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DNX 7X20 / DNX 8X20 software version 2.80

as of May 9, 2011

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Change History

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Fixed a problem updating to 2011 European maps
POI spell search would not work for 2008(and later) Middle east maps

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed compatibility issue with 2010 Middle Eastern map.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Improved the way POI categories are displayed when using City Navigator Europe NT 2009 maps.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Fixed remote update behaviour when powered accessory is attached.
Fixed issue with postal code search on Singapore/Malayzia maps.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

Fixed a problem with elevation basemap shading.
Fixed a problem with reading files from an SD card.
Fixed an error causing forecasts to not be displayed when using XM.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

Fixed a problem that would display the unit id as a negative number when updating maps.
Fixed a problem that could interfere with a map update if a pop-up message occurred.
Fixed a translation problem with British English
Fixed a problem with the elevation basemap not drawing in 2d mode.
Removed a message that may pop-up if WAAS was enabled.
Added support to correct problem if 'Maps are locked' message appears.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

Pressing on the next turn distance and time on a custom map tab will repeat the next turn instruction.
Added code to prevent the loss of map unlock codes.

Installation Instructions

Create a 'garmin' folder on an SD data card (must be at least 16mb space available on the card).
Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file onto your hard drive.
Run the downloaded executable file.
Click on Browse and select the SD card reader in the list, then select the 'garmin' folder.
Click Unzip to save the files onto the 'garmin' directory on the SD card.
Wait for the message that the update was unzipped successfully and close the updater.
Safely remove SD card from PC.
Insert SD card into Kenwood Navigation System. If there is already a card there, temporarily remove it.
Your Kenwood Navigation System will ask if you would like to update software. Answer 'Yes'.
The update will begin. Do not power off unit while the update is in progress. When finished you can verify the update by checking the version number in Menu->Settings->About->Software.
Remove SD card.