Garmin talk
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15 years
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How do I down load a POI sound into my Garmin Nuvi
I downloaded the POI Loader and then created a file and placed POI MP3 sounds within the file, from the website. I then tried using the POI Loader by pointing the POI Loader to my files. I received a messages that states "their are no files in that directory"
Please help; I have been on this site trying for a few hrs now.
thanks,
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18 years
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Shortcut to Spell a Favorite
As title say, i would like to know if is a shortcut route to spell a favorite. Thanks.
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  17 years
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12xx series; New firmware 3.6
Changes from version 3.40 to version 3.60:
- Added Garmin Language Guide support
- Added Bus Station, Train Station and Commuter Rail into Points of Interest->Transit Category
- Added support for Fleet Management
- Corrected an issue that could cause breaks in Trip logs
- Improved city search when using cityXplorer maps
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17 years
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TRAFFIC SERVICE
MSN has their traffic service available until Jan. 1, 2012 for $29.00. This is the best deal I could find for my streetpilot c580. Two years for $29.00 is not bad.
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15 years
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help with Garmin Roadtrip
Hi, I am a Newbie! i just downloaded to my Mac, Garmin Roadtrip, and i have NO IDEA how to use it, i have searched the web, but really cannot say i found anything that helps.
my questions really are
1 What exactly is it good for?
2 how do i use it????
not too many questions huh?
thanks in advance for the help
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16 years
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Saw a GPS with a 7" screen
I was at costco the other day, and they had a GPS from Magellan, I think, with a 7" screen! What is that about? Is it for blind drivers? Kinda like the braille at the drive-through ATMs?
Can you even legally sit that on top of the dash? It'll block out, well, EVERYTHING. Is it a size thing?
Wow... look at the guy in that Porsche! He's got a huge global positioning system!
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15 years
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POIs on mini-SD, unit aksing for installation of new extras every time it boots
Hi pople,
i own Garmin 275T with 2010.30 US and 2010.20 EU maps. I tried keeping all up to date per system files. tried FAQ and still my Garmin asks if i want to install new extras from mini-SD every time it starts... very annoying, can i set it to shut up with that ?
i tried both saying No and then Yes with checkmark to do the same every time, but it still does it...
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17 years
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NUVI 550 and NUVIfone M20 questions
Greetings,
I just got a NUVI 550 waterproof GPS in the mail and am testing it out tonight. Has anyone used this yet? It seems pretty neat and has a multimode feature. It automatically switches between nautical, topographic and street maps based on the mode you choose. I'd be curious to see what folks think of the 550.
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 18 years
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To screw or not to screw.
For those of you that have your GPS mounted to your motorcycle handlebars, do you use the security screw? It seems the entire mount can easily be removed with a socket and/or wrench so long term "out of sight" would be out of the question. But how about short term, with bike in sight? Do you put any faith in the screw? 
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17 years
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Street names missing in banners after 2010-4 update
I have been reading that some models of Nuvi no longer give the name of the upcoming street in the banner at the top of the screen. For instance my 660 says "42nd Street ahead" or some such. This has not disappeared on my unit. I gather some models do not do this but rather do something like "street ahead" It almost sounds like it's a change in some of the newer models.
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17 years
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Poor routing with update 2010.40, US & Canada
There was a major reconstruction of our local highway and many of the exits had been removed or drastically changed. The 2010.30 map update had all of these changes loaded and was working great, which made me happy.
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17 years
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MSN Direct Live Traffic
All of a sudden I am not receiving live traffic maps on my Nuvi 680 with the MSN Direct. I do receive weather, movies and fuel prices so I know I have a signal. Oddly the unit is giving me updates for traffic when I'm navigating but is not showing anything on the MSN Map. Is anyone else having this problem?
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18 years
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Garmin Nuvi 1490TV
I see that Europe announced the Garmin Nuvi 1490TV for that market, I suspect that something like this will be available in the United States, if ATSC-M/H ever takes off.
http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/category/manufacturers/g...
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/01/garmin_nuvi_149...
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16 years
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POI Icons
If this has been previously discussed. I wouldn't be surprised, though for some reason I can't find anything regarding this specific matter.
How come everytime one would browse or search around on a Nuvi they see these very cool icons representing various locations/businesses etc.
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16 years
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Would You Recommend a Garmin 1390T?
I was thinking about getting a Garmin 1390T. Does anyone have any comments or recommendations for other units? The 1390T seems to have good ratings.
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15 years
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How do you care your Garmin!!
Hi Guys , I just wann carry out an interesting survey.. It may help others before purchasing unnecessary stuff..
We had lots talk about buying a new GPS. But I didnt notice any post regarding taking care of a device. I mean its a silly point for discussion but still your experience can save money for others before wasting money on unnecessary things.
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17 years
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MSN Direct
Has anybody heard anything if garmin is going to do anything when MSN Direct Stops
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15 years
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GTM-25 Traffic Receiver?
I'm a little confused about this? If I were to purchase a GTM-25 Traffic Receiver, would I still need to purchase a traffic "subscription" for it to work?
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 17 years
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Guidance/Status
When I set Navigation/Voice Prompts, on my NUVI 350, I get a choice of None, Guidance Only and Guidance/Status.
Needless to say, the Garmin manual is slightly lacking (well, totally lacking) about this. I can understand Guidance, but what is Status supposed to advise me about?
Any GPS that warns when exceeding the speed limit?
Is there a GPS (Garmin or other brand) on the market that shows the speed limit as well as your current speed AND warns you if you are exceeding the speed limit?
Glenn