FIRMWARE UPDATE 5XX version 3.80 as of 20 dec '07

[Jaws100]

FIRMWARE UPDATE 5XX version 3.80 as of 20 dec '07

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ZUMO Firmware update 3.80 is out

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.80:

* Add support for African Time zones.
* Add support for several new pre-recorded voices.
* Add support for distances in yards when a British voice is selected (may require updated voice).
* Added support for MAD Maps scenic routes.
* Allow the compass page to display 5 digits of elevation.
* Improved handling of circular routes. Allows entry at alternate point. Will not announce arrival when starting a route. (All routes will be deleted after update, but can be re-imported from GPX files.)
* Keep the map detail level when go from main map to browse map.
* When reviewing a gas station after pressing the fuel button from main map, the map will now be centered on selected gas station rather than the vehicle.
* Change Optimal Reorder so it does not include the final point when reordering.
* Correct issue where backlight may change if you remain on the backlight adjust page for a period of time.
* Correct issue where backlight may turn off when location is above polar circle.
* Correct issue that would sometimes cause highways to be labeled with the incorrect name.
* Correct issue that would not allow more than a single point to be added to some routes.
* Correct issues when the same map is loaded in two different regions.
* Correct issue when searching for cities on basemap.
* Correct off road transitions in track to route when there is no map coverage.
* Correct issue playing Audible format 4 books.
* Correct distance for mixed routes imported from MapSource
* Correct issue that caused all traffic delays to be 1min when using certain maps.
* Correct issue that prevented TrafficMaster service from being properly named on the unit.
* Correct issue that prevented some very large track log activities from being archived correctly.
* Correct issue where changes to a route would be lost if you press and hold the back button.
* Correct issue that caused MP3?s to be paused for navigation announcements when navigation was set to off and a pre-recorded voice was selected.

[davidr]

For posting that Jaws, looks like an update well worth using.

Well done Garmin

[Jaws100]

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.80:
(All routes will be deleted after update, but can be re-imported from GPX files.)

Watch out for this, caught me out for a few minutes cause I didn't read it thru

[Andyman]

I just got my Zumo 550 on December 13th. How can I tell if the current updates (3.80) were on my new unit? Also, can anyone help this rookie and explain how to perform an update?

Thanks in advance,

Andy in Austin

[davidr]

Do the following:

Switch the unit on, wait for the start up to finish then press the spanner (wrench) button to go to setup.

Then choose the 'settings' from the menu and for the bottom menu choose 'about' this will show the software version.

HTH.

David

[Marc Herold]

I got mine a week ago and when I entered my 25 didget unlock code ans serial # I got a message that 3.80 is available and they will send it to me...I also think you can go to My Garmin, enter your unit type and #'s and they will tell if there any updates.

[Marc Herold]

Got tired of waiting so I got it off the Garmin website this morning...Very easy to do...

[Jaws100]

Originally Posted by Marc Herold

Got tired of waiting so I got it off the Garmin website this morning...Very easy to do...

You will probably find your map-drawing slower with the 3.80 update as a lot of us have found out.

[Froggie]

jaws,

I got caught out on that too!! I'm technologically incompetent but I seem to have updated to software version 3.90? which presumably is an update rather than a downdate?

Froggie

[davidr]

It should be but who knows really with software !! :-)

3.90 is the latest version, here's a complete change history of the most recent versions of the 550 software:

Changes made from version 3.80 to 3.90:

• Corrected issue that provided invalid search results near your destination for long routes.
• Corrected issue with MadMaps support that could cause an incorrect Speed Zone alert to display.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.80:

• Add support for African Time zones.
• Add support for several new pre-recorded voices.
• Add support for distances in yards when a British voice is selected (may require updated voice).
• Added support for MAD Maps scenic routes.
• Allow the compass page to display 5 digits of elevation.
• Improved handling of circular routes. Allows entry at alternate point. Will not announce arrival when starting a route. (All routes will be deleted after update, but can be re-imported from GPX files.)
• Keep the map detail level when go from main map to browse map.
• When reviewing a gas station after pressing the fuel button from main map, the map will now be centered on selected gas station rather than the vehicle.
• Change Optimal Reorder so it does not include the final point when reordering.
• Correct issue where backlight may change if you remain on the backlight adjust page for a period of time.
• Correct issue where backlight may turn off when location is above polar circle.
• Correct issue that would sometimes cause highways to be labeled with the incorrect name.
• Correct issue that would not allow more than a single point to be added to some routes.
• Correct issues when the same map is loaded in two different regions.
• Correct issue when searching for cities on basemap.
• Correct off road transitions in track to route when there is no map coverage.
• Correct issue playing Audible format 4 books.
• Correct distance for mixed routes imported from MapSource
• Correct issue that caused all traffic delays to be 1min when using certain maps.
• Correct issue that prevented TrafficMaster service from being properly named on the unit.
• Correct issue that prevented some very large track log activities from being archived correctly.
• Correct issue where changes to a route would be lost if you press and hold the back button.
• Correct issue that caused MP3?s to be paused for navigation announcements when navigation was set to off and a pre-recorded voice was selected.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

• Added a user selectable Off Route Recalculation Mode
• Updated Compass and Trip Computer displays to remember their last page mode
• Enabled Bluetooth troubleshooting whenever a phone is paired
• Allow volume adjustment when using a Bluetooth headset with audio option set to phone only
• Added Lithuanian text language support
• Corrected issues in Trip log archive support that resulted in 0 length files and false reporting of full logs
• Corrected issue on Compass page that prevented it from displaying the heading
• Corrected flashing on the Enter Coordinates page
• Corrected issue that allowed the page key to escape from the pin entry for Garmin Lock
• Corrected rare issue that could prevent proper startup when custom POI files contain a large number of bitmaps
• Corrected problem ejecting on Mac computers

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Add support for coordinate entry in alternative grid formats
• Maintain zoom level when panning from main map
• Correct Extended Postal Code searching error in the UK
• Correct shutdown when import waypoint with unsupported symbol
• Correct import of certain route points with MapSource 6.12.2
• Correct issue that prevented trip log archive function from activating

This is from:

Garmin: zumo 550 Updates & Downloads

In case you want to read more.