Garmin talk

Greetings:

Hello,

I suspect that these answers are probably already included in some other posts but I can't seem to find them. If someone would point me to existing posts I'd be happy to utilize them.

I notice that when I open the custom.gpx file that the address book listings appear to be nothing more than a separate category in the POI, is this correct?

I have found this site you can create the own voice alerts. Choose voice (American/English; Male/Female), type what you want and click download. A wav file is created with your alert.

http://www2.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php

If this already mentioned, mod please remove this thread. Thanks

I purchased the Garmin - Portable Auto Friction Mount for Select Garmin GPS Model: 010-11280-00 | SKU: 9267642 for 14 dollars at Best Buy on sale.The one that arm folds down.Just tried it out on drive from central Fl to Fort Walton Beach.Really impressed with it.Sets low on the dash and no sliding.Easy to hit the buttons on the gps without feeling unsteady.Also have the friction mount but believe

Ok...let me see if I have this correct!

From reading different entries in the FAQ area I have determined the following:

1) The custiom POI files like Wal-Mart and Rest Areas do not have built in alerts.

2) I can add custom alerts to these files or use the default alert if I set it up by loading manually.

I don't know if this has been discussed here before but I ran across this info while doing a little surfing.

The general site for downloading OSM maps in Garmin format is:

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Downloa...

If you want routable maps (ones which can get you from A

G'day,

I just got a nuvi 255w and I'm wondering about procedures for sync'ing my POI locations between my PC (in .csv format) and my nuvi (.gpx format).

I live in Los Angeles and don't think the traffic receiver is very accurate.

Does anyone else have experience with the traffic receiver?

Dan

I just got a Nuvi 765T refurb.

I have until February 23 to run the map update.

It has map version 2010.10

Is this the latest version?

Is a new version expected before Feb., 23rd?

Thanks for any insight.

Ken

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I just bought 1690 and used approx 1.5 hrs. and now when I turn on, I get white screen. Any ideas? New to gps world.

HI All

I downloaded the first POI to my nüvi 260W, put what now?

I can see the POI's on the nüvi's extra folder and I can search the POI's in there. Are the POI's suppose to be displayed on the maps or do I have to search for them every time?

If the POI's are not automatically displayed how much sense would it make for me to download the RLC locations?

Thank you for your help

Just downloaded to my 1490T using webupdater

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I just activated the NuMaps Lifetime subscription and successfully downloaded it to the Nuvi 750. I have some questions about it. After updated to 2010.30, MyGarmin has a re-download button and says it expires on Expires: Jan 11, 2010. I hope this means that the current update re-download status expires and not the lifetime subscription. Can anyone assure me this is normal.

I downloaded, or tried to download, the Wal-Mart POI file using the Garmin software. The message at the end said that X number of POI were loaded. When I looked at the files on my GPS, I could not find anything that looked like the file I thought I downloaded.....should it not have shown up??? If not.....how do I determine that the POI were really loaded???

nuvi 7x5 series Timezone map released

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Hi. I bought a 765t for my wife (she had her last one stolen) for Xmas, and was excited about the handsfree phone feature. I have a couple of problems with the unit: We were able to sync her phone up easily with the unit, and it shows all of her addresses etc....However, when we place a call, you have to transfer the audio to the cell phone, answer it, and then transfer it back to the unit.

I've searched for this topic but must have missed it. I'm sure it's been covered here. I have my first GPS, a Garmin 255wt and I love it. I'm new to POI Factory and I've just loaded the McDonald's POI file. I'd like to use the McDonald pic I found here, but I have no idea how to load and use it.

Why do some custom Icons show up on map without zooming in & are not green looking & some like Red Robin do?

Over the weekend my 760 received an update sent by MSDN. I forget the exact terminology but it was something like "MSDN Receiver Software Update". It took many attempts to completely download. Does anyone know what this was for? I can not seem to find anything about it, and I dont see any changes in the MSDN section on the 760.