Back up Favorites from an Automotive Device with MapSource

 To back up the favorites stored in an automotive device, use Garmin's MapSource program. A DVD or download version of the maps needs to be currently loaded to the computer in order to download the MapSource program.

In Order to Make a Backup of the Favorites, Follow the Steps Below:

1. Ensure the latest version of MapSource is loaded on your computer
2. Connect the device to the computer's USB port using a data transfer USB cable
3. Open the MapSource program
4. Click Transfer
5. Click Receive from Device
6. In the pop-up window, confirm that Waypoints is checked
7. Click Receive
8. From the main menu in MapSource, click File
9. Select Save As
10. Choose a location on your PC to save this file and name it
11. Click Save

Once transferred, to check the waypoints in MapSource click the Waypoints Tab.

If you do not have a StreetPilot or compatible zumo, BaseCamp can be used to back up the waypoints or favorites on an automotive device. Detailed instructions on how to use BaseCamp for this purpose can be found in Related Content.