| 1. | Before updating, you will need to have WebUpdater installed on your computer. If you already have WebUpdater installed, skip this step. | |||||||||
| 2. | Connect your Garmin to the computer with the appropriate serial cable and the USB to RS232 Converter Cable. |
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| 3. | Launch WebUpdater WebUpdater will be launched during the installation process. If you already had WebUpdater installed, launch WebUpdater. Windows: Either double-click the WebUpdater shortcut on the desktop (if available), or search for WebUpdater in your Start menu. |  | ||||||||
| 4. | Select the desired Garmin product from the drop-down menu or click Find Device if your device isn't listed. Click Next. |  | ||||||||
| 5. | WebUpdater will display the available updates. Click Next through the following pages to review the software release notes, the software change history, and the license agreement. | |||||||||
| 6. | Check the box to agree to the license agreement terms and then click Next to begin the update process. |  | ||||||||
| 7. | Once the update starts, WebUpdater will display the current progress. | |||||||||
| 8. | After installing the main update file, WebUpdater will prompt you to check for any additional updates. Click Next. |  | ||||||||
| 9. | If additional updates are available click the checkbox next to the desired updates and click Next to install them. Once complete, click Finish If no additional updates were found click Finish |
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| 10. | Once complete, disconnect your Garmin from the computer and power it on to make sure the software updates installed successfully. |
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eTrex H Time and Date are Incorrect
Garmin has identified an issue with eTrex® H outdoor handheld firmware that causes the time and date to be incorrect. A software update is available that resolves this concern. Due to the age of the eTrex H handheld and the complexity of updating, it is not recommended to update unless you specifically need accurate date and time. If you don't already own the hardware required (see below) it is recommended to look at newer products like the eTrex 10 handheld before considering spending time and money on updating the eTrex H handheld.
What happens if I do not update the eTrex H handheld?
- Position, velocity, and other navigation data will still work
- Waypoint, route and track data will be accurate but will show the wrong date and time
- The time and date will appear wrong on eTrex H handheld
- Features like Hunt & Fish or Sun/Moon will be incorrect
Important details for updating the eTrex H software due to the age of the device
- The eTrex H handheld uses a serial port connection cable.
- A USB to RS232 Converter Cable is required to connect the serial port connection cable to a modern computer
- There are no drivers provided by Garmin for 64 bit computers (Most modern computers, starting with Windows 7, are 64-bit)
- There is no compatibility with Mac computers
Once you have the necessary cables you can follow the instructions here to update the eTrex H handheld.
