Garmin talk

I recently purchased a NUVI 2598 LMT to replace a apprx 10 year old NUVI 760 that, regrettably, is dying (both battery and screen).

A year ago, I also purchased a NUVI, a 3597, to replace the old 760. I had to return that one, just like I'm about to return the 2598. I did so because both had major issues that, per customer service, weren't flaws but "features".

Can you watch movies on the Garmin Dezl 760? I know it is capable of such a feat, but there isn't a program on it to utilize it. I would imagine being able to watch a weather report broadcast from the local area would be great, and with the screen size and location, would be perfect.

I want to use my garmin to playback music. The microSD card which I have a map on it, still a lot free memory spaces.

can I make a folder to contain some MP3 files? will effect the map rounting or the music playback?

Thanks so much.

I can't figure out how to install my redlight & speed cams to my new Garmin. How-to please! Anyone? -Carlan

Just received my refurb 2797LMT.
What a beast!! Gonna love it.
Sure is a bit different than my Zumo550.
Had a problem with my Win7 64bit not recognizing the unit until I remembered a previous problem with plugging into a front usb port.
I then plugged it into one of the rear ports and Voila!! Problem solved.
Updates using GE went without a hitch.

Hello.

I'm having a problem getting sound files to work on my nuvi 2557. When I load them with a mp3 extension I don't get any voice message. Only the dong.

When I load them with a wav extension I get a message on the loader that it can not use the sound files or something like that. What am I doing wrong?

How do I put POI s on a SD card? The info must be somewhere but I can't find it.

I'm trying to download the latest North American map update(2015.30) onto the unit but it stalls at 56%.

Next I try and download it to my computer only. Now it stalls at 75%

I have the lifetime update.

Any ideas appreciated.

Jim

I finally bought a 16GB micro SD card for my Garmin Nuvi 3597. All the talk recently about formatting has me wondering about that. The manual simply states to insert the memory card. What, if anything, do I need to do to use the micro SD on the 3597? The manual does not state how to format it. How will I know when it is formatted properly?

Hello everyone.

I just received my factory refurbished Nuvi 2557. It was advertised as an LMT but there is no traffic receiver in the power cable. Is there a way to find out for sure what it is? I e-mailed Garmin but that might take a while.

Thank you.

I recently purchased a Garmin 2797LMT and I would like to remove the non English items from the following folders to gain additional space:

keyboards
text
themes
tracker
voice

Has anyone done this and if so can they give me step by step directions on what files can actually be deleted.

Thanks Mike

After trying to find out how to install an aftermarket voice on my new Garmin 2797 LMT on the internet with no success, I found through trial and error the following procedure. First off I'm using Widows 7 but I believe this will work on most windows operating systems.

I accidently formatted my garmin NUVI 760 instead of the sd card. Now my computer will not recognize the Garmin or the Sd card, while it is in the Garmin. Is there anyway to recover it?

I have a Nuvi 2757 and I have been trying for a while to get the voice alerts to work. Here is what I have done so far. I installed the Sox.exe file in the proper directory. All the files have the same name. I have deleted all my added poi file and reinstalled several time and still no voice just a tone. I'm sure I am missing something simple put I just can't find out what it is.

Can anyone tell me where the School Zone CSV files are located on my Garmin 3597

There is one Red Light Camera that I pass every day and once it triggers on my Garmin it stays there until I power down the GPS. Anyone have any ideas on this issue.

I just bought a Garmin Nuvi 2598 with lifetime maps and traffic. On my old Nuvi 2460 I used to use Trapster to download Red Light Cameras. Tried to use Trapster with the new Nuvi, but found that they're out of business, so I found my way here. Trapster also had files for known enforcement areas (police hiding places), but I don't see those available here. Am I missing something?

Every time I update the maps, it fills the memory and now I had to buy a SD card. I think it is slower to respond because of accessing the SD card. If I do a factory reset, will it free up room by deleting all the old maps?

Garmin Nuvi 2555

I was just reading about the features of the Garmin Dēzl 570 and Dēzl 770. They look like they are very well designed for truck drivers. In fact, I suspect that there might be some automobile drivers that will give the Garmin Dēzl 570 a try. The Up Ahead feature looks interesting. In fact, the Service History Log looks interesting, too. Note that the tabs are customizable.

i now use Nuvi 2797LMT and asked Garmin tech support:
question: my poi folder is titled costco tourguide, will the sound alert, when I get within the set range (manual downloaded & set to 8000 ft) ?

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