Updates & Downloads
Forerunner 201 software version 3.70
as of May 4, 2006
(552 KB)
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.
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.
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.