Memory-Map Adventurer 3500 GPS
Firmware Update (v4.13) Software Update (v5.4.5 b1118)
Release date: 05 May 2011

This includes revisions to both Sleep Mode and Lock Screen mode. It is not a compulsory update.

Fixed: Velocity Vector
Fixed: Course over Ground
Fixed: Backlight Timer
Fixed: Sleep mode. From Memory-Map press front panel button and select Sleep GPS Off. Puts GPS into a ‘suspended’ state to maximise battery life but allow fast resume from a single press of the front panel button. When in sleep mode GPS tracklogs will not be continuously recorded but will be automatically ‘joined’ from the last known position when resumed.
Fixed: Lock Screen. From Memory-Map press front panel button and select Lock Screen. Turns off back light and touchscreen to reduce power but still records GPS position for a continuous tracklog. Press front panel button and Unlock to return to normal mode.

How to update your Adventurer 3500

FREE Download & Self-Update

The quickest and easiest way to update your Adventurer 3500, this method requires you to have a spare BLANK microSD card (min 512MB) and USB card reader and to be confident downloading, extracting and copying files to your PC. This update does not replace the information on your existing pre-loaded microSD card, it is very important that you do NOT erase or reformat the card originally supplied with your Adventurer 3500.

1. Download and Save the ADV3500UPDATE.ZIP file to your PC using the icon on the right
2. Extract/UnZip the file and copy the contents directly to your spare microSD card, ensuring that the card is blank in advance (you can do this best by reformatting the card)
3. Download and follow the instructions carefully to perform the update.

Update by post

If you do not have your own spare microSD card or are not confident in downloading and extracting the files as laid out in the self-update proceedures above, Memory-Map can supply you with a pre-loaded update card by post. There is a small charge for this, £5 inc VAT to cover the cost of the microSD card and postage, but you can keep the card for further use with your Adventurer 3500 after performing the update.

You will be sent full instructions along with the card or you can download them here.

Visit our online shop to purchase an update card

Return to repair center

If you would prefer for Memory-Map to perform the update for you in full, you can opt to return your unit to the Memory-Map Repair Center. This update service is free but please note - you are responsible for the postage costs in returning your unit to the repair center. Your Adventurer is a high value item and we advise using Royal Mail Special Delivery postage which carries an automatic insurance value of up to £500. There is no charge made for performing the update and returning the unit to you.

You will need to have a returns form and reference before sending back your unit, please do not send units back to the normal Memory-Map correspondence address, you will be given details of where to return your unit when you complete the form below or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please complete the form below to request a returns number - you cannot return a unit for service without first obtaining this information.

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