GARMIN geko201 Software Upgrade Information
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WARNINGS:
Be sure to backup all data like routes, waypoints and tracks with MapSource
before updating the software. Once the geko201 has been updated you can use
MapSource again to restore your data.
Uploading software versions older than what is currently in your geko201
can cause all stored data to be erased.
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 geko201 using Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT:
1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your geko201 onto
your hard drive.
2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
3. Connect your geko201 to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC
with a PC interface cable.
4. Turn on your geko201 and ensure the Format is set to "GARMIN". You
can find this setting by selecting "Setup" from the main menu, then selecting
"Interface" from the setup page.
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 geko201's display will indicate the software is loading.
The upload process should take 1-5 minutes to complete. When the upload
is completed, the geko201 will reset itself and turn on normally.
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Change Made From Versions 2.40 to 2.50:
1. Corrected potential shutdown when navigating a route with points sufficiently
close to one another.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.30 to 2.40:
1. Added Greek translations and Greek font.
2. Corrected compass display when navigating routes in areas
with significant declination.
3. Corrected problem that turned track log setup on at the
start of every power cycle.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.20 to 2.30:
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 2.10 to 2.20:
1. Updated French Translations.
2. 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.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.00 to 2.10:
1. Improved readability of "2" and "3" characters in the 5-point font.
2. Changed to turn off GPS receiver if you select "YES" from the "ARE YOU INDOORS..."
dialog.
3. Added an "ABOUT GEKO" dialog accessible from the Satellite View Page's option
menu.
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.