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    GPS 18 with nRoute ™ Navigation Software setup guide T his setup guide includes instructions to connect your GPS 18 to your computer , install software on your computer , and unlock the detailed maps . T o ensure a successful installation, follow the steps outlined in this guide . Do not connect the USB cable to your PC until you are instructed t[...]

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    At t en ti o n! D o n ot co nn e ct t he en cl o se d G ar mi n U SB ca bl e t o yo u r co m pu te r u nt i l yo u h av e l oa de d t he Ma pS o ur ce so ft w ar e. Step 1: Install nRoute 1. Insert the DVD into your computer ’s DVD-ROM drive. If auto-run is enabled, your computer will automatically display a welcome screen. If the start-up file [...]

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    GPS 18 USB 1. Insert the end of the GPS 18 USB cable into an available USB port on your computer . 2. Once the GPS 18 USB is connected, Windows should automatically locate and install the drivers. If Windows is unable to locate and install the drivers, select your DVD-ROM drive from the “Add New Hardware” Wizard dialog box (Example: “E:”). [...]

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    For the latest fr ee software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products , visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com . © 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, R[...]