How to load easily POI into Garmin GPS, follow step by step the guide below : |
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Step 1 : Download POI
Save the file corresponding to the POI you want to load into yous GPS. For this, click on the file link and choose a folder to save where you can easily remember. For example create a folder “POI” on the disk C: Note : This folder can contains more than one file, they will be loaded into your GPS |
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Step 2 : Download and install the Garmin software POI Loader
Garmin POI Loader is a free software for your computer that lets you load points of interest (POIs) Click to the link below tio download and install the software POI Loader |
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Step 3 : Launch the POI Loader software
Once the installation is complete, if the software does not start automatically,launch it from the Start Menu item The software is running, click on Next for start the POI loader |
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Step 4 : Select the destination of your POI
To load the POI into your GPS, select 'Garmin Device' Plug your GPS to your computer with the Garmin USB cable. Wait several seconds until your GPS is connected then click Next to go to the next step |
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Step 5 : Select your device
Select your GPS in the list of device. Note : If your devide is not listed, click 'Find Device' to launch a new detection Click Next to go to the next step |
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Step 6 : Select the update mode
Select the first option 'Install new custom POI's onto your device' then click Next to go to the next step Note : If you choose the second option, all your custom POI will be deleted |
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Step 7 : Select the configuration
Click on the browse button to select the folder of your POI. For example, you can browse to C:\POI Check that the units are in your conveniance Click Next to launch the POI loading into your GPS |
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Step 8 : Load complete
The message show the number of POI loaded into your GPS It is the last step. Click Finish to close the POI Loader software |
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Step 9 : View the POI onto your GPS
The POI are loaded into your GPS. Your can turn off and unplug your GPS from your computer To view the POI, turn on your GPS and select your categories of POI. Note : even if you choose not to permanently display the POIs, you can reach them and find them near where you are. |
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You can download this POI Loader Guide (Adobe PDF file) : GO2POI-garmin-en.pdf | |










