Garmin GPSMAP 296 Driver Download (Official)
The GPSMAP 296 is a device manufactured by Garmin. You can unlock features and improve performance by updating its driver. This update - "GPSMAP296_370.exe" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 37 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.6 MB.
Supported Models
GPSMAP 296
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98
File Name
GPSMAP296_370.exe (2.6 MB)
Versions
3.70 (21-Oct-2005)
Additional Notes
Instructions for using this software
Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your GPSMAP296 onto your hard drive.
Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
Connect your GPSMAP296 to a free USB or serial port on your PC with the correct PC interface cable.
Turn on your GPSMAP296. If you are using USB, ensure it shows USB as connected when the cable is plugged in. If you are using serial, ensure the Serial Data Format is set to 'Garmin Data Transfer' for the port you are using. You can find this setting on the 'Com 1' or 'Com 2' tab of the 'Setup' section of the Main Menu.
Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., C:\GARMIN), and run the update program, updater.exe. Select USB or the ap
Uploaded By
Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 3-Feb-2006
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How to Update GPSMAP 296 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the GPSMAP 296 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Garmin GPSMAP 296 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Garmin Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Garmin website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 026001000370.rgn | 4.1 MB | 17 Oct 2005 |
| Updater.exe | 720.9 KB | 6 Aug 2004 |
| gpsmap296_0370.txt | 17.4 KB | 17 Oct 2005 |