usmcski Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I cant seen to get my computer to recognise the gps unit.....what do i do? Quote Link to comment
+haywyre Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 which map software are you using? Or are you doing a firmware update? Quote Link to comment
usmcski Posted March 14, 2003 Author Share Posted March 14, 2003 Im using mapsource north america points of interest along with my HP computer but the pc will not recognise that the GPS is connected. Quote Link to comment
+flir~girl Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 does your serial port work? maybe try another computer....the software fits on a 3.5 floppy. Something I had to do, when I discovered my desktop serial didn't reckonize it, but my notebook does. "To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower....." William Blake Quote Link to comment
mudda_UBER Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Just bought one last night. How do you guys like it? [This message was edited by mudda on March 15, 2003 at 05:37 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+flir~girl Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I have a 120 and just love it. Let me guess, you haven't seen the TV since you got it, and you're constantly going "Oh!..check this out".... just a hunch. A few months later, you'll still be saying that. "To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower....." William Blake Quote Link to comment
usmcski Posted March 15, 2003 Author Share Posted March 15, 2003 I contacted both garmin and hewlet packard and no one can help me......someone....PLEASE HELP!!!!! Quote Link to comment
mudda_UBER Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 I used it this weekend, and it is amazing. I'm so glad I broke down and bought one. Now I've got to talk my brother into getting one! Quote Link to comment
WolfinSTL Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 Hey USMCSKI, I'll be happy to help but need a bit more information (feel free to e-mail me if you don't want to post it). 1. What operating system are you using on your computer? 2. Are you connecting the GPS in via Serial or USB? 3. Do you have any other things connected (MP3 players, external modems, UPS cable, etc.)? 4. Have you looked to see what comm ports are available on your computer (if Windows look under "Device Manager" then "Ports COM&LPT"). Dave quote:Originally posted by usmcski:I cant seen to get my computer to recognise the gps unit.....what do i do? Quote Link to comment
+MjrWingnut Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Are you have another device using the same port as the Rino? I had the same problem but I got it working after I changed ports. quote:Originally posted by usmcski:I cant seen to get my computer to recognise the gps unit.....what do i do? MjrWingnut Quote Link to comment
+st_richardson Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 We'll need more info to help. I had some problems linking my Rino 120 with an early version of EasyGPS. Solved it by updating EasyGPS. I currently have Garmin stumped with my link problems. Up to a month ago linking with Mapsource was no problem. Lately I'm having some problems uploading there with both of my Rino 120s. (Note: I have no problems linking to Mapsource with my Vista. I also had no problem downloading the latest software to the Rinos.) Quote Link to comment
+lightnsound Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Had trouble with my rino 120s a short while back connecting to laptop. I emailed Garmin, and they told me to get the software update for Mapsource from their website. It worked. While I was at it I got the latest firmware for my Rinos, my etrex and my eTrex Vista. If you want specific directions on how to do this I can forward you the email from Garmin at your request, just email me. Quote Link to comment
usmcski Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 Thanks for the help folks....after playing with my gps and pc for 3 hours i finally got it figued out.....this is so cool!!!! I really do appreciate everyone trying to help!!! Quote Link to comment
Team GeoHoy Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 I just bought the Rino 110. If I buy the MapSource NA software, will I be able to see major roads on my GPS? I was under the impression when I bought it that the major roads would be on it. I saw the 120 and noticed on the box that roads can be seen. Bear in mind, I am new to GPS and geocaching, I have a buddy who is pretty good at this helping me out. Thanks. Scott Quote Link to comment
+lightnsound Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Alpinehoy--- I have a couple of Rino 120s, which can display downloaded maps, roads and such. I download from Roads and Recreation. Unfortunately, I believe the Rino 110 will not download maps, but will only let you download points of interest, basically as waypoints. If you are going to use the unit for geocaching I think it will be fine, but for navigating while driving, not as much. On the other hand I have found places while driving with no other directions using my yellow eTrex, which has no real mapping, it just takes a bit of circling sometimes. Good luck and have fun! I am not addicted to geocaching, really. [This message was edited by lightnsound on April 16, 2003 at 07:44 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+flir~girl Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 quote:Originally posted by usmcski:Thanks for the help folks....after playing with my gps and pc for 3 hours i finally got it figued out.....this is so cool!!!! I really do appreciate everyone trying to help!!! Glad you broke the code. Was a software update needed? Just curious. f~g "Forty-two!" yelled Loonquawl. "Is that all you've got to show for seven and a half million years' work?" Quote Link to comment
Team GeoHoy Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by lightnsound:Alpinehoy--- I have a couple of Rino 120s, which can display downloaded maps, roads and such. I download from Roads and Recreation. Unfortunately, I believe the Rino 110 will not download maps, but will only let you download points of interest, basically as waypoints. If you are going to use the unit for geocaching I think it will be fine, but for navigating while driving, not as much. On the other hand I have found places while driving with no other directions using my yellow eTrex, which has no real mapping, it just takes a bit of circling sometimes. Good luck and have fun! I am not addicted to geocaching, really. [This message was edited by lightnsound on April 16, 2003 at 07:44 PM.] My buddy has basemaps on his GPS, I am jealous. As much as I paid for the 110, I think it should have basemaps. Solely my opinion. I use mine for driving to geocache areas and would love to have the basemap. Quote Link to comment
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