FAQ - Garmin GPS units

Help info for Garmin GPS units

Basecamp - Mac users - View coordinates at cursor
You can set up Basecamp for Mac to view the coordinates by the following means.  Launch Basecamp>View>Show Map Coordinates of Cursor When you ...
Tue, 22 Dec, 2020 at 1:27 PM
Difference between a .gpx and .fit file
FIT files A FIT file is a GIS data file used by Garmin GPS sport devices and Garmin software. It contains location and time information logged on the GPS d...
Fri, 8 Jan, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Garmin - Fenix 6 battery drain (also applies to Instinct and Fenix 5 watches)
Sometimes, you can experience unusual battery drain on your watch. It can be for a variety of reasons. HERE are steps that you can work through to check to ...
Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Problem getting Garmin GPSMAP 66sr to be recognised by a PC
If your PC is taking a long time to detect your Garmin GPSMAP 66sr a little work around. 1. Fire up PC/Laptop 2. Switch off 66sr 3. Plug in 66sr to PC US...
Tue, 4 May, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Birdseye Voucher Credit not showing in Basecamp software
In the Birdseye Download wizard on basecamp software make sure in the dropdown products box that you have selected the correct country / product for the Bir...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 3:19 PM
How do I perform a master reset on my Garmin Montana 700 Series
There are a few instances in which it is necessary to perform a full reset on a Montana 700 series, including the following: Not receiving a satellite s...
Wed, 17 Nov, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Updating your pre-loaded Maps on Montana 7xx series using Garmin Express
With a recent update for Garmin Montana 700 series users, you can now update 'regions' rather than all the maps. Log into the online resource > ...
Thu, 4 Aug, 2022 at 2:38 PM
Garmin GPSMap66SR not locking onto Satellites
Your GPS device should have a clear view of the sky to obtain a Satellite lock. If your device has a clear view of the sky and still not locking onto sa...
Fri, 5 Aug, 2022 at 9:56 AM
Garmin GPSMap65s not locking onto Satellites
Your GPS device should have a clear view of the sky to obtain a Satellite lock. If your device has a clear view of the sky and still not locking onto satel...
Fri, 5 Aug, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Garmin GPSMap65 not locking onto Satellites
Your GPS device should have a clear view of the sky to obtain a Satellite lock. If your device has a clear view of the sky and still not locking onto satel...
Fri, 5 Aug, 2022 at 10:03 AM