Garmin talk

When doing a hard reset and letting the unit get the satellites, should this be done on a cloud free day or does it matter. I was reading some of the posts and it was stated to do this in an open area.

Carol

Background: I have both a 350 and 765T. I had purchased the lifetime maps for the 350.

I was reading some of the FAQ's on Garmins site for Mapsource. If I am reading right, I cannot do a route in Mapsource and send it to my 765T. Is this correct?

It has been a few weeks since I received began using my 265wt and I am not sure if the traffic is working at all. I would like to hear comments on my experience and hear your experiences as well.

Things I have noticed (I have the latest device software installed)

An interesting article from WIRED magazine talking about how US troops are using off the shelf Garmin GPS devices to help avoid improvised devices and sniper attacks:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/08/danger-room-in-afgha...

New nuvi 1690 info at Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inch-Portable-Bluetooth-Nav...

Garmin's nuLink! page (found by chance typing garmin.com/nulink). Check out the link to an early 1690 page where it states: "intro paragraph goes here.
Garmin NOW! Services (or whatever we call it)"

Does anyone know if I can upload anything to my c580 to make it useful on my boat.

I am thinking of purchasing a Nuvi 500. Does anyone know if it is compatible with Mapsource?

Update 4.60 available for the nuvi855

installed it works ok.......

Like the new POI "Show/Hide" by sub/category. very useful
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Change History
Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60:

* Correct problem where units entered a loop of Updating GPS firmware.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

* Corrected issue when unit is connected to a BMW mount.

I loaded MP3 alerts for Rest Areas and Red Light/Speed cameras on my Nuvi 855. The alerts are sounding almost continuously until I pass the POI.

This never occurred on my C340 (without using the MP3s). One, maybe two alert beeps at most.

Whats happening?

I just purchased a new Garmin 765t about a week or so ago. We are planning a 1200 mile trip from NC to MN in 2 weeks. I went to both Google Maps, and later Mapquest to get and edit my route. I changed the route that was first calculated for me, because I wanted to avoid Chicago. After changing the route that was made for me, I downloaded it to my Garmin via USB.

How do I add alerts on my Garmin Nuvi 255W. I have the restroom POI loaded but I do not see how you add an alert.

Thank You,
Rick

When following a route in Ontario, I notice that my Garmin 765T routes me along the collectors when the express is available and a faster route. How do I persuade my garmin to route me along the express until i absolutely need to go onto the collectors to exit.

I just purchased a used 265W and was lucky enough to have the previous owner remove his registration. When I registered it with garmin, it was recognized as a 265WT. I searched the settings and such but found no indication of being able to receive FM traffic updates. The power cord I got does NOT have the receiver in it.

What am I looking for?

Need a little advise here on my problem I am having with my 760. The other day I had moved my beanbag mount from one vehicle back to my car.

Good Morning:

Using my very elementary computing skills, I have managed to get custom POIs from the POI Factory inside (and operational) my Garmn nuvi 760. I did use the Garmin POI Loader for that task, and have a file folder of those waypoints and icons on my compter.

Just returned from a 2100 mile trip from Illinois to the vast plains of North Western Nebraska. Garmin took me where I wanted to go even when we went off the public roads and onto the "trails" of the Oglalla National Grasslands. Garmin worked flawlessly. Thanks Garmin.

I need help, I made a route in google earth, saved it, used Mapsourse to install to my nuvi, 765T, installed success, but now I can't find it. It saved as a route.I saved from google earth as a kml, converted to gpx.What did I do wrong?

so i noticed on the back of my 765t nuvi that there is a gold input near the lower right hand corner of the device, almost looks like an antenna connection; Problem is, I can't seem to locate any information about what this actually is or does. anyone have any clues?

For POI Loader(maybe others), the name of POI file and its icons and other resources have to match.
However, I notice that the names of the downloadable resources do not always match even when only one of each is provided. So, I have to examine and rename carefully.

I am grateful for the resources in any case.