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Firmware: V6.60 - V6.40 - V6.30 - V6.20 - V6.10 - V6.00 - V5.90 - V5.80 - V5.50 - V5.30 - V5.20 - V5.10 - V5.00 - V4.80 - V4.50 - V4.20 - V4.00 - V3.90 - V3.80 - V3.40 - V3.30 - V3.20 - V3.10 - V3.00 - V2.70 - V2.60 - V2.30

The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

  1. Turn on the GPS.
  2. Touch "Setup".
  3. Scroll down to the very end of the list by touching the down arrow multiple times.
  4. Touch "About...".
  5. The system will display the firmware version at the very top ("Software Version"), the unit ID on the second line, followed by various copyright information.
  6. Touch "Back" to return to the previous page.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

IMPORTANT: If upgrading from a software version less than 4.80 you must follow the steps described below to maintain future BaseCamp compatibility.

Changes made from version 6.40 to 6.60:

  1. Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
  2. Improved display of marine-specific lines in BlueChart g2 maps.
  3. Fixed issue retrieving PLSS data in certain TOPO US 24k maps.

Firmware Upgrade V6.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 6.30 to 6.40:

  1. Added support for VIRB Remote. In the Main Menu touch "Setup", then "Main Menu", at the screen where you want to add the application touch the plus sign ("Add Item Here"), touch "Applications" and add the application "VIRB Remote". See TrailTech Software Update, TrailTech Announcement and VIRB for more information.
  2. Fixed issue with route calculations always avoiding seasonally closed roads.

Firmware Upgrade V6.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.30:

  1. Added support for additional ActiveRouting cartography.
  2. Fixed issue with incorrect letter capitalization of certain map points.
  3. Fixed issue where wirelessly transmitting a geocache to another device would result in an error message when trying to view the received geocache in BaseCamp.

Firmware Upgrade V6.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:

  1. Improved map performance in densely-populated urban areas.
  2. Fixed trail searching when using multiple active routing maps.
  3. Fixed issue with saving a track's 'show on map' status across a power cycle.
  4. Fixed issue with displaying tracks on the map after performing an area calculation.
  5. Fixed potential shutdown when viewing certain tracks or routes in German or Russian.
  6. Fixed minor graphical issue with certain data fields on the map.

Firmware Upgrade V6.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:

  1. Improved ascent and descent calculations.

Firmware Upgrade V6.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.90 to 6.00:

  1. Improved map drawing at low zoom levels.
  2. Fixed inability to edit archived tracks.
  3. Fixed ability to use NMEA depth for waypoints and tracks.
  4. Fixed display of geocache coordinates with non-default map datum.
  5. Fixed potential issue with reporting tempe temperature data.
  6. Fixed overlapping position text for right to left languages.

Firmware Upgrade V6.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.80 to 5.90:

  1. Added Adventure support with latest version of BaseCamp. See TrailTech for more information.
  2. Added support for new tempe sensor. See TrailTech for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V5.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.80:

  1. Added new route activity types and improved BaseCamp compatibility. See TrailTech for more information.
  2. Added support for Kenwood NMEA Waypoint Sentence.
  3. Improved GPS response at low speeds.
  4. Fixed issue with preserving routes imported from BaseCamp (identical maps required).
  5. Fixed Spell Search in German.
  6. Fixed possible issue with Where To? > Address searching.

Firmware Upgrade V5.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.50:

  1. Improved GPS response at low speeds.
  2. Fixed potential issue when exiting geocache descriptions.

Firmware Upgrade V5.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

  1. Added Geocaching with Photos, see GARMIN blog for details.
  2. Fixed potential naming issues with imported routes from BaseCamp.
  3. Fixed issue with 'Hut' point type in TOPO Australia & New Zealand maps.
  4. Fixed issue with magnetic north offset when projecting a waypoint.
  5. Fixed issue with track log recording while using the stopwatch.

Firmware Upgrade V5.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

  1. Fixed potential power-up issue introduced in previous release.

Firmware Upgrade V5.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

  1. Improvements to the geocaching experience. See TrailTech for for details.
  2. Fixed a potential hang on startup when importing large numbers of waypoints, tracks, routes, or geocaches.
  3. Fixed issue with very long geocache descriptions.
  4. Fixed shutdown when reviewing certain geocache descriptions.
  5. Fixed issue where the photo orientation would be incorrect in the photo viewer.
  6. Fixed potential shutdown while scrolling through Garmin Connect photos.
  7. Fixed issue where some auto-archived tracks would be named in English regardless of user language.
  8. Fixed bug that could cause some geocaches to not import.

Firmware Upgrade V5.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

IMPORTANT: If upgrading from a software version less than 4.80 you must follow these steps to maintain future BaseCamp compatibility. If you are a user of BaseCamp now, or plan to be in the future, you must follow these steps to ensure your data is protected during this software update:

  1. Connect your handheld unit to a computer and launch BaseCamp.
  2. Transfer all tracks, routes and waypoints to BaseCamp.
  3. Delete the /Garmin/GPX folder from the handheld's mass storage.
  4. Update the handheld's software via Web-Updater and reboot the handheld.
  5. Reconnect the handheld to a computer and transfer your data from BaseCamp back to the handheld.

Changes:

  1. Modified default map trails to appear as dashed red lines.
  2. Fixed issue where geocache icons would sometimes not draw on the map while using Garmin GB DiscovererTM maps.

Firmware Upgrade V5.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.80:

  1. Added support for advanced geocache logging with OpenCaching.com. See TrailTech (garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2011/08/advanced-geocache-logging-with-opencachingcom.html) for more information.
  2. Fixed issue with multilingual custom POI files.

Firmware Upgrade V4.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.50:

  1. Updated magnetic Earth field data.
  2. Improved GPS performance.
  3. Improved support for BirdsEyeTM Satellite Imagery (each provider's imagery can be configured independently).
  4. Increased the maximum number of supported JNX files to 250 from 200.
  5. Fixed issues with WAAS/EGNOS.
  6. Fixed issue with track navigation sometimes not adding waypoints to the Active Route list.
  7. Fixed issue with MPC map labels disappearing.
  8. Fixed shutdown on the map page when you have a geocache dashboard active and return after pressing the geocache name.
  9. Fixed issue with moon not showing on sun and moon page.
  10. Fixed issue with photo viewer not displaying correctly.
  11. Fixed issue with progress bar displaying properly on power up.
  12. Fixed issue with waypoint distances showing significantly off in the waypoint manager.
  13. Fixed issue with 3D view.
  14. Fixed issue with track navigation not adding waypoints to the Active Route list when they are exactly equal to a track point.
  15. Fixed shutdown when more than the maximum number of JNX files were present.
  16. Fixed 'Search Near' functionality on Hunt & Fish and Sun & Moon pages.
  17. Fixed shutdown related to topographical maps and land cover text size.
  18. Fixed shutdown associated with certain custom POI files.
  19. Fixed Glide Ratio to Destination field.
  20. Fixed problem with profiles and the fields on the map page.
  21. Fixed an issue with magnetic north reference and waypoint headings.
  22. Fixed shutdown on the map screen when a waypoint was being moved to the same location as a geocache or other POIs.
  23. Fixed an issue with archived tracks not displaying properly.
  24. Fixed an issue with having too many custom symbols on the device.
  25. Fixed an issue with renaming a waypoint immediately after creating it.

Firmware Upgrade V4.50 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

  1. Fixed shutdown related to the current track that occurred after updating the software.
  2. Fixed a hang that occurred when a unit had 1000 auto-named waypoints.

Firmware Upgrade V4.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:

  1. Added support for ChirpTM (see www.garmin.com/chirp).
  2. Fixed problem with certain custom maps.
  3. Fixed problem with certain JPEG images.
  4. Fixed issue with Sight'N Go and user north reference.
  5. Fixed potential hang on start up after an upgrade.

Firmware Upgrade V4.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

  1. Fixed issue while using spell search in route planner.
  2. Fixed issue on 3D View where vehicle could move after using the map.
  3. Fixed issue where tracks could not be disabled from the map.
  4. Fixed issues with odometer distance.
  5. Fixed shutdown while panning the map for extended periods of time.

Firmware Upgrade V3.90 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.80:

  1. Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
  2. Added ability to set user declination direction.
  3. Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
  4. Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
  5. Added display color to track gpx files.
  6. Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup -> Geocaches to add custom filters.
  7. Added import indicator for gpx files.
  8. Added multicaching support.
  9. Added periodic track archiving.
  10. Added track review page improvements.
  11. Improved keyboard responsiveness.
  12. Improved WAAS performance.
  13. Fix hang searching for POI.
  14. Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
  15. Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
  16. Fixed issue with calculator % function.
  17. Fixed issue with map POI's showing twice for a single point.
  18. Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
  19. Fixed issue with stuck route button.
  20. Fixed occasional shutdowns.
  21. Fixed shutdown on About Page.
  22. Fixed spot sounding display on certain maps.
  23. Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.

Firmware Upgrade V3.80 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

  1. Added BirdsEye control to Profiles.
  2. Fixed map display problems.

Firmware Upgrade V3.40 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

  1. Added support for GARMIN BirdsEye.
  2. Added mmHg pressure units.
  3. Added support for Riyadh time zone.
  4. Added ability to change active track color.
  5. Added option to calibrate screen under Setup -> Display.
  6. Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support, see garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/personalize-your-map-with-custom-symbols.html.

Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

  1. Fixed issue with units getting stuck in demo mode.
  2. Fixed color issues with GB Discoverer and Custom Maps.
  3. Fixed issue where portions of GB Discoverer Maps would disappear.

Firmware Upgrade V3.20 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

  1. Increased the map drawing range to allow maps to draw farther south.
  2. Corrected issue with route line sometimes not drawing.
  3. Corrected issues with marine POI.
  4. Corrected issues with GB Discoverer maps.
  5. Corrected issues with possible corrupted profile showing on the Profile Change page.
  6. Corrected issue with project waypoint bearing sometimes not showing the input value.

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.70 to 3.00:

  1. Added ability to view elevation plot of upcoming active route or currently navigated track in blue.
  2. Added display of icons to the lists in Where To? > Waypoints and the Geocaching application.
  3. Added phone numbers when available to POI review pages.
  4. Added Compass, Stopwatch, Active Geocache, and Elevation Plot dashboard options.
  5. Introduced dashboard options to the Compass and Map pages.
  6. Improved track navigation. Visit http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/trail-tech/ for more information.

Firmware Upgrade V3.00 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

  1. Added profile support for Garmin Custom Maps.
  2. Fixed lockup while using GB Discoverer maps.

Firmware Upgrade V2.70 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.60:

  1. Added support for Garmin Custom Maps.
  2. Improved along road routing performance.

Firmware Upgrade V2.60 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.30:

  1. Added LKS92 map datum.
  2. Added GPS firmware 3.70.
  3. Added support for GPI Routes.
  4. Improved compass responsiveness.
  5. Fixed possible shutdown due to deleting a waypoint while panning on the map page.
  6. Fixed issue where multiple GB Discoverer maps would not draw.
  7. Fixed issue with the address wizard not searching in the correct city.
  8. Fixed issue with backlight timer not functioning properly.
  9. Fixed user heading setting for mils so that all applicable headings are displayed with the correct heading format.

Firmware Upgrade V2.30 (Please use Web-Updater to install the latest firmware)

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GARMIN Oregon 450t The GARMIN Oregon 450 and 450t are very easy to use thanks to their touchscreen and their user friendly graphical interface. They supports multiple languages, have an integrated base map, an electronic compass and a barometrical altimeter. The Oregon 450t has a preloaded topographical map of Europe scale 1:100'000 and 3.65 GB built-in memory to store optional maps with even more detailed information, such as local roads, restaurants and points of interest (the pre-installed base and topographic map of Europe consume approx. 3.05 GB of the available memory). The Oregon 450 has 900 MB built-in memory of which about 100 MB are used by the preloaded base map. In addition, both models have a slot for a standard µSD memory card. They can receive data from an optional chest belt with a heart rate monitor and also from an optional speed and cadence sensor for bikes. The built-in USB interface supports data exchange with a PC and they support also wireless data exchange with other GPS units which provide wireless communication, see detailed description.

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