Garmin talk

Hey now

Just registered and this is my first post. Just got a nuvi 650. So far, recharging the unit via USB. Anyone know how long it takes to charge the unit till its full? Anyway to use the unit while its charging via USB?

thanks

So I have added some nightclubs in town that are not being found when I do a regular nightclub/bar search.

Is there a way for my custom POI's to appear simply based on keyword relevance in my "Where To" searches?

Jon,,

does anyone know how to unlock a nuvi 680. one being sold cheap used but is locked. who knows, might have been stolen or lost. Would like to buy if i know i can get it unlocked.

I pre-ordered from MEgaGPS, & it shipped on the 7th. A wee bit later than some of the other dealers, but the $489.99 price3 with free shipping was a deal maker.

Check out this thread on gpspassion: http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=100730

i'm tunafish on the other board and posted the photo using gene350's instructions.

Here's what i did:
-Found an ID tag holder.
-Go a pair of pliers and pulled the metal clip from the back

Hey All, I have a silly question to ask... What are the small silver looking balls (similar to golf balls) that show up periodically on my Zumo's navigation screen?

Newbie here. When browsing my Garmin's internal files from my PC, I noticed that there is a manual for the 600 in PDF format. This is taking up some space that could be used for other things. Plus, I already downloaded my 650 manual onto my PC. Is there any
problem with deleting the 600 manual?

Wayne

I just got a Garmin 330 and I want to load addresses from a file without having to enter them directly into the unit. Can I load a POI (csv)file without the coordinates?

From what I can tell, seems like I have to create a POI file with coordinates and load that. Doesn't really make sense to me.

Thanks

The Illinois Toll Authority just opened the extension of I-355 from I-55 to I-80 in the Chicago SW suburbs. How long will it take Garmin to issue map updates? I ask because there is this new hunk of highway about 5 miles from me that isn't on the map.

Can somebody help me i have a Garmin nuvi 350 i made the mistake and bought it on ebay with no warranty (some yellow form that came in the box). I was putting POI on it when my chair ran over the usb cable and disconnected it from computer, and now when i turn it on it is stuck on loading maps screen.

I'm a new Garmin-ite. I downloaded two POI files (Costco gas stations and RV Dumping sites) to my computer, connected it to my Gamin, and uploaded the files to the Nuvi 660. Now I can't find them on the device. I thought they would show up under "Extras" "Custom POI"s but there's nothing there. Where else would they be?
Thanks,
Al

We are going to be purchasing our 1st gps unit & need some advice on which one to get.

Initially, I was all for the 680. I really like the MSN service - the gas updates, the traffic info. We live in Hampton Roads, VA. I have heard that the updates may be about 20min delayed unless in the DC area. I can't believe that the MSN cable is over $100!! I think that's ridiculous!

Just came across this article on Newsweek.com:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/68909

"Garmin is a leader in consumer GPS technology. But it now faces plummeting prices and competition from cell phones. Can the company find its way?"

I just saw the Black Friday ad for Best Buy, and they will be offering the Nuvi 660 for $399.99, with no rebates involved.
They will start handing out tickets at 3 AM and they will open at 5 AM.

The StreetPilot i3 does not support the use of custom sound files for POI files.

The default is used for every alert and can be easily overlooked.

So is a way to select a different (aka: built in) alert sound for a POI file?

I just bought another Nuvi 360 and it had software version 4.2. The 2 months old 360 that I had, had software version 3.9. I checked on the Garmin website and the latest software version is 3.9. What is going on here?

I'm new to my unit so my question might be obvious:

When I've installed several POI sets to my device, how can I see the most proximate one/ search them *from a particular set*?

I was graciously sent a free copy of the above by Garmin support. I requested a way to backup my Favorites which the program does quite simply. I have a SP c340. Can I edit the data and send it back to my GPSr? Can I add waypoints and send them to the unit?

Like an idiot I mistakenly deleted the gmapprom.img file from my 200W. Garmin is sending me the file on a disk thru the mail in 10 days. Is there another way to get this file to copy/paste it in the unit?

Has anyone had a power cord failure. My cord just stopped working and the cigarette plug end started to get very hot. I checked the fuse and it is still good but no power is coming to the cradle end.

Garmin has ordered me a new - Gotta love Garmin customer service!