How to Download Mapquest to Garmin Nuvi
By Candi Lemon
If you like to use Mapquest to plan your trip routes or map your destinations, you can download these Mapquest itineraries and waypoints directly to your Garmin Nuvi device, eliminating the need to search for them again on your Garmin Nuvi. Most of the Garmin Nuvi devices are compatible for use with Mapquest, and this feature is free of charge.
Step 1
Go to www8.garmin.com/products/communicator and download the Garmin Communicator plug-in that allows you to connect your Garmin Nuvi with Mapquest and other sites. Follow the screen prompts to install the software and run it.
Step 2
Plug the small end of the Garmin USB cable to the side or bottom of your Garmin Nuvi and connect the other end of the cable to a USB port in your computer.
Step 3
Go to Mapquest.com and type in the destination you wish to download to your Garmin Nuvi. Open the map for the address you selected.
Step 4
Click on the "Send" tab on the top of Mapquest's map display page and select "Send to GPS" from the drop-down menu.
Step 5
Highlight your Garmin Nuvi device in the pop-up window and click "OK." Mapquest sends your selected address to your Garmin Nuvi "My Favorites" or "My Locations" tab in the "Where to" menu.
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Writer Bio
Candi Lemon has a passion for reading and writing. She combines her love for traveling, food and the outdoors in her personal blog and for Demand Studios. Her articles appear on eHow and Trails. Lemon holds a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University of Michigan.