How to Use a Garmin eTrex H on a Mac

The Garmin eTrex H is a handheld GPS device that helps users get to their destination whether they are hiking, driving or boating. ETrex H users may, at times, want to connect the device to a Mac computer. This allows map upgrades or software updates to be applied. Connecting the eTrex H to a Mac requires the use of Garmin's free Communicator Plugin. You can download the Communicator Plugin directly from the Garmin website.

Things You'll Need

• USB cable

Instructions

1. Go to Garmin.com and navigate to the "Support" tab. Click "Software," then "Software for Mac OS." Click "Garmin Communicator Plugin."

2. Click "Download." Save the file to your computer. Open the file when the download finishes. Click on the "Communicator Plugin" symbol and begin the installation process.

3. Connect the eTrex H to the computer with a USB cable. With the Communicator Plugin installed, the computer now recognizes the device.

References

• Garmin: Communicator Plugin for Mac, Software version 2.9.2