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Data Management
You can store files on your device. The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, and Mac OS 10.4 and newer. Mac computers may
require additional third-party software to read and write files on Android devices.
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping
software (www.garmin.com). Memory cards can be used to store files such as maps and custom POIs.
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data
You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for maps and other data on your device. You can
purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or go to www.garmin.com/maps to purchase a memory
card with pre-loaded Garmin mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards from 4 to 256 GB.
1 Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device (Garmin
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Overview, page 2).
2 Insert a memory card into the slot.
3 Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the device.
2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your computer.
3 When your Garmin device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Yes.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable
drive, or a removable volume.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device to Your Computer, page 58).
Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable
drive, or a removable volume.
2 On your computer, open the file browser.
3 Select a file.
4 Select Edit > Copy.
5 Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your
device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a
portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your
device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > Eject.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
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