A global positioning system (GPS) is a helpful tool for traveling.
As of 2010, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become a standard device to use when traveling. The latest GPS models have the ability to store photos, files, music and maps. Because of the many things the SD card in the GPS can hold, the card can easily become corrupted by a damaged file. But don't worry--you can copy and save the information stored to your GPS SD card to a computer, where it can be used for future use.
Instructions
1. Turn off your GPS unit before beginning. Remove the SD card from the slot. This SD card slot may be located at the side or bottom of the GPS device.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD port on your laptop or computer. Newer GPS models have microSD cards installed; if yours does, insert it in the microSD card adapter and plug it into your laptop or computer. The microSD card may be found inside of the battery compartment. Purchase an SD card reader if your desktop computer or if your laptop is not equipped to read the SD card. Macintosh users will see the SD card appear at the bottom of the desktop once it's plugged in.
3. Click on "Start" to pull up the menu and click on "My Computer" to pull up a window. Under "Devices with Removable Storage," double-click to open the file and right-click the icon that holds your GPS information; it may be called "gmapsupp.img." A menu will pull up; click "Copy." Copy the GPS SD card unit to your PC hard drive or any PC storage devices. Macintosh users must double-click the SD card icon located at the bottom of the desktop and apply the same instructions.
4. Place the GPS SD card or microSD card back into the GPS device as you finish copying the GPS data.
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