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....