GARMIN GPSMAP60 Firmware Upgrades |
Firmware: V2.50 - V2.40 - V2.30 - V2.20 - V2.10
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:
- Go to the main menu.
- Select "System" and press the ENTER key.
- Press the Menu key to access the submenu.
- Select "Software Version" and press the ENTER key.
- The current firmware version will be displayed on the screen.
- Press the ENTER 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.
- Improved support for Macintosh USB.
- Corrected support for certain carpool/toll roads types in Austria and Switzerland.
Firmware Upgrade V2.50 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.5 MB)
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- Add visibility of paths and tracks to display on topo maps.
- Improve WAAS functionality.
- Add capability to support NMEA over USB.
Firmware Upgrade V2.40 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.5 MB)
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- Improved USB support.
- Fixed problem where excessive track points could be recorded.
Firmware Upgrade V2.30 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.5 MB)
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- Added German tide support.
- Added support for extended resolution maps like Minnesota LakeMaster maps.
- Improved Data Review page to show depth or height of structures like bridges on BlueChart maps.
- Corrected intermittent USB data transfer.
- Corrected track log filtering.
- Corrected 'Recalculate' option for 'Off Road' navigation.
Firmware Upgrade V2.20 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.5 MB)
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- Fixed transfer problem with custom waypoint symbols.
- Now reports DEM map support to PC software.
- Fixed shutdown caused by viewing some marine light points.
- Fixed problem with Indonesian Southern Grid using wrong longitude of origin.
- Add advanced NMEA support settings to support certain marine autopilot units.
- Fixed problem where the interaction with certain beacon receivers was not displayed.
- Added 'Select Map' option for Address and Intersection searching.
- Fixed problem where waypoint depth was not being saved as invalid when it was unknown.
- Fixed problem where waypoints could not be saved in certain areas of BlueChart maps.
- Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting symbols for waypoints.
- Fixed lockup that could occur when approaching certain roads on the map.
- Fixed problem where compass pointer could transition to the next turn too quickly.
- Fixed problem with bearing being adjusted improperly when projecting waypoints with a non-zero north reference.
- Fixed lockup that would occur when 'finding by name' and then viewing map information for the point.
- Fixed problem in tide charts where local time axis would not match the station time axis.
- Changed tide stations to show selected date when saved on a calendar day.
- Fixed a potential problem where the wrong number of bytes could be sent for USB get requests.
- Fixed problem with displaying waypoint at destination while doing a tracback.
- Fixed problem where route recalculation would slowly go to 100% and lock up.
- Improved WAAS search and selection process to be smarter in its handling of multiple SBAS service providers, overlapping service volumes, and exceptional conditions.
- Fixed lockup that could occur when selecting a tracback point.
Firmware Upgrade V2.10 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.5 MB)
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