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Garmin nuvi 200
Windows XP is a very old system in computer years. You should probably try using on another computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows 10. If you check the Garmin website it will most likely support what I have described.
How update maps?
With access to the internet go to the Garmin website. http://www8.garmin.com/updatemaps/
If you have a newer GPS you might be eligible for a free map update(if not go to next paragraph). If so there is an icon where it says "free" that when you click on it, it will ask you to type in the serial number which is on the bottom of your GPS. This will lead you step by step through the process which will involve you to create an account with Garmin and also registering your product. You may also want to update your software as well which you will find on your "Dashboard" when you have your account through Garmin.
If it is past 60 days since your purchase of your GPS you will need to purchase your map updates. At the website in the beginning of this post you may select either one update or a lifetime map update. Select the one you wish to choose. Then choose the map you want to update and go through purchasing your map. You may be asked if you want a disk update or a download. The download is the easiest and updates it right away but don't use this if you have dial-up. You will be takes through the process on how to update your maps which will include creating an account through Garmin if you don't have one and registering your GPS. It will walk you through these steps. Conact me if you have questions
I HAVE A GARMIN NUVI 200 AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE THE
Map updates are free for units which are recently sold with the older maps and the new maps have been published, ie you just bought a unit in 2009 which still had 2008 maps on it after the 2009 maps had been released. Rather than recall all the units from the store shelves, they offer free updates on the mapping software. Continually updating the maps on 18 month old units is not free, there is an update charge. What is free from Garmin is the unit's software. Hope this clarifies your assumption.
I am downloading a map
it was on the box it came in, it is also on a sticker on the bottom of the GPS unless someone peeled it off. it is a number with a bar code
I cannot update my garmin
Hello,
To update your garmin nuvi, get it connected to your computer, back up the maps that are on it, then go to the main garmin nuvi's site to check out for latest updates, then update it.
It will be updated immediately, then you can reinstall the maps back on it. And your nuvi would be updated.
Take care
I used my Nuvi 670
I had the same problem being in Brussels, but I do not think it was due to settings. Rather the fact that the gps has cash machine POI only for UK.
To download aditional POIs into garmin, you'd need the POI Loader: http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiloader/
On the same page you may find "POI Sources" link. Maybe there is some POI list for Spanish cash machines... I'd try http://www.gps-waypoints.net/gps/
Update free for nuvi 285W
Download the Garmin Express application
The Garmin Express application is used to update maps and device software on compatible GPS devices.
Install the application on the computer
Connect a compatible Garmin device
Navigate the on-screen prompts
you can get free maps from openstreetmap.com
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