zip file is a compressed file format. Your computer may require a free download of Winzip software in
order to manipulate zip files. You can find the free WinZip Software from the WinZip Website.http://www.winzip.com/
index.htm.
IMPORTANT: Some browsers may change the file extension. Verify that the file name and extension are not changed. The
file name should be for example: VesselView#‑y.y.zz.zz‑standard‑3.upd. The # sign represents the VesselView model (7).
The main version number is represented as y.y, and the build number is zz.zz. Do not rename the file or change the
extension.
6. After the file is saved to the hard drive, copy the files to a 512 MB or higher capacity blank micro SD card root. The root of
the drive is top most level, and not placed into a folder.
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