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puremale2k2 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 04, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:14 pm Post subject: Garmin i3 map problem |
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I have recently brought from ebay a garmin i3 with no memory card or maps and to top it off it appears the usb port is broken !!!
I want to put maps on by transferring them from my pc to micr SD and then being able to use them on my i3 but cannot work it out ?
Please can somebody help with this ? |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hi and welcome.
Where did you get the maps from and do you have the unlock code for them? You can use a map disk from Garmin to load maps to a new card in a card reader on your PC but you must have the right maps, the unlock codes for those maps for that unit.
Personally i'd get your money back. |
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puremale2k2 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thats the thing i do not have any maps at the moment and was wondering where i can get them from ?
The unit was not supplied with an unlock code or software disc and so from what i have been reading this means it is useless am i right ? |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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The maps were pre-installed either internally on later units or on a transflash card on earlier units.
If you have no maps you need to get a disk from Garmin. Although the disk is free the unlock code itself isn't. The latest maps are v9 and cost ~£45 for the unlock, however v10 are out in the next month or two (or three)
It is possible to add maps using a card in a PC Card Reader and also to add any POIs (inc Safety Camera Alerts) you wish, however to upgrade the Firmware or backup your favourites without a working USB ports i can't see how you'll do it. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Is the USB connector damaged? - if so a read of This might give you a few ideas, but you will need a very fine tipped soldering iron and steady hand.
If the Connector on the device looks OK but the PC isn't seeing the device make sure its plugged into a USB port on the PC and not a hub derived port as they often give problems. You will also need software on the PC to communicate with the unit, see This Page for some options - Mike |
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