Updating garmin 2610

[GADGET]

Help!!!! Have downloaded the lated update for my 2610 (version 6.3) It is now sat in my documents folder as `mapsource 63 setup exe installshield software corp.`

so how do I now get it to update the 2610??? Have done the obvious and physically connected it to my PC its the next step of transferring the information that has me mystified, when I try a left click on the folder nothing happens.

Please excuse my cumputer ignorance, can anyone help??? john.

 

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

I'm sure someone will be along shortly with a much more correct & IT literate answer, but once you've connected the 2610 via the USB cable, one of the files that have been unzipped in your Garmin folder should read 'Updater' - click on this and the rest is magic

Regards,

Charles

 

[(RIP) Gerry Huxtable]

Confused

The update you have downloaded is the Mapsource Update.

Double click on the file and you should end up with Mapsource 6.3.

The 2610 update is up to 3.8, different file???

Look on Garmin Softwre Update page.


cheers


Gerry H.

 

[GADGET]

Okay, thanks for that observation, I have now downloaded the 3.8 update and on right clicking the folder in my documents I get a window saying `C:\Documents and Settings\john\My Documents\StreetPilot 2610_380.exe is not a valid Win 32 application`, the only option is to click on okay. excuse my ignorance but any further help would be greatly appreciated. john

 

[DOWNUNDER]

http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=531#Instruct

From the Garmin website.

B]Instructions for using this software [/B]

It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs running 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.
Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.
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:\".
Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
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.
A program window will appear asking you where to "Un-zip" the files. This is 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!
Click on the button labeled "Un-zip".
Once the un-zip process is complete, click on the "Close" button to exit the Win-Zip Self Extractor.
Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to an open USB port. Turn the GPS on.
If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installation instructions that came with your device, or download and install the USB driver from Garmin's website at www.garmin.com.
If your GPS supports configuration of the USB format, verify that the USB Format is set to GARMIN (refer to your owner's manual for instructions).
Open the C:\Garmin folder (or other folder where you un-zipped the files), locate the file named 'Updater' and double click on it.
You should see the name of your GPS device next to the 'USB Device' option on the Updater program window. Select the 'USB Device' option, then click on 'OK' on the Updater program window to start the data transfer.

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[GADGET]

Thanks, I have it sorted now. john