GARMIN i3 Software Upgrade Information
Software Version 2.70
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 i3 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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Changes from 2.60 to 2.70
1) Add City selection step for address and intersection searches.
2) Corrected error in extended postal code searches that would cause
the same result to be returned for different searches and prevented
the result from being added to the recent finds list.
3) Detect driving away from route more quickly.
4) Disable the detour option on the main menu when satellites are lost.
5) Updated text translations for Swedish, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese,
Spanish, Czech, and German.
6) Fixed a problem where a user's scroll position was lost after long
searches.
7) Prevent language changes when user inserts a data card for a different
region.
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Changes from 2.50 to 2.60:
1) Correct long route calculation time in Denmark.
2) Updated text translations for Italian, French, Norwegian, Hungarian.
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Changes from 2.40 to 2.50:
1) Corrected issue that could prevent display of
Initial Setup Wizard.
2) Corrected potential lock-up while drawing map.
3) Modified Voice Language Processing to display
percent complete.
4) Added ability to clear entire entry screen. Select
"Delete" on keyboard display then press and hold wheel.
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Changes from 2.00 to 2.40:
1) Corrected potential lock-up due to temporary loss of
satellite fix.
2) Corrected potential shutdown at high zoom levels and
maximum map detail.
3) Corrected potential shutdown while reviewing route turns.
4) Corrected potential shutdown while processing voice
language selection.
5) Corrected behavior when searching Near a selected point
to begin at uppermost level of find menu.
6) Corrected problem that prevented points of interest searches
across multiple map sets from returning all possible results
7) Improved speed of intersection searches
8) Improved German and Swedish translations
9) Enhanced audio file management.
10) Added support for Portuguese audio.
11) Corrected issue matching diacritic characters with base
characters while searching for roads.
12) Added ability to display comment data in addition to proximity
alarm data when reviewing Garmin Point of Interest.
13) Enhanced proximity alarm tone generation.
14) Corrected map labeling in 2D 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.