The following EOW software is only effective if used on
or after August 22, 1999.
DO NOT USE BEFORE AUGUST 22, 1999.
GARMIN EOW (End of Week) Rollover Software
Customers should only use this software for units marked for its use in GARMIN’s Year
2000/EOW Rollover FAQ: http://www.garmin.com/faqs/1.html. Use of this software is NOT
REQUIRED for these units, but it will eliminate a temporary period of slow acquisition.
The program is only effective if used on or after August 22, 1999. The program only
needs to be used once per GPS. Discard the program after use.
System Requirements:
1. IBM-compatible PC with Pentium processor running Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0 operating systems and an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
2. PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased
through your local GARMIN distributor or ordered directly from GARMIN
International.
GPS EOW (End of Week) Rollover Software
Use only on or after August 22, 1999. Please see our Year 2000/EOW Rollover FAQ to
find out if your unit can use this software: http://www.garmin.com/faqs/1.html
1. Download the self-extracting zip-file below into a directory or folder on your hard
drive. (i.e., c:\garmin).
2. Unzip the files into this directory by running the executable file (.exe).
3. Run the file named GPSEOW to run the EOW program.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
This program uploads a new date/time to your GPS unit. After receiving the new
date/time, the GPS unit will search the sky to find satellites and collect new almanac data.
After collecting the almanac data your GPS unit should function normally as before.
Please follows these steps:
1. Connect the GPS to a working communications, "Comm," port on your computer.
2. Select the proper communications port from the "Comm" menu.
3. Turn on the GPS.
4. Ensure that the GPS interface is set to GARMIN, Host or slave mode.
5. Click on "Upload Time" which is available on the menu or on the toolbar.
5. Turn your GPS off. When turned back on the GPS will begin searching the sky.
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