[Az-Geocaching] Magellan Gold
Robert & Linda Smith
listserv@azgeocaching.com
Sat, 03 Jul 2004 09:42:19 -0700
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SHADOW,
I think you have hit the nail on the head and I just did not want to
admit it. While I had very good power during the upload I may not have
unzipped all that I needed to unzip when I down loaded the upgrade. I
may have to break down and send it in so they can re-upload the OS.
They have not answered my calls or email and I believe they must be off
for the long week end. I'll try them again on Tue.
Thanks for the hit in the head, ShadowAce......
Bob Smith, Petite Elite
ShadowAce wrote:
> If you were doing any time of a flash update, there is no reset.
>
> I have seen many a motherboard thrown away when someone turns off a
> computer in the midst of a bios update.. Most hardware/firmware
> updates do not have an undo or reset once you start.
>
> Also, I know with Garmin's you can choose the download.. You also
> agree to this:
> WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a GPS unit other than the
> product for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that
> unit.
>
> and
>
> Remove the iQue from the cradle. It is very important that the iQue's
> battery does not run out during the updating process, so please verify
> that it is fully charged. Failure to charge the iQue fully prior to
> updating the software may result in a permanent loss of the OS
> requiring you to send your unit to Garmin for repair.
>
> and
>
> It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs
> running on your PC while you go through the update process.
> Disruptions to the update process may render your GPS inoperable. If
> the transfer is interrupted, turn off the GPS and then turn it back
> on. Reboot your PC, go to step #9 and attempt the download again.
> GARMIN is not responsible for failed downloads of operating software
> to the GPS and factory resetting the GPS unit will fall under our Flat
> Rate Repair Policy
>
> So it is sometimes easy to make a mistake on an update that requires
> factory work..
>
> Sorry to be the bad news man.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com]On Behalf Of
> Robert & Linda Smith
> Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 9:10 AM
> To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Magellan Gold
>
> Sure hope I don't have to do that. I can't believe there is not a
> Reset of sorts that will let you get to some basic screen and reload
> the software. I have a call into the 800 number, an email into
> support and I am still looking for a hidden reset button.
> Thanks, Bob Smith
>
> EvilFISH wrote:
>
>> a couple years ago I was uploading into my 315 from the Magellan
>> site, and had the same result....after a humbling phone call to the
>> Repair section...all was made better....though I had to pay 71.95....
>
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SHADOW,<br>
I think you have hit the nail on the head and I just did not want to
admit it. While I had very good power during the upload I may not have
unzipped all that I needed to unzip when I down loaded the upgrade. I
may have to break down and send it in so they can re-upload the OS.
They have not answered my calls or email and I believe they must be off
for the long week end. I'll try them again on Tue.<br>
Thanks for the hit in the head, ShadowAce......<br>
Bob Smith, Petite Elite<br>
<br>
ShadowAce wrote:<br>
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<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">If
you were doing any time of a flash update, there is no reset.</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">I
have seen many a motherboard thrown away when someone turns off a
computer in the midst of a bios update.. Most hardware/firmware updates
do not have an undo or reset once you start.</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">Also,
I know with Garmin's you can choose the download.. You also agree to
this:</font></span></div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font color="#ff0000">WARNING:</font>
If this software is uploaded to a GPS unit other than the product for
which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that unit.</span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">and
</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004">Remove the iQue from the
cradle. It is very important that the iQue's battery does not run out
during the updating process, so please verify that it is fully charged.
<b>Failure to charge the iQue fully prior to updating the software
may result in a permanent loss of the OS requiring you to send your
unit to Garmin for repair.</b></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">and</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004">It is recommended that you
disable screen savers or other programs running on your PC while you go
through the update process. Disruptions to the update process may
render your GPS inoperable. If the transfer is interrupted, turn off
the GPS and then turn it back on. Reboot your PC, go to step #9 and
attempt the download again. GARMIN is not responsible for failed
downloads of operating software to the GPS and factory resetting the
GPS unit will fall under our Flat Rate Repair Policy</span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">So
it is sometimes easy to make a mistake on an update that requires
factory work..</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
<div><span class="777572116-03072004"><font face="Arial" size="2">Sorry
to be the bad news man.</font></span></div>
<div> </div>
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face="Tahoma" size="2">-----Original Message-----<br>
<b>From:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com">az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com">mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com</a>]<b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert
& Linda Smith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 03, 2004 9:10 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Az-Geocaching] Magellan Gold<br>
<br>
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Sure hope I don't have to do that. I can't believe there is not a
Reset of sorts that will let you get to some basic screen and reload
the software. I have a call into the 800 number, an email into support
and I am still looking for a hidden reset button.<br>
Thanks, Bob Smith<br>
<br>
EvilFISH wrote:<br>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">a couple years ago I was uploading
into my 315 from the Magellan site, and had the same result....after a
humbling phone call to the Repair section...all was made
better....though I had to pay 71.95....</font> </div>
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