Garmin talk

 

Adding custom audio proximity features to POI Files

I recently downloaded the red light camera POI file which came in a .csv format. I could easily load these locations onto my nuvi with the Garmin POI Loader and add a proximity alert, but I can't open a .csv in MapSource to easily edit or add to it. I wanted to add a audio file that says "Red light camera ahead" or something like that when I approach these intersections.

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Garmin III, GPSMAP 196, GPSMAP 276C, Nuvi 680

Garmin Memory

I just checked the Red Light camera list and see they added alot of cameras in my area. Can some one tell me if on my C 530 if I update the red light camera file will it overwrite my old file or just take up even more internal memory on my unit. Any help would be great. DC

Garmin mounts

I bought a new c530 recently and tried the windshield mount once. In my car mounting on the windshield puts the unit beyond arms length. Also, it was hard to remove.
I bought the bean bag. I set it on top of the dash and it stays put. When leaving the car I place it on the floor close to the driver's door and it is out of sight.

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jps

Zumo series mounting options

I'm curious to find out where people have mounted their Zumos (motorcylce mount, that is).

Obviously the kit comes with the generic handlebar mount, and comes with the shift lever conector. Being next to the left hand seems convenient for accessing menus, but mounting towards the center of the handlebar seems like it could keep your eyes on the road more by not having to look as far...

Kenwood 7100

Hey there.. I just had the Kenwood stereo installed in my truck that has the garmin built in. am i able to upload files from her to there does anyone know? not sure of the garmin model but i can find out

Loading POI files

I must be missing something here. I downloaded and installed POI Loader from Garmin for the Model C340.
I downloaded a couple of POI files. When I run the POI Loader I see the 'csv' files in it but absolutely nothing happens. The Garmin is turned on, the latest software from Garmin is installed and I have an XP PC. Please help? Thanks! Jim Oldfield Jr.

Interesting problem on my C330

A couple of days ago, I touched my favorites to locate a stop. When I touched the button on the screen, the button to the immediate right activated and it went to that screen. It did this several times,and I finally tried a reset. This cleared the problem...........for awhile. A couple of hours later, the problem re-occured. Is this a common problem with the touchscreens?

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Not doing anything worth a darn.

Garmin StreetPilot 2730 Memory, POIs, and Routes

I have had a Garmin StreetPilot 2730 since last year. Ihave dowloaded quite a few Custom POIs and now I am wondering how the memory is partitioned. Is it hard partitioned or soft partitioned. For example, if I have a number of Custom POIs downloaded, does that reduce the amount of memory available for saving routes?

New nuvi 350 v4.5 Update

There's a new version for the nuvi 350. Doesn't look like it does much.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:
Updated Lithuanian text language

Says it's been out since April 17th. I've been checking most every day and didn't see it until today.

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"Internet: As Yogi Berra would say, "Don't believe 90% of what you read, and verify the other half."

OK...I've got my new Garmin....NOW WHAT!!!

So I've been on here for a week or 2 now and I finally got my new garming in my hand yesterday - I spent the entire evening just driving around and playing with it (the GARMIN!!!) which is not a bright move with gas being like 25 bucks a gallon right? Anyway - I've put in some POI's I've put in my 2G memory card - SOOO....what's next?

C550 another garmin update

ver. 5.70 is out
Changes made from version 5.60 to 5.70:

Corrected problem with loosing final destination points if a route is to long

nuvi Splash Screens

Does anyone have any interesting splash screens for the nuvi 660 startup routine? I mistakenly deleted the bmp of the original garmin / nuvi can someone post or send to me? -Regards whereuheaded (better bring a garmin)

The i2

I love my gps device

External Mic and External Sound?

Does anyone know if you can have both the ext. mic connected and have ext sound connection?

I currently have my Nuvi connected using the RCA Aux port to my car stereo. I have been contemplating using the ext mic. I noticed the ext mic uses the same jack as the Aux port connection.

Can I use both? Do they make a cable that will support audio out (L/R channel) and audio in?

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-Mike Nuvi 360 Samsung M520 Sprint (Bluetooth'd)

C550 and proximity alarms

I downloaded a redlight camera poi into my c550. It shows up under the Custom poi section, just fine. Now according to the manual for these to work I need to change the system settings to enable 'proximity alarms'. Also, according to the manual it states that option is only visible when a custom poi has been loaded.

Strange but good

I have a NUVI 350. It likes to take me down a "local" street that I prefer not to travel (to small).

I changed the vehicle from the "car" to the "truck" and it no longer routes me down that local street.

Has anyone else seen that happen?

NUVI 350 owner

Nuvi 350, travelling time

When Nuvi is set to go a place, it displays projected time (arriving time) to the destination. Is it possible to display remaining time rather?

Wow, talk about reception

Was running errands today and put my nuvi 660 in the arm rest pocket of my Sequoia - the lower deep pocket - at one of my stops but left it on as usual to avoid start up delay. Well, I forgot to pull it out and was driving down the road when I heard a warning bell deep in the arm rest pocket. I realized it was the alarm for a redlight camera intersection I was approaching.

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Mark E

how to delete pois that have moved or closed ( stores, resturants etc)

This weekend I came across a few pois that have moved or closed. Is there a way to delete these so i dont end up wasting my time driving to a store that has moved, without waiting for an update for my nuvi 660.

Headphone Jack Longevity

Having just bought a Nüvi 310, that is "As quiet as a Whispered Prayer" :-(, it's looking likely that I'm going to have to connect it to external speakers, in some form or another.

The question is: how robust is that Headphone Jack? - Does anyone have experience of plugging and unplugging it on a daily basis?

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