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Installing Maps to the Computer Using Garmin Express

NOTES:
  • In accordance with the Lifetime Maps and Maps Terms and Conditions, map updates and/or Downloadable Content (DLC) are no longer available to download or purchase and cannot be activated and/or associated with the Garmin devices listed in Map Updates and Downloadable Content No Longer Available to Download or Purchase.
  • This is due to these devices not having sufficient memory capacity and other required technical capabilities to utilize current map data.

Garmin Express™ software has the ability to install maps to compatible computers for use with the BaseCamp™ and MapInstall™ programs.

NOTE: BaseCamp and MapInstall programs are installed during the map installation process on a Windows computer. On a Mac, the BaseCamp program will need to be installed after the map installation is finished.

BaseCamp software can read and display maps on a Garmin device without installing the maps to the computer. Connect the Garmin device to the computer and BaseCamp software will detect the maps. BaseCamp software and other Garmin Mapping Programs Won't Detect Maps Installed to Alternate Locations in Windows. BaseCamp software will also display maps that have been installed on the computer without having the device connected to the computer. 

When using the Tread® GPS Navigator and all models in the Tread® series, it is recommended to use the Tread® App for managing waypoints, routes, and tracks. BaseCamp software can be used to manage waypoints and tracks, but BaseCamp does not support route creation for the Tread devices.


To Install Maps to the Computer During a New Map Update:

1. Connect the device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express program

Windows: Open Garmin Express from the Windows Start menu, Start screen, or the Desktop shortcut icon

Mac: Launch Garmin Express from the Applications folder or Spotlight

3. Select a device

Device Example in Garmin Express

4. Click Check for Updates if a map update does not display

5. Click View Details

View Details Link in Garmin Express

6. Click Installation Options

NOTE: Only City Navigator maps can be installed this way. Other map products like TOPO maps cannot be installed to the computer.

Windows:

Installation Options in Garmin Express

Mac:

Click > to the left of Installation Options to expand the field

Mac Update View Details

7. Select Computer and Device

Computer and Device Option in Garmin Express

8. Windows only - If necessary, click the Browse icon Folder search icon to change the map install location

NOTES: This option to change the map install location is not available on all devices.

Browse Icon in Garmin Express

9. Click Install or Install All

Install Button in Garmin Express

10. Click Accept

Terms and Conditions With Accept Button

11. Click Continue

Continue Button in Garmin Express


The maps can be installed on the computer only if the device is already up to date.


To Install the Maps to the Computer Only:

1. Connect the device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express program if the application does not start automatically

Windows: Open Garmin Express program from the Windows Start menu, Start screen, or the Desktop shortcut icon.

Mac: Launch Garmin Express program from the Applications folder or Spotlight.

3. Select a device

Device Example in Garmin Express

4. Click Map Details

  • Skip this step if your device does not have a map update subscription.
  • Map Details is only available if the maps on the device are up to date.

Map Details in Garmin Express

5. Click Map Options or Options

NOTE: Only City Navigator maps can be installed this way. Other map products like TOPO maps cannot be installed to the computer.

Map Options in Garmin Express

6. Windows only - If necessary, click the Browse icon Folder search icon to change the map install location

NOTES: This options to change the map install location is not available on all devices.

Browse Icon in Garmin Express

7. Click Install to Computer

Install to Computer Option in Garmin Express

8. Click Accept

Terms and Conditions With Accept Button

9. Click Continue

Continue Button in Garmin Express


After a successful installation, the map can now be used with compatible Garmin applications.


See No Unlocked Maps Were Found for this Device in MapInstall for more information.

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