Created solely for Jeeps, the Trail Guide will assist the Jeep driver though adventures in the car or by foot. The extra powerful speakers designed especially for the Jeep wrangler, driven with the top down, is just one aspect that sets the Trail Guide apart from the rest. Because it is waterproof and provides 20 hours of battery life, it can easily be removed from its cradle and taken to the trails. According to Garmin, the Trail Guide is loaded with detailed, street-level maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Upgrading GPS Memory
Updating the software for the Garmin Trail Guide is simple and free. To update the software you must navigate to the Garmin website and select the Trail Guide as your model. Garmin suggests that before you begin your software upgrade, you disable all running programs on your computer because it can interfere with the updating process. Then follow the prompts to download the software onto your computer. As you download, be sure to remember the files that you are saving your data to, for you will need access them throughout the downloading process. Once the software is successfully saved on the computer, connect the Trail Guide to the computer using the USB cord provided with purchase. Once you click download on the Trail Guide, the upgrade will begin and your new software will be installed. Once the files are transferred, be sure to restart your GPS.
Materials Needed
In order to get your software, you need to ensure that you have the proper equipment. It is pertinent you have the USB cord that was given to you when you purchased your GPS. If it is lost, contact Garmin and you will be issued a new one.
Additional Capabilities
In addition to the many features, the Trail Guide is also compatible with Garmin's "Mapsource US Topo" that provides detailed and precise images of different trails all over the world. It is described as having detailed topography, including terrain contours, elevations and geographical points. It even has 3-D terrain shading on compatible devices. This feature is available on the Garmin website for an additional charge.
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