Updates & Downloads
Forerunner 201 software version 3.70
as of May 4, 2006
View installation instructions and system requirements
Change History
Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:
- Changes to work better with nRoute software.
- Fixed problem with deleting 'Older Than...' items in History deleting the wrong data.
- Fixed problem where time and distance alarms would repeat after turning the unit off and back on.
- Fixed problem where Autopause could continually pause and resume when set to certain values.
- Fixed Daylight Savings Time in Southern hemisphere.
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:
- Fixed problem with Rest Time not getting added into Total Time displayed in AutoPause mode.
Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:
- Improvements to prevent some bad GPS locations from going into track log. This should smooth out the speed/pace graphs.
- Changed track point dropping method from 'time-based' to 'resolution' method. This method drops more points through corners and less on straight stretches.
- Made message banners seen while running timeout rather than require button press.
- Made the Up, Down, and Mode buttons able to clear message banners instead of just Enter. This allows users to clear message banners without fear of stopping the clock.
- Decreased lap banner time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.
- Fixed problem where deleting the very first run would not delete the associated track, resulting in problems uploading to Logbook.
- Improved satellite tracking while first getting a fix.
- When saving tracks, now attempts to keep track points dropped at start and end of lap.
Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
- Updated some translations.
- Fixed problem seen with long interval training times.
- Fixed minor problem with switching backlight modes.
- Increased precision of distance number shown in 'View on Map' mode.
Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
- Fixed lockup that could occur when trying to view last-run results immediately after deleting all history.
- Increased number of odometer display digits.
- Updated some language translations.
Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
- Fixed lockup that occurred when uploading certain laps to Logbook program.
- Fixed problem where laps could potentially be stored with future date.
- Updated some language translations.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 3.00:
- Changed track recording to better support Logbook Software.
- Increased current run track points from 1000 to 3000.
- Added new 'Interval Training' feature to the Training Assistant. This allows users to setup exercise and rest intervals of both time and distance.
- Added Last Run Results page that displays data about the last run.
- Modified some of the message beeps to be easier to hear.
- Made minor correction in Marathon distance from 26.2 miles to 26 miles and 385 yards.
- Updated language translations.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
- Disallowed MapSource or other external software to power down the unit while in battery-charge mode.
- Updated language translations.
- Fixed a small rounding error on History speed calculations.
Installation Instructions
- It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs running on your PC while you go through the update process. Disruptions to the update process may render your GPS inoperable. If the transfer is interrupted, turn off the GPS and then turn it back on. Reboot your PC, go to step #9 and attempt the download again. GARMIN is not responsible for failed downloads of operating software to the GPS and factory resetting the GPS unit will fall under our Flat Rate Repair Policy.
- Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.
- Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the "My Documents" folder or to "C:\".
- Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
- Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it. This will launch the Win-Zip Self Extractor. This program compresses the data to allow for a faster download of the needed files.
- A program window will appear asking you where to "Un-zip" the files. This is by default C:\Garmin. You can change this location if you like. Be sure to note where the un-zipped files are going to allow you to find them!
- Click on the button labeled "Un-zip".
- Once the un-zip process is complete, click on the "Close" button to exit the Win-Zip Self Extractor.
- Open the C:\Garmin (or other folder where you un-zipped the files), locate the file named "Updater" and double click on it.
- Connect your GPS to your computer using a GARMIN PC Interface cable to an open serial port. Turn the GPS on.
- Click on the "OK" button on the Updater program window to start the data transfer.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
- PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our Online Store.