Garmin talk

I get an error message when I try to load a custom POI to my nuvi 650 using POI loader, I use windows vista sp1, and below is the log file I get:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no" ?>

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I can't figure out what a couple features do:

Voice prompts - guidance/status vs. guidance
Map outlines - on vs off

When I change them, there seems to be no different. An example would be appreciated!

I have placed the Speed Trap and Red Light Poi's in my Nuvi 260W. Here are my questions:
1) What do I do to have them give me an alert sound, anything beside installation? I know that the 260W does not have MP3 capability.

I downloaded 2009 map update. I made 4 attempts to run the installation program on computer #1 and about one quarter done the program locks up the computer. I then used another computer. When I run the install program I get 4 choices...#1 install Canada, #2 install lower 48, #3 west, and #4 east. What does this mean?

And came accross the following post by Motorcycle Mama:

Sat, 01/05/2008 - 4:28pm
Motorcycle Mama

NO !!!!!!!
That is your BASEMAP!! Do NOT delete it.

Here are the map files that may appear on your unit.

gmapbmap.img - this is your basemap
gmapprom.img - this is your preloaded detail maps
gmapsupp.img - this is a supplemental map file

I believe that the SD card is properly inserted, The POI loader is suggesting that the Nuvi is Drive K and the SD card is Drive L. However, when I attempt to copy my POI files to L the loader reports that the device is not ready. I was able to copy files to the Nuvi. Is anyone able to help me to succeed with the use of the SD card? Many thanks.

I just tried to load some more POIs using Garmin's POI Loader 2.5.2 and it stopped working. I restarted and still the same. I even reinstalled the program and still, no luck.

Has anyone come across this? Any solutions?

Thanks,

Sam

Are there any special POI's that list all US amusement parks?

Hello,

The mp3 player in my nuvi 680 does not have a stop button. I see all the other buttons but the stop is missing! The manual shows the button but it doesn't show on my screen!

How do I stop the mp3 player from playing a song if I want to stop it midway through the song other than turning of the Nuvi?
Thanks in advance.

My wife recently got me a Nuvi 750 for my Father's Day gift (early...ha ha).

However, we have been talking about getting a new minivan with a navigational system. However, we discussed with the agent and the cost of getting a new van with/without nav system was incredible.

How do these units compare? I just bought the 760 and have the 660. I love the multiple routes but a lot of other things I am not liking.

The screen on the 760 does not seem as clear.
The latency on the 760 seems more.
It seems like I have passed a street before it shows on me passing on the 760.

I have been searching for Fuelman POI but i only found Louisiana. Where can I get these POI?

I know there is an article on this website on how to use icons with poi's but I can't seem to get it to work. I have a 530. I have all my icons and poi's in one folder in my computer. I renamed the .bmp to match the .csv. The poi's work but not the icon. Is there something I am doing wrong? Thanks

I currently have the TMC traffic with the Nuvi 760 and have a few questions.

I have a Garmin Nuvi 260W, and a 2GB SD card. I do not know how to inbsert the SD card. I am fearful of pushing it in, and then finding that it was not properly inserted. I hope someone can describe how I should insert the card. Thanks

Has anyone loaded topgraphic maps to their Nuvi? I have a 660. Can the topo map be removed or does it stay forever?

Can anyone tell me if there is a way I can download map updates for Garmin C330. The only thing I could find was the Garmin site which charges $69.00.

OK so i created a route on Harley Davidson's ride planner and downloaded to my nuvi 660. Question is how do i pull it up so that my gps can help me follow it ?

I must say that Garmin makes a great product. Not long after I purchased a nuvi 750 I walked into a closed patio door and dropped the unit to a hard tile floor. I was shocked, not at hitting the door but, at the 750 hitting the floor. I assumed it was dead. To my surprise it worked perfectly and didn't have a scratch on it. I must confess I kissed it a couple of times.

I have a Garmin 260 which does not allow importing routes from Mapsource. Would there be any difference if I was to pay the $20 per year for Google Earth Plus which has a GSP output function?