Garmin talk

 

Battery life

Probably been asked before but here goes.....How long should I expect my battery in my 750 to last. I don't mean run time but how long before it won't hold a charge again?

Why are Gaqrmin 7x5s not listed...

Any one know why Garmin 7x5s not listed in the Updates & Downloads section of the Garmin web site? How will we know if an update is available unless we use webupdater all the time? What about not having a high speed connection available all the time? You cannot just download the update file then update your unit at a later time.

Speed Limits Updated in Version 209.1?

Does anybody know if speed limits on roads have been expanded over the previous version? I am really impressed that my nuvi 750 displays speed limits on many roads and would be excited if this has been updated to include more. I've updated, but haven't had a chance to see if some more roads are included.

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Don't let people know you're having fun...they'll try to stop it! Nuvi 3490lmt,Nuvi 880, GPSV, Etrex Venture HC, Nuvi 750

nuvi 660 Traffic subscription

When I first bought my 660 the Traffic subsciption was $60 per year, now everything I read is $60 per 3 years, can anyone verify this, I can't seem to get an answer
thanks

Garmin 765T Crashed

My 765T crashed without warning. I entered a security code the night before and it worked the next day for approx. 18 miles and than the screen went blank and the unit could not be restarted. It was under warranty and a replacement is being obtained from Garmin. The unit was connected to satellites on 11/27/08. I am disappointed.

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jpo

Convinced oldskoolers to use GPS

I've had my Garmin 350 for about 3-4 years now (i think). Friends and family made fun of me for having one. Others, make fun of me because they just think it's too difficult to use.

knowing when it is fully charged.

i charge my garmin through my laptop. How do i know if it is fully charged? All i see on the screen while it is charging is the garmin logo with a picture of the garmin hooked up to a computer.

Can the road be edited in Mapsource?

Hi, there is a traffic junction which Garmin GPS will not allow me to make left turn. Instead it routes to another junction for U turn. Is it possible to make left turn possible in Mapsource? If yes, how?

Thanks,
smile

Customizing the nuvi 760

I had a StreetPilot 2610 for a few years and was very happy with the customizing it allowed. When I was driving it told me; the time, my speed, the street I was driving on, the address I was passing etc.

Proximity alerts

I've loaded the POI file for Oregon rest stops and cannot seem to get the proximity alert to work correctly. I added "redlight" to the file name and used POI Loader in manual mode. The settings in manual mode are the same as for the redlight camera file I have except for the distance. I do not get an alert nor see an icon when I approach a rest stop.

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Garmin 265 WT

Discovery about 2009.11 map update

I just discovered that the EXE file that one downloads for the map update is in 7zip format and can be opened, explored, and extracted with PeaZip.

Just thought you all might like to know.

765t Problems (turns itself off)

I just shipped my second 765t back to Garmin. The first one kept shutting off when going down the road. One time it went off for 16 hours on a trip. It came back on the next morning. I also had problems with it's directions. Instead of putting me back on a freeway about a mile away it kept trying to route me cross country on secondary roads about thirty miles out of my way.

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John

Nuvi 255W (Refurb)

Buy.com Nuvi 255W ($149.00) Not bad at all- Refurb is just like new, got my 780 Refurb no problems, with full warranty.

http://www.buy.com/prod/garmin-010-n0718-20-refurbished-n-vi...

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Nuvi-3760 *** Magellan-5045

Trip Log

Help how do you reset the trip log.
I turned it on 1 time 1 month ago then turned it off after 1 trip. I turned it in again today and the blue line showing me where I have been looks like it is everywhere I have been in the last month. Can't you reset it for each trip?

Any one tried the Garmin VIB 11?

Hi,

I'm interested in the nuvi 885t. While checking it out on Garmin's web site, I saw VIB 11 under accessories. I wonder if it does any good?

Thanks,

Anthony

Add Anouncement to Mapsourse Routes

Can someone tell me or point me a post where it explains how to add announcement to routes I make using Mapsourse. I am trying to use custom announcements like "sharp curve" "eating spot" ect. to my routes.

nuviphone gets a new partner

Looks like Garmin couldn't pull it off on their own; Asus is now in the mix.

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/02/garmin-asus-pho.html

help please... (nuvi 310 speaker volume)

I just bought a garmin nuvi 310 second hand. Im not rich and just seen the new map price £99.99... ouch. also do i need a special speaker as the voice is soooo quiet, an yes the voll is up to max.only the unit and screen mount was on sale in the shop. do i need to register anywhere ?? It was the best i could afford, and would be gratefull for any HELP. cheers. Oldshep..

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oldshep. was a truckie. now a van driver.

POI icons on Nuvi 765

I have noticed that many of POI icons are not showing up properly on Nuvi 765 screen. All I see is green box on top of picture. Some icons are fine. I will appreciate your help.

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Iphone XR, Drivesmart 61,Nuvicam, Nuvi3597