Garmin Database Updates; Updating Garmin Databases - Garmin GDU 37X Installation Manual

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SL40 Comm - Outputs frequency tuning data to an SL40.

4.5 Garmin Database Updates

The GDU 37X MFD database updates can be obtained by visiting the 'flyGarmin' website

(www.fly.garmin.com). The 'flyGarmin' website requires the unit's System ID to update databases. This

allows the databases to be encrypted with the unit's unique System ID when copied to the SD Card.

Since these databases are stored internally in each GDU, each GDU will need to be updated separately.

The SD card may be removed from the applicable GDU after installing the database(s). After the

databases have been updated, check that the appropriate databases are initialized and displayed on the

splash screen during power-up.

Equipment required to perform the update is as follows:

• Windows-compatible PC computer (Windows 2000 or XP recommended)

• SanDisk SD Card Reader, P/Ns SDDR-93 or SDDR-99 or equivalent card reader

• Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website

• SD Card, 2 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk® or Toshiba brand)

After the data has been copied to the SD card, perform the following steps:

1. Insert the SD card in the card slot of the GDU 37X to be updated.

2. Turn on the GDU 37X to be updated.

3. Upon turn-on, a screen appears which lists the databases on the SD card. A green checkbox indicates

that the database already installed on the G300 is up to date, an empty checkbox indicates that the

database on the SD card is more current and should be installed.

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