Connected TZT3 to internet but wont update?

[PaDDY Killer]

Hello, I have not connected my TZT2 or TZT3 to the internet ever for any updates. Yesterday I connected to my house wifi for the first time on both units. Both showed they were connected. But when I went to look for un update, I did not see one. Also, what is My Timezero? My goal is to update my mapping, the free ones for now.

 

[TheReaper]

TZT2 won't do Internet updates, but you can get the update and instructions here (assuming not a TZT2BB): https://furunousa.com/en/support/TZTL12F

TZT3 needs to have v3 or higher to allow Internet updates. You can also perform update via these instructions and software here: https://furunousa.com/en/support/TZT12F

The My TimeZero function is explained in the operator's manual, section 1.21. Here's a link to the manual if you need it: https://furunousa.com/-/media/sites...anuals/tzt9f_12f_16f_19f_operators_manual.pdf

Map updates are completely different from TZT software updates. You'll want to contact your Furuno dealer to help you with that.

 

[PaDDY Killer]

Thank you!!

 

[PaDDY Killer]

I made an account for My Timezero. I am not actually sure exactly what it does? It looks like a mapping app for an iPad or computer. Does the mapping show up on the TZT3 with iPad close to it or is it to take your iPad out fishing and use that for mapping?

 

[TheReaper]

If you log one of your TZTs on the Internet, your data can stay synched with the website. If you want you can use the website to do some home planning and then come to the boat to synch that planning (points and/or routes) to your TZT.

 

[PaDDY Killer]

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If you log one of your TZTs on the Internet, your data can stay synched with the website. If you want you can use the website to do some home planning and then come to the boat to synch that planning (points and/or routes) to your TZT.

Thank you again, Reaper!

 

[allrelative]

I made an account for My Timezero. I am not actually sure exactly what it does? It looks like a mapping app for an iPad or computer. Does the mapping show up on the TZT3 with iPad close to it or is it to take your iPad out fishing and use that for mapping?

Couple of my favorite features on the TZT3

1. One-Touch Screen shots- pic below.
2. Drift It- allows you plot where you need to be to fish a spot OR set up anchor.
3. Syncing with Time Zero account to TZT. Uploads all your data points and screen shots from the unit. When you get home that night you can see where you went and all the screen shots.

Link https://mytimezero.com/tz-cloud

 

[PaDDY Killer]

Thanks for the help. Yesterday I downloaded all the free charts for my area, downloaded the zip files to a 32g usb drive and plugged them into the back of the units and nothing would show up. I tried my tzt2 and tzt3. Do I need to extract the zip file onto my computer and then put the file on the usb and then into the unit? I downloaded the chart, a zip file, onto my pc computer, then I cut and pasted the zip onto the usb drive, inserted the usb into the back, turned on the units and both acted like normal, not registering the usb is in them.

 

[Kraken]

Thanks for the help. Yesterday I downloaded all the free charts for my area, downloaded the zip files to a 32g usb drive and plugged them into the back of the units and nothing would show up. I tried my tzt2 and tzt3. Do I need to extract the zip file onto my computer and then put the file on the usb and then into the unit? I downloaded the chart, a zip file, onto my pc computer, then I cut and pasted the zip onto the usb drive, inserted the usb into the back, turned on the units and both acted like normal, not registering the usb is in them.

Charts must be placed on the Micro SD card that is in the back of the unit. You would unzip the files on a PC and then transfer them to the Micro SD card

 

[PaDDY Killer]

Thank you for the clarification, I thought they go on a usb drive in the back. I will give it a shot later today, thanks.