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[Twolanerider]

Doc,

 Can you explain the process to update my system.  I think I know how to check for the current version on my system, but wouldn't mind a refresher about how to update.  Thanks for the heads up.  The one thing I was missing was the altitude that was on my Quest, but now that that is avialable, I'm a very happy camper.  Thanks again

HH, Garmin makes this easy.  Plug the little beastie in to your computer and run Garmin's "WebUpdater."  All the necessary guidance is here:

http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/

[Doc]

Doc,

 Can you explain the process to update my system.  I think I know how to check for the current version on my system, but wouldn't mind a refresher about how to update.  Thanks for the heads up.  The one thing I was missing was the altitude that was on my Quest, but now that that is avialable, I'm a very happy camper.  Thanks again

Yup, plug it in and run Webupdater like TwoLane said.  It's so simple.  I'm also glad for the altimeter.  I called them and asked about it, and they said that it would require more than programming, so it wouldn't happen.  Duh.  I knew that was BS.  Apparently enough people called that they did it.  Ride on!

[hogheritage04]

HH, Garmin makes this easy.  Plug the little beastie in to your computer and run Garmin's "WebUpdater."  All the necessary guidance is here:

http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/

Guys,

  Thanks for the help.  I can't wait to get my little Zumo updated.  It was very interesting on my trip out to Sturgis to know what the altitude was in the area we were traveling.  To most who would think it was a no brainer, think about traveling for miles and miles in high desert; you never really get the feeling of where you are altitude wise.  GREAT UPDATE, and one thing is for sure; Garmin does tend to listen to their customers!

[naitram]

Guys,

  Thanks for the help.  I can't wait to get my little Zumo updated.  It was very interesting on my trip out to Sturgis to know what the altitude was in the area we were traveling.  To most who would think it was a no brainer, think about traveling for miles and miles in high desert; you never really get the feeling of where you are altitude wise.  GREAT UPDATE, and one thing is for sure; Garmin does tend to listen to their customers!

  MoCo could take a lesson there 

[cuthbertss]

Now you're going to want to get a bluetooth lid so the music and GPS can be wirelessly surrounding your noggin.

funny you should mention that.....

bluetooth phones are also in my future....
just need to find a freakin earpiece thingy that will talk to more than 1 at a time..( i carry 4 phones most of the time)

got the 2820 last night...  threw it on the dash of my pickup in the portable stand...  very easy to use, took me like 4 seconds to set it up...  i really like the way it adjusts brightness and switches to nite mode
too cool for school!
so far i like it... 
i hope to have the mount in today ....  and...
when the red bike comes home from its 10k service...  ( its ready, the roads aren't) i can get cracking on riding with this cool gizmo

[Fired00d]

....
just need to find a freakin earpiece thingy that will talk to more than 1 at a time..( i carry 4 phones most of the time)

.....

CVOHarleys very own "Inspector Gadget".

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[cuthbertss]

CVOHarleys very own "Inspector Gadget".

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

oh, id MUCH rather not...
but i have a lot of masters i answer to

[Fired00d]

oh, id MUCH rather not...
but i have a lot of masters i answer to

It's a hard job being 'potent, but somebody has to do it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[cuthbertss]

It's a hard job being 'potent, but somebody has to do it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

are you familiar with the key theory? 
the less keys you carry..the more 'potent you are...  i carry a lot of keys; and a lot of phones ...  kinda the same theory 

[Fired00d]

are you familiar with the key theory? 
the less keys you carry..the more 'potent you are...  i carry a lot of keys; and a lot of phones ...  kinda the same theory 

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[hogheritage04]

Guys,

  Thanks for the help.  I can't wait to get my little Zumo updated.  It was very interesting on my trip out to Sturgis to know what the altitude was in the area we were traveling.  To most who would think it was a no brainer, think about traveling for miles and miles in high desert; you never really get the feeling of where you are altitude wise.  GREAT UPDATE, and one thing is for sure; Garmin does tend to listen to their customers!

 Well, I updated my Zumo last night...piece of cake   I'm thrilled to have the altitude again.  Now my Zumo has everything my Quest had and is easier to use, and see.  I'm just waiting for my next trip to really get my use out of it.  Highly recommend this little jewel.  Thanks again to the brothers here who provide all the great assistance. 

[103_RK]

Just got the Zumo 550 last week and installed it in my car.  I did try it with the included mounts on the clutch side of my Road Kings handlebars.  I have ordered a handlebar clamp to fit my 1.25" diameter handlebars.  I love the GPS.  I have used the the Magellan 750 as installed in Hertz rental cars and I have a Magellan Map 330 handheld that was nice when nothing better was readily available for my bike.  The only thing I see that I liked on the Magellan 750 that doesn't seem to be included with the Zumo is the little icon that tells you the direction of the next turn.  I ordered a car weighted dash mount so that I won't have to worry about it falling off of the windshield.  I have wired the harness to the bike and should get the new bike clamp any day.  This is a great unit, I am so glad I waited.  Navigating on a bike is hard for me, I usually print out the map from Mapquest and fold it so that I can pull it out and only see the information that I absolutely need.  If I have a passenger, I usually get them to hold the directions and read out lines as needed.  The Zumo appears to be just what the doctor ordered for bike navigation and since my company won't pay for a GPS when I am renting a car on business trips, I plan to bring it along.

[Doc]

Amen!  I agree whole-heartedly.  Anyone know if they allow you to take these on a plane?  I figured with the battery backup, it would be cool to watch the trip.  I know, it's off-topic.  Sorry!

[Doc]

OK.  Usually I'd be one of the guys to answer this, but i haven't found anything yet. 

On the car mount for the Zumo, there is a USB connector on one side.  The auto mount uses its own power cable, which turns on the audio speaker (which by the way, works as a speakerphone without a headset - I found this out by accident).  So my question is....has anyone found a use for the USB connector?  I plugged it into a cell phone charger and that didn't do anything.  Maybe it's for data if you don't want to take the Zumo out of the car to transfer but that seems dumb.  Thanks for any info in advance!

Ben

[WFP]

XM

The GXM30 uses a mini USB connector.

/Bill

OK.  Usually I'd be one of the guys to answer this, but i haven't found anything yet. 

On the car mount for the Zumo, there is a USB connector on one side.  The auto mount uses its own power cable, which turns on the audio speaker (which by the way, works as a speakerphone without a headset - I found this out by accident).  So my question is....has anyone found a use for the USB connector?  I plugged it into a cell phone charger and that didn't do anything.  Maybe it's for data if you don't want to take the Zumo out of the car to transfer but that seems dumb.  Thanks for any info in advance!

Ben