http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Changes made from version 2.0.9 to 3.0.1:

* Added download, display, and transfer of BirdsEye satellite imagery
   to supported devices.

* Added download, display and transfer of Garmin Custom Maps to
   supported devices.

* Added the ability to use BaseCamp with the pre-installed maps on a
   connected device or pre-programmed SD card.

* Added poster printing.

* Added printing of USGS Quads and other public land survey areas.

* Added tools for auto-routes.

* The full information set for Geocaches is now correctly
   transferred to the device.

* Improved handling of back-up database.

* Improved the drawing speed of certain European maps.

* Improved the reading speed and display of Geotagged photos.

* Improved stability while running on Windows 7.

* Numerous refinements and problem fixes.

54.62MB download
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Changes made from version 3.0.1 to 3.0.2:

* Eliminated error messages at startup with blank SD cards.

* Fixed several printing related issues.

* Fixed issue when hovering over the 3D view after turning off lines
   or areas.

* Fixed issue when importing a KML file that didn't contain any
   visible ground overlays.

* Fixed issue with track and route join.

* Fixed issue with track and route insert.

* Fixed issue with geotagged photos on devices not being read.

How does BaseMap compare to MapSource? What's the differences?

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "tj4dirt" <tj4dirt@...> wrote:

> How does BaseMap compare to MapSource? What's the differences?

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/us/onthetrail/basecamp

For those with a nuvi Lifetime subscription City Navigator North America NT
2011.10 is available for download.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63601

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63602

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63603

Hi,

I just changed the SD-card in my 76CXs to the one from TOPO Germany V3 and now I
get all the time a rather loud beep when I shut down the Garmin. And this
permanent beep could only be stopped by pulling out the batteries.

Reset was done, without any effect.

Any idea for better stopping the noisy beep?

Bye, Stefan

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 4:12 PM, stefankresin <stefankresin@...> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just changed the SD-card in my 76CXs to the one from TOPO Germany V3 and
> now I get all the time a rather loud beep when I shut down the Garmin. And
> this permanent beep could only be stopped by pulling out the batteries.
>
> Reset was done, without any effect.
>
> Any idea for better stopping the noisy beep?
>
>
Firmware update .  It's in the gpsfaqs.org FAQ.

RJL


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On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM, Robert Lipe <robertlipe@...> wrote:

>
>
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 4:12 PM, stefankresin <stefankresin@...>wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I just changed the SD-card in my 76CXs to the one from TOPO Germany V3 and
>> now I get all the time a rather loud beep when I shut down the Garmin. And
>> this permanent beep could only be stopped by pulling out the batteries.
>>
>> Reset was done, without any effect.
>>
>> Any idea for better stopping the noisy beep?
>>
>>
> Firmware update .  It's in the gpsfaqs.org FAQ.
>

More specifically:
http://www.gpsfaqs.org/faqs/garmin/xseries/g76cx/common_hardware_issues.html#pow\
erdown_beep


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57.68MB download

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209

Changes made from version 6.15.11 to 6.16.1:

* Added support for 64-bit USB device drivers.

* Added generic label descriptions (less 'unknown' features).

* Added support for importing relevant data from TCX files.

* Added very small and very large symbol size selection.

* Added support for editing waypoint address and phone number
   information.

* Added New Zealand TM grid.

* Added display of the total length of all selected tracks/routes
   in the status bar.

* Added numeric sorting of routes, tracks and waypoints.

* Added ability to send error reports directly to Garmin after a
   crash.

* Improved memory issues when running MapSource under Windows 7.

* Improved map projection for many map products.

* Improved speed of 'finalizing' step when transferring data to
   SD cards.

* Changed mouse-wheel functionality to zoom in and out.

* Changed 'seasonal closures' avoidance option to 'date and time
   closures'. MapSource will now route over roads that have
   time-of-day and seasonal closures if this avoidance option is
   not checked.

* Changed route via point symbol to small black dot.

* Fixed various categories and subcategories that affected find
   operations and the display of POI categories and subcategories.

* Fixed some auto-routing oddities.

* Fixed remembering 'Find Nearest' dialog search category.

* Fixed issues with 'Save As' file dialog (in some cases, existing
   files were overwritten without prompting).

* Fixed some issues with the Swedish grid.

* Fixed issue with address search when a city name was supplied.

* Fixed loss of mixed-case characters when transferring routes
   to some USB devices.

* Fixed an issue with the refreshing of the route avoidances
   dialog.

* Fixed an issue with finding elevation features.

* Fixed an issue where the comment field would be incorrect after
   creating a waypoint from a find result.

* Fixed an issue where transferring data from a mass-storage
   device would fail.

With this release for XP, SP 3 is required.

I use XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, version 2002, SP 2.

As I don't want the laptop slowed down with the extra bloat of running
the internet and all the protection software; how can I install SP 3?

Reg

> With this release for XP, SP 3 is required.
>
> I use XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, version 2002, SP 2.

I've found the answer.  After much searching, M$ do an 'all-in-one'
standalone update file:-

WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe

It's a massive 324MB and designed for systems support upgrading many computers.

Reg.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, Reg <lists.reg@...> wrote:

> After much searching, M$ do an 'all-in-one' standalone update file:

I was going to post a link to this yesterday but wasn't sure if it'd update the
Tablet Edition of XP.

FYI, for all group members, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 2000 and XP
SP2 in the very near future. That is why Garmin, and others, are dropping
support for them.

MapSource v6.15.11 runs on Win2K and XP SP2. You can obtain an updater
(MapSource_61511.exe) for that version here:

http://www.gawisp.com/perry/mapsource/

74.56MB download

"Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later is required."

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Changes made from version 3.0.2 to 3.0.3:

* Added display of which devices a BirdsEye Imagery is unlocked
   for.
* Added the ability to control which map feature lines are shown.

* Improved memory usage for Garmin BirdsEye Imagery and Garmin
   Custom Maps.

* Improved user feedback while transferring to folders and devices.

* Improved reported information when Garmin Custom Maps cannot be
   imported.

* Changed to allow transfer of partially downloaded BirdsEye Imagery.

* Added ability for BaseCamp to attempt reading all Garmin map
   images (.img files), regardless of name, from removable media.

* Fixed issue when using Find with a map that does not have a city
   table.

Downloaded and installed OK on XP-SP3.

Figured while I am there I would check for updates for land and marine. 75$ for
a 2008 update to replace a 2008 version.  Is that the best we get?  And the
marine update is not much better.

Of course the current version of Magellan for my iPhone is more than two years
off.  It does not even have my town in it and my house was only built in 1923.
Sigh.
Doug

http://www.rei.com/product/797251

It is a package.  I am guessing it is the less detailed gps map sets.

I have not noticed any newer offerings from Garmin.  Have I missed any new
releases of note?  With that sale price, I could suspect that the Dakota is
going to join their discontinued soon enough???

Thoughts.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "kahn98055" <kahn98055@...> wrote:


> I have not noticed any newer offerings from Garmin.

Did you see this?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Garmin_GPSmap_76C/message/9091

http://www.rei.com/product/797251

It is a package.  I am guessing it is the less detailed gps map sets.

I have not noticed any newer offerings from Garmin.  Have I missed any new
releases of note?  With that sale price, I could suspect that the Dakota is
going to join their discontinued soon enough???

Thoughts.

The new 78 is out.

--- On Mon, 5/17/10, kahn98055 <kahn98055@...> wrote:

From: kahn98055 <kahn98055@...>
Subject: [Garmin_GPSmap_76C] Still thinking of a new gps and REI has this one
sale latter this week Dakota 20
To: Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010, 9:32 PM







 









       http://www.rei.com/product/797251



It is a package.  I am guessing it is the less detailed gps map sets.



I have not noticed any newer offerings from Garmin.  Have I missed any new
releases of note?  With that sale price, I could suspect that the Dakota is
going to join their discontinued soon enough???



Thoughts.

























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--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "annoyedone" <annoyedone@...> wrote:
>
> https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63601
>
> https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63602
>
> https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=63603
>

THANKS.

Now if only I could figure out the difference between the two more expensive
ones.  The compare charts seem to indicate a difference in MAPS (besides the
basemaps) but I cannot find out what that difference is.

                          78      78c     78cs
Preloaded maps:    	 no    	 no    	 yes

And under Handhelds, they no longer show the Dakota - so it is gone or going?

But, again, thanks for the info.  This explains the "firesale."

They do still show the Dakota under handhelds if you are on the 'on
the trail' side of their site.


> And under Handhelds, they no longer show the Dakota - so it is gone
> or going?
>
> But, again, thanks for the info.  This explains the "firesale."
>
> ------------------------------------

This version is having fits trying to communicate with the 76csx.  Errors out
when transfer begins and then I have to reinstall the USB driver
(USBDrivers_221).  It is consistant and nothing else is plugged into the 2 other
ports. The 76 is in the same port as usual.
Anyone else encountering errors?Doug

--- On Sun, 5/16/10, patchules <patchules@...> wrote:
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--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, Felix Cat <patchules@...> wrote:

...and then I have to reinstall the USB driver (USBDrivers_221).

You might try v2.3 of the USB drivers (available since June 2009).

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591

I've had no USB issues with MapSource 6.16.1.

Thanks.  I tried v2.3 this AM.  In Building map set, got to 98% complete, 4
seconds remaining and got the "There was an error communicating with your
device. Please make sure your device is plugged in and....".
I wonder if there is something funky in my BlueChart map set it is building
since it errors at the same point.   I will start a new small map set to test.  
-Doug 

--- On Wed, 5/19/10, annoyedone <annoyedone@...> wrote:

From: annoyedone <annoyedone@...>
Subject: [Garmin_GPSmap_76C] Re: MapSource 6.16.1released
To: Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 8:38 PM
















 









       --- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, Felix Cat <patchules@...> wrote:



...and then I have to reinstall the USB driver (USBDrivers_221).



You might try v2.3 of the USB drivers (available since June 2009).



http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591



I've had no USB issues with MapSource 6.16.1.









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--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, Felix Cat <patchules@...> wrote:

> In Building map set, got to 98% complete...

If you're getting an error during the "building" stage its not a communication
error with the GPS. Do you have enough free space on your hard drive? MapSource
creates temporary files and if the mapset is large you'll need plenty of free
space.

74.38MB download

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Changes made from version 3.0.3 to 3.0.4:

* Fixed startup issue when migrating Garmin BirdsEye imagery from
   earlier versions of BaseCamp into version 3.0.3.

When using my 76CSx for hiking, the indicator triangle does not point in the
direction I am travelling or to the final waypoint (off-road setting).  Although
I will eventually get there, it does not seem to be pointing "track up" or
leading me there.

What are the best settings to use for hiking regarding Mode (I assume
Pedestrian), intervals for recording, any other recommended map or unit
settings.

The unit works great on the road, but I feel that it could be set up better for
walking.

Thanks,

Ron

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "ronald" <ronaldwf2000@...> wrote:

> When using my 76CSx for hiking, the indicator triangle does not
> point in the direction I am travelling...

Does your unit have an electronic compass. i.e. is it a 'S' model?

Calibrate your compass.



From: Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ronald
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 4:55 AM
To: Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Garmin_GPSmap_76C] Triangle not pointing in direction of travel





When using my 76CSx for hiking, the indicator triangle does not point in the
direction I am travelling or to the final waypoint (off-road setting).
Although I will eventually get there, it does not seem to be pointing "track
up" or leading me there.

What are the best settings to use for hiking regarding Mode (I assume
Pedestrian), intervals for recording, any other recommended map or unit
settings.

The unit works great on the road, but I feel that it could be set up better
for walking.

Thanks,

Ron





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--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Newby" <tireguy51@...> wrote:

> Calibrate your compass.

Assuming it has one. And/or hold the unit horizontally.