Garmin talk

Hey all,

I have a 760 that suddenly will not power up. It was on, I turned off the ignition, and received the countdown message before turning off. I was just going into a store, so I touched the button to keep it turned on.

I hope this is not adding a new thread to one that has already started. Does anyone understand why the new 4G that cell phones use can conflict with GPS operation? Or for that matter does it mess with GPS reception at all. I have been reading about it, but don't understand it

I just got a 1450 for a friend, and updated the maps for him. I have a 1490T. I noticed that the update was only for US and Canada, and did not include Mexico. That is not a problem, but I was curious, as my 1490T includes Mexico. Was this because I didn't delete enough voices before the update to include Mexico, or would it not have been there regardless?

The red light camera alerts, visual & audible, on my 660 work as expected. I should say worked as expected. The alerts work fine except if I'm using the media player. It used to be that the music stopped, the audible was played and then the music resumed. Now, the music stops, no audible alert and then the music resumes but on the next track.

Scratching my head.

Has anyone notice that when you set a location on your gps and drive to that location you find that the location is off since the Japan earthquake happen.

I've loaded Rest Stops Combined into my Nuvi1350 and I can't figure out how to turn on proximity alerts. Can someone please help.

Thanks

What exactly is the purpose of Tour Guides? Is it to create a larger area for alerts? I have a nuvi 255W, is it possible to create a Tour Guide or something that will take us on a tour, so to speak? If so, how does that work?

This is fun, I'm going to be hooked pretty soon!

Where can I find "harley davidson dealers usa" as a csv file for a zumo 550?
POI Factory has them only as a gpx file or how can a gpx be changed to a csv file?
A gpx files will only download to "favorites". I'd like them as either "extras" or "proximity points".
thanks
jim

I just got back from a work related trip to Austin. After choosing a car at the rental facility I set up my Garmin and entered the address for the hotel which is about 30 minutes away from the airport. Driving down 71 the GPS told me to take an exit not more than a mile from the airport then reenter 71 at the next ramp.

Looking for the lowest price on Garmin Lifetime Map updates.

Brand new - Just received 3 days ago.

All the auto-routing works well as an automobile, but as Truck or RV, it is completely off.

Anyone have this same experience ??

I am new to all of this. I have just discovered how to download custom POIs from here to my Nuvi 255W. Is is possible to copy some of the icons here to the the map symbols existing on my GPS? Or how do I connect the new icons with existing locations?

Thanks!

Just downloaded the latest version of POI Loader and it can not convert .wav files to the proper format. Anyone know what the problem is? Would give you the version number but can not readily locate it.

How do I make an existing POI file a "TourGuide" file. Is it as simple as adding "TourGuide" somewhere in the file name?

Normally I install map updates on my PC, but they take space on the HD. I would assume I can remove some of these older updates without doing any harm... or what?

My Garmin 255W does not show a street that has been there for decades and is well known to local residents. How do I get this road added?

If it is through Garmin, do I get a free update or do I need to purchase one? (They want $80 for an update, and I can buy a newer unit with lifetime updates for only a few dollars more.)

Quick question. I had my computer repaired and cleaned out yesterday. It got rid of a lot of junk and some bugs. I am now having to re-download Garmin Communicator, WebUpdater,and POI Loader. It seems to be taking forever to download where it didn't take nearly this long before. Is there something I can do to bring it back up to speed when downloading the programs?

nuvi 37xx series v4.00 firmware released March 16, 2011

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=5063

Changes made from version 3.90 to 4.00:

* Fixed a shutdown that occurs while displaying some map features.
* Corrected a Sigma-character display error in Greek.
* Corrected language translation errors.

Can't get this file to load into Extra POI Editor. Any suggestions. Thanks

Still having problems with the sun glare on my Garmin 2360 lmt. Can you buy a film to cover the screen of the unit to help with the glare? I have set the brightness to 100%, helped some, but still have problem seeing the screen. I may use one from a cell phone on the unit and see if that will help. Never had this problem with my old 550 mounted in the same location.