Garmin DriveTrack 70, Owner'S Manual

Appendix

Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data

You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for 

maps and other data on your device. You can purchase memory 

cards from an electronics supplier, or go to 

www.garmin.com

/maps

 to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded Garmin 

mapping software. The device supports microSD

™

 memory 

cards from 4 to 32 GB.

1

Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device 

(

Garmin DriveTrack 70 Device Overview

, page 1

).

2

Insert a memory card into the slot.

3

Press it in until it clicks.

Data Management

You can store files on your device. The device has a memory 

card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE: 

The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, 

Windows NT

®

, and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.

About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, 

or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software 

(

www.garmin.com

). In addition to map and data storage, the 

memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, 

geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

You can connect the device to your computer using a USB 

cable.

1

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the 

device.

2

Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your 

computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on 

the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device 

appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a 

removable volume.

Transferring Data From Your Computer

1

Connect the device to your computer (

Connecting the Device 

to Your Computer

, page 16

).

Depending on your computer operating system, the device 

appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a 

removable volume.

2

On your computer, open the file browser.

3

Select a file.

4

Select 

Edit

 > 

Copy

.

5

Browse to a folder on the device.

NOTE: 

For a removable drive or volume, you should not 

place files in the Garmin folder.

6

Select 

Edit

 > 

Paste

.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 

drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from 

your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to 

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary 

to safely disconnect.

1

Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the 

Safely Remove 

Hardware

 icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.

2

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Viewing GPS Signal Status

Hold 

 for three seconds.

Purchasing Additional Maps

1

Go to your device product page at 

garmin.com

.

2

Click the 

Maps

 tab.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Purchasing Accessories

Go to 

garmin.com/accessories

.

16

Appendix