How to Add the Garmin Map 'AcrossCanadaTrails Beta ver1_3' from the zip file

Thank you for download the file. "AcrossCanadaTrails Beta ver1_3 in zip file"

Here's the instructions on how to add the garmin map to your device, as was asked on discussion from the CrazyGuyOnABike.com Comment forum
#3: Re: Comments for Beta Version 1.1 (#3 in thread)

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/resources/?o=rzyi&resource_id=1522&v=H

Requirements to use GPS:

1... Have a Garmin GPS device (I use the eTrex Legend Cx) if it works on another, please let me know)

2. ... Remember it's free, so you'll need to backup whatever Data you have on your device first. .. as when your done with the map, you can just copy everything back onto the Device.

3. With these instructions, your putting the GPS map onto the little XD card (so if you have a spare one, you can use that one. ... it's a small but hopefully super useful file :)

Instructions:

Step 1: Plug in your Garmin GPS Device into your computer.

(Assuming your GPS Device is similar to mine)

Step 2: Go to: Main Menu, Setup, Interface, USB Mass Storage

(Your computer should open up the Unit as a USB Mass Storage device, and view contents)

Step 3: Copy The Garmin folder from the XD Card to the Desktop.

(As a backup so then after you can undo this by just replacing the Garmin folder with the old one)

Step 4: Copy and replace the Garmin folder from the unzipped ... Across Canada Trails file to XD Card (USB mass storage device on the GPS)

Step 5: Now that the folder is on the GPS's XD Card, close the window, and safely remove hardware, then unplug it.

... then you can see the map on your device. :)

Installing the Cool Points Of Interest

(Tim Hortons, Bike Shops, and Info Centers, campgrounds and more)

Step 6: Download the POI Loader from the Garmin Website www.garmin.com/poiloader

.... or just copy open up the program and install from the folder 'Programs to Hep Users' it's called. POILoaderforWindows_242 (The website might have a later version, but i think this should be fine)

Step 7: Once installed and running the program is running, it will as you to plug the USB cord back in. ... and find the device. .. it should. Then its asks you if you want to install or remove Custom POI. ... (My guess is to install more, as you can never have enough Points of interest, there might be a max. .. so i do have the most important ones available ready)

Step 8: The program asks you then to find the folder, select the 'POI Loader Files' and choose unit of mesurement (it was made in KM... i dont know it makes a difference) and Choose express. ..

The number i have is 2645. .. (as of Across Canada Trails GPS version 1.3)

Step 9: Again safely remove hardware. .. and you should be ready togo.

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I hope that helps feel free to comment on this blog, or use crazyguyonabike.com's forum, i look forward to hearing from everyone on how it worked.

Cheers,

Sam