Map update question

Starider · 07-14-2008, 9:23 AM

I got the 2009 update and loaded it, at least it seem to load. My question is where on the GPS can I see if the newer version is loaded? This is a Garmin nuvi 200W. And when I up from mapsource to the gps, where is it saved and how do I access it on the gps. Thanks for the help.

Keith · 07-14-2008, 9:38 AM

If you go to the Settings section, then go to Map, there should be a button at the bottom of the screen that says Map Info.

jwilson1943 · 08-02-2008, 9:57 AM

Keith,

I hope you will be able to help with my problem. I just received mu Garmin Nuvi 660 (July 31). There was an map update available and I downloaded it to my Nuvi.

Now when I turn on the unit I get a message "unable to unlock maps" and when I try to enter an address I get "no information available". Do I have to use an unlock code to unlock the maps?

I went to the Garmin website and tried several approaches (redeeming unlock code, etc.) but without any luck. I have sent my problem to the website experts but am still awaiting a reply.

When I turn on the unit there is a loading the maps bar which makes me think the maps are not completely loaded. However, when I did the mapinstall it stated that "the maps have been loaded and you can now disconnect from your computer and use you GPS".

I am just so new at this and am puzzled as what to do. Of course, before I did the map update everything was working fine.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Jwilson1943

jwilson1943 · 08-03-2008, 7:14 AM

Hello everyone,

I went through the download process once more and now the map info is on my Garmin. I guess I just didn't download correctly the first time.

Thanks.

jwilson1943

Andy · 08-03-2008, 1:44 PM

Glad to hear you got it working. When I updated my 660, it took a long time to download. I think it was at least an hour.

jwilson1943 · 08-03-2008, 9:53 PM

Andy,

Thanks. It took me even longer (about an hour and a half). I don't know what the problem was on the first try but everything is fine now. I am looking forward to using it.

jwilson1943

07-14-2008, 9:23 AM	#1
Starider Join Date: Jul 14 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3	Map update question I got the 2009 update and loaded it, at least it seem to load. My question is where on the GPS can I see if the newer version is loaded? This is a Garmin nuvi 200W. And when I up from mapsource to the gps, where is it saved and how do I access it on the gps. Thanks for the help.

07-14-2008, 9:38 AM	#2
Keith Administrator Join Date: Dec 27 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Posts: 231	Re: Map update question If you go to the Settings section, then go to Map, there should be a button at the bottom of the screen that says Map Info. __________________ My Blog

08-02-2008, 9:57 AM	#3
jwilson1943 Join Date: Jul 23 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 5	Re: Map update question Keith, I hope you will be able to help with my problem. I just received mu Garmin Nuvi 660 (July 31). There was an map update available and I downloaded it to my Nuvi. Now when I turn on the unit I get a message "unable to unlock maps" and when I try to enter an address I get "no information available". Do I have to use an unlock code to unlock the maps? I went to the Garmin website and tried several approaches (redeeming unlock code, etc.) but without any luck. I have sent my problem to the website experts but am still awaiting a reply. When I turn on the unit there is a loading the maps bar which makes me think the maps are not completely loaded. However, when I did the mapinstall it stated that "the maps have been loaded and you can now disconnect from your computer and use you GPS". I am just so new at this and am puzzled as what to do. Of course, before I did the map update everything was working fine. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jwilson1943

08-03-2008, 7:14 AM	#4
jwilson1943 Join Date: Jul 23 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 5	Re: Map update question Hello everyone, I went through the download process once more and now the map info is on my Garmin. I guess I just didn't download correctly the first time. Thanks. jwilson1943

08-03-2008, 1:44 PM	#5
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 617	Re: Map update question Glad to hear you got it working. When I updated my 660, it took a long time to download. I think it was at least an hour.

08-03-2008, 9:53 PM	#6
jwilson1943 Join Date: Jul 23 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 5	Re: Map update question Andy, Thanks. It took me even longer (about an hour and a half). I don't know what the problem was on the first try but everything is fine now. I am looking forward to using it. jwilson1943

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