how to use ShonkyMaps sd card in a nuvi 760

[cjch]

Hello again ppl,
may be another stupid question but I have just brought a ShonkyMaps Topographic map of Australia on 2GB Datacard with DVD copy now If I was to put the sd card in the Nuvi 760where would I find the details would it be under media veiwer?? any help would be good help.
cheers Chris
this link below is what I got.
Specials - Software

[bmurray2250]

Big Rig will be able to answer this as he uses his Nuvi.

I downloaded the map into the memory card via mapsource into my phone. I have to deselect the road maps before I get shonkymaps to work.

[Big Rig]

Originally Posted by bmurray2250

Big Rig will be able to answer this as he uses his Nuvi.

I downloaded the map into the memory card via mapsource into my phone. I have to deselect the road maps before I get shonkymaps to work.

I downloaded Shonkymaps for nothing and installed it through mapsource just as Brian has suggested above. You can't run map software from an SD card on the Garmin 760. It is only there for other stuff like music photo's etc. All data is installed on the internal memory.

[cjch]

Originally Posted by Big Rig

I downloaded Shonkymaps for nothing and installed it through mapsource just as Brian has suggested above. You can't run map software from an SD card on the Garmin 760. It is only there for other stuff like music photo's etc. All data is installed on the internal memory.

so why do they put it on a sd card then? and also supply the dvd with it all on their as well?

[bmurray2250]

No idea. They don't even give you instructions. Maybe worth a quick read of the user manual

[cjch]

Originally Posted by bmurray2250

No idea. They don't even give you instructions. Maybe worth a quick read of the user manual

o'well at least it looks good then, should have brought a six pack instead proberly would have come in more use....

[Detectist]

The SD card can be used in other GPSes and work from there - eg most Garmin handhelds with an SD option i suspect.
I think the DVD gives you flexibility and ease to put it on your computer then use Basecamp/Mapsource to upload mapsets (and routes/tracks/waypoints) onto the unit's GPS storage memory.

[Navarian]

Originally Posted by cjch

Hello again ppl,
may be another stupid question but I have just brought a ShonkyMaps Topographic map of Australia on 2GB Datacard with DVD copy now If I was to put the sd card in the Nuvi 760where would I find the details would it be under media veiwer?? any help would be good help.
cheers Chris
this link below is what I got.
Specials - Software

This is how i do it.With the nuvi 760 switched off,insert your sd card.Power up the gps,press tools,then settings,then map.When you have the map page press map info,it's bottom centre of the map page.You will then see a description of your street map and also the maps on the sd card,with a box at the start of each description.The street map box will have a tick in it,untick that by pressing it and then tick whichever map you would like to use.I use either shonky or oz toppo in this way with no probs.
Cheers.

[BGH]

just out of curiosity......... why did you buy the shonky maps when its free ??????

download and put on a sd card

[Detectist]

It is a large file - 338mb

I think other maps also come on the card when bought.