New
Garmin GPSr
I just unboxed my
new Garmin GPSr! Now What?
Congratulations! You are the proud new owner of a Garmin handheld personal
navigation device! You're probably just aching to power the GPSr on and get
outside right away, but your new Garmin GPSr is not quite ready yet. It is
highly recommended you first complete the tasks below to ensure your Garmin GPSr
is prepared with all the latest features and fully able to provide you with the
best user experience possible.-
Install a
screen protector (if desired)
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Install the Garmin Battery Pack or fresh AA
batteries (when applicable)
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Power the unit on by pressing and releasing the
power button
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Select your desired language
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Connect the Garmin GPSr to your computer via USB
cable
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Complete Garmin driver installation when necessary
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Run
Garmin Express to check for and install any available
device updates
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Create a
custom startup message (may help promote return
if lost)
- Load
additional maps
to enhance your navigation experience
- Rename [GPSr]\Garmin\GGZ\preload.ggz
to [GPSr]\Garmin\GGZ\preload.old
(this disables outdated pre-loaded geocache data)
-
Save an archival backup
of your device
- Allow sufficient time to charge the device
battery completely (when applicable)
- Visit the
GPSrChive page for your model and read the Features,
Function,
Operation and Setup
pages to familiarize yourself with your new GPSr
- Once fully charged, power the GPSr
on and place it outdoors with a clear view of the sky for ~15
minutes to perform a first time location initialization
- While you're waiting, check the
Discussion Forum and Common Issues pages for your model to see what
others are saying about their Garmin GPSr
- Now go outdoors and enjoy your new Garmin GPSr!
