Backing up user data (waypoints, routes, and tracks) from a GPSMAP 292/298, 392/398, or 492/498

It is a good idea to backup user data periodically in case anything happens to the device.

To backup user data for a GPSMAP 292/298, 392/398, or 492/498, a few items will be needed:

1. Blank Garmin Data Card
2. Garmin Data Card Programmer
3. A computer running a Windows 32-bit operating system
4. HomePort 

To backup the user data from the device to the card, please follow these instructions:

1. Insert the Garmin Data Card into the device
2. Power ON the device
3. Press and hold the ADJ MENU button until the Main Menu appears
4. Highlight the Card tab on the left side of the screen
5. Press the Right arrow button one time
6. Press the Down arrow button four times to highlight the button called Save To Card
7. Press the Enter button
8. The information is now being backed up to the data card
9. Remove the data card from the device
10. Insert the data card into the data card programmer that is attached to the PC
11. Open the HomePort software
12. The USB Data Card Programmer should appear on the left hand side of the HomePort software
    1. If the USB Data Card Programmer does not appear in HomePort, the drivers for the programmer may need to be updated. For instructions on updating the drivers, please see Related Content.
13. Right-click on the folder called All Data that appears below the programmer
14. Choose Send To
15. Choose My Collection

At this point, the data will be saved onto the computer and the data card can be disconnected.