Firmware
  Check Firmware Version 
  Firmware Installation
  Firmware History
   
Check Firmware Version
  • Power on the Foretrex 101/201.
  • Cycle the Page key until the Satellite page is displayed.
  • Press the Enter key.
  • Select "ABOUT FORETREX" and press the Enter key.
  • The current firmware version will be displayed.
  • Press the Enter key to exit.
 
 
Firmware Installation
    Manual Updates

    • Download and run the desired *.EXE firmware update to unzip needed files.
    • Connect the Foretrex 101/201 to an available serial port on your computer.
    • Configure the Foretrex 101/201 interface for 'GARMIN', 'GRMN', 'GRMN/GRMN' or 'Data Transfer/Host'.
    • Place the Foretrex 101/201 in Simulator Mode.
    • Run UPDATER.EXE to perform the data transfer.
    • Disconnect and reboot the Foretrex 101/201.
 
 
Foretrex 101/201 (0314) Firmware Update History
 
Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.70:
  • Changes to support manufacturing.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
  • Improved interface with nRoute software to allow unlocked maps to be shown on the PC.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
  • Fixed problem with displaying a message in certain languages. For example, a 'WEAK GPS SIGNALS' message in Dutch would cause the unit to lock up.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:
  • Added REPEAT option under WHEN EXPIRED: in Timer setup. If selected, this feature will automatically restart the timer back to its original value upon expiration. This is useful for rotating starts in sailboat racing.
  • Fixed problem with MGRS location display being too large for biggest trip computer field.
  • Fixed problem with route transitions not happening at the set distance.
Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:
  • Updated some language translations.
  • Added Spanish and Croation languages.
  • Fixed potential lockup on Hunt/Fish page.