How to Change the Country on a GPS

A GPS unit guides a user to a destination through a series of visual maps, directions and verbal directions.

A GPS unit, or global positioning system uses satellite technology to determine a unit's current position and based on that position, guide the user to an ending destination. The ending destination is determined and set into the unit by the user. Typically, when the unit is turned on, the satellite technology is able to pin point the unit's current location and provide maps based on the user's position. However, if there is not a clear signal or you are located in a different country than the ending destination you are trying to program into the unit, you may have to manually change the country.

Instructions

1. Touch anywhere on the display screen to access the main menu.

2. Tap or select the "Change Preferences" options.

3. Navigate to your map settings. In a TomTom brand GPS, this will be located under the "Manage Maps" and then "Switch Maps" settings. In a Garmin this will be located under the "View Maps" and then "Change Maps" settings.

4. Use the "Up" and "Down" arrows to scroll through the list of available countries. Once the country you are looking for is highlighted, press the "OK" button. You will then be asked to select a state or more specific region in the selected country. Once selected, press "OK" a second time.

References

• Garmin: Nuvi 200 Series
• TomTom: TomTom One Manual