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How to draw a route on the Tread and not have problems on the XT2

by Gelo » 20 May 2025 14:28

Hello
I would like to share a document that I uploaded to a web of how to create a route in Tread in such a way that just by having a track that has...

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Last post by jfheath
22 May 2025 09:46
how to use Garmin Tread on a PC

by Thrasherg » 17 Jun 2023 13:56
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I have just purchased a garmin XT2, I tried connecting it to my PC and using basecamp (which is how I use my zumo XT), but I get a pop-up that states...
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Last post by jfheath
13 May 2025 16:08
How to select a specific route_XT

by Didos » 14 Dec 2024 22:19

Hi All,

I have very basic question that I tried to find out in the forum but I could not.. I think it is very basic that no one asked it 😁..

I just...

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Last post by Didos
04 Feb 2025 18:20
Waypoints created in Garmin Explore

by suzjsteele » 23 May 2024 14:12

So I have had a Garmin devices for many years, previously I always used Basecamp for route planning but (i think) it is no longer supported and the...

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Last post by Peobody
29 May 2024 20:18
Distribute routes on multible zumo gps's

by haug37 » 01 Apr 2024 09:50

Hello

Anyone that can help with this.

We are 15 bikes going on a one week trip.

We will recive pre plan routes for the entire week

Is their a...

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Last post by rbentnail
02 Apr 2024 09:55
What's the procedure for new 396 maps

by twowheelstom » 22 Dec 2023 22:19

I am getting a Zumo 396 LMT-S to replace a 550 and I'm looking for a procedure guide for map updates to the computer and Basecamp and (eventually to...

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Last post by MSTOCK27370
23 Dec 2023 00:09
Loading routes in Google Maps, to check for road blocks

by FrankB » 13 Sep 2022 12:33

In the past years I have had my share of road blocks. On average it will happen 3 times a day that a road is completely blocked, and you have to find...

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Last post by lather
23 May 2023 12:36
Access Basecamp Library from multple computers

by Breezly » 05 Feb 2020 04:05
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The Basecamp library can be accessed from different computers using a personal cloud storage service such as Drop Box, Google Drive or MS OneDrive....
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Last post by rbentnail
20 Mar 2023 10:11
Cleaning out internal memory on 590 & loading maps on sd card

by Iris » 11 Mar 2023 17:01

As I was updating the maps on my unit, Garmin express said my internal memory was full. So elected to put the maps in the sd card.

After having...

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Last post by sussamb
13 Mar 2023 17:42
How to use a 590 (from the USA), when traveling in Europe -question

by Iris » 09 Mar 2023 13:47

My husband and I will be traveling in Europe.
We have two 590’s. One will be used as a backup in case the other gps dies (or whatever).
I have...

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Last post by Iris
09 Mar 2023 22:00
Connecting 590 iPhone & sena

by Wedders_gasman » 23 Jul 2022 09:18

I have now acquired a 590, iPhone & Sena headset. Can anyone tell me how I connect the 3 together or even if it’s possible.
Thanks :roll:

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Last post by Wedders_gasman
26 Jul 2022 15:09
North and Zoom indicator

by soundofnyc » 08 May 2021 19:03

Hi, unable to see North indicator, and Zoom distance in upper right of screen? I am not in automotive 3D mode. Any ideas? Thanks

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Last post by mzeist
09 May 2021 10:16
navigate to town centre on Zumo 660

by sxt1 » 25 Apr 2021 09:43

Hi All,
I have a question, I hope someone can help with. I have a Zumo 660, with Aus&NZ NT 2021.30. Firmware is 5.10.

When I put a town in to...

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Last post by sxt1
26 Apr 2021 00:33
BaseCamp - How to rename a category

by Iris » 17 Sep 2020 20:30

I accidentally misspelled one of my categories in BaseCamp.
Now I can’t get rid of it.
Does anyone know how to get rid of a category in the...

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Last post by Iris
17 Sep 2020 20:30
595, harley gts, packtalk bold,

by Moose » 15 Jul 2020 12:06

ok out riding yesterday and lost all connections quit. now I cant get my 2020 harley gts to connect to headset gps,phone
anyone have to same or a...

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Last post by Moose
15 Jul 2020 12:06
Free custom BirdsEye maps from Google Satellite imagery (and others)

by mbirth » 12 May 2020 12:41

This is probably only interesting for 276C(x) users and zumo XT users. Or people that have other Garmin devices.

Garmin never intended people to be...

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Last post by mbirth
12 May 2020 12:41
Custom Map Themes

by Breezly » 19 Feb 2020 19:10

New England Riders has posted a guide for using and editing Custom Map Themes.

All of New England Riders Basecamp/Garmin learning information...

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Last post by rbentnail
20 Feb 2020 00:04
Planning routes on mobile phone for zumo

by Stu » 02 Feb 2020 21:39
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I have been looking at ways to plan routes on a mobile phone and send them to the Garmin Zumo

Searching about everyone says there is no way...
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Last post by Stu
09 Feb 2020 17:58
Import routes etc into Google Earth

by CollingsBob » 29 Jan 2020 14:12

Google Earth Pro is now free... I couldn't get it to “see” the GPS, but I did manage to get it to import a route & waypoints..

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Last post by CollingsBob
30 Jan 2020 00:41
OpenStreetMaps - How to Install

by jfheath » 08 Nov 2019 19:27

Open Street Maps are navigable map data files that can be downloaded for any part of the world - either in pre-defined format, or by selecting the...

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08 Nov 2019 20:04

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