Updates & Downloads

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GPS V (region file only) software version 2.60

as of October 30, 2008

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(1.41 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 2.50 to 2.60:

• Fixed problem aquiring WAAS satellites.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Further improvements and corrections for WAAS support in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Updated French translations.
• Improved map drawing for units using Atlantic BlueChart v5.
• Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.

Changes made from version 2.08 to 2.20:

• Improved auto-route calculation process when transiting from poor to good satellite reception.
• Reset map zoom levels to correct a problem that was preventing areas like parks and lakes from being displayed on the map.
• Corrected auto zoom behavior while navigating a TracBack route.
• Corrected intermittent problem that would caused the GPS V to lockup during an off-route recalculation.
• Disable 'lock on road' feature when navigating a TracBack.
• Added 'units' selection for distance to the Waypoint Projection page.
• Fixed auto zoom problem that was observed when doing direct gotos and manual routes.
• Navigation state changes made without a fix will now be preserved between power cycles.
• Improved turn-arrow display when multiple turns are in view.
• Added support for adding and removing via points.
• Added 'Follow Roads' support to manual routes.
• Added the ability to display the next turn 'Turn Review' page by using the UP and DOWN cursor keys during autoroute navigation.
• Added support for selecting interstate names found in more that one state when searching for interstate exits. ( ex. I-470 in KS or MO )
• Added 'Shutdown On Arrival' to the 'Guidance' Setup Tab page.
• Added EOV Hungarian Grid and South African Grid support.
• Correct reported calculator page problems.
• Added 'Memory Race' Game.

Changes made from version 2.07 to 2.08:

• Corrected problem with the guidance setup selection for the 'Off-Route Recalculation' prompt.
• Added GPS Accuracy to the list of configurable fields.
• Changed map legend font size.
• Improved error checking on the calculator page.

Changes made from version 2.05 to 2.07:

• Added MILS angle support to compass displays.
• Added 'Vertical Speed' units selection field to the 'Units' setup tab page.
• Corrected problem sorting and selecting the nearest user waypoint.
• Improved the 'Turn Review' page map processing to update the next turn quicker when turns are close together.
• Changed distance displays where appropriate to never show fractional parts of feet or meters.
• Corrected problem panning the map in portrait mode after route calculation.
• Corrected problem that caused repeated or looping off route recalculations.
• Made corrections to European language translations.

Changes made from version 2.04 to 2.05:

• Corrected intermittent lockup with 'Lock On Road' processing.
• Corrected popup screen placement that effected Italian and Spanish language selection.
• Corrected lockup when moving cursor into route list before route type was determined to be manual or auto-route.
• Added calculator feature to accessories menu.

Changes made from version 2.03 to 2.04:

• Corrected lockup when processing routes that contained more than 20 via points.
• Improved error-checking process on saved routes.
• # Increased max number of via points to 100.
• Corrected turn arrow operation on map page while navigating a TracBack route.
• Corrected lockup on Fuel Usage page when metric units for distance & speed is selected.

Changes made from version 2.02 to 2.03:

• Display 'Approaching Waypoint' message while navigating a manual point-to-point route.
• Changed range threshold for altitude display when 'Meters' is the selected units. (From 1000m to 10000m).
• Changed vertical speed display to use four digits.
• Added to the course pointer compass on the 'Direction Finder' page, a 'To/From' flag to indicate when you have passed the destination waypoint.
• Added menu option to select maps when searching for cities nearest or by name.
• Display duplicate city names when searching by name.
• Changed anchor drag distance on 'Alarm Setup' page to display feet or meters.
• Display the current basemap name along with any supplemental map names on power up.
• Added alphanumeric address number search support.
• Added support for metric units on the 'Gas Mileage' page.
• Added 'Recalculate' menu option to the 'Map' page.
• Changed address font size to allow more text characters to be displayed and correct missing phone number bug.
• Make sure 'Lock On Road' map setting is enabled while navigating auto-routes and disabled for direct goto or manual point-to-point routes.
• Added NiCad and NiMH battery support.
• On the 'Next Turn' page, removed extra precision when displaying distance in feet.
• Improved the next turn notification when turns are close together.
• Display the current baud rate when loading maps from MapSource.
• Improved route transfer to and from MapSource.
• Reduced off route distance threshold for City Select maps.
• Increased number of route points used for auto-routes.
• Added text translations for Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Increased active track latitude and longitude storage precision.
• Corrected 'Lockup' problem while navigating an auto-route in simulator mode.
• General improvements to auto-route calculation processing.
• Added 'Alarm Clock' setting to the 'Timers' setup tab page.
• Set message to notify the user when track log is full.

Changes made from version 2.01 to 2.02:

• Added 'wait cursor' map pointer.
• Added additional position formats.
• Added 'User Grid' position format setup page.
• Make sure 'lock on road' map setting is ON for 'Fastest Time' and 'Shortest Distance' route preference and OFF for the 'Off Road' selection.
• Added BlueChart marine data support.
• Added diacritics support.
• Added animation to the data transfer page.

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
2. 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.

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