Maridian Platinum

[dboggny]

I was updating the firmware to my gps via the SD card/ hidden menu. i thought the batteries were ok, but while it was riting, the thing shut off and now it wont turn back on. any help is appreciated. does it have to go back to magellan?

 

thanks

db

[+Yo_Boy]

I got the following instructions from Magellan when I experienced the same problem:

 

In order to fix the problem that you are experiencing, you would need to follow the following instructions for Expert Upload:

 

Download the latest software upgrade for the SporTrak Map from our website:

http://www.magellangps.com/en/support/prod...Trak_MapStd.asp

 

You need to PRESS AND HOLD, PLUS + MINUS + WALKING MAN to turn your unit off.

 

Before you upload you need to put your unit in "Software Upload Mode" by pressing and holding GLOBE + MENU + POWER.

 

Download the file into your computer

Unzip it

Open up the MAGUP file

Select "NO" on the automatic upload window.

Select EXPERT from the toolbar, on the EXPERT SET UP window

On unit type select SporTrak Map

Select your COM Port and set Expert Upload ON

Press OK

Select UPLOAD from the tool bar

Select "Program code only"

On upload file window, select UPLOAD FILE.

The map upload process should start promptly

 

If the problem persists, please contact Technical Support at (800) 707-9971 for further assistance.

 

Good Luck!

-Yo_Boy (Northville, MI)

[+GOT GPS?]

MAGELLAN:

 

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 Me-ridians.

 

1. If your MAP330/Meridian in 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.

 

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

 

3. Run magup.exe, select NO at the dialog box. Click on "Expert" and checkmark "On" for the "Expert Upload" setting (be sure MAP 330/Meridian is selected (not Meridian GPS) as the "Unit Type" and click "OK"

 

4. Select the firmware file by clicking on "File" then "Select Code File".  The firmware file should have a name like MGOLD312.HEX, ZORRO204.SRE, ZORRO204.HEX, or MRDN3_08.HEX.

 

5. Click on "Upload" and click "OK". Checkmark "Program Code and base map".  Check "Upload File".

 

Jack Yeazel

 

 

http://gpsinformation.net/loadfirmware.htm

Edited October 13, 2005 by GOT GPS?