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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