Firmware



Firmware Installation


WebUpdater

The Garmin WebUpdater program can find and install updates available for your Garmin GPSr. Versions for both PC and Mac are available in Software.
  • Connect your Garmin GPSr via serial data cable
  • Make sure the GPSr is powered on
  • Drag and Drop the desired update file to the WebUpdater application, or
  • Run the WebUpdater application and select your device from the menu
  • Follow the prompts to keep your GPSr updated






Rino 110 Rev A (0197) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
  • PC Interface Cable for your GPSr unit.

Notes:

  • This software is compatible with units that have a software version less than 5.00.
  • To determine the software version for your Rino: From the Main Menu, select Setup > System > Option Menu (in the title bar) > Software Version.
  • WARNING: If you are updating from a version less than 2.10, this software update will clear user memory. Please back up important data to MapSource.
  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • NOTE: This software is only compatible with the following previous versions: 2.00 - 3.80.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:
 

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

  • Correctly displays position field while it is being edited.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

  • Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
  • Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
  • Correctly remembers serial interface settings between power cycles.
  • Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

  • Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
  • Fixed problem where zooming would cancel measuring distance.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

  • Allow position sending on GMRS channels.
  • Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
  • Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
  • Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

  • Updated to support transfer of proximity waypoints with MapSource.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

  • Fixed problem that caused MGRS coordinates to occasionally display improperly in 'Big Number' mode.
  • Added support for RCV_CPO data.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

  • Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

  • Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. Units will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
  • Fixed problem with incorrect waypoint date being displayed.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

  • Minor display adjustments on Radio Setup and Tone Setup.
  • Fixed problem with potential lockup occurring in GMRS mode in version 3.00.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 3.00:

  • Increased the time between position sending from 10 to 30 seconds to comply with the latest FCC ruling.
  • Added polling feature to request a position from another Rino by pressing the CALL button with the contact highlighted on the Map page or through the menu option on the Contact page.
  • Added setup item to the Radio Setup page to disable poll response.
  • Moved Tone Setups to a separate page off of the Radio page menu.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

  • Fixed potential problem with invalid codes being set after scanning current codes is complete.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

  • Key-lock now allows use of CALL key.
  • Fixed problem with invalid CODE being set for Channel 22.
  • Always restore previously used CODE after scanning is done.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

  • Allow user to disable power-on, power-off, and volume beeps by turning message beeps off.
  • Allow user to adjust microphone sensitivity for internal and headset microphones. Microphone adjustments may be found by going to the Radio Setup page, selecting the Menu, and selecting Set Sensitivity.
  • Improved audio in headset when transmitting with VOX.

Changes made from version 2.04 to 2.10:

  • Fixed problem with navigation fields and compass pointer sometimes going blank during navigation.
  • WARNING: This software update will clear user memory. Please backup important data to Mapsource.

 

 

 

 


Rino 120 Rev A (0209) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
  • PC Interface Cable for your GPSr unit.

Notes:

  • This software is compatible with units that have a software version less than 5.00.
  • To determine the software version for your Rino: From the Main Menu, select Setup > System > Option Menu (in the title bar) > Software Version.
  • WARNING: If you are updating from a version less than 2.10, this software update will clear user memory. Please back up important data to MapSource.
  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • NOTE: This software is only compatible with the following previous versions: 2.00 - 3.80.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Rino 120 Preloaded POI Database:

  • If MapSource data is loaded to this unit, the preloaded POI database will be erased.
  • Please download, unzip and run the Rino 120 POI Database Installer to recover this POI database.
  • If you currently have MapSource data loaded into your GPSr unit, it will be erased and replaced with this POI database.

Change History:
 

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

  • Correctly displays position field while it is being edited.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80:

  • Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
  • Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
  • Correctly remembers serial interface settings between power cycles.
  • Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

  • Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.
  • Fixed problem where zooming could cancel measuring distance.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

  • Allow position sending on GMRS channels.
  • Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
  • Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
  • Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

  • Updated to support transfer of proximity waypoints with MapSource.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

  • Fixed problem that caused MGRS coordinates to occasionally display improperly in 'Big Number' mode.
  • Added support for RCV_CPO data.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

  • Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

  • Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. Units will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.
  • Fixed problem with incorrect waypoint date being displayed.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

  • Minor display adjustments on Radio Setup and Tone Setup.
  • Fixed problem with potential lockup occurring in GMRS mode in version 3.00.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 3.00:

  • Increased the time between position sending from 10 to 30 seconds to comply with latest FCC ruling.
  • Added polling feature to request a position from another Rino by pressing the CALL button with the contact highlighted on the Map page or through the menu option on the Contact page.
  • Added setup item to the Radio Setup page to disable poll response.
  • Moved Tone Setups to a separate page off of the Radio page menu.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

  • Fixed potential problem with invalid codes being set after scanning current codes is complete.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

  • Key-lock now allows use of CALL key.
  • Fixed problem with invalid CODE being set for Channel 22.
  • Always restore previously used CODE after scanning is done.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

  • Allow user to disable power-on, power-off, and volume beeps by turning message beeps off.
  • Allow user to adjust microphone sensitivity for internal and headset microphones. Microphone adjustments may be found by going to the Radio Setup page, selecting the Menu, and selecting Set Sensitivity.
  • Improved audio in headset when transmitting with VOX.

Changes made from version 2.04 to 2.10:

  • Fixed problem with navigation fields and compass pointer sometimes going blank during navigation.
  • WARNING: This software update will clear user memory. Please backup important data to Mapsource.

 

 

 

 


Rino 1x0 Rev B (0264) Firmware Update History

System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
  • PC Interface Cable for your GPSr unit.

Notes:

  • This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5.00 or greater.
  • To determine the software version for your Rino: From the Main Menu, select Setup > System > Option Menu (in the title bar) > Software Version.
  • WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
  • NOTE: This software is only compatible with the following previous versions: 5.00 - 5.80.
  • If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Rino 120 Preloaded POI Database:

  • If MapSource data is loaded to this unit, the preloaded POI database will be erased.
  • Please download, unzip and run the Rino 120 POI Database Installer to recover this POI database.
  • If you currently have MapSource data loaded into your GPSr unit, it will be erased and replaced with this POI database.

Change History:
 

Changes made from version 5.80 to 5.90:

  • Adds updates for Manufacturing Support.

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.80:

  • Update for Manufacturing Support.

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.50:

  • Adds 9600 baud and faster update rate options to NMEA in/out mode.
  • Fixes occasional lockup on Trip Computer when the reset list is scrolled to the end.
  • Updates WAAS/EGNOS satellite search and selection process.
  • Improved restoring of the time of day if batteries have been removed from the unit for more than an hour.

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.40:

  • Improved weather alert sensitivity (Rino130 only).
  • Corrected so that currently selected map datum applies only to the Location (selected) field and not the Location (lat/lon) field.

Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

  • Fixed problem where tones 7-10 were incomplete.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

  • Allow position sending on non-repeater GMRS channels.
  • Enabled GMRS on Canadian Rinos.
  • Fixed bug where turning GMRS off and then back on would not update Radio page.
  • Fixed potential problem with ring tones being used with position sending.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

  • Changed version number to 5.10.