How do I get updated maps for the sharper image

Your Garmin should have maps factory installed that load when you turn it on. If you want to update the maps you can 1) take the unit to a Garmin dealer to get updated maps or 2) Connect your unit to PC or laptop with internet through a usb cable and go online to Garmin.com. You must install a small program in the computer- Garmin Communicator - so your unit can communicate with the website. Go to Map Updates and download the update into your gps. You can update one time each year. Hope this helps.

Usually if you have lifetime traffic and map updates, the model comes with LMT which means Lifetime Map and Traffic updates. Or LM means Lifetime Map updates.

MAP updates cost money ($75-$100) and you must get them from the maker of the GPS

I had the same problem - i did some research online and most people said the company charged $100 to update the maps to 2008 (i'm not sure if they have any newer updates than that but that's the newest update i saw). Apparently the company says that maps are "accessories" to they cost extra....b/c the device is so useful without it right? Anyway, I love the product b/c it always has great routes, but i think for $100 you can probably just get a new one from a company that does free updates, at least that's what i plan to do.

To update your maps, you plug connect the map to a connected computer or laptop, then you back up you maps and then you go to garmins website then select the maps, a list will come out, then you select update maps, a page will come up then you select check for updates, after clicking on that a page will load up and you will select the type of garmin you have, then it will load up the available maps, then you select the updates you want and the maps will be updated. Be sure to install the drivers on your computer before checking it.
Once you already have the driver on your computer, the moment you connect your GPS to the system, the new updates will come up then you install them and transfer to your GPS.

Are your maps updated?

If so the road you on a new road that hasn't been programed into the maps yet?

Could be a few things going on, lost satelite, or a new road.... word to the wise Always carry a road map in your vehicle, GPS is a great tool but not always 100% right especialy if your on a new road, Maps are updated I believe every 6 months or more.

Love my 760

You can get a 1 time update for around $50 at www.garmin.com or 4 updates a year for around $100.
Walmart carries the one time update.

Hi,
Sorry to tell you that but you are dreaming if you think you can get free maps!!!!!.....i did too!, unless you get a boot image (or backup image) of another device...updated of course and load it on your device. TomTom is one of the rare site where you don`t have to fight or struggle to get map updates (unlike MIO which barely provide support) but you have to spend $
, i did buy a one year update service at about 50$, it is fast easy and....stress free especially if you need your device for your work.

Lucus123

can i down load maps

one solution is to visit C&C wireless and pay over $100 for a map update or even send them your unit for even more $. see http://www.finedrive-acc.com/shop.cart?action=ITEM&prod_id=F400-08CP

The other solution was to send it to Fine Digital but they closed their doors in the US so they no longer support us customers. Because of this I made a DVD with map data I purchased from them before they closed and I added much better instructions; this DVD updates the firmware in the unit and loads the last map data issued to the SD card. you would need a PC with a DVD drive and SD card reader to use it. you can find these DVDs on ebay for $18 which basically covers my costs only.