GARMIN eTrex Venture/Mariner 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 Venture/Mariner using Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT:
1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your eTrex Venture/Mariner
onto your hard drive.
2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
3. Connect your eTrex Venture/Mariner to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC
with a PC interface cable.
4. Turn on your eTrex Venture/Mariner 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 Venture/Mariner's display will indicate "SWT LOADING"
The upload process should take 5-10 minutes to complete. When the upload
is completed, the eTrex Venture/Mariner will reset itself and turn on normally.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.00 to 2.20:
1. Changed some messages to have a shorter timeout.
2. Light key now works while panning on map.
3. Changed default response when deleting a route to 'No'.
4. No more long pause when going to the Route Definition Page.
5. Changed 'Text' and 'Zoom' to 'Text Size' and 'Max Zoom' on the Map Setup Page.
6. Fixed Tracback bug.
7. Made improvements to the Hunt and Fish Page.
8. Downloading intersections, exits, or other non supported points from MapSource will
be converted to user waypoints.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.20 to 2.21:
1. Added multi-language support (French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish ).
2. Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
3. Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
4. Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
5. Made cursor movement on keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
6. Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
7. Save User Grid Settings.
8. Fixed Delete All Waypoints bug, that would cause the unit to shut off.
9. Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.21 to 2.22:
1. Fixed bug that was introduced in software version 2.21 where the unit would
freeze for about five minutes when the Poor Satellite Reception page pops up.
2. Moved zoom scale back to the lower left-hand corner of the map where it was
originally intended.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.22 to 2.23:
1. Fixed map update anomaly.
2. Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
3. Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
4. Corrected Vertical Speed configurable field that got changed in previous version.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.23 to 2.24:
1. Fixed a problem with the project waypoint feature that occurred when using
a north reference other then true north.
2. Fixed the Transportation Points of Interest subtype menu to be in the correct
order.
3. Improved support for the upcoming Points of Interest CD.
4. Improved Spanish and French translations.
5. Renamed existing Hu-Tzu-Shan datum to Taiwan, and added a new datum named
Hu-Tu-Shan, which conforms to the NIMA definition.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.24 to 2.25:
1. Correctly determine the date the first time satellites are acquired after the unit
has been stored without batteries.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.25 to 2.26:
1. Allow negative elevations.
2. Changed the compass to displays MILS while the unit is set to MILS.
3. Fixed the delete notes on the calendar.
4. Fixed problem when activating a goto, where the waypoint is not on the active route. Now the route will be deactivated.
5. Added new NMEA sentence, PGRMM, for reporting datum parameters.
6. Added the ability to select more choices for the configurable fields on the map page, compass page, and trip computer page.
7. Added new accessory for calculating area of a track.
8. Display the area of a saved track on the track detail page.
9. Added measure distance feature to the map page.
10. Improved Swedish translations
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Changes Made from Versions 2.26 to 2.28:
1. Fixed the pointer field on the compass page.
2. Fixed date field so it no longer allows invalid dates on the hunt and fish page.
3. Fixed a lock up problem in the track area accessory.
4. Saving a point of interest as a waypoint now gives the waypoint a meaningful name.
5. Fixed track log so it saves the user setting of on or off after the unit is powered off.
6. Fixed problem with overlapping maps where no map detail would be displayed at certain zoom levels.
7. Fixed problem with cities coming up with Unknown as their state on find by name.
8. Added precision to distance fields.
9. Improved German translations.
10.Fixed appearance of small compass on Navigation page.
11.Fixed shutdown problem.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.28 to 2.29:
1. 1. Improve WAAS operation when more than one WAAS satellite is visible.
2. Added geocache icons.
3. Fixed shutdown problem related to low battery.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.29 to 2.30:
1. Improved submerged icon visibility in land mode.
2. Added time zones for Auckland, Katmandu, and Helsinki.
3. Made the location field a long small number configurable field and also a big number
configurable field.
4. Created a latitude / longitude configurable field. This allows for viewing two position formats
simultaneously.
5. Added supports for yards as a distance.
6. Added RT 90 grid.
7. Various translation updates.
8. Fixed area calculation accessory problem with Hungarian language.
9. General improvements to operating system that correct system lockups and shutdowns.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.30 to 2.31
1. Increased measure distance field on map page to 5 characters instead of 4.
2. Resolved diamonds displaying in location and turn configurable field.
3. Improved functionality of the yards distance mode.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.31 to 2.34
1. Improved accuracy of WAAS EPE.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.34 to 2.50
1. Added 8 new languages (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian,
Norwegian, Polish, & Portuguese).
2. Updated French translations.
3. Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select
the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the
unit's current position. Units will not use a WAAS/EGNOS
satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a
given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
4. Improved External Power detection.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.50 to 2.60:
1. Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more
than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.60 to 2.70:
1. Corrected problem that time labels (HRS, MIN, SEC) in some languages were incorrect.
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.