GARMIN GPS III Pilot Software Upgrade Information Software Version 2.07 NOTE: This software is only compatible with GPS III Pilots that are currently using version 2.09 or lower (due to variations in hardware). http://www.garmin.com ------------------------------------------------------------ WARNING: 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 software upload fails, verify that you have good batteries installed, put the unit in simulator mode, and try again. If repeated upload attempts fail, you may need to return the unit to GARMIN for service. ------------------------------------------------------------ Instructions for uploading the new software to your GPS III Pilot using Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT: 1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your GPS III Pilot onto your hard drive. 2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file. 3. Connect your GPS III Pilot to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC with a PC interface cable. 4. Turn on your GPS III Pilot and ensure that the Interface Format is set to "GARMIN". You can find this setting in the Main Menu under "Setup". 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 GPS III Pilot's display will indicate "Software Loading...." The upload process should take 3-10 minutes to complete. When the upload is completed, the GPS III Pilot will reset itself and turn on normally. ------------------------------------------------------------ Changes Made From Version 2.06 to 2.07: 1. Changed to handle larger number of intersections. 2. Changed software version number from "2.06" to "2.07." ------------------------------------------------------------ Changes Made From Version 2.05 to 2.06: 1. Added MGRS position format. 2. Improved messages and terminology relating to DGPS input. 3. Modified the arrival alarm to give approach notification at intermediate route waypoints when set to "On". 4. Adjusted times recorded in track points by applying leap seconds. 5. Increased maximum backlight brightness. 6. Adjusted the definition of the Hu-Tzu-Shan map datum. 7. Corrected handling of long route and track log names in messages when in portrait display mode. 8. Corrected problem related to revisiting the Routes page after changing the display orientation from portrait to landscape.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.
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