FAQ - Garmin GPS units

Help info for Garmin GPS units

Calibrate Altimeter - Oregon 700, 750 and 750t
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 2:02 PM
Maps not orientated properly
The map tilts off at thee angle you are seeing in areas of Scotland due to  the scanned image from OS and alignment of Grids on the scan and unfortunately c...
Tue, 7 May, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Check a Garmin mass storage device for errors
A check disk is run to ensure the integrity of the files on a device. To run a check disk: PC: Connect the device to the computer Press the Windows key ...
Tue, 7 May, 2019 at 8:15 PM
Understanding the Accuracy of the GPS Elevation Reading
GPS heights are based on an ellipsoid (a mathematical representation of the earth's shape), while USGS map elevations are based on a vertical datum tied...
Mon, 13 May, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Garmin - Hiding street names and geocaches
Garmin - Hide Street Labels As default when you are viewing the OS Discoverer Maps on your GPS Device Street labels are displayed showing you street name...
Sat, 25 May, 2019 at 1:21 PM
View Birdseye map download on Garmin GPSMAP66s
To view the Birdseye 1:25k downloaded maps in your Garmin GPS the map must be enabled. To Enable or Disable maps in your GPS > Go to your map page >...
Tue, 28 May, 2019 at 1:37 PM
Hide street labels and geocaches on Gamin
As default when you are viewing the OS Maps on your GPS Device Street labels are displayed showing you street names. If you find these labels get in the...
Thu, 11 Jul, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Garmin Units - Amending Route and Track Colour, Transparency and Thickness
We often get asked the question as to whether you can change the Route or Track transparency, thickness or colour in a Garmin GPS unit. The answer is unfort...
Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Saving Geocache Photo Files to your GPS
On the Geocaching.com website, some caches have photo files as part of the clues. The photo file is a separate file. Below are the instructions on how to do...
Tue, 17 Sep, 2019 at 11:03 AM
Searching for POI's and addresses on a Garmin GPS
In order to search for a 'POI' or Address on your Garmin GPS you need to have a map card installed in the GPS eg an Ordnance Survey map card. Topo A...
Tue, 14 Apr, 2020 at 10:05 AM