GARMIN GDL 30/30A Software Upgrade Information

Software Version 3.20

http://www.garmin.com

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WARNINGS:
If this software is uploaded to a unit other than the product for
which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that unit.

If repeated software upload attempts fail, you may need to return

the unit to GARMIN for service.

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Change History:
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Version 3.10 to 3.20:

1. Added support to identify the Coastal Mariner weather subscription.

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Version 2.90 to 3.10:

1. Updated software to support new memory chip.

2. Fixed potential shutdown.

3. Fix a bug causing channels to pop in and out of the channel list.

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Version 2.80 to 2.90:

1. Added support for new 4000 and 5000 series chartplotters.

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Version 2.70 to 2.80:

1. Fixed a bug that would result in the GDL30 sometimes not shutting down
when the MFD shutdown.

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Version 2.60 to 2.70:

1. Fixed a bug that would not allow NEXRAD or Cloud Tops to be displayed
in simulator mode if an antenna was not connected or there was no siganl.

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Version 2.50 to 2.60:

1. Added support for review of weather products on the map.

2. Added support for drawing weather buoys.

3. Added support for marine bulletins.

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Version 2.40 to 2.50:
1. Corrected problem that made cloud tops appear to be corrupted.

2. Corrected problem that was causing Nexrad radar data to be

shifted to the West when combined with cloud tops.

3. Fixed issue that was causing contours to not be drawn at some

map zoom levels.

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Version 2.30 to 2.40:

1. Added support for cloud tops.

2. Added support for graphical city conditions.

3. Added ability for MFD to display forecasted weather fronts and

graphical city conditions.

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Version 2.20 to 2.30:

1. Release to support production tests.

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Version 2.10 to 2.20:

1. Provided the ability for the head unit to access the XM radio channel
categories. Now, the user can navigate and scan using channel categories.

2. Fixed a problem, where under very rare circumstances, the weather fronts
can be drawn incorrectly.

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Version 2.00 to 2.10:

1. Fixed a problem, where under rare circumstances, weather fronts can be drawn
incorrectly.

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Version 2.00 is the initial release version for GDL 30/30A.

Any units with pre-release alpha or beta software will have

all nonvolatile memory erased when version 2.00 is loaded.

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Upload Instructions - USB Card Programmer Update

Instructions for uploading the new software using a USB Card Programmer:

1. Download the appropriate self extracting archive file onto your hard drive.

2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.

3. Make sure a USB Card Programmer is connected to your computer, and that a
data card is inserted into the programmer.

4. Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., C:\GARMIN),
and run the update program, program_card.exe. Select "Card Programmer"
 and click "OK" to begin the software upload.

5. Remove the data card from the USB Card Programmer. Make sure the GDL30's
host GPS unit is powered on, and insert the data card into the host unit.
Refer to the installation guide for more information.

The host unit will automatically load the software to the GDL30. During
the upload, the display will indicate "Transferring Data..." or "Software
Loading...". The upload process should take awhile to complete.
When the upload is complete, the unit will reset itself and turn on
normally.

6. Verify the GDL30 software was properly updated by verifying it's version
number via the host unit. Refer to your host unit's operator's manual.

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