Updates & Downloads

GPSMAP 495 software version 2.80

as of May 6, 2013

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View installation instructions and system requirements

Change History

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Support for new 010-10517-02 battery pack

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Improved GPS satellite acquisition processing
Updated magnetic variation table with IGRF 2010 model

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Added support for large NAND datacards

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

Support expanded terrain data coverage
Improved power-up processing

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.40:

Displayed facility name and city data on Go To page
Improved Active Route page functionality

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

Improved airport runway length display
Improved battery gauge accuracy

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

Improved terrain alerting over oceanic areas
Improved compatibility with 512MB data card
Improved unit behavior when a blank data card is inserted
Improved route leg transition when traveling at high speed
Increased maximum number of maps that can be stored on a data card
Improved display of battery charge level

Installation Instructions

Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your GPSMAP495 onto your hard drive.
Connect your GPSMAP495 to a free USB or serial port on your PC with the correct PC interface cable.
Turn on your GPSMAP495. If you are using USB, ensure it shows USB as connected when the cable is plugged in. If you are using serial, ensure the Serial Data Format is set to 'Garmin Data Transfer' for the port you are using. You can find this setting on the 'Interface' tab of the 'Setup' section of the Main Menu.
Open the self-extracting archive file and follow the instructions provided by the update application. During the upload, the GPSMAP495's display will indicate 'Software Loading....' The upload process should take 1-10 minutes to complete, depending on interface used for update. When the upload is completed, the GPSMAP495 will reset itself and turn on normally.

System requirements

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