Updates & Downloads
GPS III software version 2.10
as of January 31, 2000
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- This software update does not apply to the GPS III Plus or the GPS III Pilot.
- If this software is uploaded to a GPS unit other than the product for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that unit. If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the unit to Garmin for service.
- Note: This software is only compatible with the following previous versions: 2.00-2.09
Change History
Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:
- Added MGRS position format.
- Improved messages and terminology relating to DGPS input.
- Modified the arrival alarm to give approach notification at intermediate route waypoints when set to 'On.'
- Adjusted times recorded in track points by applying leap seconds.
- Corrected handling of long route and track log names in messages when in portrait display mode.
- Corrected problem related to revisiting the Routes page after changing the display orientation from portrait to landscape.
- Corrected problem with starting a goto to an invalid waypoint.
Installation Instructions
- Download the appropriate self-extracting zip file for your GPS unit into a directory on your hard drive. (i.e., c:\garmin).
- Unzip the files into this directory by running the downloaded executable file (.exe).
- Connect your GPS unit to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC with a PC Interface cable.
- Turn on your GPS unit and ensure the Interface setup is set to 'GRMN/GRMN HOST,' 'Garmin,' or 'DATA TRANSFER SLAVE' mode, depending on the specific Garmin model.
- From the DOS prompt, change directory (CD) to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., c:\garmin), and run the update program: updatesw.exe.
The upload process should take approximately 3-10 minutes to complete. When the upload process is complete, the unit will reset itself and turn on normally.