Garmin Drivesmart 55 Owner's Manual page 23

The device connects to the network, and the network is added to
the list of saved networks. The device reconnects to this network
automatically when it is within range.
Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network
Map and software updates may require the device to download
large files. Regular data limits or charges from your Internet
service provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for
more information about data limits or charges.
You can update the maps and software by connecting your
device to a Wi‑Fi network that provides access to the Internet.
This allows you to keep your device up to date without
connecting it to a computer.
1
Connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network
Network, page 18).
While connected to a Wi‑Fi network, the device checks for
available updates. When an update is available,
on the Settings icon in the main menu.
2
Select Settings > Updates.
The device checks for available updates. When an update is
available, Update Available appears below Map or Software.
3
Select an option:
• To install all available updates, select Install All.
• To install only map updates, select Map > Install All.
• To install only software updates, select Software > Install
All.
4
Read the licence agreements, and select Accept All to
accept the agreements.
NOTE: if you do not agree with the licence terms, you can
select Reject. This stops the update process. You cannot
install updates until you accept the licence agreements.
5 Using the included USB cable, connect the device to external
power and select Continue
For the best results, a USB wall charger that provides at least
1 A power output is recommended. Many USB power
adapters for smartphones, tablets, or portable media devices
may be compatible.
6
Keep the device connected to external power and within
range of the Wi‑Fi network until the update process is
complete.
TIP: if a map update is interrupted or cancelled before it
completes, your device may be missing map data. To repair
missing map data, you must update the maps again using either
Wi‑Fi or Garmin Express.
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use the Garmin Express application to download and
install the latest map and software updates for your device.
1
If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed
on your computer, go to
on-screen instructions to install it
page 19).
2
Open the Garmin Express application.
3
Connect your device to your computer using a mini-
USB cable.
The small end of the cable connects to the mini-USB port
on your Garmin DriveSmart device and the large end
connects to an available USB port on your computer.
Device maintenance
NOTICE
(Connecting to a Wi
(Charging the Device, page
garmin.com/express and follow the
(Installing Garmin Express,
4
When your Garmin DriveSmart device prompts you to enter
file transfer mode, select Yes.
5
In the Garmin Express application, click Add a Device.
The Garmin Express application searches for your device
‑ Fi
and displays the device name and serial number.
6
Click Add Device and follow the on-screen instructions to
add your device to the Garmin Express application.
appears
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express application
displays the updates available for your device.
7
Select an option:
• To install all available updates, click Install All.
• To install a specific update, click View Details and click
Install next to the update you want.
The Garmin Express application downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large and
this process may take a long time on slower internet
connections.
NOTE: if a map update is too large for the internal storage of
the device, the software may prompt you to install a microSD
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card in your device to add storage space
memory card for maps and data, page
8 Follow the on-screen instructions during the update process
to finish installing updates.
For example, during the update process, the Garmin Express
application may instruct you to disconnect and reconnect
your device.
Installing Garmin Express
The Garmin Express application is available for Windows
Mac computers.
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1
On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.
2
Select an option:
• To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin
Express application is compatible with your computer,
select System Requirements.
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
3
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Device Care
Avoid dropping your device.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, as it can cause permanent damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen as
this may result in damage.
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