Garmin Update

Garmins are similar to other chartplotters in that updates are performed with a memory card. Below and the instructions for your unit.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downl ... &pID=37721

1.Click on 'Download' and choose to save the file to your computer.
2.Choose a location where you can easily find the file, such as the 'My Documents' folder or 'C:\'.
3.Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
4.Double-click on the downloaded file. This will automatically extract the files to C:\Garmin and run a program to transfer the software update to an SD card.
5.Power on the device and make sure all other connected devices are powered on as well.
6.Insert the card into the card slot of your primary device. Select 'Update Software' in the window that automatically displays. If you do not have a primary device with a card slot, please see your dealer.
7.After the update completes, the chartplotter containing the SD card and all NMEA 2000 sensors will have the latest software. Note: If you have additional chartplotters connected to NMEA 2000, you will have to independently update each chartplotter. After the update completes, insert the update card into each NMEA 2000 chartplotter.
 
Hi,
Your unit uses an SD card according to the Garmin web site. Buy a blank 2 gig SD card if you don't already have one. Turn on your Garmin unit take note of what software version it is using as it starts up it will show up on the display. I think the current version for your unit is 3.0 dated October 2010. If your unit is running that your all set. You can check for software updates by going on the www.garmin.com site and click on support, drill down to software, click on marine software updates, click on chartplotters with SD card. Find your unit click on it and it will detail what changes were made. Then download to your computer and then transfer the download to your blank SD card. Then follow instuctions for plugging the SD card into your unit etc. When you are all done remove the SD card and keep it handy for the next update. When you turn the unit off and back on the new version number should show up, that way you know the update actually was installed. Simpler than it sounds, the Garmin site has more info than the manuals they come with. You can send them an email they are pretty good about responding.
D.D.
 
localboy":3sc28hno said:
OK. Dumb question of the day. I have a 740S. How do I update the software?
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When you do your update, have all devices plugged in... GPS, depth sounder, etc. The system updates also include software for all devices on the network. If an update is available for a device, it won't unstall unless it's plugged in. At least thats how it works with my 5208. Overall, a very easy procedure. Can take about 10 minutes depending on the speed of the unit.

From Garmin Website http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... 3#Instruct

Installation Instructions
1.Click on 'Download' and choose to save the file to your computer.
2.Choose a location where you can easily find the file, such as the 'My Documents' folder or 'C:\'.
3.Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
4.Double-click on the downloaded file. This will automatically extract the files to C:\Garmin and run a program to transfer the software update to an SD card.
5.Power on the device and make sure all other connected devices are powered on as well.
6.Insert the card into the card slot of your primary device. Select 'Update Software' in the window that automatically displays. If you do not have a primary device with a card slot, please see your dealer.
7.After the update completes, the chartplotter containing the SD card and all NMEA 2000 sensors will have the latest software. Note: If you have additional chartplotters connected to NMEA 2000, you will have to independently update each chartplotter. After the update completes, insert the update card into each NMEA 2000 chartplotter.

system requirements
1.IBM-compatible PC running Windows XP or later operating system and an available SD card reader.

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So I finally got around to updating the software in our 740S. Downloaded the latest file, copied onto the SD card etc. No problem. Out to the boat. Fired the unit up, inserted the card, touched "update software" and the screen said it updated.

But I turned the unit back on and it still says version 2.4. :? Tried it three times. No change. Any ideas? :| I'm wondering if I didn't register the unit w/ Garmin; I don't remember. Could that have any effect? Ideas/input?

I'm not Bill Gates, but I'm not a moron either.
 
Localboy,
I would think something went wrong on the download thru your computer or the data transferr to the chip. I would start over going through the steps following Garmin's instructions. I had the same thing once and deleted it off my computer and redid those whole process and then it completed it sucessfully. Garmin's email help is usually pretty fast to respond if problems continue.
D.D.
 
Do you think it's worth the money, i have a 2006 Garmin Bluechart preprogrammed chip for my 2006 Garmin 172C GPSChartPlotter.I contacted Garmin and they have a exchange program for my data chip, which is a 2008 chip update. (2008 is the last and only update for this chip). I send them $80 plus $8 for shipping and i get the 2008 updated data chip verson.My question ; is it worth even this amount of money, how much information and data has changed in two years????? Tug
 
The better question is how much as changed in the several years since the 2008 update. I am not a big fan of the updates. If I am cruising an area, I do the latest Notice of Mariners, Light List, check the guide books, and Active Captain. All of these are more up to date than the charts. It is rare that the shoreline, rocks etc change. Marinas come and go--but that info is on line. I have navigated many parts of the world with 50 to 100 year old chart databases.
 
The problem is that in this modern electronic world the consumer is constantly bombarded with updating to the latest ipad, or telecom device. It never ends. But you are certainly correct in that most charts for the most part are pretty accurate and the extraneous info is what often changes.
 
Thank you for the replies,just as i thought,it isn't really worth the money.I agree,theres not new to update seeing that the shore,lake bottom are still there. Thanks Again. Tug
 
More updates!

http://www8.garmin.com/support/blosp.jsp

Garmin has posted GPSMAP 750/750s software version 3.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 740/740s software version 3.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 720/720s software version 3.30.
Garmin has posted GWS 10 software version 2.50.
Garmin has posted Chartplotters Update with SD card software version 2011.0517.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 556/556S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 546/546S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 536/536S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 526/526S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 551/551S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 451/451S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 541/541S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 531/531S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 521/521S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 441/441S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 431/431S software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 421/421S software version 4.00.
 
Just updated my Garmin 545 via computer and SD Card data update transfer to unit. Extremely easy self explanatory process. Now I just hope it does solve the problem of position wandering while underway. Great unit other than that and have little doubt it will.
 
Another round of updates: Mostly minor stuff... Click the link below then the link for you product to see changes made.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4763

◦GMR 18/18HD: 3.20
◦GMR 20: 2.80
◦GMR 21: 2.10
◦GMR 404: 3.10
◦GMR 404 xHD: 3.30
◦GMR 24/24HD: 3.20
◦GMR 40: 2.80
◦GMR 41: 2.10
◦GMR 406: 3.10
◦GMR 406 xHD: 3.30
◦GMR 604 xHD: 3.30
◦GMR 606 xHD: 3.30
◦GMR 1204 xHD: 3.30
◦GMR 1206 xHD: 3.30
◦GMI 10: 3.50

◦GFS 10: 2.10
◦GWS 10: 2.50
◦GXM 51: 2.40
◦Intelliducer-NMEA 2000: 2.50
◦GHP 10: 3.30
◦GHP 10V: 2.20
◦GHP 12: 2.20
◦GHC 10: 3.20
◦AIS 600: 2.20/G.2.08
◦GSD 20: 2.30
◦GSD 21: 2.60
◦GSD 22: 3.20

◦GPSMAP 720/720s: 3.30
◦GPSMAP 740/740s: 3.30
◦GPSMAP 750/750s: 3.30

◦GPSMAP 421/421s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 431/431s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 441/441s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 451/451s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 521/521s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 531/531s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 541/541s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 551/551s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 526/526s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 536/536s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 546/546s: 4.00
◦GPSMAP 556/556s: 4.00

◦GPSMAP 420/420s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 430/430s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 430x/430sx: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 440/440s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 440x/440sx: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 450/450s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 520/520s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 530/530s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 540/540s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 550/550s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 525/525s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 535/535s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 545/545s: 5.60
◦GPSMAP 555/555s: 5.60
 
Follow links or see full list below:

Chartplotters/Sounders

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4763

Network MFDs

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4749


Example changes for 740s unit:Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:
◦Improved user interface support for AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SART). This will allow users to easily and safely respond to distress calls from other vessels.
◦Improved drawing of lights on 3D charts to better indicate the currently visible light sector and added support for drawing navaids with multiple lights.
◦Updated the Light Sectors setting on navigation charts. The ?Auto? setting will now show all lights with multiple light sectors, but continue to hide 360 degree lights that have an unknown range. The 'On' setting will show all lights.
◦Added support for Gulf of Mexico blocks and rigs on the Fishing Chart (requires BlueChart 2011.5 or newer).
◦Changed Fishing Chart to show seabed nature points.
◦Added support for high resolution Sirius/XM sea temperature data. The original low resolution data may be displayed by adjusting the Sea Temperature setting in the Weather Fishing Chart.
◦Added Garmin Devices menu to System Information page to quickly list information about connected Garmin devices.
◦Water temperature data is now displayed in hundredths of a degree to allow users with compatible sensors to more easily detect trends.
◦Updated Light Review page to ensure the proper light sector was marked visible.
◦Improved calculation of certain autoguidance routes.
◦Addressed intermittent problem with manually setting the date on the Tides and Currents review pages.
◦Improved sonar split zoom display when in manual zoom mode.
◦Improved display of double Ebb and double Flood currents.
◦Fixed issue with map rotation when display is connected to a lower-frequency heading sensor or 3rd party autopilot over NMEA 0183.
◦Added ability for current time to be displayed in either HH:MM or HH:MM:SS formats.
◦Improved connectivity of GDL 40 after software update.
◦Changed GDL 40 signal strength indicator to no longer use red bars to indicate signal strength.
◦Addressed issue with updating unit built-in map from a read-only SD card.
◦Fixed problem with unlocking built-in maps updates on the GPSMAP 750.
◦Changed GFL 10 configuration to prevent an Invalid Tank Configuration message from appearing if multiple tanks have the same tank number, but are set to different fluid types.
◦Added controls for timed-transmit to radar overlay menu.
◦Added ability to restore NMEA 0183 defaults.
◦Addressed problem with changing to the next and previous days on Tides and Currents pages.
◦Improved the display of the auto magnetic variance setting.
◦Incorporated new translations and improvements to existing translations.


Garmin has posted GPSMAP 556/556S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 546/546S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 536/536S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 526/526S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 551/551S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 451/451S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 541/541S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 531/531S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 521/521S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 441/441S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 431/431S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 421/421S software version 4.10.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 750/750s software version 3.60.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 740/740s software version 3.60.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 720/720s software version 3.60.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4008 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4010 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4012 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4208 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4210 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4212 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5008 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5012 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5015 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5208 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5212 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5215 software version 7.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6008 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6012 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6208 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6212 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7012 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7015 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7212 software version 4.00.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7215 software version 4.00.
 
Another round of updates.

Example changes....

◦Updated magnetic variance values.
◦Improved visibility of 2D chart heading line when operating in night mode.
◦Fixed issue with drawing some types of bridges on the Fishing Chart.
◦Fixed potential issue with determining shapes for buoys.
◦Added range to data displayed for AIS vessels when details are enabled.
◦Fixed issue with labels for depth logs displaying depths greater than 1000ft.
◦Made several improvements to translations.

Units affected:

Garmin has posted GPSMAP 556/556S software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 546/546S software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 536/536S software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 526/526S software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 551/551S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 451/451S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 541/541S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 531/531S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 521/521S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 441/441S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 431/431S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 421/421S software version 4.30.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 750/750s software version 3.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 740/740s software version 3.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 720/720s software version 3.70.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4008 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4010 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4012 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4208 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4210 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 4212 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5008 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5012 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5015 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5208 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5212 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 5215 software version 7.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6008 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6012 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6208 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 6212 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7012 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7015 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7212 software version 4.20.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 7215 software version 4.20.

Chartplotters/Sounders

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4763

Network MFDs

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download ... sp?id=4749
 
Hi guys

I understand this came out in Nov 2011 but all the links on the Garmin site to software for marine GPS come up 404.

Anyone have any idea how I can get this software ?

The boat I'm about to buy has the plotter fitted and I don't think it's been updated since it was purchased in 2007.

Any help, much appreciated.

Paul.
 
Where are you located? The links work for me. Go to Garmin.com and go to updatec links. To download some require a Garmin device to be connected, or will not work with a Mac.

Is it possible that some links are blocked?
 
The links seem fine from here. What model Garmin unit are you looking to update? I noticed the 450 reference in your subject line but can't find any marine model under that name. Is it the 451 by any chance. Only a handheld hiking type unit went by the 450 model number.

Greg
 
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