Garmin talk

I received a Garmin 680 last January and about two months ago I noticed when I ran it just on battery power alone it would only last 1 hour. I normally run it on the MSN/car cable power. I sent it in to Garmin and they sent a refurbished 680. I noticed it only lasts 3 hours on battery power. I've tried different charging techniques (computer, AC) but still get the same results.

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Garmin Nuvi 760 with
F/W 4.3
GPS SW version 2.80m

Problem:
Two favorites created at one time.

Process:
1. Input an address
2. Tap "Show Map"
3. Tap "Save"
4. Tap in a name.
5. Tap "Done"
6. Tap "Okay"
7. Tap "Go"

Result:
1. A favorite with address and the name given to it.

I followed the instructions on how to add the rest stops and walmart POIs, and the software told me it was successful. Now, how do I see those POIs on the garmin itself? Do I search for "walmart" or "rest stop" on the garmin POIs?

I wanted to see if the .bmp icons were uploaded and working as well. Thx.

I purchased a Nuvi 265wt a few weeks ago, the speaker is kinda weak and trembles a lot when announcing the voice commands. At times the commands are barely understandable, is there a way to improve'em ?

I am sure this must have been a thread somwhare but I can't locate it.

In NYC and the NYC Metro area which is preferred
Navteq or Clear Channel for traffic updates?

Hello:

After browsing many reviews

This is on a Nuvi 765T.

I installed some POI's from here using POI loader. These had icon files associated with them ("same_name".BMP file).

For example:

Icon: http://www.poi-factory.com/files/McDonalds3.BMP
POI file:http://www.poi-factory.com/poifile/download/csv?node=11154

I have been using a Garmin Street Pilot C340, and just bought a Nuvi255. Is there a way I Ncan transfer my favories?

I try many times to load red-light cameras alert sound for POI files into my Nuvi 360 but for some reason its not working. I don't know if I did it correctly. I have follow the instruction on giving on these website but still no luck. Can anyone please show me step by step to load red-light cameras sound into my Nuvi 360.

Thanks,

Does anyone know how to remove a via point that was added during a 'where to' location route?

how do you get rid of the starting license agreement screen on the nuvis ?? the whole do not enter data while moving B.S. ? my 60csx never had one. is there any way to patch the nuvi and get rid of it ?

nuvi decision chart: http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/12/which_garmin_nuvi_is_righ...

So I thought I'd followed the directions here on downloading POI's (saved them to a folder on my hard drive, connected my gps, uploaded manually, etc. etc.). Anyway, I get the "Congratulations, you've downloaded ... POI", but when I check my favorites a couple of them have coordinates instead of the address and then I see alot of them that say "SPEED LIMIT _X MPH _x."

DOES ANY BODY KNOWS IF OR WHERE I CAN FIND A "TOYOTA YARIS CUSTOM VEHICLE GREEN"???

ANY HELP??

THANKS A LOT: FRGG

I have read it on other forum that traffic alerts on MSN Direct start working in GTA as of December 6, 2008.
I have TMC FM receiver and service is crap in Toronto area. Very few times I get traffic flow info on 401. It is avaialble only on weekdays where as MSN Direct is 24/7. I will definitely buy MSN Direct receiver. Has anyone tried MSN Direct in last few days in GTA?

After seeing a nuvi 550 that is roughly feature equivalent to a Zumo 450, is Garmin replacing m/c units with nuvi units?

The map shows highways ONLY.

When I try to look up the map information, the "map info" button under "settings > map" is grayed out.

In a mass-storage mode, I see the map file, along with unlock code, all intact. It just isn't reading the map.