Garmin 305 Data transfer problem

[GoodmanW]

I'm having trouble transfering data from my Garmin 305 if I
use Topofusion to transfer the data for the first time.
However, if I transfer data first using the Motion Based Agent,
then try to transfer with TopoFusion, it works. It's as if
TopoFusion can't see the data unless the MB Agent transfers
it first. In fact, if I try to transfer the data first using
Topofusion, it tells me there is no data to transfer. Has
anybody experienced this problem?

[colprit]

I am using the 205. Unlike the 201, I found you need to reset the 205 before you can transfer the data, otherwise it says the memory is empty.

Hope this helps.

Dean

[GoodmanW]

Thanks colprit! I think you may be on to something. I
remember a few times previously when I was able to get
my data without going though MB Agent first. I think I did
press the reset button before I started the download
although it was for another reason. I will try this tonight.

On another note, have you figured out how to start a
track, stop the track, and then start another track at a
new location. I need to do this because I'm mapping some
mountain bike trails at my local park and I want to do it in
sections. I think the included documentation with the 305
leaves something to be desired. Thanks for your help.

[BVH]

This is a great forum and product.  I've used it for a couple of years with different devices.  I couldn't figure out why my 1st walk using the 305 wouldn't show after a download.  Sure enough - the unit has to be reset first just as Colprit said above.  Then it downloads like the old 201.  Thanks again, Krein, for a great product and great support!