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Most popular questions for - Geosat 6 Category:Updates
1. How to load POI and speed cameras?

You can enrich your maps adding extra POIs such as speed cameras downloaded from the internet in .csv, .gsp, .ov2 format.

How to download the files:

Geosat is compatible with POI in OV2, CS, GSP format. These POi are distributed by several websites such as WWW.POIGPS.COM and WWW.ADIVOR.IT

For a faster procedure, save these POIs in the Geosat folder of your PC (or whichever destination folder you have selected in the Suite settings). Once you have downloaded the files, please check inside the folder that for each file there is also a corresponding image file  (eg. speedtraps.ov2 and speedtraps.bmp )

 

How to load on your Geosat the POIs with the Geosat Suite:

1. Connect the navigator and open the Geosat Suite. Click on the POI button in the Suite main menu
2. You will see on the left window the extra POI loaded on your Geosat and on the Right window the POI inside the Geosat folder on your PC, (C:\Documents and Settings\[PC_username]\Documents\Geosat\)
3. Select the POI in the right window or click on the Add button if you want to browse other folders in your PC
4. select the folder and open the file to transfer
5. Now select the POI file to transfer in the left window, clicking in the correspondent check box or click on “Select All”, if you want to select more than a file
6. click on the “Copy to Geosat” button to load the selected POI in your navigator.
N.B. if you click Delete selected (under the right window) you will delete the Poi file from your PC.


How to Export POI from Geosat to PC with the Geosat Suite:

Vice versa, you can also export the POIs from your Geosat to your PC:
1. Click on the POI button in the Suite main menu
2. select a POI file from the right window, checking the corresponding check box, or select all the POIs in the list clicking “Select All”
3. Click on the “Copy to PC” button.
You can also delete some POIs from your navigator, clicking the “Delete Selected” button under the left window.
 

2. Which version is my map, and when was it released?
To check which map version is pre-loaded on your navigator:
1.Open the Navigation menu
2.Touch the Setting button
3.Touch System info
4.Select the Map page. The Map version is indicated with a name e.g. ITALY, followed by  the version.

 

The versioning system has been changed to along with the map data provider. Please refer to this table to understand the hostory of versioning, the relative map supplier and the date of release.

 

MAP CODE NAME
(As written in the SW about page)		 MAP Version
(As written on the memory card
and as reported in the SHOP on line)		 DATA PROVIDER How old is your map ? Compatibility
T-EU-Q0XX.16 T016.207 TOM TOM July 2012 Only for Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q1XX.05 N005.207 NAVTEQ July 2012 All terrestrial Navigators except
Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q0XX.15 V.3.2012 TELE ATLAS (TOM TOM) April 2012 Only for Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q1XX.04 V1.2012 NAVTEQ April 2012 All terrestrial Navigators except
Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EUX-Q0XX.14 V.11.2011 TELE ATLAS (TOM TOM) November 2011 Only for Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q1XX.03 V3.2011 NAVTEQ November 2011 All terrestrial Navigators except
Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q0XX.13 V.5.2011 TELE ATLAS (TOM TOM) May 2011 Only for Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q1XX.02 V2.2011 NAVTEQ May 2011 All terrestrial Navigators except
Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q1XX.01 V1.2011 NAVTEQ January 2011 All terrestrial Navigators except
Motivo and Peugeot Privilege models
T-EU-Q0XX.12 V.14 TELE ATLAS 2010 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.11 V.13 TELE ATLAS 2010 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.10 V.12 TELE ATLAS 2009 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.09 V.11 TELE ATLAS 2009 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.08 V.10 TELE ATLAS 2008 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.07 V.9 TELE ATLAS 2008 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.06 V.8 TELE ATLAS 2007 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.05 V.7 TELE ATLAS 2007 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.04 V.6 TELE ATLAS 2007 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.03 V.5 TELE ATLAS 2006 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.02 V.4 TELE ATLAS 2006 All terrestrial Navigators
T-EU-Q0XX.01 V.3 TELE ATLAS 2005 All terrestrial Navigators
3. How to Update the maps?

You can update your map in two ways:

1. Extend your horizons and buy a new  AvMap SD card peloaded with new software and maps, directly on our Shop Online: choose your navigator and click on  'Buy new memory card' , then choose the desired area / special map. The new memory card will be delivered to you.

2. You can dowload the update for your map through the Geosat Suite, saving time and money. Once you have installed Geosat Suite, just connect your navigator to the PC with the USB cable and the Suite will warn you automatically every time an update for your device is available.

N.B. For Geosat 6 APRS, Geosat 6 Regolarità and G6 Farmnavigator, use the Geosat Suite.

4. How to update the software?

The update to the latest software version available can be done through Geosat Suite, the  free Desktop application by AvMap.

Geosat Suite  helps you keeping your Geosat up-to-date and allows you customizing your contents and sharing them with your friends. Once you have installed Geosat Suite, just connect your navigator to the PC with the USB cable and the Suite will warn you automatically every time an update for your device is available.

1. Download the Geosat Suite User Manual

2. Download Geosat  Suite on your PC/ MAC and install it (this opertaion is necessary only the first time).

3. Disconnect the Geosat from the power supply.

4.  Connect the Geosat to the PC through USB.
Attention: we recommend to connect the Geosat  to a USB port on the back of the PC, and to avoid the front ports, multi-hub devices and USB extension cables.

5. Wait for the hardware to be recognized as a double disc ( local disk + removable local disk  in My Computer) and close the windows on the disks that will be opened automatically.

6. Follow n the Geosat Suite Manual the instructions to set the Geosat Suite and make your first Geosat Software Update.

7. After the software update, follow the procedure to reset the Operative System.

Connect your Geosat to the PC periodically, to keep it up-to-date! 

5. I have damaged/formatted my memory card

The AvMap navigation software only works with AvMap original memory cards. AvMap Memory cards cannot be duplicated or modified, if your memory card is damaged, please contact AvMap technical support.

6. How do I get the Geosat Suite?


How do I get the Geosat Suite?

1.Read Everything about Geosat Suite here: www.avmap.it/TerrestrialNavigators/GeosatSuite

2. Download Geosat Suite

In the selection menu, select the product family menu of your navigator "SERIES", then select your product and click "Select".
Download the application to Geosat Suite from the proper link (it is available in both the Windows version and the version for MAC_OSX)
 

WINDOWS PROCEDURE
 
1. Once you have downloaded the file on your PC GeosatSuiteInstaller-vX.X.XR.exe (where "X" will indicate the version number of Geosat Suite), install the application by double clicking on the executable file.
 
2. After extracting the file, on screen will appear "Welcome to the Geosat Suite Setup Wizard".
Press "Next" and on the next screen, click "I Agree".
 
3. The next screen will show the Suite folder path in which the Suite will be installed. The path shown will by default, but can be changed,  you can select the folder where you would like to install Geosat Suite.
After selecting the folder click "Install" and wait until the transfer is complete.

4. Click on "Finish". The installation of the Suite is complete. A shortcut icon will be generated on the desktop.

5. Launch the Suite. At this point you can set the language by  "Select Language". Confirm your choice by clicking "OK".
 
6. At the launch of Geosat Suite application you will be asked to connect the navigator. If the device is already connected, press "OK", but if still it is not, plug it in, wait to be recognized as a double disc from My Computer (local disk + removable disk), then press "OK".
 

MAC_OSX PROCEDURE
 
1. Once you have downloaded the file on your Mac GeosatSuiteInstaller-vX.X.XR.dmg (where "X" will indicate the version number of Geosat Suite), install the application by double clicking on the executable file.
 
2. Select "I agree" to accept the terms and continue with the installation. The installation window will appear: drag the Geosat Suite icon on the left in the APPLICATIONS folder.
 
3. When the installation is completed  you will find the Geosat Suite icon inside the applications folder. From the Applications folder you can drag the same icon in the Dock (the Taskbar on the desktop of your Mac).

4. Launch the Suite. At this point you can set the language by  "Select Language". Confirm your choice by clicking "OK".
 
6. At the launch of Geosat Suite application you will be asked to connect the navigator. If the device is already connected, press "OK", but if still it is not, plug it in, wait to be recognized as a double disc from My Computer (local disk + removable disk), then press "OK".

 

7. How can I add Text-to-speech to my Geosat?

Operating system must be at least 1.3 (see the procedure in FAQ)

- download the file from see the procedure in FAQ)

- download the file from here
- unzip the file
- Connect G6 to PC via USB cable
- You will see two external devices: mass storage (internal memory) and SD
- Opens SD Card (it's the one where you can see Geosat6 folder).
- copy the extracted folder (Loquendo) on the same level of Geosat6 folder (not inside)
- Safely remove the device and disconnect USB cable

To activate TTS, power on the navigator, go to language settings and select Smart Instructions.


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1.   Register your Navigator

2.   Read the FAQsection

3.   If you do not find the answer to your problem, then write us filling the online Assistance form or contact the CALL CENTER +39 0585 784044

4.   The Customer Support will reply providing you instructions.

5.   If the problem cannot be solved over the phone or email, you will receive via email a repair code  ‘RMA’ with all the instructions to send us your navigator for repair.