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GPS City Q&A » Automotive GPS » How to down load routes onto a Garmin Nuvi 1490?

Automotive GPS (4 replies)

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How to down load routes onto a Garmin Nuvi 1490?

› Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT

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Nick
Ajax,On

Original question asked on Nov 4, 2011, 12:56pm

I would like to down load routes onto a Nuvi 1490 or 1490lmt, to do this will I need to buy a CD with map source on it directly from Garmin?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Cheers
Nick

Tom
GPS City

Reply #1 on Nov 4, 2011, 3:34pm

Custom routes can be created and transferred to the GPS using Basecamp.
Basecamp is a free download from Garmin.

The demonstration video is using Topo Canada but will work with City Navigator as well.

Once the route is sent to the GPS, go to Tools > arrow down to My Data > Import Route(s).
Place a check mark in the box beside the route and press Import.
Go back to the main menu and press Where To? > arrow down to Routes and the imported route will show in the list.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-topographic-canada-dvd-with-basecamp-videos.html?youtube=9Qo32KC6dnM

Nick Barrett
Canada

Reply #2 on Nov 4, 2011, 8:30pm

Thanks Tom.

Douglas
London

Reply #3 on Nov 30, 2012, 2:46am

I have a garmin 1490 how can I down load new maps I was told that the down load is free.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #4 on Nov 30, 2012, 6:49am

If you purchased a 1490LMT then the street map updates for north America are free. That does not include topo maps or other kinds. Just the ones preloaded when you bought it.

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