Garmin talk

After carefully editing my GPX files just the way I want them to play particular proximity sound alerts, I went on a trip and my Nuvi 755 would only play its default built-in double beep for each and every one.

when I plug into lighter my Garmin 2555 shows being hooked to the computer. it might show that for a bit then do what it should for while then go back like plugged into computer Hope someone has a thought on this that might help me out.

I apologize if this is covered on here somewhere but I couldn't find it. I know that some of the Garmin models come with the 3D Buildings mode, but I was wondering if there is a file you can add to your Garmin if you don't have it? I have the 2597LMT which doesn't come with that. I noticed that the 3597 does. If there a way it can still be added or purchased if need be?

Going from Ohio to NY and travel on 80 East speed limit 65,I notice when I reach Dubois the speed limit change to 70,and it end when I pass Clinton Country. that is only 88 miles,that the speed limit is 70 miles..I did some research and I found out that the limit was increase on August 11 of this year,and starting Next Year it will be stretch to 550 miles plus..

Today only you can get a factory refurbished 2557LMT from Woot for just $95.99 plus $5.00 shipping. They say it won't arrive before Christmas but it's still a pretty good deal.

http://electronics.woot.com/offers/garmin-5-gps-with-lifetim...

My Nuvi kept popping off of the gooseneck and I tried to salvage it by adding tissue under the ball where it goes into the adapter, So finally i called Garmin and was going to buy me that adapter that clips onto the back of the nuvi.

I am using Garmin's Basecamp software to sync my waypoints with my Zumo 590. I am pretty new to this website. I just signed up a few days ago. I am unable to get any use out of the CSV files. The GPX files, when they are available, work just fine. But Basecamp will not import the CSV files or convert them to GPX. Does anyone know a way to convert a CSV file to GPX so Basecamp can understand it?

As I am waiting for delivery of my Garmin Nuvi 3597, I decided to review the manual and I have some questions. It looks like the mount uses a mini USB to connect to the power cable traffic receiver. If I use the Garmin mount, but connect with an after market mini USB cord, will I get all of the functions EXCEPT traffic?

Today, I was surprised when my Nuvi picked up the exact route I use in the evening to go home. I always deviate from the Nuvi route to avoid traffic and divert to few side less busy roads and then finally merge back on highway 427. Normally, it always tries to put me back on highway again and again.

BaseCamp 4.4.6 is out. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Change History

Changes made from version 4.4.4 to 4.4.6:
◦Fixed issue with BaseCamp copying BirdsEye from a SD card each time the card is connected
◦Fixed issue with dragging a find result into the route point list

A map error in Garmin and other map-sets almost caused me to be late to my daughter's college graduation ceremony this weekend. The GPS directed us onto a dirt road dead-ending at a locked gate behind the stadium at Indiana University of Pennsylvania at 40.612878, -79.163032.

Hi again.

Anyone around here that has any idea how to get transparency for some parts of an icon when you save the icon as .bmp in 24 Bit?

When i save in 256 colors i get the transparency to work with the old trick magenta (255 0 255)
But i really would like to find a way to do it also in 24 Bit for my garmin 3597.

best regards Jocke

I am giving some more serious thought to buying another Garmin automotive GPS. the reason is because we now have another vehicle and I want to have one in each vehicle. I have a Garmin Nuvi 500, Nuvi 360, and Nuvi 350. Even though they are current on software and maps, they are still pretty dated at this point.

"Recalculating" was annoying as many had said before - but with the newer units - it just assumes you intended to go that way. On a recent trip - a wrong turn resulted in a 30 plus minute unintentional detour on some narrow mountain roads. Does anyone know if there is a way to get a visual warning if the "time to destination" changes by more than a couple of minutes or so

In case anyone is interested, Garmin is running an "Elevate Your Holiday Sweepstakes" now through 12/17. It's free to enter and the prize is a 3 pack of Virb Elite HD action cameras plus $3000 cash.

http://marketinginfo.garmin.com/u/gm.php?UID=hX4thaswPZ&ID=1...

http://www.cnet.com/products/garmin-nuvi-2689-lmt/

The Good The Garmin Nuvi 2689 LMT is an excellent GPS navigator with smart routing software and accurate maps. Lifetime map and traffic updates increase the value. Natural-language directions, real-time lane guidance, and always-on voice command help the driver to keep eyes on the road and the vehicle on the route.

Looking at the Garmin Support Page.Listed under FAQ's was this video on how to change the battery.Looks pretty simple. Will store away in case I need info in the future. http://www.youtube.com/v/Vd8hVnxHWuA

I'm using the 40LM and consistently get bad directions. Not bad as it won't get me to the desired location, but directions that choose to take me on 8 miles of city streets versus continuing on the highway that would cut 10 minutes from the trip.

Any tips on getting better results from this basic Garmin?

I just learned on another forum that Garmin has released version 3.3.4 (on the PC) of Garmin Map Updater. I don't know what has been changed, but maybe that will come out in the discussion. It was a surprise to me, as I thought Map Updater was pretty much dead. Apparently Garmin has recoginzed that it is still required in certain situations.

My Nuvi 2597 is acting strange. As soon as I pull onto a street that has a red light camera I get an alert, even if the camera is over a mile away. I get two alerts at that point and a short time later I get another alert. Then I get the alert at the distance I have set.
Any ideas?