TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN Geko 201 Firmware Upgrades (English)

(V2.70) - V2.50 - V2.40 - V2.30 - V2.20 - V2.10

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

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

Press the Page key until you see the Menu screen.
Select "Setup" and press the OK key.
Select "System" and press the OK key.
The current firmware version will be displayed near the bottom of the screen.
Press the page key to quit the screen.

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.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.70: (released 05/03/2007)

Updated software to support manufacturing.

Not available for download.

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Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50: (released 03/11/2004)

Corrected potential shutdown when navigating a route with points sufficiently close to one another.

Firmware Upgrade V2.50 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 680 kB)

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Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40: (released 11/07/2003)

Added Greek translations and Greek font.
Corrected compass display when navigating routes in areas with significant declination.
Corrected problem that turned the track log setup on at the start of every power cycle.

Firmware Upgrade V2.40 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 680 kB)

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Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30: (released 10/03/2003)

Fixed potential memory corruption problem that could occur when tracking more than one WAAS satellite simultaneously.

Firmware Upgrade V2.30 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 676 kB)

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Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20: (released 07/30/2003)

Updated French Translations.
Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite selection algorithm to select the satellite with the most beneficial corrections given the unit's current position. A unit will not use a WAAS/EGNOS satellite if the unit's current position is outside of a given WAAS/EGNOS satellite's service volume.

Firmware Upgrade V2.20 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 676 kB)

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Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

Improved readability of '2' and '3' characters in the 5-point font.
Changed to turn off GPS receiver if you select 'YES' from the 'ARE YOU INDOORS...' dialog.
Added an 'ABOUT GEKO' dialog accessible from the Satellite View Page's option menu.

Firmware Upgrade V2.10 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 676 kB)

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The GARMIN Geko 201 is very easy to use, supports multiple languages and has an extremely sensitive antenna. The built-in serial interface supports data exchange with a PC, see detailed description.