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sturgi Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 55
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: Map Update on 710 |
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I am looking to update my Western Europe map on my 710, not done one since buying but have 30% off so thought why not. The new map is just over 1.5 GB and the message says make sure you have enough space on you card. I have a 2 GB card with 980 MB free space, with the old maps taking up 921 MB. Should I delete the old maps or will the download overwrite the old ones? Sorry if this is a silly question.
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dhn Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 08, 2007 Posts: 2544 Location: Toronto CANADA
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Just my opinion.....
First of all, not a silly question at all...........
I would backup your existing map using Explorer to a folder on your hard drive and then after purchasing the new map, let TT dl and install. Home is supposed to detect if there is enough room and remove the existing map and replace with a new one BUT I know of sittuations where Home removes the old map and THEN notifies the user there is not enough room to install the new one.
Well, the old one is gone and yes, the new one is already supposed to be dl in a compressed form on your computer (so that you can remove other 'stuff' from the unit (or the dl map') to allow for the new map to fit).
I'm just saying.....better safe than sorry, eh? _________________ David |
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253 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 1058 Location: The green bit between the M40, M4 and M25.
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 710 and upgraded the maps quite some time ago now. v645.xxxx something or other.
I copied the entire contents from the SD card onto my PC using windows - not TT HOME.
Then downloaded the new maps. I believe they do overwrite your old map rather than just update the bits that need doing.
Make sure you download the latest software update for the 710 before buying the maps.
Without looking, I think it is 7.9 - with numbers in brackets afterwards.
That way you get the newest maps for the best software the 710 can run. _________________ Triumph Tbird 1700. And now a Bonnie T100. |
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sturgi Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 55
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tips, do you know if I can save the maps on my PC first rather than straight on the device.
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253 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 1058 Location: The green bit between the M40, M4 and M25.
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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sturgi wrote: | Thanks for the tips, do you know if I can save the maps on my PC first rather than straight on the device.
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Not sure, but I would say no. Reason being that the maps are locked to the device, so assume they need to load onto that 1st.
I have a couple of maps saved for my 710, on the PC.
May get a better answer from someone else. _________________ Triumph Tbird 1700. And now a Bonnie T100. |
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alanji Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 04, 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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sturgi wrote: | Thanks for the tips, do you know if I can save the maps on my PC first rather than straight on the device.
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If you buy a new map using TT website I think you can (maybe even have to) but you have to use Home to download, so presumably it will be locked to whichever pnd you registered with TT and you have to use Home to install on your device. _________________ Alan
Go 750 LIVE Europe Map 870.3406
Go 720 W Europe Map 865.3245
One XL W Europe. Map 715.1689
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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sturgi wrote: | Thanks for the tips, do you know if I can save the maps on my PC first rather than straight on the device. |
A downloaded map is ALWAYS saved to the PC first, and then uploaded to the TomTom. |
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