GARMIN Software Upgrade Information

Software Version 3.90

GPSMAP
GPSMAP
GPSMAP
GPSMAP

60Cx
60CSx
76Cx
76CSx

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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.
-----------------------------------------------------------Instructions for uploading the new software to your GPS using
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP:
1)
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It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs runni

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)
le.

Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the fi

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)
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A program window will appear asking you where to "Un-zip" the files. Thi
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)
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Once the un-zip process is complete, click on the "Close" button to exit

Win-Zip Self Extractor.

9)
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Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to a

open USB port. Turn the GPS on.

10)
tion

If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installa
instructions that came with your device, or download and install the USB

driver
from Garmin's website at www.garmin.com.
11)
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If your GPS supports configuration of the USB format, verify that the US
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)
on on

You should see the name of your GPS device next to the 'USB Device' opti
the Updater program window. Select the 'USB Device' option, then click o

n
'OK' on the Updater program window to start the data transfer.
-----------------------------------------------------------Change History
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.90 to 4.00:
1. Fixed several errors in NMEA statements introduced in 3.90.
2. Fixed WAAS information not showing 'D' in satellite bars. Error was introduce
d in 3.90.
3. Other minor bug fixes.
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.70 to 3.90:
1. Added support for maps greater than 2 GB.
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.60 to 3.70:
1. Fix issue where bathymetric (underwater depth) lines would not show up in non
-marine night color mode.
2. Fix issue where tide page can show the wrong date.
3. Fix shutdown when the day view calendar page has more than 9 waypoints and a
point at index greater than 9 is deleted.
4. Fix issue where tracklog setting was changed when unit was put into mass stor
age mode.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.50 to 3.60:

1. Correct German translation of "delete all waypoints"
2. Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one
device
3. Improve sun times for polar regions
4. Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short
5. Improve robustness of compass when it would appear uncalibrated until a power
cycle
6. Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page
7. Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page
8. Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates
9. Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand
10. Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps
11. Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.30 to 3.50:
1. Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review pa
ge from 4 to 6.
2. Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
3. Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
Bitmaps beyond 64 will show the default custom POI symbol.
4. Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
5. Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
6. Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
7. Fix issue where MPC maps would use excess file handles and potentially cause
a shutdown.
8. Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
9. Changed datum used in the the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
10. Changed datum used in the the Estonian grid to GRS80.
11. Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
12. Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files hav
e long file names.

13. Corrected French translation for "Log track points".

14. Improved promptness of the turn review popup.
15. Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor
data even when GPS doesn t have a fix.
16. Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundar
y.
17. Added more time zones.
18. Fix potential shutdown when clearing recent find list when custom POI with c
ustom bitmaps are in the list.
19. Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
20. Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
21. Remove lithium ion as a battery choice. For 76x add lithium battery choice.
Lithium ion batteries have a voltage that is too high and might damage the unit.
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.20 to 3.30:
1.

Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.

2.

Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.

3.

Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.10 to 3.20:

1.

Updated daylight saving time dates.

2.
.

Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages

3.

Add capability for 1 wide data field on map page.

4.

Added data card information page.

5.

Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.

6.

Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.

7.
ts.

Address issue where custom POI finder would erroneously produce no resul

8.
ta.

Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo da

9.
Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the date field for
Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
10.

Fix issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto

Order feature.
11.

Fix issue with the Swiss grid providing incorrect coordinates.

12.
ing.

Fix issue where route names would be converted to upper case during edit

13.

Update data card driver to support SD version 2 cards.

14.
Corrected problem with NMEA input that could corrupt Waypoint names in W
PL sentences.
-----------------------------------------------------------Version 3.00 to 3.10:
1.

Fix problem where buoy colors were drawn incorrectly.

2.

Improve robustness of data card tracklog XML.

3.

Corrected issue where some highway shields were blank.

4.

Prevent creation of duplicate waypoints for WPL NMEA input.

5.

Fix problem where last 5 custom waypoint symbols were not usable.

6.

Prevent propagation along roads when lock to road feature is disabled.

7.

Add Borneo RSO grid.

8.

Corrected issue where cummulative distance view on altimeter page

wouldn't show whole log.

9.

Allow diacritical characters in waypoint comments.

10.

Allow diacritical characters to transfer from Mapsource.

11.

Increase number of map tiles that will draw at once.

12.

Added capability to send custom POI waypoints in a route to Mapsource.

Requires Mapsource version 6.12.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 2.90 to 3.00:

1.

Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.

2.

Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.

3.

Improved stability from battery power.

4.

Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 2.70 to 2.90:

1.

Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.

2.

Add ability to utilize mass storage on PC via USB connection.

3.

Fix NMEA output to include GPGSV sentence.

4.

Improve Garmin USB Mac support.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 2.60 to 2.70:

1.

Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britain v2.

2.

Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.

3.

Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.

4.

Improve By-Name city search to use all available maps.

5.

Improve layout of airport information display.

6.

Improve reset function of timer lap distance.

7.
Improve route calculation performance by setting recalculation distance
farther
ahead.
8.
baro

Fix issue where extremely high or low altitude readings could occur when
auto-calibration was enabled.

9.
Prevent Poor Satellite Reception popup from repeatedly occurring when GP
S is off.
10.

Add GPRMB sentence to the NMEA output.

11.

Improve stability when using Lithium Ion Battery.

12.

Fix track log time stamps.

13.

Improve Custom POI banner display on map preview page.

14.

Improve WAAS satellite functionality.

15.
.

Fix issue where total ascent and total descent were incorrectly computed

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 2.50 to 2.60:

1.

Improve compatibility with nRoute PC application.

2.

Add compass hold level indicator.

3.

Improve elevation level display to show maximum values.

4.

Increase loadable maps to 2025.

5.
Improve anchor drag alarm tone so that it stays on until the user clears
it with
the appropriate key press.

6.
Improve stability of unit when user has selected a customized color sche
me and
is viewing tide station information.
7.
Improve the autozoom feature when viewing an active autoroute on the Map
page.
When momentarily going to the Turn Preview page and then returning to th
e Map
page, the autozoom distance is maintained instead of defaulting to the m
anual
zoom distance.
8.
Improve review of address and intersection on Map page to have full text
instead
of just first street.
9.

Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britain v2.

-----------------------------------------------------------Version 2.40 to 2.50:

1.
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Fixed compatibility issues with preprogrammed data cards. Some cards may
unlock properly with software version 2.40.