Problem connecting to PC

[EagleBoy]

So far I have yet to successfully connect to the DNR Garmin program with this unit, although that is what I did for years with my Garmin GPS 12.  I keep getting the "Port 1 does not exist" etc.

That is on 2 different computers with a new unit and new cable.  I could try on my son's laptop, but shouldn't the 60 CSx be able to readily connect to DNR Garmin without these problems?

Should be according tot he docs.  I do not have a 60 CSX so I cannot help.

[EagleBoy]

Just took a look at the manual:  Do you have your gpsr set to GARMIN mode? (Assuming using connection)

[EagleBoy]

Another shapefile option: http://www.ecostats.com/software/lobal/index.htm

[Bullshooter]

OK, I solved the problem through stubborn-ness, and now realize I was being dense.  For what it's worth, the problems were very simple and I explain below.

1. Mapsource:  When I clicked on "Receive from Device"  The pop-up box said to select the device from the list below, which said Device: Removable Disk (F:\).  Not knowing if that was the correct Letter Drive, I clicked on the drop down list, which also had G and H.  What I didn't know was that if I scrolled up, above the F, I could see GPSMAP 60...which this time I selected, and problem solved.

2.  In DNR Garmin, I went to the Help Search function and found out how to set the Port:  Click on GPS, Set Port, and choose USB.  This had apparently been set to Port 1 because my old cable was not a USB, it plugged in the back.  I set it to USB, and the unit and my PC are happily connected now.

Sorry for the false alarm, this stuff seems so easy and simple once I knew the secret.  As a teacher once said, "It's intuitive if you know what you're doing.

Thanks all

[MichaelJ07]

Thanks for all your reports!  I love reading success stories!

Mike

[Bullshooter]

MichaelJ07,
Your tag line "The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act." fits my efforts to a T!      Ha ha

[MichaelJ07]

My efforts as well, Bullshooter.  Just ask my family.   

Keep us posted.  Good people here freely helping all.

Mike