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The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

1. Press the Mode key until you see the main menu screen.
2. Select "SETTINGS" and press the Enter key.
3. Select "ABOUT FORERUNNER" and press the Enter key.
4. The current firmware version will be displayed.
5. Press the Enter key to quit the screen.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70: (released 05/04/2006)

1. Changes to work better with nRoute software.
2. Fixed problem with deleting 'Older Than...' items in History deleting the wrong data.
3. Fixed problem where time and distance alarms would repeat after turning the unit off and back on.
4. Fixed problem where Autopause could continually pause and resume when set to certain values.
5. Fixed Daylight Savings Time in Southern hemisphere.

Firmware Upgrade V3.70 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 700 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50: (released 01/26/2005)

1. Fixed problem with Rest Time not getting added into Total Time displayed in AutoPause mode.

Firmware Upgrade V3.50 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40: (released 07/09/2004)

1. Improvements to prevent some bad GPS locations from going into track log. This should smooth out the speed/pace graphs.
2. Changed track point dropping method from 'time-based' to 'resolution' method. This method drops more points through corners and less on straight stretches.
3. Made message banners seen while running timeout rather than require button press.
4. Made the Up, Down, and Mode buttons able to clear message banners instead of just Enter. This allows users to clear message banners without fear of stopping the clock.
5. Decreased lap banner time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.
6. Fixed problem where deleting the very first run would not delete the associated track, resulting in problems uploading to Logbook.
7. Improved satellite tracking while first getting a fix.
8. When saving tracks, now attempts to keep track points dropped at start and end of lap.

Firmware Upgrade V3.40 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30: (released 04/23/2004)

1. Updated some translations.
2. Fixed problem seen with long interval training times.
3. Fixed minor problem with switching backlight modes.
4. Increased precision of distance number shown in 'View on Map' mode.

Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20: (released 03/04/2004)

1. Fixed lockup that could occur when trying to view last-run results immediately after deleting all history.
2. Increased number of odometer display digits.
3. Updated some language translations.

Firmware Upgrade V3.20 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10: (released 02/20/2004)

1. Fixed lockup that occurred when uploading certain laps to Logbook program.
2. Fixed problem where laps could potentially be stored with future date.
3. Updated some language translations.

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 2.20 to 3.00: (released 02/11/2004)

1. Changed track recording to better support Logbook Software.
2. Increased current run track points from 1000 to 3000.
3. Added new 'Interval Training' feature to the Training Assistant. This allows users to setup exercise and rest intervals of both time and distance.
4. Added Last Run Results page that displays data about the last run.
5. Modified some of the message beeps to be easier to hear.
6. Made minor correction in Marathon distance from 26.2 miles to 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km).
7. Updated language translations.

Firmware Upgrade V3.00 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 612 kB)

To table of contents

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20: (released 01/14/2004)

1. Disallowed MapSource or other external software to power down the unit while in battery-charge mode.
2. Updated language translations.
3. Fixed a small rounding error on History speed calculations.

Firmware Upgrade V2.20 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 604 kB)

To table of contents

As a personal training assistant, the GARMIN Forerunner 201 records the travelled path (track), distance, time and pace/speed, computes the calories burned and helps to achieve your personal workout goals. The built-in serial interface supports data exchange with a PC, see detailed description.

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