Nuvi 265 WT works on (in) Water!
 15 years
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I have a Nuvi 265 WT and it is proving to be a versatile machine that has surprised me. I downloaded Garmin's map of Canadian Inland Lakes - Ontario before going on my vacation to Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. I downloaded the Lakes map right into the Nuvi's memory - no problem. Here's how it works. When you're on the water, the position of your boat is accurately depicted on the lake. If you are looking at your nautical map and can't tell where you are, turn on the Nuvi and you can pinpoint your location with ease. As you're travelling, you can tell the direction you're going in by looking at your Nuvi. Although some Ontario inland lakes do not have the information on depth that others do, (the Muskoka maps don't for some reason) it is still a valuable tool on the water particularly at night. You can deactivate the road map by going to tools and then you get the depth details on the water.
But the most fortunate thing about my Nuvi is that it fully recovered after being dropped in the lake. As I was docking my boat and tossing the line on the dock, the Nuvi fell into the lake, about 5 feet down by the dock - and it was on at the time. After cursing, I jumped in the water, located it with my foot, dove under and retrieved it. It had turned off and I feared the worst. I dried it out in the hot sun on the deck and turned it one the next day after plugging it in - it came on, made a heck of noise and turned off. I waited another two days and turned it on again and it came to life! After leaving it plugged in, charging it up and taking it out back into the direct sun, it seems to be working fine.
Here's a little tip. A
Here's a little tip. A little late for you, but, electronic devices dropped in water can be put in a baggie and then filled with rice and left to sit for a couple of days. They will dry more thoroughly than air dried.
And as you did, don't be tempted to turn it on and try it immediately after taking it out of the water.
Frank DriveSmart55 37.322760, -79.511267
Rice Dessicant
Here's a little tip. A little late for you, but, electronic devices dropped in water can be put in a baggie and then filled with rice and left to sit for a couple of days. They will dry more thoroughly than air dried.
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That's actually a great idea that brought back fond memories. My father was a Chemistry Professor and his office was actually a working lab. I remember him using his heavy glass dessicator to dry out small items that had gotten wet. Its bottom was filled with Silica Gel. I guess rice would do a reasonable job as well. There's also this product called DampRid that's available at the hardware store.
nice to know
I have a Nuvi 265 WT and it is proving to be a versatile machine that has surprised me. I downloaded Garmin's map of Canadian Inland Lakes - Ontario before going on my vacation to Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. I downloaded the Lakes map right into the Nuvi's memory - no problem. Here's how it works. When you're on the water, the position of your boat is accurately depicted on the lake. If you are looking at your nautical map and can't tell where you are, turn on the Nuvi and you can pinpoint your location with ease. As you're travelling, you can tell the direction you're going in by looking at your Nuvi. Although some Ontario inland lakes do not have the information on depth that others do, (the Muskoka maps don't for some reason) it is still a valuable tool on the water particularly at night. You can deactivate the road map by going to tools and then you get the depth details on the water.
But the most fortunate thing about my Nuvi is that it fully recovered after being dropped in the lake. As I was docking my boat and tossing the line on the dock, the Nuvi fell into the lake, about 5 feet down by the dock - and it was on at the time. After cursing, I jumped in the water, located it with my foot, dove under and retrieved it. It had turned off and I feared the worst. I dried it out in the hot sun on the deck and turned it one the next day after plugging it in - it came on, made a heck of noise and turned off. I waited another two days and turned it on again and it came to life! After leaving it plugged in, charging it up and taking it out back into the direct sun, it seems to be working fine.
Good tip. I am glad you got it working again.
I can hear the jingle now in the back of my head....
Here's a little tip. A little late for you, but, electronic devices dropped in water can be put in a baggie and then filled with rice and left to sit for a couple of days. They will dry more thoroughly than air dried.
And as you did, don't be tempted to turn it on and try it immediately after taking it out of the water.
Rice-A-Nuvi, the Kansas City treat!
You can walk a horse to water, but a pencil has to be led.
The key thing is to not turn on the unit until it's fully dry.
Though the impulse to find out if it still works is pretty irresistible, it a great way to have arcing that ruins the unit.
That's Right
Don't turn it on until it's dry and if you really really really need it, careful use of a hairdryer will speed up the drying process. Worked good when I had a similar experience with my 350 a couple of years back.
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Thanks
Here's a little tip. A little late for you, but, electronic devices dropped in water can be put in a baggie and then filled with rice and left to sit for a couple of days. They will dry more thoroughly than air dried.
And as you did, don't be tempted to turn it on and try it immediately after taking it out of the water.
Thanks for the tip!!!
Wet electronic devices
Electronic devices often work just fine after drying out. Once again, leave them off until they are dry. Two methods that can be quicker than the rice or drying agent if you are in a hurry - Place item in a pilot light warm oven. This should be warm enough to dry without being too hot for the device. Just be careful with your devices maximum temperature. I also used the method of putting the device in a bag and blowing warm hair dryer air into the bag to force the moisture out. This worked pretty fast and got the devices working surprisingly fast. (Used it on a cell phone when out of town.)
Great tip
Here's a little tip. A little late for you, but, electronic devices dropped in water can be put in a baggie and then filled with rice and left to sit for a couple of days. They will dry more thoroughly than air dried.
And as you did, don't be tempted to turn it on and try it immediately after taking it out of the water.
Great tip! Works for cell phones, also.
overnight soaking
I left my 260 out overnight on my deck and it rained during the night. I waited a couple of days before switching it back on and all seems OK except the battery does not seem to be holding its charge any more.
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