I've just acquired a refurbished Zumo 550. Is there a way to transfer the maps from here to Mapsource?
I've just acquired a refurbished Zumo 550. Is there a way to transfer the maps from here to Mapsource?
I've just acquired a refurbished Zumo 550. Is there a way to transfer the maps from here to Mapsource?
I've just acquired a refurbished Zumo 550. Is there a way to transfer the maps from here to Mapsource?
Register the device with Garmin. Reinstall maps to device & choose the download option to install to Mac or PC using Garmin Express or MapUpdater / MapInstall.
OK, giving Basecamp another go, maybe it will be a different experience with the 550?
I've connected to Macbook, it's loaded the map from the Zumo, but disappears when it's unplugged. I'll look for a manual
... and now the maps have disappeared and I'm left with the base map... arghhh, this is why I don't like Basecamp
OK, giving Basecamp another go, maybe it will be a different experience with the 550?
I've connected to Macbook, it's loaded the map from the Zumo, but disappears when it's unplugged. I'll look for a manual
... and now the maps have disappeared and I'm left with the base map... arghhh, this is why I don't like Basecamp
As it's an old unit there might be no free update from Garmin. You could try the (better) OSM maps http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ The latest "new style" ones are rather good, Try just downloading the UK ones to see what is on offer. You can load them on your PC where they will work with either Mapsource or Basecamp. Then transfer the map set to the 550. OSM maps are updated weekly and now have more detail and better accuracy than Garmin maps.
John
I'm no great fan of Basecamp but the above is not a reason to dislike it. Basecamp always loads the device map, a pointless waste of time for those with the maps on their computer, but at least if you don't have maps loaded you can work with it. Mapsource does not work on a Mac anyway so you are stuck with the overcomplicated, badly thought out mess that is Basecamp.
John
Those of us with Macs successfully use BaseCamp without issues even with older devices. No choice but to learn it.