Garmin talk
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15 years
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Garmin Voice recognition responses...making changes
Anyone have any clues to making changes in the voice files that the Garmin 855 voice response system uses?
For example...once the 855 has found an address...it slowly asks "Would you like to start navigaion?"...which requires a yes/no answer. I'd like to shorten that to "Navigate?" or "GO?"...Garmins's wordy files simply slow everything down. any ideas? Thanks.
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 17 years
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A battery story with a happy ending :)
Folks, this is a bit of a PSA. I was having battery issues with my Nuvi 760 over the past couple of months. I ended up buying a battery on eBay from seller "grade_a_battery" who is located in HK. I spent $10.50 for the battery. I think the tool kit (from a different seller) was $6. I never installed the battery until a week or two ago.
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16 years
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Need someone to build custom POI files with alerts for me
Howdy there . . .
I am in search of someone to build a few custom POI files for me with alerts attached to them.
I would be willing to pay someone for their time as I am just way too busy to create these files and the ones that I have tried to create, the alerts haven't worked.
Some of the files I need created are . . .
US Rest Stops with a 15 mile radius proximity alert
   17 years
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Does anyone know what a 255W doesn't have
when compared to say a 780? I heard the 255W is going to be very cheap during the holidays, maybe a good $80 cheaper than a 780...
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18 years
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Just ordered Nuvi 1690
Anyone using this yet? I just got this for $359 shipping included and no tax from ebay. new in box. seems like a good deal. Did a quick search for all the latest GPS out there, and I'm basically choosing this over TomTom Go Live (the latest one) is because tomtom is only giving live service for 1 Month, where Garmin is giving a 2 year subscription. I think it's amazing. Anyone used nulink?
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16 years
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Removing prior map versions from computer - how?
Does anybody know how to remove old version of maps and the software (without disturbing the operation of the newest map). I once posed the question to Garmin and they were not any help. Then, I tried to do it anyway, and had to reinstall from scratch. Now I am left with GB's of outdated maps taking space on my computer.
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18 years
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855 and Simulation?
My 855 crashes at the start of a simulated trip!
Reset does not help.
Any suggestions?
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17 years
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Nuvi 755T $199.99 - any reason I shouldn't get this.
Costco has the Nuvi 755T for $199.99
Is there any reason why I should not snatch this up?
Thanks.
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15 years
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Garmin compatible cell phones
I just purchased a Garmin 885T GPS and was wondering if it is compatible with a Verizon Motorola W766 Entice cell phone. I was particularly interested in knowing wether I could sync and download my address book to the GPS, and use voice dialing to my phone through the GPS.
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15 years
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Missing POI menu icons
I downloaded the Garmin POI installer today and I also downloaded the Places to Visit in the US file from here and installed it. Now when I go to Points of Interest menu, all the menu options are gone. The only icon there is one that lets you spell what you are looking for.
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17 years
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Garmin Communicator v2.9.1 released
Windows
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3607
Changes made from version 2.8.3 to 2.9.1:
* Added support for aviation devices like G3X/G300 and aera.
* Added support for AOPA aviation updates.
Changes made from version 2.8.2 to 2.8.3:
* Fixed a myDashboard-related issue.
Mac
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17 years
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A question for for Turboccc
Since you are the whiz when it comes to Garmin progs, can you make a prog to remove the initial 'idiot' screen where you have to press OK to get to the main screen?
I would love it if you could, and I'm sure others would as well!
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17 years
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Splash Screen
Hello,
I just got a 765T, I use to use my 650.
The 650 splash screen upon boot up was full screen.
The 765 is not.
How do I make the splash screen full screen on boot up?
The ones that came with the unit aren't even full screen. Those sizes are 480X232 and the one i'm using is 480x272 and that's not even full screen.
Is it possible to have it full screen on boot?
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17 years
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How do you use Garmin POI Loader to create TourGuides?
Hi Everyone,
Can you tell me how do you use Garmin POI Loader to create TourGuides?
Before using POI Loader I have been using the Geovative.com web site to create groups of poi's and let the Geovative.com softwere convert them to separate .gpi files.
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17 years
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MSN to cease transmitting in 2012
Got this in the email today, Speaks clearly of what will occur.
This will "unactivate" all the MSN features on both my 780 and 265wt.
From:MSN Direct Service Notification [communications@communications3.msn.com]
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:18 PM
To: Removed my address
Subject: mportant Notice: MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012
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16 years
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Only loaded 54 of 158
Today I attempted to load the "Scenic Drives" from POI Factory using the Garmin loader. I only got 54 locations to transfer to my zumo 660. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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16 years
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Displaying Speed Limits on nuvi 855
I understand that the 855 has the capability of showing the speed limit for certain highways. So far I have not experienced this in practise. Perhaps it's because the unit does not have Canadian speed limits programmed into it.
Two questions.
How does the 855 display speed limit?
Can I add speed limits for Canadian roads?
New Garmin Voice updates available (7x0/7x5, 8x0/8x5 maybe others)
New Garmin voice updates are available via WebUpdater or myDashboard (myDashboard will likely find a firmware update but in actuality, it is the voices that are being updated, not the firmware). The version numbers will vary depending on the particular voice. The updates (as far as I could tell) are for the 7x0/7x5, 8x5/8x5 series nuvis...others may have the same updates.
nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area