[Az-Geocaching] Magellan Gold

[SquishyGecko]

Bob -

Oh no!  Please tell me that the GPSr at least worked for a short time!

Here's what I could find that might help.  There is more information at 
http://www.mtgc.org/robertlipe/MeridianFAQ/#23.How%20do%20I%20actually%20use%20my%20Magellan%20GPS?|outline

Good luck!

Below are the recovery instructions for a dead MAP330 or Meridian. They 
are written for the MAP330 but they work just as well for the Meridians.

     *

       If your MAP330/Meridian is in a "locked up" state (stuck on), 
power it down by holding down MARK/GOTO and the ESC keys and press 
ENTER. This will power down the unit.
     *

       Power it up in "Software upload mode" by holding down MARK/GOTO 
and the ESC keys and press POWER. Unit should power up with a "software 
upload mode active" message.
     *

       Run magup.exe, select NO at the dialog box. Click on "Expert" and 
checkmark "On" for the "Expert Upload" setting (Be sure set the "Unit 
Type". Use Meridian GPS for the green/yellow or Meridian for the others. 
With the latest MagUp there is also a Meridian Marine and Meridian Color 
option) and click "OK"
     *

       Select the firmware file by clicking on "File" then "Select Code 
File". The firmware file should have a name like MGPS402.HEX or 
MGOLD406.HEX.
     *

       Click on "Upload" and click "OK". Checkmark "Program Code Only". 
Check "Upload File".

You may be able to recover your unit back without sending it in. Make 
sure you put fresh batteries in before trying the above.

If the above fails, try inserting step 1b between steps 1 and 2 as follows:

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       Erase the base map by Press NAV and GOTO simultaneously while 
switching on the Meridian. A small rectangle appears, put in the number 
95 (using the cursor keys) and press ENTER. Select Yes and press ENTER. 
This will delete the basemap! The unit will also switch off automatically.


Robert & Linda Smith wrote:
> Anyone out there & SquishyGecko,
> 
> I bought Squshies Magellan Gold GPS and stayed up till 0130 last night 
> reading and loading software on my lap top.  At one point I thought I 
> was up loading a software upgrade to the GPS that I got off the Magellan 
> web site.  The GPS screen said something like "software uploading .... 
> X"  Than I was to turn it off and back on ..... there in lies the 
> problem.  I can not get any kind of display on the screen at all.  I 
> found a note in the CD manual that said to hold down the "Menu" key and 
> then the "Pwr" key and it should come on.  It's not happening, anyone 
> have any ideas.  My wife says "Youv'e KILLED the GPS!!"
> 
> Bob Smith, Petite Elite
> 
> 
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