Pretty off the wall question about Garmin 201

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2007-01-29 6:27 PM

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Subject: Pretty off the wall question about Garmin 201
I don't have a serial port on my new computer, and bought a usb-serial convert, and for some reason, my garmin will not show up when I plug it in. I have the drivers all install and everything, but its just not finding it. Anyone run into this? Any ideas?

2007-01-29 9:49 PM
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Stupid questions, but do you have the Garmin turned on? Are the connections clean and shiny?
2007-01-29 9:53 PM
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Right click on the taskbar, click EXPLORE and see if the device is connected. Since you have installed the software it should recognize the device. BTW, I don't believe it needs to be turned on. As a matter of fact, I purposely turn my 305 OFF prior to uploading. It works better for some reason. Good luck-
2007-01-30 5:41 AM
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Do you have any other device you could try the connection with ?
2007-01-30 7:25 AM
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Ok....my geeky side coming out just for today.  A lot of times a serial to USB connector will not work.  I wanted to do the same with my Garmin but was told by many it will not work. 

 

2007-01-30 8:54 AM
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I tried all this stuff guys, and no luck. My solution: bite the bullet and buy a serial card.

Edited by joelkratzer 2007-01-30 8:54 AM

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