Complete and in depth Tutorial for Garmin Zumo 396LMT-S Bike and Motorcycle GPS Navigation System

[@everettballenger7880]

It would have taken me a LONG time to access all the info I just saw in the last 48 minutes - if I ever did! Thank you so much for taking the time to produce such a fine and uncomplicated video.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@wallaceshackleton1889]

One thing that I discovered while travelling in Europe was that the map theme actually changes depending on which country you are in. It reflects the road colours that is in use in that particular country. A very useful video, even for long term users of the Zumos.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks for your input!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you

[@shamie4210]

Best tutorial ever, and a great reference to go back to it when I need something cleared up. Thanks from Ireland

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@mikeinmon4997]

Thank you for the in depth tutorial! Now I need to work on setting tracks and uploading tracks.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome!

[@Zimmy1261]

This video was an amazing tutorial to get me started on using the Zumo 396--you probably saved me some hours and probably some frustrations--thanks for keeping it visual and simple. All Respect!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you, sir, it means a lot to me to hear this.

[@onaoinfluencer]

Great explanation! Thank you! One thing: I prefer using coordinates to build a route, i found that’s far more accurate to reach the exact destination i want. Google Maps provides the destination and i just copy that to the trip planner. Excelent!

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Brilliant tutorial thanks for your hard work to show us numptys how to install and operate this Garmin gps. Regards from the UK 🇬🇧

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raa8201]

Good tutorial on the 396. I've been using one for over a year. I'm happy with it. It's loaded with a bunch of junk that you'll probably never use, but it's there if needed. I mainly use it to display my google maps created routes. Loading created google maps routes can be tricky, it seems to be hit and miss though. THAT'S the video you should do. A LOT of people complain about the route transfer/loading process.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks, and yes I do have a video on that here is the link to it kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uwqKhmg7h5rpY

[@Trekopolis]

Thanks for taking the time to create this detailed video. I know how time consuming that is. I ride a Honda ADV 150 and I am researching this GPS unit so this was very helpful. I will probably purchase one down the road. It seems like it would be ideal for the type of adventures I enjoy. Take care!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Glad it was helpful, stay safe my friend.

[@jonathanclegg5052]

I know this video has been out for awhile, but very helpful. Thank you, Jonathan

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@GersonLuisLage]

Thanks man! Nice, complete and useful!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

No problem!

[@baluoch]

One of the best video on a GPS. Thank you so much.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome, and thanks for your kind words of encouragement.

[@joeharley87]

I am going to save this video. I am getting one next week from a friend.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Good choice, I am sure you will like it

[@hpiguy]

What an incredibly in-depth tutorial on the system! How has it held up for you on the bike? Any issues, malfunctions, lock ups, bad routes given?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you, there are some things Garmin could improve. 1. The touch screen is too small and with bike gloves you will be accidentally clicking the wrong letter. 2. The mount is not easily removable like that of the car suction mount. The only way you can remove it is to have a screw driver. Although there are aftermarket mounts that can be snapped in/out without tools. 3. It has frozen on me once while using it on a car, which was fixed with a software update. There was only one rout error due poor satellite reception which is understandable.

[@UncleWally3]

Helpful product overview. Specific to motorcycling, supplementary advice on how to mount, maintain and maximize the device’s utility would be welcome. Thanks!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

The one which comes with the unit is great, but if you don't have one this is a good one here www.ebay.com/itm/253171084238

[@sodakman1960]

Thanks for the informative video. I feel more comfortable setting it up for long rides. Good job.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome, I am glad it was helpful!

[@LUKKA2020]

Great video! thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome, and I am happy that it was useful to you.

[@LoibertoVerwiebe]

Excellent and complete explanation! Thank you!!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are welcome!

[@HarleyGurl114]

Thank you so much for this, I just purchased it and this is a great overview.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@brad8785]

Excellent Tutorial, well done! I just subscribed to your channel.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Awesome, thank you!

[@caputo116]

Very good video thanks for the help.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

No problem 👍

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Fantastic review and very detailed. Gonna share to my group

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 taught me a few things I didn’t know about and my group like it also

[@bobcarry4820]

Great Video. Very informative. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome, I appreciate your feedback.

[@sebastienplante9674]

Nice video! Lots of good details! I am new to gps and I am wondering if the gps, but more precisely the Zumo 396 LMT-S can just record my ride, without given it a destination . Sort of a way to log my trip. I could not figure out if it can when reading to manual. Thanks!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Hi, yes, you can do that by enabling the trip log. Even if you go on the wrong route or in circles, as long as the trip log is enabled, it will record it on the map. Then, in Map layers, you can check the box to show where you have been before. This comes in handy to let you know if you are going in circles in case you are lost during off-roading or hiking.

[@kyotosal]

Thank you for this great video. My 396 LMT is on the way and I need to get the maps for Thailand. I hope it's not a problem but I have read I can get the maps from Garmin. Thanks again.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are welcome, and yes, you can get the maps of Thailand from the Garmin Website.

[@jelicoe]

24:15 I couldn't get map update by WiFi either. 39: Around here we have road construction that needs to be avoided for months.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Try the map updates using a USB Cable on a PC with either Garmin Express, or GarminMapUpdater.exe

[@blackswanodysseys]

After tapping the sound tab on the home screen I attempted the 15 sec press in the upper right corner for the added hidden setting. won't open up. Is there a setting I need to configure to allow access? Eric, Black Swan Odsseys

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Try using a more pointy object such as a stylus or a dull pencil instead of your fingers, because we can never really reach the absolute corner with our fingers.

[@2old4allthis]

Great video! Does Garmin have a way to transfer stored locations from a different Garmin unit?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Yes, you can use their free software called BaseCamp. You will need to install the software on your PC and then copy all the stored POI ( Points of Interest) from the source Garmin to your BaseCamp, then connect the destination Garmin and copy them back to it.

[@vraimondi]

Great video - thank you!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome!

[@stevehoward3981]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@Majorvideonut2]

I bought the Garmin 396 but hate the notices that tell me that I need to be on this motorcycle for gas notifications. This is my only vehicle! How do I turn off notices of all kinds that make it very dangerous when riding?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

I talk about that at 28:22 in this video

[@walterbarros2697]

Excellent guide form, thanks.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're welcome!

[@Sertao2013]

Is there a way to delete the parking locations ? I have a bunch in my last spot app . If I click on last parking spot and scroll down to the parking box and click on the parking box it list all the places I stopped at . How do I delete all of them ? I have at least 50 places listed . For some reason its saving every where I stop for a while .

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

On the parking places list there are three bars on the upper left or right corner click on it and press " Clear"

[@Sertao2013]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Do this and see if you see 3 bars .. Click on apps from the home page ,then tap on the last spot icon , use the down arrow until you see the parking box click on the parking box . This will list all the last parking spots . I have about 50 listed . How do I delete that list ?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@Sertao2013 Deleting a Saved Location NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered. Select Where To? > Saved. Select Menu > Delete Saved Places. Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete. www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/zumo396/EN-US/GUID-A06E698A-B82A-4711-A9ED-1FE28038F53B.html

[@mikebrook8500]

Hi, on my old garmin i could edit the name of the location when creating a route on Trip Planner using coordinates....as soon as you entered the coordinates it took you to a screen to enter the name. This 396 doesnt seem to let you edit the location name in trip planner for each location when entering the coordinates....or am i missing something. Any help much appreciated as this is very frustrating.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Hi, Try saving the coordinates first by giving them a name in your saved locations, then use the address book to add them in a trip.

[@mikebrook8500]

Thanks, but not really practical when I have over 25 saved trips in Trip Planner and each of those could have 10-20 different 'waypoints'. However, thanks for the suggestion as it may be practical to use your suggestion for a few memorable key waypoints and then make all the others 'shaping' points. I wish Garmin would just make the names editable again....yet another example of 'improvements' that make things worse....come on Garmin, sort it out.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@mikebrook8500 I agree it is not practical, but if I come across a good solution I will let you know.

[@Danthelittleguy]

Very good tutorial, thanks for putting it together. Did you happen to do one on how to send routes and waypoints to the SD Card instead of the internal memory for the Zumo 396?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

I didn't make a video on that, but you can do it using a PC application called ( Garmin Base-camp )

[@Danthelittleguy]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 my fault. I should have explained that I am using Basecamp to create the route. When I go to send it to my Zumo 396 it only gives me the option to send it to the Zumo's internal memory, it doesn't give me the option to send it to the MicroSD card. I was wondering if you had done a video on how to send it to the SD card instead of the internal memory?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@Danthelittleguy Got it, so here is how it works. You can only transfer routs to the GPS internal memory because that is where the main GPS processor looks for routs. The only items that can be on the SD card are the following. Maps, Multimedia files such as photos and music, and POI ( points of interest files). However, the maps must be inside a folder on the SD Card called Garmin, the photos in a folder called JPEG, and the Points of interest in a folder called POI.

[@bertmaxwell3988]

Great review. Thank you.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

No problem!

[@paragon1342]

Hi Does it have speed radar detectors? Thank you for your response!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are welcome, unfortunately it doesn't have any Radar Detector.

[@jeremylucas6771]

Very indepth. Would love to see a comparison to the Zumo XT

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you, as soon as I get my hands on one I will make a comparison video

[@Roberto_Zarate]

Good job! Can I replace the battery of the 396? Any available info about it?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you, the battery is available on eBay and AliExpress. Here is an example www.ebay.com/itm/395196224673

[@Roberto_Zarate]

Thank you so much! @@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@Roberto_Zarate You are very welcome!

[@FxRiderST]

Is it is possible to delete just a track log on 396 without deleting the entire travel history?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

I know for a fact you can do it if you connect it to your PC via USB Cable and run the Free Garmin PC Application called (Garmin Base Camp). However I am not sure if you can do that on the unit itself. Just so you know there are some hidden settings that you can access if you go the the Volume control screen and click and hold your finger for 30 seconds on the upper right corner of the screen.

[@stephenmueller8154]

Can you add a USB connector to the end of the cord?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

For some models you can but not for all Garmin units. The Car charger has variable current and fluctuating voltage based on the Garmin's Screen Brightness, Rout Calculation complexity, and Speaker Volume level. A USB port will not be able to provide such power, even if it's a USB 3.0. The result will be a sudden restart, sound cut off, or screen dimming, during an active rout session.

[@TheFROG338]

thank you very much very helpful.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome!

[@1jodlar]

Hello. I will buy this Zumo,and i would like to know,if i must sign it to Garmin page for updating lifetime maps. BTW great video and thanks. Also would like to know if i can conect cable for usb charging on motorcycle if it is mounted to the quick release holder.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Greetings, yes you can do but you have to use Garmin Map Updater, not Garmin Express, because with Garmin Express you have no choice but to register with Garmin. For charging BGI-USB Cable will work here is the link for it www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/garmin-mini-usb-power-and-charge-cable-

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Hi ya can you tell me if this is something you have come across. the bar at the top of the maps. It gives every road I am coming to I want or would like it to show the road I’m on not the side roads as I’m riding along? Is there a fix or can it be tweaked

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Yes the fix it to pick less map detail instead of more detailed.

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi ya I was really excited for your help and fix, done as you say but it is still showing the next road ahead still. mmm totally confused as it just would be easier to see the name of the road I was on as it is in big print lol Oh well!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI The road that you are actively navigating on should be on the top banner.

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi ya it comes up now after your wee trick but only at the start and then reverts back to saying 'each road on left or right ahead' it's better than it was and I'm happy to go with that. Don't worry anymore as it's a head scratcher lol

[@TomSlick-rt5nm]

Hi, very informative video and I really appreciate the info you gave Sertao2013 about taking from tracks to convert to a route. Thankfully this was sucessful for me as well, however, I did have to remove my Micro sd card to download my gpx conversion as I could not figure out on my old windows 7 computer how to just connect the garmin unit itself to accomplish this? Both the internal drive and my SD Memory shows up but I can"t drag and drop into the SD memory. I am pleased that using the method you laid out for Sertao2013 made using this unit possible. If I couldn't figure out how to import a gpx file, I probably would have returned the unit. Any idea of how not to have to remove the SD card to tranfer gpx files while the SD card remains in my Zumo 396 LMT-S?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Greetings, try this please kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLIe5aerrCBopI

[@CagdasCOLAK]

Dear khalid, i need help about 396. I will be greatfull if you can help. I formatted internal device of unit. I tried everything, but non of tham works. at least now i can see the internal drive on pc. But i need an image file any of a new 396 device. Can you please share the image of the internal drive of zumo 396? kind regards

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Hi, I have it available for the Zumo 390LM which is very similar but not exactly the same.

[@CagdasCOLAK]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 i think it doesnt work to get updates from garmin express :(

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@CagdasCOLAK If I get the correct one, I will let you know.

[@joeharley87]

But how do I install the routes from my computer to the Garmin. Thank you

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

The same way as you would from Google see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uwqKhmg7h5rpY

[@kallehagstrom-adventuresincl]

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@Majorvideonut2]

Great info... do you have one for FODSPORTS 5"

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks, I don't have one for the FODSPORTS , but if I get one I will definitely make a video on it.

[@Sertao2013]

Can you download gpx files onto the unit so you can follow the tracks on the map ? Once the tracks are in the unit can you make the tracks into a route that gives you turn by turn routing of the tracks ?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Only if the GPX files is in rout supporting format AKA " Routable". You can get them from Garmin directly, for example there is one called " Tracks 4 Africa" which works great

[@Sertao2013]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I think you can do it on this gps with any downloaded gpx file . If you tap on (tracks) icon , you can see the gpx tracks you downloaded , tap on the track you want to route and it will show the track on the map . Tap on the wrench icon tap on the icom and scroll down to you see convert to trip ,then you should have 2 options start to finish or finish to start according to where you are at and the direction your wanting to go tap on the one you choose . A screen will pop up so you can name the route once you do that it enter it will start to calibrate the track when its finished a screen will pop up reading the name you typed in for the and route is saved to trip planner , tap OK . Now go back and go into trip planner tap on (saved trips ) you should see the name of the route you gave it under imported trips . tap on the route and tap Go this will open the select next destination page and you can choose where to begin and end . If you click on begin it will put the start flag on the start of the route it will start calibrating . Try it and see if that works .It did for me .

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@Sertao2013 Excellent tip, Thank You!

[@itzdd803]

My garmin dezlcam 785 lmt-s won't charge with an a/c charger or car charger. Do you know what's the problem? I chatted with garmin support, but they don't know what wrong and it's 1 year out of warranty. My car charger light, lights up too. I think it's the charging port, because I'm not getting any power to it. Can you help?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

I recommend trying another cradle, or if you have the right tools you can open the cradle and fix it. I don't think the problem is with the GPS itself.

[@itzdd803]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 But doesn't the GPS suppose to power on when I hook directly to the USB port, on the side of the GPS? Can you do a video fixing the cradle?

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

@@itzdd803 On some models you can power the GPS through the USB ports as well, but not on all models. The ones which require a higher current to operate must be powered through the cradle. Once the battery is fully charged via cradle only then it will sustain its power via USB port to keep the unit ON while doing software updates via USB. As soon as I get my hones on a DezCam 785 LMT-S I will do a video on the cradle repair.

[@itzdd803]

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 See, I knew I was talking to the right man...thanks alot. I ordered a new battery, but I will look inside the cradle to see if I can find out whats wrong with it.

[@joeharley87]

A friend of mine made me custom Rts. and sent me them via email, how can I install them on my Garmin 396.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Most of the go inside the folder Garmin://.system/gpx or Garmin://.system/poi both folders are hidden and you can't see them when connecting the GPS to your computer. To make the files visible you must watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLIe5aerrCBopI

[@martinapu7079]

HI and thnx for your videos which are really great. I have an issue with battery in this GPS ZÜMO 396LMT-S. It means that when I take GPS from power supply it switch off in few sec., min. So I check battery menu where I could see that there is decreasing of battery capacity -1% every 2-3sec. when there is no pover supply. I watched even your video how to repleace battery in GPS. But when I started to look for battery to this device I could not find it. There is going about battery marked 361-00059-01. I was in contact with Garmin already but still dindn´t get any feedback. So could you recomend me where I can find this (ideally orgiginal) battery? Or what could be repleace for this battery? thnx in advance.

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Hi, Garmin usually do not sell internal parts and components including batteries to end users. They would want you to send in your GPS for battery replacement, so you have to get an after market brand. I believe this is the correct battery but you can double check to connector to make sure it matches yours. www.ebay.com/itm/203736442710

[@amangogna68]

Great information !

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks for watching!

[@KINDOY]

Well Done

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank You!!

[@chrisli7260]

Thank you 😊

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're welcome 😊

[@lillasolbergasmabruk8906]

Vera god👍

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thank you!

[@pedlpower]

Good review of a terrible unit. Route calculations take many minutes. To the point that my 5 minute screen times out and I have to start all over again. Shaping a route on-screen is impossible, when I move the screen's view it assumes that I have chosen a shaping point and begins navigating. There is no way to cancel the shaping point without waiting minutes for the calculation to end or start all over again. Loading maps from Google or Calimoto does not work. The route shows as a straight line on the screen. Every few months I give it another try, get frustrated and give up. It is rugged though! I've thrown it against the floor twice and it hasn't broken yet. In all honesty, I have had it for over a year and I have not used it to navigate even once!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

Thanks for your input!

[@flythenride]

Excellent thanks!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You're very welcome!

[@andreibuzete4296]

Excelent tutorial! Tks a lot!

[@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101]

You are very welcome!