GARMIN Rino 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 Rino using
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP:
1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your Rino
onto your hard drive.
2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
3. Connect your Rino to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC
with a PC interface cable.
4. Turn on your Rino and ensure the Serial Data Format is set to "GARMIN".
You can find this setting in Main Menu -> 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 Rino's display will indicate "SOFTWARE LOADING..."
The upload process should take 1-5 minutes to complete. When the upload
is completed, the Rino will reset itself and turn on normally.
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Changes Made from Versions 5.30 to 5.40:
1. Improved weather alert sensitivity.
2. Corrected so that currently selected map datum applies only to the
"Location (selected)" field and not the "Location (lat/lon)" field.
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Changes Made from Versions 5.20 to 5.30:
1. Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
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Changes Made from Versions 5.10 to 5.20:
1. Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
2. Allow position sending on non-repeater GMRS channels.
3. Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
4. Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.
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Changes Made from Versions 5.00 to 5.10:
1. Improved behaviour of the 'Hold Level' indicator.
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Changes Made from Versions 2.00 to 5.00:
1. Fixed a problem with the +/- key on the calculator not working properly
with large negative numbers.
2. Changed the restore defaults on the radio setup page to also restore
the default internal microphone and headset microphone sensitivity.
3. Fixed a problem on the satellite page with the satellite strength bars
disappearing when the unit gets a fix after an auto locate.
4. Fixed a problem with selecting an intersection as a proximity point.
5. Fixed a problem with the contrast being adjusted all the way to the
darkest level and not being able to adjust the contrast back to a
normal level.
6. Fixed a problem with GMRS repeater channels not transmitting at the
correct frequency.
7. Increased the maximum shutoff voltage to support some brands of
non-alkaline batteries that have higher initial voltages when fully charged.
8. Fixed a problem with the restore defaults option on the serial interface
setup page not working properly.
9. Fixed a problem with the unit not properly informing MapSource that
it supports proximity waypoints.
10. Changed polling to only respond to poll requests if both units have
the same scramble setting.
11. Fixed a problem with adding intersection points to a route while
on the map.
12. Fixed a problem where a track’s cumulative distance is calculated
incorrectly on the altimeter page.
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.