Updates & Downloads

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aera 660 China software version 3.40

as of March 8, 2019

Use WebUpdater to install this file.

(17.21 MB)

View system requirements

Notes:

• Connect your aera 660 to a free USB port on your computer with the correct interface cable.
• Allow your aera 660 to initialize and enter mass storage mode.
• Run WebUpdater, following on-screen instructions.
• Disconnect your aera 660 from your computer; allow it to restart.
• Confirm the ''Update software...?'' prompt to initiate the installation and complete the software update.
• IMPORTANT! If the aera 660 does not update automatically, manually update the software:
  • Press Tools button from Main Menu.
  • Press Database button from Tool page.
  • Press Menu key from Database Information page.
  • Select Update Software from option menu.
  • Select Yes to confirm software update.
  • Wait for unit restart.
• 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 3.30 to 3.40:

• Update basemap of device.

Changes made from version to 3.30:

• Add support for NEXRAD and METARs over Wi-Fi
• Add database ''Easy Update'' automatic Wi-Fi download
• Add direct setting of day/night backlight levels
• Improve weather processing
• Improve visibility of aircraft symbol on chart page
• General improvements to system operation
• Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.10
• Includes update to GPS software version 3.20
• Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
• Add support for MapMX serial data format from GTN/GNS navigators
• Add QWERTY keyboard for portrait orientation
• Improve track log performance
• Improve ADS-B traffic target display processing
• Improve IFR/VFR chart selection for Wi-Fi downloading
• Improve Database Downloads page item sorting
• Improve Wi-Fi database download processing
• General improvements to system operation
• Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.09
• Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
• Includes GPS software version 3.10
• Add Time Over Target (TOT) data field
• Add ability to the airport review page to pre-select chart for the active approach
• Add ability for graphical flight plan editing when navigation is not active
• Add message to indicate when SD card format is incompatible
• Change map symbol for visual reporting points
• General improvements to system operation
• Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.07
• Includes update to GPS software version 3.10
• Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
• Add SXM audio and weather support for GDL 5x products
• Add Connext setup page
• Add configurable data fields to Enroute Charts page
• Add Show/Hide control for airport signs to 3D Vision option menu
• Improve Bluetooth setup page processing
• Improve Data Link Info page processing
• Improve Wi-Fi database download processing
• Improve Connext flight plan transfer processing
• Improve map drawing performance
• Improve Data Link Info page layout
• Improve SXM weather data processing
• Improve VIRB remote page processing
• Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing
• Improve flight plan FPL file import processing
• General improvements to system operation
• Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80

System requirements

1. IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.

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