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Thanks very much.  When I get some time I will attempt this. 

Eaparks, thanks for that info, most helpful. I've run the web updater a few times and I'm pretty sure I'm up to snuff on the software.  I'll keep checking.  Being new to handhelds, I'm cautious in messing with files (I've read somewhere that it's easy to delete Oregon info) but I'm willing to learn. I'm very interested in backing up the g2maps to my computer then deleting them from the unit...would you help me with a step by step?  Also, if I were to do this, would the internal memory handle a significant portion of the state maps offered here...or at least the Southeast states?

(patience with me) is the basemap and the Marine map the same? If so, how would it be listed under the "map information" tab?  All I see is the AL topo maps and the Marine maps (disabled).  This has solved my problem of seeing detail at any level.  However, when I zoom out past my topos, I have nothing.  When I enable it (marine), I see a nationwide color map (like google earth).  I'm thinking this is my basemap because I can zoom into other areas of the nation but it appears to be the spartan garmin basemap.  Help me understand.

Ok that solved the detail issue. I disabled the US Marine detail map and now I can see what I need.  Thanks for that.

Any ideas on the straight track line?

New to the forum and GPShandhelds.  I purchased an Oregon 200 in Nov and was learning my way around it...only to have it stolen from my truck. I recently replaced it with a 400c, great price, even though I won't use the coastal maps very often.  As with my 200, I've downloaded Alabama topos from this site. I use my 400 for hunting, hiking, and some auto use.  I have a 1G card that I have my maps on.

My Issues; It seems that on NORMAL map detail, I can't zoom in past 800ft or I lose all map detail (topo lines, streets, water) except my tracks and waypoints. If I lower the detail I can zoom more, but even on LEAST I can only get 200ft without losing all detail.  Is this normal? I don't remember this with my 200.  What am I doing wrong?

Also, on the unit and on Mapsource, I get a "as the crow flies" track to recent waypoints. How can I stop this?