Garmin talk

I would appreciate a narrative that will explain in some detail how one make use of a via point while following the Nuvi 260w GPS's instructions to a destination. Right now I do not understand the difference between a VIA point and a selection of a rest stop chosen from the POIs that are in my custom folder. Many thanks.

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The Gps units it will work with are

compatible units

nuvi series

zumo series

StreetPilot® c510

StreetPilot® c530

StreetPilot® c550

StreetPilot® c580

I have recently purchased my first GPS, it's a Nuvi 760 and started downloading some POI files. For example, I downloaded the Costco store list and used the POI loader to load it to my Garmin. When I access the factory pre-loaded Costco list I found that a new one by my house was missing.

I am using the replacement software for Mapsource for Mac call Bobcat(http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/). This post has a couple purposes. The first is to get more people using Bobcat so that Garmin has more feedback. The other is to start discussion about how it works or doesn't work.

I ordered Garmin Nuvi 760 a few days ago, and received it yesterday. I tried turning it on today, following through the "quick start" guide.

I installed the mount and all. Everything was fine.

Until...

Best Buy had the 760 online for $349. Happy Fathers Day - to me! I was already thinking of upgrading and this special with free shipping tipped the scales. I used In-Store Pickup and got it today. They were $449 on the shelf in the store.

What a difference over the 350! I just really wanted routes. The rest of the stuff were extras. Or so I thought...

Hello, I just came across your yellow speed limit signs on the POI Factory site. They are great! Do you know if it is possible to use them in place of the White mph icon in my garmin nuvi 750 that show up on the left side of the screen while I am driving? If so, how can I do it.
Thabks,
Domenic

I have a Nuvi 760 and was setting up the FM transmitter.
This site, reviewing the 760, shows an "Auto Tune" button while setting up the FM transmitter....

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/10/garmin_nuvi_760_review.ph...

I also looked at a 760 in Circuit City and it also had this option.
I recently ran web updater and have sw ver 3.00 and I don't have the "Auto Tune" button.

I absolutely love my Garmin unit. The one drawback I have noticed is that the software does not calculate the time travel on Streets or Highways with lights as well as it does on highways.

For those of you with the Nuvi 780, how do you like it? Would you buy that one again? Do you use the MSN feature and if so, is it useful?

Thanks,

John

I just got my nuvi 760 from Costco the other day.
I can't seem to get the bluetooth to work, with all the features, for me.

The caller ID displays "unknown: and then the number, even though my phone displays the callers name.

I also can't get the text messages to display on the nuvi.

The phone/pocket PC I'm using is an Audiovox VX6700 from Verizon.

When I was loading the Starbucks poi file with poi loader I got a message with an error for line 11,327. I tried it twice and got the same error message. I brought up the file in excel and deleted that line and it loaded fine. The line was missing the Starbucks name.

Just for info purposes in case anyone else runs into the problem.

My Nuvi 760 says Sirf xxxxxx on the splash screen as it starts up, I am not sure if it is really saying it uses a Sirf chipset, or if it uses licensed technology from Sirf to process what Garmin's receiver provides.Does anyone here know?

Hi! Guys.
Can any one explain me how Routes work on the Garmin?
I create a route using MapSource, and I tranfer the data to the Garmin. But, I can't make it work.
Help please?

Nuvi 680

This is my first post here. Hey all!! This seems to be a very active board, so hopefully I will be able to find some help.

I went to register my new nuvi 760 online today so I could download the new maps. When I typed in the serial number on the bottom of the unit, the page said:

The serial number you have entered has already been registered.

I am a newbie so please be gentle.
I have many GDB & GPX files that have useful info. How do I create a POI file from them?
Thanks.

Why did the back ground of my maps page turn black after I downloaded some POI's? And how do I change it back? Thanks

I just picked up my new 2008 Goldwing this after noon and it comes with a navigation system designed by Garmin. Does anyone know if you can remove the CF Memory Card and add Custom POI's? Garmin did a real nice job designing this navigation system for Honda and there are some diffident features built into it that could really be a benefit to some of Garmins own products.

Okay, I am a future owner of a Garmin Nuvi 260w. It is being shipped as I type. I really know nothing about GPS units so I have a lot to learn. My question is this. Do you have to enter a destination for the unit to function? Or, will it show the map of the area where you are all of the time without entering a destination?

I don't know whether I'm using version 2.5.1 or 2.5.2. I can't find any info when I go to Help, and there is no About menu selection.