If you are ill at yelling at Siri or pulling around to look for a speech, an onboard GPS unit is wildly helpful. Simply say where you need to go and boom, you're well on your path. However, your Garmin device ought to have a current list of all mapped roads and highways so as to be effective. We have heard of a situation where your GPS begins taking you down a dark road that twists and turns till you find yourself at a dead end.
Here is an easy, step-by-step guide on how to upgrade a Garmin GPS.
Step 1: Connect your device to your PC
Before starting the update, you'll to connect your Garmin GPS device to a computer. To do this, remove it in your car, truck, or bike and be certain that the device is powered . Employing a mini USB cable, hook the GPS to your laptop and wait while the progress bar scrolls. If you have connected the device prior to, prompts should begin automatically. If it's your first time, you might want to manually register into your Garmin account prior to starting.
Garmin Express
Step 2: Install Garmin Express
Next, you'll need to make certain Garmin Express is installed on your personal computer by navigating to the Garmin Express download webpage and selecting either"Download for Windows" or"Download for Mac." When the appropriate file downloads, then click the install button and follow the onscreen prompts. As stated above, Garmin Express works with all GPS units such as Drive, DriveSafe, Nuvi, and Zumo.
Step 3: accessibility or buy upgrades
Now it's time to set up your upgrades. If Garmin Express hasn't already opened on your computer after installing, then select it and make sure your internet connection is functioning correctly. Click"Add a Apparatus" and locate your GPS. The program will search for any available updates and offer you a listing. Click"Select All" and maintain your device connected while the upgrades install. Once complete, you will have all accessible programs that are either free or came standard with your apparatus. If you didn't buy lifetime updates, you might have to buy them at this time.
Step 4: Disconnect your device
When you have completed installing the free upgrades (or purchased anything fresh ), select"Eject" to safely disconnect your device and unplug the USB cable. Once unplugged, just install your GPS back in your desired vehicle and rest assured your instructions will (ideally ) be true
