GPS Garmin Zumo 660LM Update Questions

[A1A]

I haven't tried to use my Zumo 660LM for almost 3 years. Put it on my Spyder last week and discovered the battery needed charged and it needs updated maps. I have some questions and hope someone can answer all of them.

Do I need to pay for these downloaded maps from Garmin?

Does the Zumo 660LM have a MicroSD Card? If so will I need to replace it or increase the GB capacity for the new maps?

I need to download Garmin/Express and follow there guidelines correct?

The battery display is fully charged at 4 green bars correct?

Please wish me luck as I haven't completely arrived in the 21st century when it comes to all the device technology.

Cheers!

[Highwayman2013]

LM means Lifetime Maps. (no cost) It will take a microSD card but I don't think you need it unless it says you need more memory. (they don't come with the microSD card) Download Garmin Express and all will become clear.

[SilverFox1]

It can take quite a while. Up to five hours sometimes.

SilverFox

[Bfromla]

Once Garmin Express reads your unit & verifies the sidereal number as LM the rest will just following instructions to update the maps. Either by card or direct USB Easy & recommend you set a reminder to keep updates regular, twice a year minimal depending on your travels. Also little know fact about the updates it helps the unit communicate with the satellites not just the maps but all the other unseen info that helps it work.

[Trailboss]

Make sure you check your PC's POWER settings for when the PC turns off. If the download is going to take awhile, change your POWER OFF settings for about 3 hours.

[bmwlarry]

a word of advice. If you plan on using Garmin BaseCamp for route planning, when you download the map, click the advanced button and choose "download map to device AND computer". This way your computer will have the latest map that matches the one on your device. You will not need to plug in device when planning routes except to upload routes.

[billybovine]

Since you have a 2014. You should have a 660LM. The LM stands for Lifetime Maps. It will say for sure under the battery. Since you have not updated your GPS since it went into service. Going into service is defined by the first time it is turned on, acquires a satellite lock and travels some distance. If the map has not been updated in 2 years. Garmins' policy is that the Lifetime has expired. But in practise Garmin express may or may not let you update the map. The only way to find out is to try. The other updates will install no matter how old it is.

[Bob Denman]

They've got you covered... Just be prepared for a lengthy time on the computer...
Good luck!