Updates & Downloads

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Edge 205/305 software version 3.20

as of May 4, 2007

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(1.83 MB)

View system requirements

Notes:

• NOTE: If upgrading from a software version less than 2.30 all user data will be cleared.
• WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
• If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

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Change History

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Additional corrections to smooth elevation when START is pressed.
• Changed History By Week display to show dates from Sunday to Saturday, not Sunday to Sunday.
• Fixed problem where improper conversion could cause scheduled workouts to appear on the wrong day in some time zones.
• Fixed problem where Mark and Lap setting would sometimes not autolap off of course laps.
• Improved course logic for multiple paths over the same geographic area such as out-and-back courses.
• Fixed USB problem with Macintosh computers.
• Fixed problem that would occasionally cause SiRF version to go to 0 when updating from some computers.
• Do not add 0 cadence values into the average cadence.
• Fixed problem where Pause Distance would not update.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Realigned Low Battery message with the battery gauge changes in 3.00.
• Updated Daylight Saving Time for new start and end date in the U.S.
• Added new time zones for Mexico.
• Updated Lap By Position so that when following a Course, laps are also triggered based on all lap positions from the original Course.
• Allow Distance Ahead field to be selected for display at the top of the Course page.
• Fixed bug where Max Heart Rate displayed for the Course could be incorrect.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Improved the accuracy of the battery gauge.
• Improved Virtual Partner to move smoothly between course track points on the map.
• Improved workout By Date view.
• Fixed problem where multiple messages at the same time could sound the same alert tone.
• Fixed problem where some course tracks could be drawn incorrectly.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Corrected problem where Edge could lock up if the track log filled up while the map page was displayed.
• Eliminate possible large jump in elevation value on START button press.
• Fixed problem where unit could store incorrect stopwatch time if powered down while timer was autopaused.
• Changed compass page display to show Distance and Time to Final, rather than to Next when doing a tracback.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Improve accuracy of vertical speed and grade.
• Add feature to preview course map and course profile.
• Allow user to select course specific fields on the top half of the course timer page.
• Fix problem where today's scheduled workouts would not display if the local date was different than the UTC date.
• Fix problem where track log would not display in history if the timer was started without a GPS fix.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• Fixed problem that could occur when changing data fields for the first time in some languages.
• Added ability to navigate 'Back to Start' from Navigation menu.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:

• Fix problem with invalid heartrate being shown in Training Center.
• Don't allow elevation data like Total Ascent and Descent to update while Autopaused.
• Don't report lack of GPS in battery charge mode.
• Fix problem with constantly reporting On Course and Off Course on some Course tracks.
• Stop current Course after new Course download.
• Break up track log into seperate pieces after turning the unit off and back on.
• Clear Course from map after stopping Course.
• Add Lap Time to the Lap Complete display.
• Fixed problem with heart rate alarm going off when heart monitor was not present.
• Added ability to update GPS firmware through WebUpdater.
• Improved calorie calculation to add calories from hill climbs.
• Fixed a potential USB issue by resetting USB interrupt after too many repeats.
• Improved high pace, low pace, workout step complete, time alert, and distance alert beeps.
• Allow ENTER key to cycle through Bike Computer screens.
• Updated Finnish and Danish translations.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Improved Courses to function off of location based logic. When doing a Course the user is now matched to a position along the Course based on location and heading. Allows users to join Courses at any point during their ride and have the Course synchronized to their position.
• Changed to allow Autolap in Courses.
• Show Compass page with guidance when doing a Course.
• Add 'Distance to Next' and 'Time to Next' fields on the Compass page.
• Disabled redundant Alerts during Workouts.
• Keep GPS page in page loop if there is no GPS fix.
• Allow editing of the position and elevation when marking a location.
• Add ability to find nearest locations and to delete all.
• Add ability to put GPS in Autolocate mode by holding DOWN when powering on.
• Add quick settings lists to Quick Workout setup.
• Add Warmup and Cooldown to Interval Training feature.
• Seperated the distance and elevation units setup values.
• Fix problem that could occur on workout lists from too many Workouts or Workout Steps.
• Fix problem where calories would sometimes not reset after upload to Training Center.
• Fix problem with distance not updating and track not recording if unit was powered down while plugged into USB, and then powered back on without ever being disconnected.
• Fix problem with Autopause not working when set to 0 or stopped.
• Fix problem with potential slowdown and lockup on Altimeter page.
• Fix problem with reporting invalid cadence values when sensor not present.
• Added support for nRoute.
• Added Slovakian and Slovenian Languages.
• Updated translations.
• Fix problem where multiple cadence sensors not being stored off for separate bike profiles.
• Power off USB pins when not connected.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Fixed problem where data corruption could occur when track history fills up and the device deletes the oldest track data to make room for new track data.
• Fixed problem that could occur with uploading Courses to Training Center if some Courses had been deleted from the device.
• Improved colors on Virtual Partner displays.
• Made Course and Workout conclusion messages stay up longer.
• Improved alignment of Course elevation profile with user distance.
• Increased delay before repeating zoom keys on map.
• Improved handling of Courses received from Training Center that were created from Forerunner 201/301 tracks.

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.

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