GARMIN Software Upgrade Information

Software Version 4.20

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-----------------------------------------------------------WARNINGS:
If this software is uploaded to a unit other than the product for
which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that unit.
If multiple attempts to update the software fail, you may need to
return the unit to GARMIN for service.
Reverting to previous software revisions will clear all user data.
-----------------------------------------------------------Instructions for uploading the new software to your GPS using
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP:
1)
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It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs runni

on your PC while you go through the update process. Disruptions to the
update process may render your GPS inoperable. If the transfer is
interrupted, turn off the GPS and then turn it back on. Reboot your PC,

go
to step #9 and attempt the download again. GARMIN is not responsible for
failed downloads of operating software to the GPS and factory resetting
the
GPS unit will fall under our Flat Rate Repair Policy.
2)

Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.

3)

Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a
location such as the "My Documents" folder or to "C:\".

4)
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Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the fi

5)

Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it. This will launch the
Win-Zip Self Extractor. This program compresses the data to allow for a
faster download of the needed files.

6)
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A program window will appear asking you where to "Un-zip" the files. Thi
by default C:\Garmin. You can change this location if you like. Be sure

to
note where the un-zipped files are going to allow you to find them!
7)

Click on the button labeled "Un-zip".

8)
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Once the un-zip process is complete, click on the "Close" button to exit
Win-Zip Self Extractor.

9)
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Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to a

open USB port. Turn the GPS on.

10)
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If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installa
instructions that came with your device, or download and install the USB

driver
from Garmin's website at www.garmin.com.
11)
If your GPS supports configuration of the USB format, verify that the US
B Format
is set to GARMIN (refer to your owner's manual for instructions).
12)
Open the C:\Garmin folder (or other folder where you un-zipped the files
), locate
the file named 'Updater' and double click on it.
13)
You should see the name of your GPS device next to the 'USB Device' opti
on on the
Updater program window. Select the 'USB Device' option, then click on 'O
K' on the
Updater program window to start the data transfer.
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 4.10 to 4.20
Improved support for Macintosh USB.
Corrected support for certain carpool/toll roads types in Austria and Switzerlan
d
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 4.00 to 4.10
Added support for Topo Great Britain maps.
Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names a
nd streets.
Fixed occasional shutdown on highway page.
Updated search process for WAAS and EGNOS satellites.
Only present relevant cities as choices given during address or intersection sea
rches.
Preserve stopwatch lap distance if user goes off of the stopwatch page.
Correct profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian.
Prevent long idle times during power save GPS mode.
Sound anchor drag alarm until reset by the user rather than sounding just a sing
le tone.
Show proper units on the map page when reviewing depth contours on the map page.
Apply map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (l
at/lon) field.
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 3.90 to 4.00
Improved USB support.
Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.
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Changes from 3.80 to 3.90

Added German tide support.
Added support for extended resolution maps like Minnesota LakeMaster maps.
Improved data review page to show depth or height of structures like bridges on
Bluechart maps.
Corrected track log filtering.
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 3.70 to 3.80
Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
Corrected "Recalculate" option for "Off Road" navigation.
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 3.60 to 3.70
Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
Now reports DEM map support to PC software.
Fixed lockup that could happen when selecting a Tracback point.
Fixed shutdown caused by viewing some Marine Light points.
Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
Add advanced NMEA support settings to support certain marine autopilot units.
Fixed problem where the interaction with certain beacon receivers was not displa
yed.
Added Select Map option for Address and Intersection searching.
Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was un
known.
Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart m
aps.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
Added warning message about removing batteries when Pressure Trend Recording is
always on.
Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
Added Jumpmaster support under Setup.
Made the way intermittent water areas are drawn more visible.
Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to next turn too quickly.
Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints w
ith a non-zero north reference.
Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map inform
ation for the point.
Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station t
ime axis.
Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
Fixed potentially sending wrong number of bytes for USB get requests
Fixed problem with displaying Waypoint At Destination while doing a tracback.
Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
Fixed problem where route recalculation would slowly go to 100% and lockup.
Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in it's handling of mul
tiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional condi
tions.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a point to which to tracback.
Abbreviated long Leaving Proximity message in German.
-----------------------------------------------------------Changes from 3.50 to 3.60:

Corrected Baud rate for RTCM communications mode.