Transferring Mapsource Data; Ique ® Users - Garmin MapSource User Manual

Transferring MapSource Data

You can send map sets, waypoints, routes, and tracks to
your GPS unit or storage card, or you can receive data
from your GPS unit or storage card. You may use one
of the following methods to transfer data to or from
your GPS unit (check your GPS unit owner's manual to
see what data transfer options are available):
• Serial or USB Cable
• USB Data Card Programmer—You can use
this method if your GPS unit uses a Garmin
data card (not preprogrammed). The USB Data
Card Programmer works only with Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP.
• Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD)
Card Reader—If your GPS unit uses a CF or
SD card, you can purchase a third-party card
reader to transfer data.
Each time you transfer maps to a data card, you
completely erase all data currently stored on the card
and replace it with new data. However, if you store
maps on a data card and you transfer waypoints, routes,
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or tracks, you will not erase the maps on the card.
You can transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks from
a data card to your GPS unit's internal memory to
prevent them from being deleted from your data card.
You cannot save maps from a data card to your GPS
unit's internal memory.
iQue Users
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To transfer data to and from an iQue, you may need to
synchronize with your personal computer. You may not
be able to send or receive all types of data to/from your
iQue. For more information, refer to your iQue owner's
manual.
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