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Garmin 200 and going online

  • 15-08-2008 03:42PM
    #1
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭


    I just bought a Garmin 200w on the spur of the moment, having seen one working in a friend's car. Now I'm trying to get my head around how to use it. The threads here are proving helpful.

    BUT...

    The only lead I got was for the car's cigar lighter. I gather that the Garmin end is some kind of USB. There is no lead supplied that fits my PC USB port. Should I have one? Is in an optional extra (i.e. do I have to pay for it)?

    I have the latest maps, but obviously that will change. When the time comes, I want to be ready.


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  • #2
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,529 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Any old bog-standard mini-USB cable will do, such as one from a digital camera, there's nothing special about the Garmin one. If you haven't got one, you can get one in any computer or electronics shop such as Peats or Maplins.


  • #3
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    Thanks, Alun.

    I just checked all my USB bitsa, and none of the leads fits. So I'll have to enter the co-ordinates of Maplin's and navigate my way there.


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