Screen Capture (Garmin GPS Screen Capture)

 

My Garmin RV 760 has a screen capture function. Is anybody using this function and if you are for what purpose?

When we fly

My husband enjoys taking screen shots of how high and fast we are going.

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

Future Trip Planning

I use the screen cap feature of my RV 760 to record information about areas I'm passing through that look interesting. I later use this information to plan future trips.

Tool Te Record Messages

It's also useful for showing error messages or specific screens when you are having issues with the GPS. You can then copy the file located in the Screenshot folder and copy it to a picture hosting site such as Photobucket. Then copy the URL into a post so others can see what your issues are and hopefully provide a solution.

The images are saved as .png files and are located in the "Screenshot" folder.

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Nuvi 2460LMT 2 Units

This is going to be a great one

The two above uses are great ideas. Never thought of them.

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

Prove you were driving 192 MPH!

Well, just don't tell anyone you were in a plane, and you weren't the one actually driving. And, you probably will have to do it while on the runway, before really getting up in the air, because who would believe you were going 547 MPH?

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Maybe when POI Factory lets

Maybe when POI Factory lets graphics be posted, it will make a great aid to making FAQs. Then you can depict the actual screen where an action takes place.

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Frank DriveSmart55 37.322760, -79.511267

Screen shots.

Screen shots have been used quite often in some other forums that allow imbedded images in the posts. They are helpful for demonstrating specific examples or problems related to the GPS devices. GPSReview and gpapassion are a couple of forums where you will find imbedded screen shots in some of the posts.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Screen shot

I used it on a Jet Blue flight to Tampa. I asked the pilot before hand if this was allowed. He said yes but did not think it would work.
When I was getting off I showed him the top speed we flew and the top altitude.
He said it was dead on in both cases. He was amazed it worked.

I figured the next time I was stopped and the police asked how fast I was going. I would show him. (aa little over 600 mph)

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Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things!

Screen Capture

bdhsfz6 wrote:

I use the screen cap feature of my RV 760 to record information about areas I'm passing through that look interesting. I later use this information to plan future trips.

Thanks for this answer....I will definitely use this in the future!

Show the Police! That's Brilliant!

Timantide wrote:

I used it on a Jet Blue flight to Tampa. I asked the pilot before hand if this was allowed. He said yes but did not think it would work.
When I was getting off I showed him the top speed we flew and the top altitude.
He said it was dead on in both cases. He was amazed it worked.

I figured the next time I was stopped and the police asked how fast I was going. I would show him. (a little over 600 mph)

I have a few friends in law enforcement - this could be a pretty funny thing if you ever did get stopped.

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What is a Screen Capture?

For those readers who are wondering just what a screen capture (also known as a screen shot), look at
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/45319