Garmin talk

Someone wrote a few weeks ago how to convert the speed file so that I can choose a specific distance for all the alerts to go off. I looked through my old posts and unfortunately cannot locate that thread.

Could someone please explain how this is accomplished, I've tried several times and can't figure it out.

Thanks

I've toying with idea of replacing my 3-year old Nuvi 680. I haven't started doing any research yet, but I thought I would put the call out for recommendations from other users.

My niece just bought this model. Can custom poi be loaded into this unit?

Hello All,

I have these files I got while registering my Garmin I got the other day, They are the latest they have on the site.

I can put them up via zip and if someone knows what to do with them they can probably use them, they are in .img and other formats.

Heres what I have:

GMAPPROM.IMG 1,236,992
gmaptz.img 592kb
[7zS189]GARMINMAPUPDATER.EXE - FULL FILE FOLDER 51.2MB

Garmin 765

Noticed a few days ago that on view map the vehicle icon is wandering around MyHome location leaving a chicken scratch of movement lines. The vehicle is moving to catch up with noticeable small changes in latitude/longitude numbers, but where would these slightly varied numbers be stored, which data file.

Anyone know why I receive the message below for my Nuvi770? I have nuMaps Lifetime bought for this device yet this is what I got below. Any help please?

Map updates are not applicable to this device.
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I know POI Loader will work with either MP3 or Wav files(if SOX is loaded)but what will happen if you put both types of sound files with the same file name in the default directory and ran the POI Loader program?

Is there a document or listing that shows the type of sound file (MP3 or WAV)that are used by the different Garmin models?

I was reading this thread http://www.poi-factory.com/node/21316 regarding the "keywords" used in files for custom POIs and I was wondering if there is a full compilation of all keywords available and what they do.

Mac App Store - Garmin additions as of 01.06.2011:
- Garmin BaseCamp - management of tracks, routes, waypoints and geocaches
- POI Loader
- Garmin Training Center

There are Nav apps from other vendors as well

Macintosh OS X 10.6.6 +

Hey guys,

I have downloaded the RestAreasCombined(Ver.AD)POI package and the Bitmap image for it. I have renamed the bitmap image to the same name as the.csv file. Should this cause the icon to appear for the rest stop entries that were loaded for the POI package, or am I not doing this correctly??

Newbie here. Wanted to ask if anybody has experienced a distortion on the voice directions given on the 1450 model of Garmin? Is this voice the same on the 1490 ? Had a 265WT 2 years ago and sound was clear and crisp.
I would appreciate your comments. Thanks.

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering if there is a place on your computer that is backing up your Garmin when you plug it in through the USB port. I have noticed a few favorites that I have removed keep being restored or duplicated after I am done plugging it in.

Thanks!

the 265wt doesn't play mp3 ... so I d/l the red light & speed camera sound files in wav format.
Put the Sox Exe in the poi loader folder and tried to put to Garmin ... All I still get are the beeping alert sounds that I previously was getting.

Any suggestions most appreciated.

The files I attempted to load are:
Speed-Cameras.wav
redlight_nuvi_amer_eng_jill.wav

Just got a Garmin Nuvi1490LMT and have downloaded several POI's one being The Kentuckey Bourbon Trail which is not shwing up on my Garmin....am I doing something wrong or not looking in the right place for it??????

I just picked up a 265W , is this model able to install mp3 alerts, I'm not able to get them to work. I see the icons but all I get is the default sound. I also have the 885 and there is know problem, I have them all typed the same as the 885 ?

i have music stored on a 32gig SD Card. Any 3rd party programs to be able to play music on my device?

New Firmware version 4.90 available for 12xx, 13xx and 14xx series

Change History
Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.90:

* Fixed issue with junction view files not updating properly during a map update.
* Fixed issue with audio intermittently not working.
* Fixed issue with Australia Topo map turning off the unit in certain conditions.

Update available using Webupdater.

not sure if you've seen this yet....perhaps explains the nuviphone

http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2011/01/04/garmin-streetpilo...