Zumo 500 stupid questions

[Buz]

I have a Zumo 500 and need to wire it in to the bike power feed, is there a thread that explains how to do this do i need any special cables or use the one that came with the unit?

I've registered the unit and updated the maps, when i try loading them the internal memory only allows Britain and a bit of France, i've read threads that mention loading them on a SD card but can't seem to work out how to do this?

I'm sure i'll have loads more idiot questions but this will do for starters

 

[Doug]

I wired mine using the cable provided directly to the battery, it was a while ago but if I recall there's an inline fuse.
As for updating the software....tell me about it it seems to be a black art

 

[Buz]

Wiring issue now sorted

 

[Bumpkin]

I've registered the unit and updated the maps, when i try loading them the internal memory only allows Britain and a bit of France, i've read threads that mention loading them on a SD card but can't seem to work out how to do this?

Have you installed the mapping to your PC. If so download MapInstal from the Garmin website. Best to plug your SD card into a reader as this will make writing the mapping much quicker.

MapInstall will show the mapping you have on your PC, select the areas of mapping you need, the selected tiles will turn pink, and then click next and finish to write the mapping to your card.

So long as the mapping on your PC is unlocked to the Zumo that you're using it in should work.

 

[Buz]

Have you installed the mapping to your PC. If so download MapInstal from the Garmin website. Best to plug your SD card into a reader as this will make writing the mapping much quicker.

MapInstall will show the mapping you have on your PC, select the areas of mapping you need, the selected tiles will turn pink, and then click next and finish to write the mapping to your card.

So long as the mapping on your PC is unlocked to the Zumo that you're using it in should work.

I tried following your lead (mines on a Mac, don't know if thats different) but somehow it has worked and i can load maps on the SD card.......jobs a good un.......

Thanks Bumpkin