Thanks goodness

[slayman]

I had to surf through the ADVrider site to find out the old forum is gone. Hopefully the "how to update your 550 maps" instructions are still around. Thanks to whomever has set this up.

[Stu]

Welcome to the forum [mention]slayman[/mention]

Sadly the how to isn't about but I'm sure people can help with questions

[sussamb]

This should help, taken from https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=W ... qSearch%2F, and applies to the zumo 450/550/665, others can use Express to directly install the map without needing to use MapInstall.

Step 1: Install the map to your computer

If an updated region has not been installed to the device

1.Open Garmin Express
2.Select the device to update
3.Click on View Details
4.Click on Installation Options
5.Select Computer and Device
6.Click on Install or Install All
7.Accept the license agreement
8.Click Continue
9.Select a region to install to the device, then click Continue

If an updated region is already installed to the device

1.Open Garmin Express
2.Select the device to update
3.Click on Map Options
4.Click on Install to Computer
5.Accept the license agreement
6.Click Install Update

Step 2: Prevent the computer from sleeping

Before starting the map installation, ensure that the computer is not set to go to sleep while the installation is in progress.

Windows
1.Press the Windows key + R
2.Type powercfg.cpl
3.Click Change when the computer sleeps
4.Change Put the computer to sleep to Never
5.Click Save changes

Mac OS X
1.If using a MacBook, connect the computer to the power adapter
2.Click the Apple in the menu bar
3.Click System Preferences
4.Click Energy Saver
5.If using a Macbook, select the Power Adapter tab
6.Drag the Sleep slider to Never

Step 3: Install the remaining maps to your device using MapInstall

Windows
1.Insert an MicroSD/SD card into your Garmin device
2.Connect the Garmin device to your computer
3.Open MapInstall
4.Select the MicroSD/SD card in the Device drop-down box
5.Click Continue
6.Ensure the correct map is selected in the drop-down box at the bottom of the window
7.Select the map region(s) that you would like to install to the memory card◦Click a map segment to select it
◦Click and drag a box around an area to select multiple segments at one time
◦Use the right mouse button to deselect segments
8.Click Continue
9.Click Install

Mac OS X
1.Insert a MicroSD/SD card into your Garmin device
2.Connect the Garmin device to the computer
3.Open MapInstall (this is included in BaseCamp installation)
4.Select the MicroSD/SD card in the Device drop-down box
5.Click Continue
6.Ensure the correct map is selected in the drop-down box
7.Select the map region(s) that you would like to install to the memory card◦Click a map segment to select it
◦Click and drag a box around an area to select multiple segments at one time
◦Hold down the Command key while clicking to deselect segments
◦Choose Clear Selections from the Edit menu to deselect all segments
8.Click Continue
9.Click Install
10.Click Finish

After MapInstall has finished loading the maps, disconnect the device and the maps will be available for use. The computer sleep settings can now be returned to the desired value.

[slayman]

Thanks Stu and Sussamb.
I should introduce myself. Located in Central Pennsylvania. I ride a 2005 Kawi ZZR 1200. Most of my miles are commuting but I do frequent all day rides here in PA, occasional long weekends in Virginia and West Virginia and when I can extended trips farther west. I primarily us the Zumo 550 as a tracker since I don't often lead but when I'm out on my own I Bluetooth it to my SENA 20 for voice instructions.

Scott