garmin gps

Hey... if you google Garmin software, you will come up with loads of places that sell the software, alot sell on the cards already.

The downloaded software that I found was not from...the best sources. But I know there are many legit software download places.

We got ours from Johnny Appleseed, and they had loads of software and seem quite helpful. I'd ring them or JB Hifi or Supercheap or any of the bigger retailers.

the 60Csx doesn't have an internal hard drive so you won't be able to load any maps into it,

It could have world wide base maps or an Australian base map which won't show you much

Buy yourself a 2Gb mircoSd card and then download Shonkymaps, and OSM

GPS Australia is a good forum to join

Hi Bruce
Firstly you have purchases a top hand held GPS, I have this same model, they are great and very user friendly.

Firstly the micro sd card is only for extra maps like the Garmin Topo Australia or Shonky Maps and do not come as standard when you buy the unit.

Did you buy the unit here in Australia or did it come from overseas - like buying it from eBay?. Australian units still have a very basic map set up. If you have no map of Australia when zoomed right out, it sounds like an overseas unit.

I will get their 1800 phone number from work and post it here tonight when I get home from work.

Cheers

Stephen

Just Googled Garmin Australia

Garmin Australia

Contact Garmin
Technical Support: For help and support, please visit our support pages.

Garmin Australasia
Unit 19
167 Prospect Highway
Seven Hills, NSW 2147

Australia Customer Support: 1800 235 822

Australia Fax Number: 02 8882 6150

New Zealand Customer Support: 0800 427 652

New Zealand Fax Number: 0800 427 646

Hi Fence,
are you using "mapsource" to transfer your map files to the GPS?
regards

thank u all for the info. I bought the unit from Pally Paddin ,ringwood vic.Took it back an the manager explained all. salesman didnt know obout the extra card.Initial cost was $450..Unfortunatelly cost me an extra b$200l; but now got all maps .I am a little "peeved" for want of better word, as the screen is cluttered , ie top half covered with non pertinant info when u look at map.No doubt "my wife will figure out how to get rid of it.However if someone has the answer would make my life easier.
thank you again. bruce.

you are spot on. Thank you andrew.

i have the 60cx (no compass or altimeter although it does triangulate an altitude and bearing) and it's great!