Is there any process to install or activate ?? I updated at the garmin express site after it received. But it doesn't work properly.
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No activation needed, I believe it is defective. Return it for a replacement.
1520753
same for me; it does not work; I ended up buying a Garmin charger (which was ~$20)
1746033
Either at Garmin's website or if you go there and get the code of the upgrade you want you can shop elsewhere knowing the code of the item like on amazon or even ebay. That is the best answer I have.
1655796
sometimes it helps if you connect your gps to the internet via usb on your computer and visit garmin.com.they have this utility called: webupdater.i've upgraded mine to 265WT because i need the USB. hands down to garmin, i have no problem with this device (only minor glitch, such as bluetooth sound sometimes disappears). good luck.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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I would suggest you do the system update right away. I used mine for a trip from Baltimore to Toronto, and I definitely should have done the update (because there are now roadways which weren't there a few years ago when this model released). Do the updates and your Garmin will work better than ever.
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By now, you have probably talked to Garmin. But in case you haven't, the answer is (or at least "should be") yes. Download Garmin's Webupdater and plug your unit into the computer. As well as the map update, you will also get any firmware updates that might have been released since you bought the unit.
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Follow the instructions on this site: http://www.garmin.com/en-US/maps/updates/?zebratwo=CJ&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=Text&utm_campaign=Map
2144293
I just updated from 1.3 to 1.5.0 for the firmware. Garmin has it's own separate version number.
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go to Garmin Express and contact them. You might need to use a stylus if all else fails. You also can try rebooting but you should do this with their help. Phone is the best.
1563
I believe you just go to the Garmin Website And download it. I'm sure there are also Garmin Support sites that could assist as well.
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.
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Never thought to check Garmin. I did everything listed on this thread but in the end the thing that seemed to work (after all of the above!) was to uninstall leappad connect and reinstall from their website (not the CD)
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We updated it at GARMINs website. It is relatively easy to do. I think we needed the serial number of the unit. It does take awhile - we left it update over night.
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It comes with a usb ant. You have to download Garmin express and plug in the ant when you need to sync. I had issues with the Garmin express downloading and installing, this was due to Windows not updating.
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I did it. I believe Garmin still sells the updates, two ways: one at a time for$xx and lifetime for about 2*$xx.It saves a lot of mental hassle on should I do it or wait awhile to do it to save some money.DH
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Try updating the OS first with Garmin's WebUpdater which is found on their website under Support&gt;updates/downloads. Prior to downloading the WebUpdater, if you click on "show all updates/downloads" you can see what the latest firmware version is for your 580. Good luck!