I downloaded the 1.8 update for my gps and now the onscreen keyboard does not appear, and I cannot access the system setup menu. It tells me I have an error. Everything was working fine before I downloaded the update. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
i'm not sure if there is a hard reset button. the book isn't much help. I will go back and look at it, and then try holding the map button while it boots up. By the way I have an Iway 500. Thanks.i'm not sure if there is a hard reset button. the book isn't much help. I will go back and look at it, and then try holding the map button while it boots up. By the way I have an Iway 500. Thanks.
the reset button (map/music) did not solve the problem. Is there anyplace I can find the 1.4 version update and download that/ I would just be happy to get my GPS working again.the reset button (map/music) did not solve the problem. Is there anyplace I can find the 1.4 version update and download that/ I would just be happy to get my GPS working again.
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Is there a hard reset button or series of button presses that you can use? check the manual for this as it may reset the system. hold down the map/music button while the system boots up, that should reset it and may work. if not we'll try somehting else.
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To install this software update you will need to install Content Manager.
Content Manager is a computer application that syncs with your Magellan GPS navigator to deliver new map updates and product information. To update your GPS download content manager and follow the steps below.
Download and install Content Manager on your Computer
Turn on your GPS. Wait for the menu to appear and connect to your Computer using the USB cable provided.
Content manager will automatically prompt you about the update. If Content Manager does not prompt you, right click on the Content Manager icon located in the system tray (on a Windows based pc) or click on the Content Manager icon in the Menu Bar (on a Mac) and select "Check for updates now". Content Manager will inform you if you have the latest software already installed.
NOTE: System tray is in the lower right hand corner of your computer monitor screen near the clock on a Windows based PC. The Menu Bar is the upper right hand corner of the computer monitor on a Mac
WARNING!! Do not power off the Home Entertainment Server or disconnect it from the AC power outlet. Doing so may damage the Home Entertainment Server to the point of requiring repair.
WARNING!! Do not press any buttons, except as instructed, until the update is complete. Doing so may damage the Home Entertainment Server to the point of requiring repair.
The software update process usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on system configuration and network connection.
Power on the television and make sure it is tuned to the inputs to which the HES-V1000 Home Entertainment Server is connected.
Connect the LAN terminal on the HES-V1000 to your Internet source using an Ethernet cable.
Power on the HES-V1000 Home Entertainment Server.
Press "HOME" to go to the Home Menu.
At the "Home" menu, select "Settings".
At the "Settings" menu, select "System Settings" and then press "ENTER".
At the "System Settings" screen, select "Software Update" and then press "ENTER".
At the "Software Update" screen, select "Network Update" and then press "ENTER". Note: The network connection display appears.
Select "Yes" and press "ENTER". Note: The server starts to check the version information.
At the version confirmation screen, select "Yes" and then press "ENTER".
The software License Agreement appears. After reading the content, select "Agree" and press "ENTER".
The software update is downloaded and automatically starts updating the HES-V1000 software.While the software update is downloading:
"DOWNLOADING XX%" appears on the front panel display, indicating the progress.
If the download fails, an error message appears on the screen, and the display returns to the Home Menu.
When the software update is complete:
"VERSION UP FINISH" appears on the front panel display, indicating that the update was successful.
If "VERSION UP FAIL" appears on the front panel display, repeat the update procedure above.
Magellan® RoadMate® 1200 Software Update Version 1.50/3.12 - Release
Notes
This update applies to Magellan RoadMate 1200. It includes the
following features, fixes, and improvements:
Improvements:
Point of interest (POI) Search Improvements reduce POI search times
Map Draw Improvements improve zooming, panning, and time to display
the map
The software update version corresponds to your current software
version:
If you have software version 1.46 or 1.48, your software will be
updated to v1.50.
If you have software version 3.10, your software will be updated to
v3.12.
You can locate your software version by following these steps:
Start at the Main Menu.
Press the arrow on the bottom right of the screen.
Select "User Options"
Select "System Settings"
Select "Next"
Select "Product Information"
Your software version is on the line titled "Firmware Version"
This happens to about 1% of the units I've sold. Sometimes the GPS antenna software reverts to version 0.00 which of course is nothing. Check in the GPS by going: Menu > Menu > Setup > System > Menu to see the versions installed.
Use Garmin WebUpdater (free from Garmin web site) to reload the software and update if necessary - they bring out updates a few times a year - it's all free and very easy to do using WebUpdater.
Disable the WAAS on your unit. A new satellite was launched earlier this year and is causing a problem. This is why Garmin issued a new software update version 3.9. Menu > Setup > System... scroll down to WAAS and disable it. This should get your unit working again but with less accuracy.
Update the software to version 3.9 and leave for about 20 minutes in open area (clear view of sky) so your unit can download the full almanac. This should permanently fix your problem. Once you finish upgrading, go back and enable the WAAS.
to mhotz: You can purchase serial2USB connectors at a computer store. You will have to install the drivers which come with it before it will work. That should solve your upgrade problem.
To fix this problem you will need to download the latest version of Training Centre from the Garmin website and also update your units software. Update Training Centre:
Follow the onscreen instructions to Download WebUpdater
Click Run when prompted
Follow the onscreen instructions to install WebUpdater
WebUpdater will run automatically once installation is complete
Follow the onscreen instructions to update your Edge
If the above steps do not correct the issue, then you can carry out a master reset on the unit as a last resort: Note: The master reset will clear all user data including training history from the unit
Turn off the Edge
Hold down Mode + Power
Select Yes when the unit asks if you want to erase all user data
After resetting your Edge, leave it with a clear view of the sky for about 30 minutes without moving it to acquire a GPS fix
To fix this problem you will need to download the latest version of Training Centre from the Garmin website and also update your units software. Update Training Centre:
Follow the onscreen instructions to Download WebUpdater
Click Run when prompted
Follow the onscreen instructions to install WebUpdater
WebUpdater will run automatically once installation is complete
Follow the onscreen instructions to update your Edge
If the above steps do not correct the issue, then you can carry out a master reset on the unit as a last resort: Note: The master reset will clear all user data including training history from the unit
Turn off the Edge
Hold down Mode + Power
Select Yes when the unit asks if you want to erase all user data
After resetting your Edge, leave it with a clear view of the sky for about 30 minutes without moving it to acquire a GPS fix
Do the following:1 - Make sure you have fresh batteries in the unit and turn the unit on.2 - Check the GPS date and Time. On the Main Menu at the bottom of the screen, you can see a date and time. If the date and time are not current, then the clock is your problem. You will have to wait for the almanac information to be updated. Details are below in a later section.3 - Make sure your GPS is in the Normal Mode and not a demo mode. Verify other systems settings.
Go to the main menu and click on Setup icon.
From the Setup screen, access the System screen icon.Verify the following settings: GPS: normalWAAS: EnabledLanguage: English or your choice.Battery: Set according to your battery types.4 - Check your GPSs Version Software.
Go to the main menu and click on Setup icon.
From the Setup screen, access the System screen icon.
From the System screen, access the sub-menu icon in the upper right bar.
Select "Software Version" from the list. Verify the actual software version for me.The latest version available for the eTrex Legend is version 3.90 dated March 2008.http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=711Update the unit using this latest software and using Garmin's Webupdater.http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jspIf that won't work, use the following download page to access the latest software updates per units.http://www8.garmin.com/support/blosp.jsp5 - Resetting your GPS clock and almanac informationNext you may need to acclimate your unit to a new date and time (almanac information). If you had your unit off and without batteries for over a month since you last accessed satellites, then your clock and almanac information may be incorrect. Even Garmin acknowledges this problem after software updates and the problem with accessing satellites. They state: "unit data including alamanac information may be incorrect or cleared. Back up all user data before upgrading. After installation is complete, place unit with a clear view of the sky for 15-30 minutes to re-acquire almanac data. "I know of no way to reset the clock using the GPS menus. All I can suggest is that you do the following:A - turn the unit on and wait 5 minutes or so for the "Poor Satellite Reception" screen to appear. See page 7 of the owner's manual.B - Set the "new location" to your area using the map when the "poor satellite reception screen" appears. Be sure to use the "map" option and not the "automatic". C - Set the GPS outside with a clear view of the sky. Check on it every 10 minutes. When the "Poor Satellite Reception" screen appears again, then click on "Restart Search". The "Restart Search" option is used when the date provided in the GPS is not today's date. (See page 7 of the Owner's manual for an example)Legend Owners Manual: http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexLegend_OwnersManual.pdfD - Once the GPS can track 4 satellites, then the clock should reset and you should be fine. This process could take up to an hour. I have had this problem with my eTrex Vista and eTrex Legend (both backup GPSs) and resolved it by having the clock reset. In fact, I just tried my eTrex Legend today after not using it for many months and storing it without batteries and it had this same problem. I followed the steps above to fix the problem. This took about 35 minutes.
i'm not sure if there is a hard reset button. the book isn't much help. I will go back and look at it, and then try holding the map button while it boots up. By the way I have an Iway 500. Thanks.
the reset button (map/music) did not solve the problem. Is there anyplace I can find the 1.4 version update and download that/ I would just be happy to get my GPS working again.
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