+Matthew 7:7 Too Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Garmin have released a new update for their Oregon x00 GPSrs - v3.70. But although it seems to have improved the clarity of their OSGB Discoverer maps, a few users have reported they can no longer see waypoints or geocaches on these maps (although they are visible when using the TOPO maps on the same GPSr!) On the face of it I wouldn't recommend this update unless you don't mind this new bug - unless any intrepid users can tell me that they've updated their Oregon x00 to v3.70 without this problem showing up. Chris Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Unfortunately we've already done the upgrade to our Oregon 300. We haven't had chance to find out exactly what is wrong, but have noticed that the icons are there until you zoom in - then they disappear. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I may just wait a bit then Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Unfortunately we've already done the upgrade to our Oregon 300. We haven't had chance to find out exactly what is wrong, but have noticed that the icons are there until you zoom in - then they disappear. With the Garmin Discoverer mapping I don't get any at any level of map zooming, or the track log. If I switch the OS map layer off and resort to basemap, then they are there and working fine. It seems Garmin don't test their firmware with Discoverer mapping - as I guess they do their development in the US? Jon. Quote Link to comment
+Cash-in Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Unfortunately we've already done the upgrade to our Oregon 300. We haven't had chance to find out exactly what is wrong, but have noticed that the icons are there until you zoom in - then they disappear. With the Garmin Discoverer mapping I don't get any at any level of map zooming, or the track log. If I switch the OS map layer off and resort to basemap, then they are there and working fine. It seems Garmin don't test their firmware with Discoverer mapping - as I guess they do their development in the US? Jon. Has anyone reported it to Garmin? Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Has anyone reported it to Garmin? Yup... I logged a call as I thought it was unlikely the Easter Bunny would fix it J Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Garmin have released a new update for their Oregon x00 GPSrs - v3.70. But although it seems to have improved the clarity of their OSGB Discoverer maps, a few users have reported they can no longer see waypoints or geocaches on these maps (although they are visible when using the TOPO maps on the same GPSr!) On the face of it I wouldn't recommend this update unless you don't mind this new bug - unless any intrepid users can tell me that they've updated their Oregon x00 to v3.70 without this problem showing up. Chris Interesting, when the Garmin Oregon Wiki states: Detailed Version HistorySoftware 3.70 * Added support for Garmin BirdsEye . * Added mmHg pressure units. * Added ability to change active track color. * Added option to calibrate screen under Setup->Display. Caveat: Next two items still unverified, but i suppose them to be included in this release (more after Easter) * Added custom waypoint symbol and geocache symbol support. * Corrected issue with GPS acquisition on certain units. from here Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've just logged a support request with Garmin too. I'd suggest everyone does the same. Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+Matthew 7:7 Too Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Unfortunately we've already done the upgrade to our Oregon 300. We haven't had chance to find out exactly what is wrong, but have noticed that the icons are there until you zoom in - then they disappear. Thanks for your post. I find that the OSGB maps lose definition when I zoom in beyond 300ft anyway, could you advise me when the geocache icons disappear for you please?? (I've also seen a link at the Oregon Wiki to reinstall v3.60 if you need to reverse your update!) Chris Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Got confused there..... wrong GPS! Mine's a 450 not a 400 so the latest update for it is 3.30 which I've installed and it is fine. All icons appear as normal. Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+smstext Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 whats the email address for garmin, im gonna log a complaint even through im not updating it till this is solved. has anyone tried disabling the maps then re enabling them? i know this worked on another update that similar happened on. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 whats the email address for garmin, im gonna log a complaint even through im not updating it till this is solved. has anyone tried disabling the maps then re enabling them? i know this worked on another update that similar happened on. techsupp.europe@garmin.com Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just had a reply from Garmin today about this issue - I raised a ticket with them for my Oregon 450. They said new software (for this model) is ready to download that solves the OS GB map problem. I don't know whether this applies to the other models (they use different versions of the software). Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+smstext Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 whats the email address for garmin, im gonna log a complaint even through im not updating it till this is solved. has anyone tried disabling the maps then re enabling them? i know this worked on another update that similar happened on. techsupp.europe@garmin.com thanks Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) > New Garmin Oregon, Dakota and Colorado software, fixes map display issues. from over on the GPS and technology forum linky All available via webupdater, I've installed all w/o issue. Oregon x50 3.4 Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40: * Added BirdsEye control to Profiles. * Fixed map display problems. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4523 Oregon x00 3.8 Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.80: * Added BirdsEye control to profiles. * Added screen calibration option to Oregon 200. * Fixed issue changing marine modes. * Fixed map display problems. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4051 Dakota 2.9 Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90: * Added BirdsEye control to Profiles. * Fixed issue changing marine map modes. * Fixed map display problems. * Fixed crash while saving a track http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4527 Colorado 3.4 Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40: * Added BirdsEye control to Profiles. * Fixed map display problems. * Fixed issue setting marine map modes. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3887 Edited April 14, 2010 by Bear and Ragged Quote Link to comment
+Matthew 7:7 Too Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 > New Garmin Oregon, Dakota and Colorado software, fixes map display issues. from over on the GPS and technology forum linky All available via webupdater, I've installed all w/o issue. Yep, thanks for your post. I found the update via the Oregon Wiki website on my return from Sherwood Forest and installed it. All works well!! Not sure if WAAS location works any better yet as I need a clear view to the south to see the satellite. Chris Quote Link to comment
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