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What is cadence?

In cycling, cadence is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; roughly speaking, this is the speed at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals. Cyclists typically have a preferred cadence at which they feel most comfortable, and…

What are the names of Garmin’s map files

Not all the map files can be used on the memory card. Here are some names used by Garmin OS: gmapsupp.img – maps you download, can be both internal and external on a SD card (this name is most common,…

Can I personalize my nuvi’s start-up screen?

Absolutely! Any n?vi with a photo viewer, which is the majority of n?vis, will let you customize the start-up screen with a JPEG image. Whether you want to see a photo of your smiling kids or maybe you’re a fleet…

How to Install your Garmin Vehicle icon

Connect your Garmin GPS device to your computer. Click Download. Click Open, if necessary. Click Extract. Browse to find the Garmin/vehicle folder on the Garmin drive. You may need to create the vehicle folder. Double-click the Unplug or Eject icon…

Can I use Garmin Connect if I’m on a Mac?

Is the answer a resounding YES ? Garmin Connect loves Mac and PC users equally. This has actually been true for more than a year, whether your device supports wireless uploads (such as Forerunner 310XT, Forerunner 405 or FR60) or uses…

How to start Geocaching?

?Easy Steps to Geocaching ?? 1. Register for a free Basic Membership.?? 2. Click “Hide & Seek a Cache.”?? 3. Enter your postal code and click “search.”?? 4. Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name.?? 5.…

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache’s existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS…

What is GLONASS

The Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) is based on a constellation of active satellites which continuously transmit coded signals in two frequency bands, which can be received by users anywhere on the Earth’s surface to identify their position and velocity…

What is SBAS

SBAS – A Satellite Based Augmentation System is a system that supports wide-area or regional augmentation through the use of additional satellite-broadcast messages. Such systems are commonly composed of multiple ground stations, located at accurately-surveyed points. The ground stations take…

How To Install ecoRoute

1. Download the appropriate version of WebUpdater software to your computer.2. Connect your compatible n?vi to your computer.3. Launch WebUpdater.4. Once WebUpdater is running and your n?vi is connected, you will see software update options. 5. Select ecoRoute from the…