New Garmin 2720 - how to update??

JohnCollins · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 8

Sorry, I got confused working the search function. I have a new StreetPilot 2720 that came pre-loaded, plug and go. I also loaded the CD and unlocked everything and downloaded a newer map version.

The instructions on updating the unit are not very clear in the manual, however. The only category for destinations in the software are "Waypoints". Will the units take these as my "GoTo" destinations automatically?

I'm a bit afraid to hook the unit up to the computer because the instructions are not very detailed. Dont' want to screw anything up.

Thanks in advance for any help.

John Collins

tomthompson · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:52 am Post subject:

Can you explain what your trying to update

To update the operating software you use webupdater which is automatic once you start it

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JohnCollins · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 8

The 2720 I just bought came with a CD of City Navigator NT North America v7.

When I installed it and went to the Garmin website, I found what I thought was a newer version, and unfortunately, I downloaded and installed it. Now I find out that is v6.9.1, so I will reinstall the v7 that came with the unit.

The unit is preloaded and working fine, however, I just plugged it in and it works fine. What I'm wondering is can I create "Waypoints" in the City Navigator software and transfer these to the unit and have them show up in "My Locations".

The manual really doesn't cover using the CD data with the GPS unit itself. I'm afraid to do anything for fear of goofing up a functioning unit.

John

Skippy · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:34 am Post subject:

JohnCollins · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 8

Thanks, folks! I am slowly getting the hang of this. I did transfer waypoints back and forth from the unit with no trouble. Yes, I am in the US, didn't realize the majority of you folks seem to be from the UK.

Turns out the CD that came with my unit was labeled v7, but was 6.8.0. For the US, 6.9.1 is the latest and I have that. Although I am moving waypoints back and forth, I don't know how to upload anything else, but I'm working for now, so I'm fairly happy.

I'm not so happy I cannot find the female receptacle on the back of the 2720 unit to plug the antenna into, however. I am totally perplexed.

Thanks for the welcome!

Cheers,

John Collins,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Tim Buxton · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:01 am Post subject:

Just to clarify, your maps are V7, you got a Mapsource application on the CD (DVD?) of 6.80 and have updated the Mapsource allication (not the maps themselves) to V6.91.

Here is a link to the 2720 updates page.
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tomthompson · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:15 am Post subject:

Cor it gets complicated doesnt it

My 2720 came with city navigator V8 on DVD so until I liberate an external DVD I am unable to try all the gadgetry, but I am still finding all the things that it will do. One of the best is logging where you have been .

I am a member of the FJR club and on lots of weekends we do rides in various parts of the country led by a local rider. Some of the runs are stunning and now I will be able to save them and go back some other time and do it all again.

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JohnCollins · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 8

Tim, you're right, of course. I now have 6.9.1 on my PC. I'm guessing I do not need to do anything with my unit, MapSource is the application for the PC only, correct?

I'm now happily transferring Waypoints back and forth. You know, I'll be 50 this year, and I'm getting a whole new appreciation for my parents' difficulty with technology. I find I don't learn as fast as I once did.

I guess you don't wake up one morning in your mid-seventies and find your faculties dramatically impaired all of a sudden. It happens day-by-day and it's certainly happening to me Rolling Eyes

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Oh, and I found the darn antenna socket too. Idea

John

Tim Buxton · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:17 pm Post subject:

Well I've been loosing my faculties since my early 20s, or was that my follicles?

There may be an update for your 2720, as a firmware release of 4.50 is shown on the update page, with a Jan '06 release. The link to the changes is here.

Personally I always kept my Garmins running the latest software/firmware, even if it was a beta release.
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JohnCollins · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 8

Thanks, Tim! I'll go check it out. I am supposed to get a notice from them if I have an update, but I can't imagine I got a unit deliverd on Jan 13th that has a January update in it.

I appreciate the tip!

John

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