20 Most Recent Garmin Nuvi 200w 250w 260w 580 660 670 680 Carrying Case Questions & Answers

When using a usb from your computer it is only a trickle
charge to the garmin. Will take a day or two to fully charge. If you use a the cigarette lighter plug that came WITH the garmin, it will fully charge in 4 hours. Stick with garmin approved plugs and all will go smooth. I know, I made the same error.

Garmin nuvi 50LM Boot problem ' POI Factory

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Aug 11, 2012 - Why won't my nuvi 30, 40, or 50 go past the Garmin logo screen when I turn it on? .... Just wanted to say thanks to Muell9K for the hard reset solution. ... get the Nuvi to start up with the screen that shows the picture of a Garmin ... Crap... White Screen (nuvi 350) May 11, 2008 garmin frozen?? (how do I reset?) May 11, 2008 More results from www.poi-factory.com

How to Reset the Garmin nuvi 30, 40 and 50 with GPS City ...

? 0:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujdSP-fM98 Jul 31, 2012 - Uploaded by GPSCity In this video learn how to RESET the Garmin nuvi 30, 40, and 50GPS back to factory default settings. Back up all ... With the GPS unit off, press the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Turn the unit ... Show more. Show less.

Try to update sw with garmin web updater.

It is easy install it with garmin web updater.

To let a computer work with a Garmen, you need to install software that came with your GPS. On the disk are also all drivers for all known operating systems. First install the software, than connect.

Hi there,

Well to avoid this problem you can do a hard reset, that reset set all the settings to factory default and it again format in fat file system, Turn the unit off. Hold your thumb on the bottom right of screen and turn it on, keeping your thumb there. Say "Yes" when prompted. Please post comments if further you have the same problem......

Good Luck!!

Thanks

I don't believe the 260 is Bluetooth capable...

Hello

Use WebUpdater to automatically keep your operating software current.

Thanks.

Replacing the nuvi 660's battery is actually not all that hard as this video demonstrates:
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The company that produced the video sells a kit which includes the battery and tools necessary to do this yourself if you'd like. See: http://www.newpower99.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GARMIN+NUVI+660&Show=ExtInfo I swapped the battery of a friend's dying GPS using the aforementioned kit and all went well. His nuvi 680 is back up and running smoothly.

To Calibrate The Touch Screen:
1. Turn off GPS
2. Hold Power Button for 30 secs or so
3. Calibration screen will appear

No it's not the battery power: your nuvi has suffered the firmware equivalent of a stroke.

These are the steps to take to update your Nuvi 200:

Download and then run Garmin 200 WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

I hope that helps.
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Nuvi 200 Manuals here.
Backup your favorites.
Nuvi 200 Hard Reset.

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Have your model and serial number handy

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• The GPS device is missing it's unlock code
• The maps on the GPS device have been disabled

To determine the cause of the message, touch the screen until the message "No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing" disappears.

• If you see a "Can't Unlock Maps" message following this error, remove any microSD / SD cards in the device and follow the instructions below for Retrieving your unlock codes followed by the instructions for Creating an unlock file

• If you do not get the Can't Unlock Maps message then skip to the instructions for Enabling maps on the GPS device

Retrieving your unlock codes:

1. Log into your myGarmin account
2. Select myMaps
3. Select Manage Maps
4. Select the device from the drop down menu
5. The unlock code is located under the "Maps installed on this device" section

Go to Garmin's website- you should be able to download it from there. One word of advice though; unless you want to burn through about 100 pages of paper or so, I would just save the manual to your computer so you have a "soft" copy.

I'm not 100% certain, but I don't think it has a blue tooth transceiver built in. But, correct me if I'm wrong...please, I have one also and would love to have blue tooth.

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1. Click the following link to download the WebUpdater program: http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp
2. Follow the on screen prompts from the website
3. Choose RUN/OPEN
4. Follow the on screen prompts

After the program has been installed it should run automatically. If it does not please use the steps below.
To run WebUpdater:

1. From the Start menu, click All Programs and find the Garmin folder
2. Click WebUpdater
3. Connect your nuvi to an available USB port on your computer
4. To search for an available update, choose NEXT
5. As the program automatically finds updates, choose NEXT to load the update. Once the update is complete, you can search for other updates such as voice languages, Bluetooth, and Traffic Receiver.
6. Disconnect the unit to ensure it powers on.

Take your unit outdoors and keep it in a stationary position with an open sky view until it reacquires satellites.

First make sure you have the latest software in it.
If it does try a Master Reset.
Lastly, unless you're in a strange location with poor reception. Take it back. Or, it's still under warranty.

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Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

1. Start with the unit OFF and unplugged from power
2. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
3. Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the unit ON
4. Release the power button when the device powers ON
• You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
5. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
6. Touch Yes

The device will automatically reset. Follow the on screen prompts then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.