I don't have the instructions for our garmin nuvi 265 so I have no clue how to update it. Do we simply go to a website and purchase the product and it updates the next time we plug in the unit. I can't see how we would plug it into our desktop. Thanks

Garmin offers two kinds of updates on its website: software updates are free. Map updates are not. You'll need a USB cable to connect the Garmin to your computer. Then go to http://www.garmin.com
On the web site, first register your product. Then look for "Support" and follow their instructions for updating your software. After you've done that, look for "Maps" on the menu at the top of the screen. You can either purchase updates one at a time, or buy a lifetime (of your device) subscription. By the way, maps are huge files, so plan on it taking several hours to update your maps even with a fast internet connection.

This is the link to the site to register your garmin nuvi https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/marketing/register.htm, click on the product type you want to register and follow the rest of the instruction given to you from there on.
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First thing to do when you first buy your garmin nuvi, Register your nuvi then you carry out the steps that follows. Product registration is done online, all you need to do is to go the website, then you place the cursor on the supports, a list will pop out, select product registration and follow the instructions that comes next. Getting started you follow the steps below,

1. Charge your nuvi,
2. Mount your nuvi,
3. Configure your nuvi,
4. Acquire satellite,
5. Use your nuvi.

The Garmin Nuvi 265 is a part of the Garmin Nuvi 205 series; all the 205 series share the same set of manuals.

You will find both the Nuvi 265 Quick Start Manual and the Nuvi 265 Full Instruction Manual available for your download here.

I hope that helps.

Hi,
You can get the manual at the Garmin website. Here is a link:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/manual.jsp?product=010-00575-10&cID=137&pID=13430

Hope this helps... Good luck!

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To download the latest unit software visit Garmin website: www.garmin.com/webupdater
First you have to set up an account at Garmin using the serial number on your GPS. Once you do that you can download firmware update for free.
After installing WebUpdater once from the Garmin website, perform all future software updates from your computer. Simply connect your compatible Garmin device to your computer, then run WebUpdater from your computer's "Start Menu" by selecting "Start", "Programs", "Garmin", and finally "WebUpdater"
REMEMBER: It takes hours to do a complete a map update.
Unless you bought the Lifetime maps you may have to pay for current maps.
By the way, the correct Garmin approved power OR download cables are a must!!
Does this help? Let us know. Thanks.

Look near the SN # and press the reset button.

Please see this link to download the manual (4th item down). Please rate my solution as fixya if my solution helped you.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/manual.jsp?product=010-00575-10&cID=137&pID=13430

- Jim
SHARCNET-USA

If you go to the Garmin website, they have a easy to navagate site that will let you register, check for updates and down load manuals.
Follow this link.
www.garmin.com

Hope this is of some help.
Ed

You can go to this website: http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp which have option to download the free software that will check if you are able or eligible for the update. Just follow the instructions on the website. No Tech needed for this.