- Download Gps Maps To Sd Card For Windows 10
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Figure 16: Selecting data and a GPS device to download to. Other GPS models such as the Nuvi 500 may have two storage device locations to send data to, main storage, and an optional micro-sd card. The device dropdown will allow you to select the device, main storage, or SD card.
TomTom manufactures and distributes several popular GPS devices. Many models of the TomTom GPS device support the use of SD or microSD cards for memory expansion. You can install TomTom maps directly onto the memory card. To install maps to the card, you need to download and install the TomTom Home software (See Resources) onto your computer. You can purchase additional maps from the TomTom website and install the maps onto the memory card.
Purchase a Downloadable TomTom Map
Step 1
Open a Web browser and navigate to the TomTom online store (See Resources).
Step 2
Click the 'Maps' tab and select “Downloadable Maps.”
Step 3
Click the drop-down menu and select the entry for your TomTom device. A list of available maps will open.
Step 4
Click the “Buy Now” option for the desired map and select “Proceed to Checkout.”
Step 5
Provide payment information and click “Submit.” A receipt and a download link for the map are provided once the transaction has completed.
Download the map file and save the file to your desktop.
Upload Map to TomTom SD Card
Step 1
Insert the memory card into the card slot on the TomTom device.
Step 2
Plug the device into the computer using the USB cable. The computer will register the GPS device as a removable device.
Step 3
Power on the GPS device. An error message will appear stating “No Map Found.” Click “OK” to dismiss the message.
Step 4
Click the Windows “Start” button and select “Computer.” Click the entry for the TomTom device under the Removable Devices section. Click the entry for the SD card to open the card in Windows Explorer.
Step 5
Click the “Windows Explorer” icon on the Windows taskbar to open a second instance of Explorer. You can also press the “Ctrl-N” key while the cursor is in the first instance of Explorer to open a second Explorer window.
Step 6
Navigate to the downloaded map file on the desktop.
Step 7
Drag the downloaded map file into the SD card folder in the first Explorer window.
Double-click on the map file in the SD card folder. The TomTom Home application will launch on the computer and the application will install the map to the device.
Warning
- The information provided in this article apply to the TomTom models GO x50, GO x40, GO x30, GO x20. Instructions for other models may vary slightly or significantly.
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Many Garmin GPS devices have microSD card slots that give the units extra storage capacity. However, the microSD card must have enough available space to accommodate the map installation. Garmin GPS devices are shipped with a base map of the country where the units are sold. For other countries, or for detailed maps of trails, additional maps may be purchased from the Garmin online store. When you install these downloadable maps, you have the option of installing these maps to a microSD card installed on the device.
Insert a microSD card into the Garmin GPS device card slot. The microSD card slot is located under a rubber cover on the side of most Garmin units. However, for some units, the microSD card slot is located under the battery. Check the owner’s manual for your Garmin unit to determine where the microSD card slot is located.
Plug the Garmin GPS unit into a computer using the USB connector cable. The Garmin will register as a removable device in the operating system.
Open File Explorer. In Windows 7, you can click the Windows “Start” button and select “Computer.” In Windows 10, click the 'Folder' icon in the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Double-click the “Garmin” icon. The microSD card drive appears under the Garmin icon.
Right-click on the microSD card entry and select“Properties.” Check the available space on the microSD card. You will only be able to install a downloadable map if the microSD card has enough available space to accommodate the installation.
Log in on the My Garmin site with your Garmin user ID and password (see Resources). Click the tab labeled “Manage Maps.” The available maps for your device will be listed.
Click the “Download Map” icon for the desired map. The size of the map will be listed along with the description. Make sure that the microSD card contains enough available space to accommodate the map download.
Click the “Add to Device' option provided on the download receipt to send the downloadable map to the device. Click on the Garmin device. If the device is not shown as an option, click the “Find Device” button. The Communicator plugin will locate the connected GPS.
Click the link labeled “More Options.” Click the “MicroSD Card' option to send the map to the microSD card on the device.
Click “Continue” and accept the Terms of Service. The map will be downloaded and installed to the selected microSD card.
Items you will need
- Garmin account user id and password
- Garmin Communicator plugin installed
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