Garmin talk

Firmware 3.10 has been out since August 28 for the eTrex Legend HCx and several other eTrexes have similarly dated firmware updates:

Changes from version 3.00 to version 3.10:
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed.
Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map.
Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4665

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

* Added code to prevent a shutdown that could occasionally happen while scanning for files on the device.
* Fixed a situation where driving through certain map border regions could cause the unit to restart.

I did a reset and lost all my POIs I had entered. I noticed a folder of archived gpx files. I moved one to the the top folder and renamed it to current and moved the original current file..anyways it did not work..anyway I can recover my old Favorites list?

I went on a road trip with my KNA-G510. Which has worked great! However this weekend it was sending me the wrong way to my destinations? Sent me over ramps from the freeway just to have make a u-turn using the ramp to go in the direction I had just came from.

Hi,

I just got a brand new Nuvi 260W. The only cable it came with was for the car, but I had a compatible USB cable on hand and was able to use the POI Loader to put a couple POI files on it. Will it charge while attached to the computer? I didn't see anything in the manual speaking about how to charge it at all.

Thanks,
Steve

Anyway I get this mode to speed up to test my redlight POIs..the closest to home is 30 miles. Using a Nuvi 205.

I went to the trouble to put a 12vdc to 5vdc regulator in my motorcycle so I could charge my Phone and Garmin 260W GPS. No surprise that when the phone is plugged in the phone charges. Disconnect the phone and plug the 206W in and BIG SURPRISE... It thinks it's connected to a computer. It does charge, but I can't use it while it charges.

is it possible to route to a zip code on the nuvi's?

thanks

nuvi 7x0 firmware update v4.90 released October 5, 2009

Available via WebUpdater or direct firmware update download (at individual unit links below). Note that all 7x0 series units use the same firmware update file regardless of the model number so it does not really matter which file you download. I've included all links regardless.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:

Wondering if anyone out there has tried Topo maps with DEM and City Navigator together in their Nuvi. I saw just such a captured shot the other day when researching the newest Topo Canada maps. Really cool. If anyone has tried this on their Nuvi, how about posting a screen capture and giving details on installation etc. City Navigator with shading..... really nice.

Well ive read and tried to get a .bmp file to work with my relight POIs. Ive named the file exactly as the POIs with the .bmp but dosent show. I understand its suppose to be uploaded with my files when I do this but I must be missing something..any ideas

Does anyone know of any software that will let you merge all of your tracklogs together into one trip? For example when you go on a trip each time the unit is turned off it creates a new tracklog. How do you merge these all into 1 tracklog so you can generate stats on miles driving etc? Thank You

Just got back from Las Vegas, had a great time. While there we went to the Grand Canyon on a day trip. I had my GPS with me and it was able to bring me right to it. Going up Highway 64 I exceeded the spreed limit by 8 miles (he was going south and I was going north and was able to clock me and turn around and catch up to me in seconds).

So, my Zumo 550, which is only 1.5 years old has a problem. The power button came off. So much for waterproof. Of course, I'm told that it's no longer under warranty... therefore, get hit with the $150 generic repair charge to basically just replace the front plastic cover. Tried to just buy the cover and replace it myself... 8 simple screws hold it on.

Noticed some odd behavior from our 265W (as well as other drivers) driving to/from Baltimore on 295. There are a couple of known revenue enforcement hangouts near 695 that the unit reports as you approach when you're heading North into Baltimore, but when you're headed South coming home, it doesn't alert.

Has any one used it to update roads, poi, etc.

I am new to my Garmin 755t and have finally downloaded some POIs from the Factory (what a great resource!). It appears that they downloaded into the gps, at least the computer says they did, but I cannot find them. The gps directory says that there are 2 poi files of the approximate correct size on the gps. They are for state/national parks and rest areas.

When I go "Favorites" in "Where To", I have to scroll through dozens of locations to find the one I'm looking for - is there any way to establish sub-folders to make the search faster?

I read on Gary Hayman's site a notice that Mapquest had a beta software as of Oct 2009 that would not permit sending of waypoints in routes to a Garmin. I created a route this morning added waypoints, revised the route travel path and sent it to my Garmin. I am using a Garmin 7200 and it worked fine. Is this an issue only with Nuvi's?

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