Updates & Downloads

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eTrex Legend HCx/Vista HCx software version 3.20

as of December 3, 2009

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(3.32 MB)

View system requirements

Notes:

• 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:

• Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting.
• Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
• Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
• Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
• Correct the brightness can't move over 50% in eTrex Vista HCx.
• Correct upside down direction of vertical speed.
• Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00:

• Correct time scale of altimeter chart (Vista only).
• Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
• Modify track log function for steady barometer output at power on ( Vista only ).
• Correct wrong indication of 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio' ( Legend only).

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Fix 'Highway Page' shutdown issue with menu key operation.
• Correct power-on failure issue.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• Improve distance calculation in odometer.
• Fix system freeze issue.
• Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
• Correct user grid.
• Disable route calculation icon when GPS is off.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

• Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
• Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
• Improve sun times for polar regions.
• Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
• Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
• Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
• Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
• Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
• Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
• Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
• Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
• Support multiple languages in American version.
• Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
• Correct total ascent calculation.
• Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.
• Fix reboot issue of GPS firmware update.
• Correct battery issue of lithium battery.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Removed the turn backlight on action when unit is initially powered on.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Fix compass hint message issue when compass turn off (Vista HCx only).
• Changed odometer calculation to more closely match track log distance.
• Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
• Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
• Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
• Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
• Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
• Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
• Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
• Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
• Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'
• Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
• Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
• Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
• Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
• Fix second power on issue.
• Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware .

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Fixed Swiss grid issue.
• Fixed postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
• Added hint message when the E-compass of the unit has never been calibrated successfully by user,(Vista HCx only).
• Change 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.

System requirements

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

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