This tutorial will walk you through downloading data from your Garmin eTrex Legend GPS units onto a computer using the Minnesota DNR Garmin software.

Step 1: Install Software & Drivers Download the Minnesota DNR Garmin software available free @ http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html
You want to download the “DNR Garmin 5.1.1 – ArcGIS 9.x compatible” version Once the data has been downloaded – run the set-up files and install the software Your Garmin eTrex Legend’s come with a serial port to USB adaptor cable. You now need to install the driver for this cable. The CD was included in your technology toolkits – and is a Belkin driver.
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