I am having problems completing a map update on a Magellan RoadMate 5320-LM. Screen shows it is connected and currently avtive, but i can't get anything going. What's next.

Your Magellan RoadMate will update your maps and software directly on the device.

• First perform initial setup on your RoadMate GPS unit:
  • Connect to Wi-Fi.
  • Log in or create a new account. If you already have an account on www.magellangps.com. Please use the same email address and password. Your device will register itself and initial setup is complete.
• Download any available maps and software updates for your RoadMate via WiFi:
  • Tap from the Map screen.
  • Tap Updates when you see a notification (e.g. 2 New Updates).
  • Tap Update on Map Update or Software Update.
  • Wait for the new map or software to download.

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Steps to Update Magellan Roadmate 1200 GPS :
1. Go to official website of Magellan and choose "support" option. After selecting the support you will find the various options. You have to select "Manual and Software Update".
2. Choose your product from the drop down the menu and select Roadmate series. A pop up will display on the screen and choose I want to download this update.
3. Hit the "Download Now" button.
4. Checkout every connection under "Redesigns and Maps" to buy Latest Magellan Roadmate Gps Update . "Add the lives maps which are available to your Cart," at the time of proceeding to the "Continue to Checkout."
After completing the process you will get an email from the Magellan. It will later to download the Update on the SD Card itself.

Here is the link to Magellan Maps page.

It would cost more than the cost of a new gps

This is a problem most easily solved by plugging it in to a computer. Go to the website when you have it plugged in. Then go to download the map for Australia and you should get it.

Visit the website of Magellan for your country or their global site. Find the maps, pay for them and download to your computer. You will have access to the installation instructions. Usually you install some software by Magellan, you connect your device to your computer and the proprietary software will install them on the GPS.

Magellan support was actually pretty good helping me with the exact same issue. The problem (at least in my case) was that the map files were fragmented. I tried using the Windows defragmenter, but that made fragmentation even worse! The Magellan support engineer recommended I download UltraDefrag instead:
http://ultradefrag.sourceforge.net/en/index.html

Here's what I had to do to completely resolve my issue:
1. Download and install UltraDefrag
2. Connect my GPS to my PC
3. Move the MAP directory from my GPS drive (J:) to my hard disk
4. In UltraDefrag, make sure Action > Skip removable media is not selected
5. Run the optimizer (Ctrl-F7 or Action > Full optimization) after selecting the GPS drive (J: on my computer)
6. Copy the MAP files back to the J: drive AFTER optimization has completed

I double-checked the fragmentation after the files were copied and got 0%. After disconnecting the GPS from the PC, the unit rebooted and doing an address search no longer takes 15 seconds. POI searchs are also much faster than before.

Magellan support was actually pretty good helping me with the exact same issue. The problem (at least in my case) was that the map files were fragmented. I tried using the Windows defragmenter, but that made fragmentation even worse! The Magellan support engineer recommended I download UltraDefrag instead:
http://ultradefrag.sourceforge.net/en/index.html

Here's what I had to do to completely resolve my issue:
1. Download and install UltraDefrag
2. Connect my GPS to my PC
3. Move the MAP directory from my GPS drive (J:) to my hard disk
4. In UltraDefrag, make sure Action > Skip removable media is not selected
5. Run the optimizer (Ctrl-F7 or Action > Full optimization) after selecting the GPS drive (J: on my computer)
6. Copy the MAP files back to the J: drive AFTER optimization has completed

I double-checked the fragmentation after the files were copied and got 0%. After disconnecting the GPS from the PC, the unit rebooted and doing an address search no longer takes 15 seconds. POI searchs are also much faster than before.

Yes you can: Enter your info here http://www.magellangps.com/support/
English Manual: http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.magellangps.com%2Fassets%2Fmanuals%2Froadmate_1430_manual_en.pdf
Magellan® RoadMate® 1430 Software Update Version 3.12: http://www.magellangps.com/support/chooser.asp?prodid=2056&supportid=806
2009 Spring Map Update: http://www.magellangps.com/products/map.asp?tab=0&PRODID=2194
As for connecting it to the computer, you'll need the usb cable that came with it. Then you'll want to do this:
Follow these steps to connect your Magellan RoadMate to your PC.

1. Turn ON your Magellan RoadMate.
2. Touch "Map" to display the map screen.
3. Connect your GPS to your PC using the USB cable.