Stonker
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probably. i'm using basecamp on a mac,, so it's slightly different maybe.
should have something like this:
Yes but I only have the global map option
Basecamp for complete Numpties
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Yes but I only have the global map option
you need to install city navigator.
Stonker
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erm....ok....how?
Bumpkin
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That'll be it and should explain all your problems...
Log onto your myGarmin account, go to the myMaps tab and click the download button next to 2013.10, on the next screen choose option 2. You will probably need to plug in your Zumo at this stage to validate the download. This will down load the map installer. Once the map installer is running you need the 'install options' button. From here you need to opt to download to PC only and continue... the download will take a few hours it will then install the mapping on your PC.
It should then appear in the available mapping products drop down menu.
If you don't have mapping available on-line, can't recall if you bought a Lifetime subscription, only £47 from Handtec inc. delivery now, or not. Or if you got the nuMaps guarantee (free update to latest mapping - 2013.10). If not you will need to use the DVD that came with your 660 to install the 2012.10 mapping that came with it. Once installed you'll need to unlock it on-line with Garmin.
It's important that the mapping on your 660 and on your PC is the same version.
There is a common misconception that Basecamp and/or Mapsource are the actual mapping. They are just programs to manipulate the mapping data which is a separate entity. You need both Basecamp and the mapping data for this to work.
You're on a steep learning curve Stonker, but I assure you it will all be worth it in the end
Stonker
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Told you I was a Numpty!!
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Stonker you are not a numpty basecamp has been doing my brain in for about 6 weeks now!! reading your thread is like something ive wrote!!! lol
Stonker
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That'll be it and should explain all your problems...
Log onto your myGarmin account, go to the myMaps tab and click the download button next to 2013.10, on the next screen choose option 2. You will probably need to plug in your Zumo at this stage to validate the download. This will down load the map installer. Once the map installer is running you need the 'install options' button. From here you need to opt to download to PC only and continue... the download will take a few hours it will then install the mapping on your PC.
It should then appear in the available mapping products drop down menu.
If you don't have mapping available on-line, can't recall if you bought a Lifetime subscription, only £47 from Handtec inc. delivery now, or not. Or if you got the nuMaps guarantee (free update to latest mapping - 2013.10). If not you will need to use the DVD that came with your 660 to install the 2012.10 mapping that came with it. Once installed you'll need to unlock it on-line with Garmin.
It's important that the mapping on your 660 and on your PC is the same version.
There is a common misconception that Basecamp and/or Mapsource are the actual mapping. They are just programs to manipulate the mapping data which is a separate entity. You need both Basecamp and the mapping data for this to work.
You're on a steep learning curve Stonker, but I assure you it will all be worth it in the end
When I first got the Garmin, I tried to download the latest maps but couldn't. I think this is because it's a re-furbished unit. I have emailed Garmin but no response yet. I'll try again and if it doesn't work I'll use the DVD.
I'm deeply indebted to you guys and will certainly owe you a drink or 2 if we meet sometime.
I guessed I wouldn't be the only one struggling so thought I'd try to structure this thread so that it helps others too.
Stonker
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I just get offered one time or lifetime upgrades still. I have ordered a memory card as I read that the latest maps won't fit the internal memory anyway. I was going to put the memory card in before installing.
I'll try the DVD
I'll try the DVD
Bumpkin
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I think refub Zumos should still qualify for the nuMaps update. My email went unanswered as well, might be worth a phone call though > Click 'Europe - Consumer' tab. I got impatient and figured out that I would be buying a Lifetime subscription at some point anyway so just went ahead and bought one, delivered the next day despite only opting for cheapest P&P option at 99p.
That's the spirit
Stonker
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Do I need a security Key? If so, where do I find it?
....I think I just found it on the yellow card
....I think I just found it on the yellow card
ghiribizzo
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@stonker - Yes, refurb units are ok to get updates as described.
It's clear what's happening on your PC re. the straight line but at the moment, before you add any other maps... If you connect the Gps, where the unit type is displayed at the top left - which map options are showing?
Just the base map?
I'm presuming you've been using the thing around your own place ok? Have you possibly got a reasonably recent map in the unit but only UK at the mo?
Put another way - if you have the unit and not connected, go to Tools Settings Map Map Info - what's it say?
It's clear what's happening on your PC re. the straight line but at the moment, before you add any other maps... If you connect the Gps, where the unit type is displayed at the top left - which map options are showing?
Just the base map?
I'm presuming you've been using the thing around your own place ok? Have you possibly got a reasonably recent map in the unit but only UK at the mo?
Put another way - if you have the unit and not connected, go to Tools Settings Map Map Info - what's it say?
Stonker
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Whoopee, it worked. 
I had to re-start basecamp, right click the route and re -calculate as you suggested it works but I seem to be there now.
Next step I guess is to edit the route.
I guess there is a setting to avoid motorways to start with and then I assume I need to zoom in, look for some nice roads and add some routing nodes.
Is that correct? Am I learning yet?
I had to re-start basecamp, right click the route and re -calculate as you suggested it works but I seem to be there now.
Next step I guess is to edit the route.
I guess there is a setting to avoid motorways to start with and then I assume I need to zoom in, look for some nice roads and add some routing nodes.
Is that correct? Am I learning yet?
Stonker
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I think I did this the other day and it said 2012.10
Bumpkin
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My 2012.10 mapping was unlocked on March 6, 2012. That's just over 60 days prior to me taking delivery of and setting the Zumo up and hence outside the nuMaps Guarantee period, don't really know what's going on with that 
If yours is the same a call to Garmin support stating that you purchased the Zumo only a week ago from Pixmania (you have proof) and that the mapping appears to have been registered earlier. They should put it right for you... bloody well hope so as Pixmania state in the description that a nuMaps Guarantee is available.
With my Lifetime sub all this grief is behind me so I'm not going to bother to pursue it, don't have the time.
Yes the item was shipped from Belgium and Pixmania are a French company but we're all in Europe and they (Garmin) are obliged to provide support. The website we purchased from appears, deceivingly so, to be UK based with it;s .co.uk domain.
If yours is the same a call to Garmin support stating that you purchased the Zumo only a week ago from Pixmania (you have proof) and that the mapping appears to have been registered earlier. They should put it right for you... bloody well hope so as Pixmania state in the description that a nuMaps Guarantee is available.
With my Lifetime sub all this grief is behind me so I'm not going to bother to pursue it, don't have the time.
Yes the item was shipped from Belgium and Pixmania are a French company but we're all in Europe and they (Garmin) are obliged to provide support. The website we purchased from appears, deceivingly so, to be UK based with it;s .co.uk domain.
Bumpkin
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Beware that having the Zumo plugged in will show the mapping on the unit in Basecamp and allow you to use it. However, this is not the same as having the mapping installed on your PC. As soon as you unplug the Zumo the mapping wont be available, it's slower and you only have the chunk of Europe that will fit on the Zumo. This is probably OK for 2012.10 TBH but current version will only be Western Europe.
You do need to have full Europe on your PC...
You do need to have full Europe on your PC...
ghiribizzo
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Off the topic - if you guys are new to going abroad guided by such devices - I'd deffo recommend a GTM-12 traffic alert unit. Plug and play into the Zumo leads, a bit of amalgamating tape round the connectors and you're done. No subs to pay, but a greyed out circle where no coverage, green if it's ok and alerts if a problem and if clicked, options to avoid routing off and back onto your planned route. Antenna round the GSA screen mount.
Pics if you want.
Pics if you want.
ghiribizzo
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@stonker Yes, yer learning...
Stonker
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OK, so you're saying get in to the habit of using basecamp without the unit plugged in and then transfer the route to the unit after?
How do I avoid motorways and re-route? Do I have to make the change under the 'motorcycle' profile or can I do it on a 'per route' basis?
Stonker
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I was considering that too. A bit late for my trip tomorrow but I have live traffic info in my truck and it's brilliant round the M25
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