Early etrex and geco viewingtransferring applications. Since then, its 1 failed to know the date when its switched on. If you prefer raster topographic maps, you can also download birdseye select maps and pay only for the data you download. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The first time i switched it on this year, i think it was ok it had the right time at least. When youre winding your way through new territory, you dont have to worry about how to. See your garmin dealer for more information about mapsource mapsource is an optional accessory, and is not included with the geko 201.
Once done you simply transfer them to your navigation device and you are ready for your next trip. Its a great device for novice as well as for experienced gps users. When youre winding your way through new territory, you dont have to worry about how to get back when youre armed with the geko 201. Geko 201 and its counterpart, geko 301, are among the smallest and lightest waasenabled gps navigators inexpensive, with simple, intuitive operation. For manuals, videos and other helpful information visit the support center. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the geko 301 you can visit our web site or contact our customer. Plan a route in garmin mapsource on your pc, and upload the route to the geko 201. Garmin geko 201 the garmin geko 201 is an altogether different proposition. The garmin geko 201 is very easy to use, supports multiple languages and has an extremely sensitive antenna, which provides navigation information outdoors, in a car, in a train or even in an airplane see mapsource examples. It appears now that the gps has hit some kind of date or 2010 related software bug. I used my garmin geko 201 for the first time for a couple of weeks yesterday, and noticed that all my track data after importing to my mac reported 1990 rather than yesterdays date.
Garmin support center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your garmin products. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the geko 201 you can visit our web site or contact our customer. The geko 201 has a 64 x 100 pixel, highcontrast display for easy viewing and is powered by only two aa batteries not included that can run for up to 12 hours. It enables you to create, view, edit waypoints, tracks and routes right on your pc. The garmin geko 201 has five keys located on the front of the unit for easy onehand use that allows the user to quickly access all of the units functions. Driver for garmin geko 201 gps rs232 to usb converter. This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select garmin units. Then whenever you want to download from your garmin to your pc, run the program you have just created by doing the following in your home directory. The most popular is still garmin mapsource even though it is superseeded by garmin basecamp and also qlandkarte gt is on the way to overtake it. It makes it easy to scout campsites, sources of water, potential hazards and more. Download geocaching software for your garmin geko 201 gps. Given a choice of basic entry level gps receivers i would certainly choose the geko 201 over the etrex, it is smaller, and has lots more features, especially routes. Mapsource cdroms garmin international global positioning.
If the official driver can not be downloaded, a copy of official driver can be provided at local server download. Garmin was kind enough to send us one of their smallest and newest models, the geko 201, which proved to be a terrific addition to our testing. It is small, the smallest receiver that garmin makes. Press and hold ok use the up down buttons to change the symbol and name if required. Handleiding garmin geko 201 pagina 1 van 52 nederlands. Garmin geko 201, garmin geko 301, garmin etrex, garmin etrex summit. My garmin geko 201, which ive had for about six years, has suddenly lost the date. I purchased a new usb data cable from amazon and was able to successfully update both garmins via the garmin webupdater application that i downloaded to my pc. This trip planning cd is designed for use with garmin units that have do not have builtin map detail or city point database, such as the gps 12, etrex, etrex summit, geko 201, geko 301, gps 72 and gps 60. Garmin mapsource is not develloped anymore, but version 6.
If you have limited bandwidth you can download garmin training center as step one and then mapsource. Once you have recorded tracks on your garmin geko 201 you will want to upload them to the project. This pc interface cable allows you to make a powerful connection between your device and your pc. Install garmin basecamp and maybe mapsource velomap. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed.
In either case, you can navigate to a destination using route if a route has more than two waypoints. Personal navigator, and mapsource are registered trademarks and geko. Use easygps to back up and organize your gps data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your gps for. I have an early model garmin etrex and an early garmin geko 201. When properly connected, the device should show up. In order to ensure the right driver download, official driver links from garmin are listed at first. How to install mapsource if it didnt come with your gps. I have a garmin geko 201 gps which has an rs232 interface cable. After this is complete make sure to browse our maps section and download maps that can be. See your garmin dealer for more information about mapsour ce mapsource is an option.
The garmin geko 201 is very easy to use, supports multiple. By downloading, installing, or using this software, you agree to be bound by the. Like its counterpart the garmin geko 301, the geko 201 is one of the smallest, most lightweight gps handheld devices available. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet.
The 201 is essentially a 101, but has waas, a datatransfer jack, more trackpoints, routes, and waypoint capacity than the 101. Page button press to access the 5 pages up down buttons press to. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your garmin, magellan, or lowrance gps. Easygps free gps software for your garmin, magellan, or. Expertgps is the ultimate geocaching software for your garmin geko 201. You can run this pc software on windows xpvista7810 32bit.
This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended. The geko 201 and 301 retain the datetime information in the processed saved track logs but still reduces the number of points to a maximum of 500 from possibly 10,000. Download geocaching software for your garmin geko 201. Page 28 plan a route in garmin mapsource the geko 201. I want to connect it to my pc running windows 7 64 bit. Transferring data we do have garmin software garmin mapsource and a cable to connect the geko 201 to a computer. Only garmins mapsource can download maps to garmins receivers except that some people have. The most popular versions among garmin mapsource users are 6. Although this tutorial was very simple it is currently the best way to get garmin mapsource when it doesnt come with your garmin gps or purchased map.