GARMIN Software Upgrade Information
BETA Software Version 4.05
http://www.garmin.com
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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.
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Instructions for uploading the new software to your GPS using
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP:
1) It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs running
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) Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
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) A program window will appear asking you where to "Un-zip" the files. This is
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) Once the un-zip process is complete, click on the "Close" button to exit the
Win-Zip Self Extractor.
9) Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to an
open USB port. Turn the GPS on.
10) If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installation
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 USB 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' option on the
Updater program window. Select the 'USB Device' option, then click on 'OK' on the
Updater program window to start the data transfer.
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4.05 BETA
WARNING: Although this beta software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released
for production and should be used at your own risk. Loading this software will not erase
your user data. However, if you load this version and then revert back to a previous version
of software, then you will loose all user data including waypoints, tracks, and routes and all
settings will return to default values.
Changes from 4.04 BETA to 4.05 BETA:
Improved display of labels for areas and features under the map panning pointer.
Corrected map drawing of outlines of certain road types.
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4.04 BETA
WARNING: Although this beta software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released
for production and should be used at your own risk. Loading this software will not erase
your user data. However, if you load this version and then revert back to a previous version
of software, then you will loose all user data including waypoints, tracks, and routes and all
settings will return to default values.
Changes from 4.00 to 4.04 BETA:
Better searching for intersections in European maps.
Correctly displays intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features.
Corrects profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian.
Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.
Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets.
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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.
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Changes from 3.70 to 3.80
Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
Corrected "Recalculate" option for "Off Road" navigation.
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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 displayed.
Added Select Map option for Address and Intersection searching.
Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart maps.
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 with a non-zero north reference.
Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map information for the point.
Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time 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 multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a point to which to tracback.
Abbreviated long Leaving Proximity message in German.
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Changes from 3.50 to 3.60:
Corrected Baud rate for RTCM communications mode.
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.