T&T: Garmin Updates

[Richard Cook]

It's like getting a service pack from Microsoft with updates for 
windows.  Bug fixes, improvements in how some things work, and minor 
enhancements.  For instance, the ability to support a fishfinder was 
added to the 2006/2010 via one of these updates.  Then subsequently as 
they worked out bugs there were several more updates, which also 
contained a variety of other items.  On the 3006/3010, IIRC, they added 
support for Bluechart G2 data cards.

If you want to see exactly what is available to you, first note the 
level of your software on the first screen you see when starting your 
unit.  Should be something like 4.00 or 5.00.  The most recent for the 
2006/2010 is 5.80.

Then go to Garmin's web site:

http://www.garmin.com

and find Updates & Downloads, under Support.
Choose "show all updates and downloads".
Select your unit from the list.
Choose "Download".
Accept the terms.
This will take you to the page showing what was changed in every update.

You can then decide whether or not you wish to update.  If you do, call 
Garmin (800)800-1020.  They'll sell you the data card containing the 
update, and set you up to return it for a full refund.

Richard Cook
New Moon (Bounty 257)


GARY RITZMAN wrote:
> SNIP>>> To get an update for my Garmin 2006, I call Garmin tech support at
> (800)800-1020 and have them ship me the data card containing it (~$50).
>   I load it, and send the data card back for a refund.  This was
> Garmin's suggestion - they set up the refund authorization when I place
> the order.  Costs me only the return shipping. Richard Cook New Moon (Bounty
> 257)
> 
> Richard and others, can you tell us what is updated and why you wanted the
> updates. I have a 2010 at the lower helm and 2006 at the upper. I once asked a
> Garmin rep if mine could be updated to the 3000-series and was told no.
> <<<Gary Ritzman>>>   M/V Dharma   Albin 40   Mercer Island WA
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