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Anonymous Posted on Jan 24, 2011

Hi, I've been trying to register our new nuvi 255w

Hi, I've been trying to register our new nuvi 255w GPS ( so we can then, download our free map update, ) & I've been having no success. I can't even get past the registration questions! The questions are; * Enter Users Name (?) What do they want? I've tried everything. Typing just my full name. I've even tried typing my e-mail add., that does'nt work neither. Please, help! What should I be typing in, to register thus product? * Enter Password (?) Is it just any password that crosses my mind or is it more specific like that used with my e-mail account? Please, be clear on info. Please, be prompt & clear about further instructions, so I can rush to enter my 60 day delay for our free map downloads. Thank you in advance.

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Hi!

BEFORE you try to log in to their website, you MUST create an account.
Here's the link to that page:
https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/registrationGettingStarted.htm

Under My Garmin sign in, there's a "Don't have an account? Create one"

Put your full name, email addy, a username, password (6 character minimum) and confirm password in the appropriate fields. THEN you'll be in business to register your product!

Hope this is helpful to you.
Good Luck!

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