Garmin Oregon 300 not recognised

[Big Matt and Shell]

Has anyone had issues with their Oregon not being recognised as a USB drive?<P>I went out caching yesterday afternoon and came home to do my logs, went to plug it in and it came up as not recognised. I went through the Oregon Diagnostic screens (they are pretty neat) and then did a forced master reset no change. I tried changing USB cords to a non Garmin one. I then tried it on another two computers and same thing.<P> Any thought comments or help before I try the Garmin line would be appreaciated...

[Skippy&lambchops]

Before plugging the USB in try with the Oregon turned off , if nothing happens then turn the unit on before plugging the USB in.

Or take the batteries out for a few minutes and try again

[Big Matt and Shell]

Thanks Skippy and Lambchops. I had tried the first one but not pulling the batteries. Just had them out for half an hour and still no good.<P>I rang Garmin, went through everything. The response was send it to them, all when I had a good weekend planned as well!

[SecretSquirrel-BJC]

Have you tried this one?

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.85:

* Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable



PS I am on 2.93 beta.

[Mr Router]

force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable

max coordination Doesnt it just appear as another drive on my computer usb cords are generic, if not seen you could reload the Garmin driver are you using the same usb port every time Rambling but they are some common causes

[Big Matt and Shell]

Have you tried this one? <BR>Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.85:<BR>
* Added ability to force the Oregon into mass storage mode by holding the power button for 30 seconds while plugged into a USB cable

<P>I would love to but without it being visible to the computer there is no way you can upgrade the firmware (Silly design) I did also try holding the power button, the problem isn't with it going into mass storage mode. I normally run it in Garmin Spanner mode so I can use the USB port as a power source. I found this note on a page to try and force it to be recognised which is exactly what you are talking about but it didn't work.<P>

usb cords are generic, if not seen you could reload the Garmin driver are you using the same usb port every time Rambling but they are some common causes

<P>Unfortunately the Oregon USB drivers come in an .exe file and without the program finding the GPS there is no way to force the installation of the driver. <P>I do typically use the same port but I tried it in every port and in each port of another computer with no joy.<P>Thanks to all for your help but I put it in an airbag off to Garmin this afternoon as I need it back for Bathurst in a week and a half! Bummer I didn't have it for Dubbo this weekend....

[Big Matt and Shell]

A Brand Spanking New 300 arrived on Friday (too bad I was already in Bathurst). I can't complain on the service, now I just have to get all my software changed to the new unit.

[Mr Router]

A Brand Spanking New 300 arrived on Friday (too bad I was already in Bathurst). I can't complain on the service, now I just have to get all my software changed to the new unit.

Well done on the brand spanker bummer it was not a 400, like we spoke of

[Big Matt and Shell]

I know but, a working accurate GPS is better than nothing at all so I'm not complaining!

[Big Matt and Shell]

Looks like I spoke too soon, nine months after the replacement arrived it has pooped itself again.

Still waiting on a response from Garmin as to if they will fix or replace. I may even have to buy a new unit and software as the warranty is only valid for one year from the original unit purchase. Needless to say if this is the case, I'll not be happy!

I only managed 1500 finds, not a great efficiency in my book.