Vista operating system computer doesn't have a driver to install the navigon gps system

I would suggest going here and reading about your unit.
http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/navigon-2100/4505-3430_7-32744602.html#reviewPage1
Go through the 2 pages.
Good luck

Hello,

My name is Mike, I am a GPS expert. A lot of your problem is updating issues, and rebooting issue. Please read all this information below. Thanks So Much, Here is some of my personal experiences, Sense I am also paid to test new units that hit the market through manufacturers.

Update: September 8, 2011: Navigon was taken over by Garmin. There are NO MORE USA MAP UPDATES for this unit. If you buy it you will NOT be able to update the USA maps.

I'm terrible with directions so I bought this hoping it would help me and it did. It found the satellites immediately and kept me moving along quickly. It updates quickly and even if you choose a different route it recalculates a new route and maps it out instantly. The touch screen is responsive and easy to use. It's well made and doesn't feel cheap. The windshield mount works easily and holds the unit in place.

When you register the unit at the Navigon website, you'll find out that a software update is not necessary as of today. FreshMaps is supposed to be available this month (July) and you can sign up for E-mail notification as to when they'll be ready for download. The unit comes with a 2 gig memory card and you can install a larger one when it's needed. The operating system for the mapping program is Windows CE. No problems with it yet.

So far, I'm happy with this unit. It does what I need without a load of unnecessary bells and whistles.

August 3, 2008: As of today, FreshMaps update is now available for this unit. Just go to the Navigon website, log into your account and download the Navigon downloader program. Install the program on your computer and you're ready to go. You can even backup your old maps with this downloader program which is recommended before you download the new maps and install them.

October 1, 2008: Navigon now gives you FREE lifetime traffic information. You just can't go wrong. I've been very happy with this unit.


HERE IS SOME MORE COMPUTER BORING INFORMATION TOO:

The Navigon models, like many competitors, use a customized version of Microsoft's Windows CE as their basic operating system - augmented by a software package which includes the Map information, Points Of Interest, and the manufacturer's particular 'twist' on a User Interface (what you deal with, onscreen, to enter information and use the device). The Navigon units use a 2GB SD Memory Card to hold it all - which allows for an easy hardware upgrade (pop in a bigger Card) if the data-handling needs ever grow beyond 2GB. (In comparison, my ancient Garmin had a 32MB internal chip, and wasn't expandable.)

BOTTOM LINE, IS YOU NEED TO TURN POWER OFF, AND AS YOU TURN IT ON, HOLD ON BUTTON ALL THE WAY THROUGH BOOT UP UNTIL IT TURNS COMPLETELY ON THEN RELEASE ON BUTTON. IF THIS MANUAL REBOOT PROCESS DOES NOT WORK, NEED TO UPDATE UNIT.

I HOPE THIS HELPS, MIKE, FROM FIXYA

also to contact me for future problems, check out my direct market place site through fixya for other areas I am a expert in. Thanks Again, Mike
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http://support.navigonusa.com/_pdf/manual/Manual_2100_2120_English.pdf
Just click that link and you can view the pdf of the manual.
Thank you and enjoy,
Lee

Please remove the battery for a minute or so. If the problem still persists then have the firmware reinstalled as it has got corrupted.

Hi,

You can download the manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

You'll require Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer to view the manual. If it is not already installed on your computer, download it free from: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Thanks for using FixYa.

Hi Mart136,
Were you able to get XCSoar to work on your Navigon 4310? I have the same problem with XCSoar and my Navigon 2100 Max. I did exactly as prescribed for installation on the XCSoar site but my 2100 Max keeps asking for the Navigon SD card .. it doesn't want to recognize a standard SD card.
Does anybody have any suggestions? Thx Much!

Wiring diagram pinout for Navigon GPS charge and concurrent use Pin Pin
Name Description 1 +5V 5 Volts Direct Current 2 Data floating/Not connected 3 Data floating/Not connected X Ident Conneted to Pin 4 (GND) as pure short, no resistor 4 Ground Ground, shorted to pin "X" Use of standard mini-b will place unit in Data Exchange/Synchronization mode. Use of mini-b with a 4-x pure short will allow use of Navigation software and concurrent charging. USB power source must be 1000 ma or above.

You can download the user manual here:

http://navigon.vo.llnwd.net/o25/u/eu/support/downloads/us/manuals/Manual_2100_2120_English.pdf

Sounds as if the system software that runs the GPS has been corrupted. Your device should have come with a CD that has software that can be reloaded or a utility that can be installed on the PC that connects to the navigon website to download and install the software for you.

Might want to start with that.
Hope this helps
TankMurdock

If your useing Windows XP or Vista,drivers arn't needed..Windows "sees" the gps unit as another drive.

If you want to use the logbook , the files are in excel format.

the owners manual shows where the files are stoerd on the memory card!!