FAQ - Garmin GPS units

Help info for Garmin GPS units

Trial mapping - message on screen
This message relates to some free sample maps installed on your GPS at the factory & does not affect the OS Maps supplied on an SD Card. You are oka...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Position format - going overseas or in UK
Setting up the Postion Format Setting in your Garmin Handheld GPS Device Your GPS settings should match the Grid & Datum of the map you are using – de...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Add a start up message to your GPS
Start Up message for New Generation Garmin Outdoors units. It’s useful to have a personalised welcome message in the start-up routine on your Garmin GPS...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 11:35 AM
What are the options to get Ordance Survey 1:25k maps on my Garmin GPS?
What is the best way to get Ordnance Survey 1:25k mapping for my garmin Handheld GPS Device? Garmin no longer sell Birdseye Vouchers or smaller regional Or...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Locking the screen on your Garmin touch screen GPS
If you want to put your GPS in your pocket or accidentally keep touching the screen on your Garmin GPS why not lock the screen.  Garmin Montana 6** Seri...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Calibrating the electronic compass on a Garmin Handheld GPS Device
Compass Calibration for Outdoor Handhelds In order to keep the electronic compass in a Garmin outdoor handheld accurate, we recommend that it is calibrated...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 1:52 PM
How to reset the trip computer on your Garmin Oregon 600 or oregon 650 GPS at the start of your walk
As default your Garmin Oregon 600 / Oregon 650 device is set to start recording an activity as soon as it locks onto satellites, this video below covers ...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Cannot see all of your Geocaches in your Garmin GPS Device
When you send Geocaches to your GPS or if you have purchased a GPS that comes pre-loaded with caches, you can view these Geocaches by going to the mai...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Garmin Touch Screen GPS Units - Map not moving as you move
Touch Screen Units - Map not moving as you move. Without realising you may have touched & moved (panned) the screen. If you see the white back arrow s...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Cannot view your downloaded Birdseye Select OS 1:25k Mapping on your Garmin GPS
If you have downloaded some Birdseye Select OS 1:25k Mapping to your Garmin GPS Devices internal storeage, this mapping will not be able to be viewed if you...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 2:31 PM