Updates & Downloads

Forerunner 301 software version 3.20

as of May 19, 2006

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(719 KB)

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Notes:

If current software is older than 2.63 beta, updating will clear your memory. After updating from 2.63 or earlier, please allow extra time for your GPS unit to obtain a good satellite fix before beginning your next activity.
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.

Change History

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Fixed problem with sending data to Training Center.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Break track up into two parts if user turns Forerunner 301 off in the middle of a run.
Don't allow max HR to be 0.
Improve custom target values for workouts.
When viewing workouts, use speed/pace settings for current workout not current sport.
Improved conversion of high and low end speed and pace values.
Allow nRoute to display maps that have been unlocked for this device.
Fix problem with Data Page Auto Switch not showing Lap Timer Page.
Don't allow more than the max number of steps in a workout.
Fix problem with constantly pausing and resuming at certain Autopause values.
Improved handling of stopping Virtual Partner after a Reset.
Fixed problem where Flag could not be selected for a waypoint symbol.
Improved Swedish translations.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 3.00:

Added MultiSport functionality. Please see Owner's Manual Rev. D or newer.
Reset timer is now forced when deleting a lap of a current run.
Allowed for deleting entire sport history or entire history for all sports. Removed delete history for one year.
Fixed bug where interval training count-down alert was sounding when timer was turned off.
Fixed bug where Virtual Partner history goals were set to zero after training was manually ended.
Automatically reset timer when uploading data to the PC.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Added heart rate icon and BPM number to the upper right of the Virtual Partner page.
Corrected Rest Time display in Interval Training History.
Fixed problem where last lap in Workout History could never be marked as rest.
Fixed problem where the wrong number of bytes was sometimes sent for USB get requests.
Changed lap triggering to not save a lap that starts and ends on the same second.
Fixed problem where workout steps lasting over 10 minutes would not work correctly.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Updated translations for German and Italian languages.
Clear active track when current run is deleted from history.
Fixed bug where rapidly pressing START/STOP/START and then resetting would cause invalid Run data to be stored.
Fixed bug where AutoPausing would cause Training Center graph to be off.
Improved track log recording around breaks in the track.

System requirements

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