Garmin GPSMAP 96C Software description

Operating System:Windows 2000/XP , 1.78 Mb
Garmin GPSMAP 96C Software v2.80 Windows 2000/XP.

WARNING: If you are updating from a previous software version, uploading Garmin GPSMAP 96C Software v2.80 Windows 2000 XP software version may erase all user data including user waypoints, routes, track logs, aircraft weight & balance and reset all user settings to default values. Please back up important data (routes, tracks, and waypoints) to MapSource prior to updating.

If you are upgrading from a software version earlier than 2.80 and have uploaded detailed road maps to your unit, you will need to use MapSource to reload your detailed maps.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.80: Added support to accommodate increased obstacle database size.

Instructions for using Garmin GPSMAP 96C Software v2.80 Windows 2000 XP software:

Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your GPSMAP96 onto your hard drive.

Connect your GPSMAP96 to a free USB or serial port on your PC with the correct PC interface cable.

Turn on your GPSMAP96. If you are using USB, ensure Garmin GPSMAP 96C Software v2.80 Windows 2000 XP 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 page under 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 GPSMAP96s 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 GPSMAP96 will reset itself and turn on normally.