Garmin diagnostics screen / reset
Fri, 01/26/2007 - 9:58pm
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Saw this elsewhere, and thought it would be something others here would be interested in - how to get to a system info/diagnostics screen set for Nuvis - works for my 350, should work for others Nuvi models, possibly others too...
When you're at the main screen, hold your finger on the time in the upper right corner for more than 5 seconds, and you'll get to an info screen, and back/next buttons lower right of screen.
There's some sound diagnostics, and screen tests, and lots of info pages - including one with some battery status/statistics. To get out of the diagnostic mode, power cycle your unit...and when you do this, it will take some time to lock on to satellites.
Have fun...
Other pages
Nuvi 880 Easter Egg
Saw this elsewhere, and thought it would be something others here would be interested in - how to get to a system info/diagnostics screen set for Nuvis - works for my 350, should work for others Nuvi models, possibly others too...
When you're at the main screen, hold your finger on the time in the upper right corner for more than 5 seconds, and you'll get to an info screen, and back/next buttons lower right of screen.
There's some sound diagnostics, and screen tests, and lots of info pages - including one with some battery status/statistics. To get out of the diagnostic mode, power cycle your unit...and when you do this, it will take some time to lock on to satellites.
Have fun...
This is also Valid for Nuvi 880
BiLL Solomon
This does not appear to work
This does not appear to work with the Nuvi 270. All it does is highlight the See Map part of the screen.
census1940
these diags are also used to identify.
these diags are also used to identify true garmin SD Cards. It is where the system locks cards to itself so that other devices can not use someone else's copy of the purchsased software.
On some of the models you have to hold your finger on the battery level portion of the screen for 10 seconds. (7xx series I believe) maybe even the new firmware that was previously mentioned for a 6xx series.
Liquidd
Nuvi 360 with 2009 maps.
Seems to work on the Nuvi
Seems to work on the Nuvi 680 too
Roleplaying Canuck Gamer with a Nuvi 760 (4.8 w. nuMaps Lifetime: 2010.20)
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
Works on the 660 and is a
Works on the 660 and is a lot of fun to see. Can even get the temp.
Nuvi 880 Diagnostics
On the Nuvi 880, press and hold the MPH for the diagnostic screen to appear
NickJr Nuvi 880
What Does it all Mean
Does anybody know what this screen means? There's so much information. Is it valuable?
Jen
Thanks for the tips
Thanks for the tips
Retraction: Does Work on Nuvi 270 with a caveat
Given that everyone appears to be reporting positive findings in getting to the technical screen, I tried a variety of screens/areas of my nuvi 270 to see if I could see the technical material. It does not work if I press on the time on the upper right of the screen, but it **does** kick into the technical screen if I press on the battery icon for about 8 seconds.
census1940
Diagnostic screens
Thanks for the tip! Works fine on my 660.
Miki
Diagnostic Screens
Mine too. Thanks for the tip.
Other nuvis
Given that everyone appears to be reporting positive findings in getting to the technical screen, I tried a variety of screens/areas of my nuvi 270 to see if I could see the technical material. It does not work if I press on the time on the upper right of the screen, but it **does** kick into the technical screen if I press on the battery icon for about 8 seconds.
census1940
That should be the same screen on other models of the nuvi. read my post above.
Liquidd
Nuvi 360 with 2009 maps.
:(
Awe man - I gotta trade my StreetPilot in for one of these Nuvi's...
What Does it all Mean
Does anybody know what this screen means? There's so much information. Is it valuable?
Jen
Pretty much for Garmin technical support, say if call them claiming, you having a problem reading your sd card. They would check this screen first for diagnosis
BiLL Solomon
Works for 205W
Confirmed working for 205W:
Battery Icon - Diag screens #1
Avg Speed - Diag Screens #2
--> Sat signal strength - Satellite info screen, complete with lat/lon, speed, elevation, sat map, individual sat strengths, and accuracy <--
WHY DID THEY LEAVE THAT ONE OUT OF THE MANUAL?? That's one of the most useful hidden 'features'.
two different screens
There are two different diagnostic screens coming up in this thread. On the 760 at least, holding the battery indicator takes you to one set of diagnostics screens. Pressing on the speedometer on the virtual dashboard takes you to another set of screens.
But wait... there's more. From the satellite status screen, press and hold Elevation and you'll get a screen for signal to noise ratio logging.
-greg
nuvi 760
Works on nuvi 255w, BUT only
Works on nuvi 255w, BUT only difference is you have to press the battery beside the clock to get into the diagnostics screen...
interesting
Very interesting. It's neat to see all the things that they can do.
Very interesting
Very interesting. It's neat to see all the things that they can do.
Yes Indeed
BiLL Solomon
There are two different
There are two different diagnostic screens coming up in this thread. On the 760 at least, holding the battery indicator takes you to one set of diagnostics screens. Pressing on the speedometer on the virtual dashboard takes you to another set of screens.
But wait... there's more. From the satellite status screen, press and hold Elevation and you'll get a screen for signal to noise ratio logging.
-greg
This Sum it Up, Thanks greg!
BiLL Solomon
reset 660 nuvi
i used to work for a rental car dealer. i was given a gps for my driving needs. but now i want to reset so it doesn't say the rental car company name on it.
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i used to work for a rental car dealer. i was given a gps for my driving needs. but now i want to reset so it doesn't say the rental car company name on it.
Contact Garmin and they will be able to assist you.
nuvi 660 reset
what are they gonna do for me? does it need to be reprogramed.
Change the splash screen
If its the screen that comes up on start-up, you can change it. You can make your own. Do a search on here for splash screens.
etrex vista, Nuvi 350, Nuvi 650, Nuvi 750
Try This
i used to work for a rental car dealer. i was given a gps for my driving needs. but now i want to reset so it doesn't say the rental car company name on it.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/19449
Just, Maybe you can't
I would almost bet that garmin has hard-coded that Name as a splash screen, If the above link doesn't supplied by Fluxuated, then use Gadget Guy's suggestion and call Garmin.
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Workes on my C550
Workes on my C550
Hi Yavuz, I have the exact
Hi Yavuz,
I have the exact same problem during route calculation now on my Nuvi 660.
It gets stuck at 85% and then all kinds of problems occur including the one you described in your post.
I saw that your post is quite old already. But did you get any feedback yet from Garmin or did you find a solution to this problem?
Grtz,
Ron
Diagnostics Screen
Thanks very much for that info. Works fine on my Nuvi 350 too. It's going to take some time to interpret all that info, though.
Fred
How to - Master reset Garmin 780
How to Master Reset a Garmin 780 or 700 series
Hold your thumb on the bottom right of the screen while you restart the unit. Keep holding until the master reset screen comes up.
If you wish to keep & restore your favorites file, use the data cable and store the file "current.gpx. Find it in the devices "garmin/gpx" folder. After master resetting your device, copy the file back into the unit and restart the gps unit.