Updates & Downloads

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eTrex Venture HC/Summit HC software version 3.30

as of October 26, 2009

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(3.08 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 3.30:

• All user data will be erased in this version.
• Remove 'Interface' item in Setup Menu.
• Fix potential shutdown during track log data clearing.
• Modify page layout in 'Map Setup - General'.
• Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates issue of Topo Map.
• Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
• Fix map loading issue when using Mapsource tool.
• Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Restore default page sequence to correct wrong page index.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Correct initial pressure record in track log of Summit HC.
• Remove route turn review.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Correct 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio'.
• Correct waypoint symbol image display on unit by xImage tool.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Add splash screen feature.
• Improve distance calculation in odometer.
• Fix system freeze issue.
• Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
• Correct user grid.
• Fix screen fade in cold temperature.
• Fix proximity alarm issue.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.70:

• Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
• Improve sun times for polar regions.
• Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
• Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
• Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
• 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.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

• Add custom POI function.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.30:

• 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.
• 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 due to some map ids being duplicate.
• 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.
• Improve the current margin when changing the backlight brightness.
• Improve the road network when try to generate it for large diameter speed cameras.
• Correct Swiss grid issue and postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
• Modify 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.
• Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.

System requirements

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

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