Mini SD card

[Eddie Lopez]

Hi folks, I am as new as can be. But long time user of Magellan GPS. So old that I still have my Magellan Roadmate 300 lol. And that is old! But I also have a 5045 that I have a question about. When looking at the owner's manual I find this: "Micro SD card slot. (A micro SD card is optional and can be used to back up and restore data.)"

What does that mean? Why would I want to back up data when I have "previous destinations" option. Why is it necessary for anyone to back up data?
Is there any other use for that mini SD card? Like can I play music, or watch videos for example?

I'm just curious.
Thank you
EL

 

[Nuvi-Nebie]

The MicroSD slot is usually used to hold additional maps that would not fit in the 'main' memory area, as it is a removeable medium, it is also useful for adding / changing maps without having to connect to a computer.