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Updating the Software on Your Outdoor Handheld With Garmin Express
Software for your Garmin outdoor handheld should be kept up-to-date in order to take advantage of improvements and bug fixes. Updates are free and easy to install. To update the software on your device, you can use Garmin Express.
The Garmin Express™ program requires the use of a computer running Windows or Mac and checks for software updates automatically each time you connect your Garmin device to the computer.
Updating Software Through Garmin Express
If this is your first time using a computer with your outdoor handheld, you will need to download and install Garmin Express. For more details, see - How Do I Install Garmin Express?.
Connect your outdoor handheld to your computer with the appropriate USB cable.
Launch Garmin Express.
Select your Garmin device.
NOTE: If this is your first time using Garmin Express, see - Adding and Removing Devices in Garmin Express.
Garmin Express will then display the available updates. Select Install or Install All.
Review and accept any prompts for Terms and Conditions or Important Notes.
Once complete, disconnect your outdoor handheld from the computer.
Looking for Something Else?
To backup or view waypoints, routes, or tracks saved to your computer, download our BaseCamp™ program. Select your operating system below to download BaseCamp software.
For help choosing and purchasing a new map, see - Choosing and Purchasing a Map for Your Outdoor Handheld.
For instructions on downloading a purchased map, see - Downloading a Purchased Map with Garmin Express for an Outdoor Handheld.
For outdoor handhelds that come preloaded with the TopoActive or City Navigator® Lifetime Map Updates you can use Garmin Express to download the latest available map versions.
NOTES:
• TopoActive maps are updated periodically throughout the year, around Spring and Fall.
• Outdoor handhelds that come with City Navigator Lifetime Maps include the GPSMAP® 276Cx (automotive bundle), Montana® 700i and Montana® 750i outdoor handhelds, and the Overlander® GPS navigator. City Navigator NT DVD with Lifetime Map Updates is a discontinued service that is no longer available for purchase.