Garmin talk
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15 years
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rest areas help
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a problem I'm having. Im tryin uploads rest area alerts to my garmin and I can not figure out how to do it exactly. If anyone knows how to do this I would great appreciate any feedback/help that I can get.
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15 years
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newbi with questions
Hi guys great site,
I recently purchased a nuvi 255W and im trying to understand how the red light camera detection works. Is this option on the unit already or do I have to download a POI file and install it with POILoader onto my gps unit?
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17 years
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Nuvi Cradles
I have a 660, and I would like to get a second cradle for a second vehicle. I see several on ebay that say they are for the 300, 310, 350, 360, and 370. Do these models have a different cradle than the 660? The picture looks very similar.
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15 years
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Garmin Mobile PC
Does anyone use it? I have it in addition to my portable Garmin units and I have been waiting for the next version or updates for it. I was curious if anyone knew of any upcoming updates for the maps or the application.
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15 years
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Nuvi 765T Autozoom "feature"
I noticed that on the highway the 765T zooms out, I am guessing based on speed being travelled. In the city (at lower speeds) it automatically zooms in again.
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15 years
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Where to
I have a POI folder on my desk top with some poi's in all ready and wanna put them on my nuvi how and will the nuvi reconize that folder from my desk top to install them from there.I also have the poi loader all downloaded and installed.i have the garmin nuvi 755T.
THANK YOU
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18 years
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Need a case for my Nuvi 1450
I just bought a Nuvi 1450 GPS with 5" LCD. Can anyone recommend a cheap case? It does not have to carry Garmin logo.
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15 years
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What have I done? Csv file
Where's my stuff? I d/l the tim hortons csv for my 755t, add it, and all that show up are the ones in my City. Open the csv file with Excel and there are tons of them in there. Gotta be the dummy behind the keyboard? ![]()
I should stop playing with this thing...lol
Claudius
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15 years
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"Newly Overhauled" c530 disappointing...
So the ball socket on the back of my c530 wasn't holding real well, so I wrote to Garmin inquiring into a replacement part. They responded that it would cost $99 to repair. When I pushed back, another service rep offered to fix it under warranty (unit is two years old). So I wrapped it up and sent it off. I got a replacement pretty quickly and it was in perfect shape.
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15 years
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Garmin 1450 Rookie Puzzled
I programmed a route from my office to my home.
I noticed tonight two things while I was driving home
1) The speed (on the right bottom) of my Garmin 1450 was sitting at 20 MPH and I was driving 45 MPH and then when I stopped, it was showing 48 MPH.
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16 years
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Nuve 780 Freezing - Always at the same location
After the last NuMaps update, my 780 started freezing every afternoon as I am about to turn onto the freeway (for the AZ locals, US10 and 40th Street)
My MSN subscription expired at about the same time, I am not sure whether this could be a cause or not, and until I figure this out, don't want to subscribe just yet.
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15 years
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Free Garmin map Source
I heard that Garmin will provide a mapsource CD if you request it from them. _americian users...as it is not included in the package with the unit
I purchased a 255w while in the US but are now back in Australia -- does anyone know if this would qualify for the CD
or any other suggestions?
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17 years
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I have a new 785T
i'm new at this so bare with me. i made a folder to put the files in but can you name the folder anything you want. downloaded the walmart poi and the mp3. i typed walmart.csv and walmart.mp3 and put the files in the folder. i used poi loader to load on the garmin gps and nothing happened. if i did install it right will a proximity alert points show up in settings.
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15 years
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855 car battery drain
I came back from a trip yesterday. When I went to start my car this morning, I got the blinking lights and stuttering sound that signal that the 12V battery is drained far enough that the starter solenoid will not engage.
My newish Nuvi 855 had been plugged in all the time.
Facts:
Car is a 2002 Audi A4.
OEM battery was replaced about 1.5 years ago.
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15 years
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StreetPilot C330 humming after battery replacement
After many years of use, the battery in my StreetPilot c330 stopped taking a charge. After some research and disassembly, I found a battery that had the same voltage, albeit a slightly different amperage range, that would fit in my unit. I bought is for about $8 and set out to replace the battery.
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18 years
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New software purchase question
Last week I purchased the update. When downloading the new US map I got a message that because of more detailed maps, certain sections of the country had to be loaded into the GPS as needed. I downloaded my area but want to load the rest of the areas to sd's, to use as I arrive in new territory. I can't seem to find my way back to that original new purchased map. Any help?
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17 years
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465T says ALL roads are questionable routes?
I'm having an issue with my 465T.
It is telling me that ALL routes are questionable routes. EVEN INTERSTATES!
Can some please tell me what may be going on?
Here's how my current truck profile looks:
Width: 8' 10" (8.83ft / 106 inches)
Overall Length: 70'
Height: 13' 8"
Gross Weight: 80,000 lbs
Max Weight per Axle: 17,000 lbs (I've also tried 34,000 lbs)
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15 years
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How Do I find the Firmware Version on my device
Garmin says
To check to see which version of system software your nuvi has, please follow the steps below:
Power your unit on
Touch the wrench icon
Touch Settings*
Touch System
Touch About
You current software version will be listed on this page.
*Note: This step is not necessary on all models.






Car charger for 255W
I have a motorola phone car charger wanted to use it as a spare 255W's charger to keep in another car but turned out it didn't work. When I plugged in, it showed charging mode (not navigate mode).
And I also have a car chager to usb, tried to plug in and result the same, no navigating mode. Therefore, the only car charger and navigating is the one comes with the divice.
Nuvi 2450LM