Not another GPS question !

If it is a standard install system really all you need to do is whck the cd into the drive and it should automatically launch and offer a series of option like install software, install drivers etc.

You also need to be sure that you have the correct port for the GPS as well, either USB or Com is usual.

Once you have installed the software and drivers it is simply a matter of plugging the GPS into the puter and it should recognise it and install it automatically.

Just follow instructions on the screen. make sure you read the book or quick install pamphlet that most of em seem to hand out these days.

Hello - the only maps that the Magellan Meridians come with standard is the "basemap" - it is already installed on unit ...so no need to do anything else - just turn GPS on. The CD that comes with the GPS is just a digital copy of the entire instruction book. The Basemap is pretty basic and only shows major cities and towns and main highways.

If you want more detailed maps ie street level - you will need to get either the DiscoverAus CD or the more current (and expensive) DiscoverAus Topo SD card (it is as yet not available on CD). I am assuming you don’t have the DiscoverAus CD ...or do you? If you do in fact have it - have a look at this for some instructions on use
www.gpsoz.com.au/dast_faq.htm
First step if you have DiscoverAus is to get an SD card and preferably an SD card reader - load the maps directly to card….not to GPS with card loaded as it is a slower process.

There are as far as I know no "free" maps (of much use) for Meridians. It is possible to make your own but that is more for enthusiasts with their own data to play with and a number of other software programs (and spare time).

Cheers
Greg

Footy ,
You could put a nice poem on there for them .
Willie .