GARMIN GPSMAP 295 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 GPSMAP 295 using Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT:
1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your GPSMAP 295
onto your hard drive.
2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
3. Connect your GPSMAP 295 to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your
PC with a PC interface cable.
4. Turn on your GPSMAP 295 and ensure the Format is set to "GARMIN". You
can find this setting on the "Interface" system tab 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 GPSMAP 295's display will indicate
"Software Loading...." The upload process should take 3-10 minutes to
complete. When the upload is completed, the GPSMAP 295 will reset itself
and turn on normally.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.40 to 2.50:
1. Corrected message banner processing to restore the display
after a message is cleared.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.30 to 2.40:
1. Added processing to detect the movement or deletion of any
aviation database waypoint and update all routes and goto
history with the new data.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.28 to 2.30:
1. Corrected problem using MetroGuide version 5 maps that caused
service POI's to be displayed at the wrong zoom scale.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.27 to 2.28:
1. Corrected problem on the GPS position page that caused the screen
location of the current position field to be shifted partial off screen.
( This condition occurred only while using grid position formats. )
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Changes Made From Versions 2.21 to 2.27:
1. Support address and crossroad searches across map
boundaries when using Metroguide USA maps.
2. Improved "Aviation In" data mode.
3. Improved unit operation when more than one WAAS satellite is
visible.
4. Improve WAAS operation when transitioning from areas of
ionospheric data coverage.
5. General improvements to operating system that correct system
lockups and shutdowns.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.20 to 2.21:
1. Corrected problem editing routes that included an approach to
an airport.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.10 Beta to 2.20:
1. Added WAAS satellite support.
2. Corrected "Altitude Buffer" field edit operation on the airspace alarms
setup page.
3. Display the number of maps loaded from the datacard on the "Datacard
Information Page".
4. Correct course display on active / plan route page.
5. Corrected map drawing when a large number of maps are loaded in one area
and the map detail is set to more or most.
6. Changed auto range threshold for altitude display when "Meters"
is the selected units. ( From 1000mt to 10000mt ).
7. Report usable datacard size to MapSource.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.09 to 2.10:
1. Correct problem displaying nearest cities from the basemap.
2. Correct problem modifying a routes after the route has been uploaded.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.07 to 2.09:
1. Correct problem displaying user waypoints on map.
2. Correct problem uploading routes.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.06 to 2.07:
1. Increased max number of supplemental maps read from datacard to 540.
2. Improved "Aviation In" data mode.
3. Simplified ETE/ETA calculation in aviation mode.
4. Update magnetic variation tables based on the new IGRF 2000 model.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.05 to 2.06:
1. Correct reporting of maximum speed and improve track log recording when in
shaded or weak signal environments.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.04 to 2.05:
1. Corrected map night mode north up arrow and vehicle icon display.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.03 to 2.04:
1. Create/Edit route from map. Show Map - Menu option on the route plan or
active route page.
2. Create a user waypoint by projecting the bearing and distance from a
reference waypoint. Reference Waypoint - Menu option from any waypoint
tab page.
3. Aviation tab intersection page, changed field title from "BRG" to "Radial".
If "AUTO MAG" heading is selected, apply the magnetic variance from the
aviation database to the displayed value for "Nearest VOR Radial".
4. In OBS mode and if "AUTO MAG" heading is selected, use the magnetic
variance at the destination waypoint to generate an OBS course line to the
waypoint.
5. Display approaching streets and interstate highway exits.
Show Next Street - Menu option on the map page in land mode only.
6. Improved external power loss detection.
7. Added "Vertical Speed" to the configurable fields list on the HSI page,
MAP page and GPS Position page.
8. Display lat/lon grids on map - Setup Map menu option. The addition of this
feature will cause all map setup options to return to default settings.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.02 to 2.03:
1. Increased visibility of the CDI scale on the HSI by reducing the width of
the pointer and airplane.
2. ETE times less then 1 hour are displayed with the seconds smaller than the
minutes to visually differentiate between hours:minutes (HH:MM) and
minutes:seconds (MM:ss).
3. While using the map pointer on the MAP page or HSI page the user can press
the nearest key to find POI's, EXIT's and CITY's nearest to map pointer.
4. Added bearing and distance to spell-n-find list for POI's and CITY's.
5. Display duplicate aviation ids on the aviation tab page.
6. Battery change will reset the battery timer.
7. Added "Aviation In" data mode.
8. Corrected "TRACK" value on active route page.
9. Corrected "VNAV PROFILE" field arrow direction on vnav tab page.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.01 to 2.02:
1. Added basemap name and copyright string to database information page.
2. Corrected problem with "On Route Goto" selection while
navigating a route.
3. Corrected problem that caused a shutdown while using the
map pointer to view some special use airspaces.
4. Corrected initialization problem with grid position formats
5. Corrected display format for "BRG" field on nearest ARTCC and FSS page.
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Changes Made From Versions 2.00 to 2.01:
1. Combined "Density" and "Winds" system tab pages into "E6B" system tab page.
2. Scroll selection lists by page using the left/right cursor keys.
3. Improved menu option select processing.
4. Corrected "Route List" page display processing.
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.