GARMIN eTrex European / Camo Software Upgrade Information
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WARNINGS:
If this software is uploaded to a GPS unit other than the product for
which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that unit.
If the upload software fails, verify that you have good batteries installed
and try again. If repeated upload attempts fail, you may need to return
the unit to GARMIN for service.
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Instructions for uploading the new software to your eTrex using Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT:
1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your eTrex onto
your hard drive.
2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
3. Connect your eTrex to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC with
a PC interface cable.
4. Turn on your eTrex and ensure the Serial Data Format is set to "GARMIN". You
can find this setting in Menu Page -> Setup -> Interface.
5. Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., C:\GARMIN),
and run the update program, updater.exe. Select the appropriate serial
port and click "OK" to begin the software upload.
During the upload, the eTrex's display will indicate "SWT LOADING"
The upload process should take 3-10 minutes to complete. When the upload
is completed, the eTrex will reset itself and turn on normally.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.09 to 2.20:
1. Removed potential shutdown when navigating route points placed close
to one another.
2. Updated French translations.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.08 to 2.09:
1. Software modifications to support hardware change. No visible change
to user.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.07 to 2.08:
1. Software modifications to support hardware change. No visible change
to user.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.06 to 2.07:
1. Added Turkish, Croatian, and Hungarian languages.
2. Added RT 90 position format.
3. Added Croatian map datum.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.05 to 2.06:
1. Correct MGRS position format editing.
2. Added +5:45 "other" time offset to accommodate Nepal time zone.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.05 to 2.06:
1. Added Czech and Polish languages.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.03 to 2.04:
1. Added Hunt / Fish outlook page and Sun / Moon outlook page.
2. Added NMEA in waypoint upload support.
3. Added MILS angle display support.
4. Added India grid support.
5. Prevent excessive number of track points from being created.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.02 to 2.03:
1. Added an Advanced Skyview mode on the GPS page that displays the location in the sky
of each satellite that the unit is tracking. Along with this skyview is the signal
strength for each satellite. To get to this new mode press the ENTER key while on
the GPS page and an option menu will appear. This option menu contains two items:
SETUP DISPLAY and ADVANCED SKYVIEW. The SETUP DISPLAY option will take you to the
Display Setup page for adjusting contrast and light controls. Selecting the ADVANCED
SKYVIEW option will switch the GPS page to display the advanced skyview information.
2. Allow display of speed and track when velocity is below 1.0 MPH and selective
availability is off.
3. Fixed route leg distance calculation that occurred when the unit did not have a fix.
4. Fixed Dutch grid conversions and added new Dutch map datum to accompany the Dutch grid.
5. The map datum list on the Units Setup page is now displayed alphabetically.
6. Added Dutch and Finnish languages.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.00 to 2.01:
1. The Goto line on the map is displayed correctly from your current position.
2. The power-on page indicates that this unit has multiple language support.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.01 to 2.02:
1. New user configurable north reference offset that can be modified on the
units setup page.
2. New project waypoint feature that allows you to create waypoints from
existing waypoints given a distance a bearing.
3. New hide/show waypoints feature on the Map page that is accessed from the
option menu.
4. Editing the location of a waypoint is now displayed correctly.
5. Added PVT output support.
6. Fixed rare memory anomaly caused by uncontrolled shutdown.
7. Added bearing and distance to the map when viewing a waypoint from the Review
Waypoint page.
8. The elevation on the Review Waypoint page can now be modified.
9. Added more time zones. Note: Daylight savings needs to be turned on/off
manually for time zones out of the United States.
10. More zoom levels on the Map page.
11. New display option on the Map page for the Goto navigational line. The line can
be displayed from your current position (default) or from your original point of
navigation as a course line. This option can be changed from the Map page's
option menu by selecting "SHOW BEARING LINE" (default) or "SHOW COURSE LINE".
12. The UTC label is no longer displayed on the time when the UTC offset is zero.
13. The user selected north reference offset is saved correctly.
14. The restore defaults button on the units setup page saves the defaults correctly.
15. Elevation is no longer displayed in kilometers or kilofeet when exceeding 1,000.
It now remains in meters or feet.
16. Shortened the Australian grid abbreviations.
17. Improvements in positioning to fix erroneous track logs.
18. Improved the arrival alarm.
19. Changed the meter unit symbol from 'mt' to 'm' to be consistent with international
standards.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.