Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

You can use Garmin Express™ software to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device. Garmin Express is available for Windows® and Mac® computers.

  1. On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.

    Garmin Express application downloading to a laptop
  2. Select an option:
    • To install on a Windows computer, select Download for Windows.

    • To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.

  3. Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  4. Start Garmin Express.
  5. Connect your zūmo® device to your computer using a USB cable.

    Device connected to a laptop with a USB cable
  6. When your zūmo device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Yes.
  7. On your computer, click Add a Device.

    The Garmin Express software detects your device.

  8. Click Add Device.
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your device and add it to the Garmin Express software.

    When setup is complete, the Garmin Express software searches for map and software updates for your device.

  10. Select an option:
    • To install all available updates, click Install All.

    • To install a single update, click View Details and select an update.

    NOTE: If a map update is too large for the internal storage of the device, the software may prompt you to install a microSD® card in your device to add storage space (Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data).

    Map and software updates transferring to a device

The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.

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