The Garmin Corp. has created a simple, streamlined method for updating the software and firmware on any of its global positioning system (GPS) devices. Any Garmin device can be updated using Garmin's WebUpdater program, which detects information regarding the model, software and firmware installed on a Garmin GPS unit that is plugged into your computer via a USB connection. The program can search for upgrades that are appropriate for your GPS unit and will download and install all desired updates at the click of a button.
Instructions
1. Plug the USB connection cable that came with your Garmin GPS unit into the device. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a free USB port on your computer.
2. Open an Internet browser and load the Garmin WebUpdater download website. You will see several links that allow you to choose a version of the WebUpdater program that is compatible with your computer's operating system. Click on the appropriate link and left-click on the "Download" button on the next screen.
3. Read the Garmin Software Licensing Agreement. The licensing agreement indicates the terms of use that you must agree to in order to download and use the Garmin WebUpdater software. Click on the link that says, "I agree to the above terms." This will take you to a page that contains a link to the WebUpdater's installation file.
4. Left-click on the "Download" button. An executable installation file will now download onto your computer. Once the download is complete, run the downloaded file to install the WebUpdater program onto your computer.
5. Left-click the "Start" button on your desktop and navigate to the "Programs," then the "Garmin" sub-menu. Click on the WebUpdater icon to start the program. The Garmin WebUpdater will detect the model of the GPS unit that is connected to the computer. It will search the Garmin website for all software and firmware updates that can be applied to your GPS unit. Choose the updates that you would like to install; the WebUpdater program will download and automatically install the selected updates.
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