[Az-Geocaching] Magellan Gold

[Robert & Linda Smith]

Yes, yes, it was working just as you had it.  You know how it is, OH 
there is an upgrade on the web site, I better try it out.  What ever it 
is not doing is my fault, not to worry.  I will take take of what ever 
it is, if I can find it. 

Thank you for your concern and I will try the notes you have made here.

Bob Smith

SquishyGecko wrote:

> Bob -
>
> Oh no!  Please tell me that the GPSr at least worked for a short time!
>
> Here's what I could find that might help.  There is more information 
> at 
> http://www.mtgc.org/robertlipe/MeridianFAQ/#23.How%20do%20I%20actually%20use%20my%20Magellan%20GPS?|outline 
>
>
> Good luck!
>
> Below are the recovery instructions for a dead MAP330 or Meridian. 
> They are written for the MAP330 but they work just as well for the 
> Meridians.
>
>     *
>
>       If your MAP330/Meridian is in a "locked up" state (stuck on), 
> power it down by holding down MARK/GOTO and the ESC keys and press 
> ENTER. This will power down the unit.
>     *
>
>       Power it up in "Software upload mode" by holding down MARK/GOTO 
> and the ESC keys and press POWER. Unit should power up with a 
> "software upload mode active" message.
>     *
>
>       Run magup.exe, select NO at the dialog box. Click on "Expert" 
> and checkmark "On" for the "Expert Upload" setting (Be sure set the 
> "Unit Type". Use Meridian GPS for the green/yellow or Meridian for the 
> others. With the latest MagUp there is also a Meridian Marine and 
> Meridian Color option) and click "OK"
>     *
>
>       Select the firmware file by clicking on "File" then "Select Code 
> File". The firmware file should have a name like MGPS402.HEX or 
> MGOLD406.HEX.
>     *
>
>       Click on "Upload" and click "OK". Checkmark "Program Code Only". 
> Check "Upload File".
>
> You may be able to recover your unit back without sending it in. Make 
> sure you put fresh batteries in before trying the above.
>
> If the above fails, try inserting step 1b between steps 1 and 2 as 
> follows:
>
>     *
>
>       Erase the base map by Press NAV and GOTO simultaneously while 
> switching on the Meridian. A small rectangle appears, put in the 
> number 95 (using the cursor keys) and press ENTER. Select Yes and 
> press ENTER. This will delete the basemap! The unit will also switch 
> off automatically.
>
>
> Robert & Linda Smith wrote:
>
>> Anyone out there & SquishyGecko,
>>
>> I bought Squshies Magellan Gold GPS and stayed up till 0130 last 
>> night reading and loading software on my lap top.  At one point I 
>> thought I was up loading a software upgrade to the GPS that I got off 
>> the Magellan web site.  The GPS screen said something like "software 
>> uploading .... X"  Than I was to turn it off and back on ..... there 
>> in lies the problem.  I can not get any kind of display on the screen 
>> at all.  I found a note in the CD manual that said to hold down the 
>> "Menu" key and then the "Pwr" key and it should come on.  It's not 
>> happening, anyone have any ideas.  My wife says "Youv'e KILLED the 
>> GPS!!"
>>
>> Bob Smith, Petite Elite
>>
>>
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