How to Install Maps in a Garmin Nuvi
- 1). Use your Nuvi's USB cable to connect the device to your computer.
- 2). Log into your MyGarmin account (see Resources). If you do not have an account, click "Create new account" and follow the sign-up process. Be sure to register your Nuvi when creating your account.
- 3). Click "Get Now," located beneath the "New Maps Available" notification. If you do not see the notification, then your Nuvi already has the latest maps.
- 4). Click the "Download" link corresponding to your operating system.
- 5). Click "Run" when prompted to install the "Garmin Communicator Plug-in." After the plug-in downloads, a new page will open telling you the status of the download preparation process.
- 6). Click "Launch Download Manager" when the button appears and save the program to your computer.
- 7). Launch the Download Manager when the download completes. The software will install to your computer, then open.
- 8). Click "Next" when an introduction screen appears.
- 9). Click "Next" when asked to connect your Nuvi to your computer.
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Accept Garmin's terms of agreement and click "Next." The maps will begin to install to your Nuvi. - 11
Click "Finish" when the installation process completes.
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