Backing up User Data for a 2xxx Series Device

NOTE: HomePort has been discontinued. For additional information regarding the discontinuation, see  HomePort Application Discontinued

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

To backup user data for a GPSMAP 21xx or 22xx series chartplotter, a few items will need to be purchased:

1. Blank Garmin Data Card (Card must be 128MB or smaller)

2. Garmin Data Card Programmer

3. HomePort mapping software for a PC

Once the above items are purchased, HomePort will need to be installed on a PC.

To backup the user data from the device to the card, 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 to access the Main Menu

4. Highlight the Card tab on the left side of the screen

5. Press the button located directly below the words To Card that appear in the lower left corner of the screen

6. The information is now being backed up to the data card

7. Remove the data card from the device when the transfer is complete

8. Insert the data card into the data card programmer that is attached to the PC

9. Open the HomePort software

10. 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 review the Related Content

11. Right-click on the folder called All Data that appears below the programmer

12. Select Send To

13. Select My Collection

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