Loading MP3 Files to an Automotive Device

Your automotive device can store MP3 files to play music. All music files must be in MP3 format to be playable on the device.

The MP3 files can be loaded to the internal memory of the device as well as an external non-camera microSD card. All MP3 files will be displayed together on your device.

To Load MP3 Files to Your Device's Internal Memory:

Note: It is easiest to use a windows computer. See Automotive Device Compatibility with Mac Computers if you don't have access to a windows computer.

1. Plug your device into your computer with a USB cable
2. Open the Garmin dezl or RV drive
   • Open Computer, My Computer, or This PC to access this drive
     
3. Open Internal Storage
4. Open the Music folder¹
5. Transfer the desired MP3 files into this folder
   • This can be done by copying and pasting the files, or dragging and dropping them from their original location
6. Disconnect the device 

The MP3 files will now be playable on the device.

To load MP3 files to a blank microSD card, simply insert the microSD card into the device, open the SD card drive on your computer, then follow steps 3 and 4. 

¹If a Music folder is not visible, you may create one by pressing the keyboard combination Shift+Ctrl+N and naming the new folder Music. A Music folder is not necessary but helps to keep all your MP3 files in one place. This makes it easier to locate the files if/when you need to delete them and helps prevent accidental deletion of other files in the device.