• Connect the GPSr to the computer with the appropriate interface cable.
• Drag and Drop the desired update file to the WebUpdater application, or
• Run the WebUpdater application and select your device from the drop down menu.
• Follow the prompts as directed to complete available updates.

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.

Notes:

• 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.
• If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

• Fix incorrect time/date/year issue.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

• Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off.
• Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

• Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
• Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
• Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
• Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Correct time scale of altimeter chart (Vista only).
• Add support for maps greater than 2 GB.
• Increase precision of user grid input field.
• Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Fix Marine map POI issue.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
• Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device.
• Improve sun times for polar regions.
• Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
• Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page.
• Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
• Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
• Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
• Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps.
• Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
• Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
• Support multiple languages in American version.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes.
• Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown.
• Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page.
• Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
• Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load.
• Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
• Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method.
• Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route.
• Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown.
• Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points.
• Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80.
• Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80.
• Correct the Swiss grid calculation.
• Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999.
• Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names.
• Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
• Improved promptness of the turn review page.
• Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
• Added more time zones.
• Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
• Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps.
• Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• Updated daylight saving time dates.
• Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages.
• Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page.
• Add data card information page.
• Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI.
• Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page.
• Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data.
• Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page.
• Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature.
• Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing.
• Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater.
• Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

• Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2.
• Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps.
• Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator.
• Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC.
• Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2.
• Add feature to save active track log to file on data card.
• Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information.
• Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
• Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone.
• Improve reset function of timer lap distance.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set.
• Increase loadable maps to 2025.
• Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britian v2.
• Vista only: Fix potential lockup on Welcome screen when the track log has been turned off and cleared and then the unit is powered off and back on.

eTrex Venture HC (0695) Firmware Update History

Notes:

• 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.
• If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin for service.

Change History:

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.80:

• Fix incorrect time date issue.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.30:

• All user data will be erased in this version.
• Remove 'Interface' item in Setup Menu.
• Fix potential shutdown during track log data clearing.
• Modify page layout in 'Map Setup - General'.
• Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates issue of Topo Map.
• Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.
• Fix map loading issue when using Mapsource tool.
• Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

• Restore default page sequence to correct wrong page index.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

• Correct initial pressure record in track log of Summit HC.
• Remove route turn review.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Correct 'Vertical speed' and 'Glide ratio'.
• Correct waypoint symbol image display on unit by xImage tool.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Add splash screen feature.
• Improve distance calculation in odometer.
• Fix system freeze issue.
• Fix shutdown issue when browse detail map.
• Correct user grid.
• Fix screen fade in cold temperature.
• Fix proximity alarm issue.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.70:

• Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'.
• Improve sun times for polar regions.
• Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page.
• Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates.
• Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand.
• Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile.
• Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'.
• Support multiple languages in American version.
• Fix screen fading issue in cold temperature.
• Correct total ascent calculation.
• Correct direction symbol of vertical speed.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.50:

• Add custom POI function.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.30:

• Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6.
• Limit number of custom POI bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources.
• Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode.
• Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
• Changed datum used in the Estonian grid from GEO_NAD83 to GEO_NONE_GRS80.
• Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999 due to some map ids being duplicate.
• Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'.
• Improve track log recording for sensor products to continue recording sensor data even when GPS doesn't have a fix.
• Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
• Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol.
• Improve the current margin when changing the backlight brightness.
• Improve the road network when try to generate it for large diameter speed cameras.
• Correct Swiss grid issue and postcode issue with CNE v.9 NT.
• Modify 'Lithium Ion' text to 'Lithium'.
• Fix WebUpdater issue of GPS firmware.

eTrex Venture HC (0786) Firmware Update History