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Change History
Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:
Added improvements for handling larger map files.
Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:
Fixed an error that caused the parking function to fail on models without Bluetooth.
Fixed an error that caused software updates to update the traffic provider information, whether or not it had previously updated to that version of traffic provider information.
Fixed an error that sometimes prevented routes from recalculating after diverging from the original route.
Fixed an error that caused the device to shut down with some third-party maps.
Increased the size of text when the language is set to Arabic.
Improved route creation by routing to via points in the order they are added instead of reverse order.
Improved software stability.
Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:
Fixed a bug that caused the device to reboot at certain locations in Ecuador.
Made a change so that Topo/Recreational and City Navigator Maps cannot be enabled at the same time.
Fixed a bug that caused incorrect letter capitalizations.
Changed the default TTS voice for Dutch language when the locale is Belgium.
Fixed a Czech translation bug.
Fixed some ASR-related bugs.
Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:
Updated to comply with France Safety Camera decree.
Fixed a bug that caused the device to lose turn information while recalculating a route when near a junction.
Fixed a bug that caused the unit to freeze when receiving traffic information from a GTM36 cable.
Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:
Fixed an error that caused the device to shutdown when using myTrends.
Added support for a new OEM mount.
Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60:
Fixed an error that sometimes caused map updates to not work properly.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.50:
Added the ability to import .GPX route files for use in Trip Planner.
Improved the data transfer speed from a PC to the device SD card over a USB cable.
Fixed a WebUpdater error that caused incomplete software updates to be reported as complete.
Fixed an error that caused the device not to exit sleep mode properly.
Fixed an error that affected route calculation with 2011.10 maps.
Fixed a Trip Planner routing error.
Fixed an error the caused the German voice to skip while giving directions.
Fixed an error that caused the World Clock to display a future date.
Fixed an error that caused the QWERTY keyboard to appear when the numeric keyboard should have appeared.
Set device to switch to night mode while in tunnels.
Brightness now changes gradually between day and night in ?Auto? mode.
Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:
Fixed an error that disabled traffic on OEM units.
Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:
Fixed an error that caused Junction View to show up only once during a route.
Fixed an error that caused the device to crash at random times.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.10:
Added split-screen Junction View support.
Added Greek voice support.
Made several map-drawing improvements.
Improved calculation speed for long routes.
Fixed several navigation issues.
Fixed several Junction View issues.
Fixed a Bluetooth error that caused the navigation voice to remain audible when the unit was muted.
Fixed a Trip Planner error.
Reduced the time to display the keyboard for Address searches.
Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:
Fixed a shutdown that occurs while displaying some map features.
Corrected a Sigma-character display error in Greek.
Corrected language translation errors.
Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.90:
Improved map drawing.
Enhanced Bluetooth audio quality.
Corrected issues with Language Guide.
Added building footprints for supported maps.
Corrected Language Translations.
Changes made from version 2.50 to 3.60:
Added support for the ecoRoute HD accessory.
Added Garmin Language Guide support.
Improved Language Translations.
Improved reliability of sleep/wake operations.
Improved myTrends route calculations to incorporate driving history and road preferences.
Added Loc8 Postal Code functionality for Ireland.
Added support for Arabic text to speech voice guidance.
Added support for Trams, Ferries, and Trolleys in Pedestrian Navigation.
Added support for the US National Grid.
Added Multiple Route Preview. The user can preview a route calculated with Faster Time, Shortest Distance, and Less Fuel then select the preferred route.
Added support for Mobile Safety Cameras via RDS-TMC in Russia.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.50:
Fixed an issue that could cause a hourglass to display indefinitely during an address search.
Fixed an issue that could cause a shutdown if viewing the Trip Planner page at the exact second that the trip is scheduled to begin.
Fixed a potential shutdown when viewing the Where Am I page in certain countries.
Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to get stuck in the Voice Command interface.
Fixed a potential lockup when retrieving advertisement data.
Fixed an issue that could cause a unit to remain stuck on the Loading Maps screen.
Fixed an issue with the dial tone not using the correct volume level.
Fixed an issue that could make the Touchscreen unresponsive after resuming.
Fixed an issue that caused End User License Agreements to incorrectly display in Night mode.
Fixed a potential shutdown caused by certain map geometry.
Fixed an issue that would cause a unit to shutdown when images were loaded into multiple folders.
Fixed an issue that caused the Trip Planner to show incorrect number of days for certain months.
Fixed an issue that caused maps not to display for certain countries if other maps were loaded.
Fixed display of two-line destinations in the Trip Planner.
Fixed an issue that caused Flemish not to display as an available language.
Fixed a potential issue when calculating a route with traffic.
Fixed an issue that caused custom Points of Interest alerts to only occur on one side of the road.
Fixed an issue that could cause unit not to turn ON correctly after Suspending.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.