Garmin 255w wows, customising, maps updating   

Postby Atasas » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:32 pm

... nah!- dont want to delete old maps (on unit) in case of SD lost or damaged or lost back up AND once selected on maps setting which to load- it loads nicely 2012 maps of SD card

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More importantly annoying re'boot, upon charge- no options as how to change or access that sort of setting as "SLEEP"

I don't think there is sleep function!
sliding button (On a top of a unit)- Start/Shut-down ; other way- lock the screen (with locked screen- same re'boot/start/load maps etc)

once (eventually started) on navigation pane there is options 1- Where to; 2- view map; 3-Volume; 4 TOOLS...

TOOLS:
SETTINGS; Where Am I?; Help; Ecoroute; Picture Viewer; My data; World Clock; Calculator; Unit converter

(obvious) SETTINGS:
SYSTEM; Navigation; Display; Time; Language; Map; Security; Proximity points

(obvious) SYSTEM:
GPS Simulator; Usage mode; Units; Keyboard layout

...?... on all pages whilst in SETTINGS at the bottom of a page [BACK] ; [ABOUT] ; [RESTORE]
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Postby chas521 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:36 pm

Unfortunately, re-starting is just something you have to put up with I guess.
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
ALWAYS BACK-UP YOUR FILES/FOLDERS BEFORE MAKING EDITING CHANGES!

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Postby Atasas » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:51 pm

chas521 wrote:Unfortunately, re-starting is just something you have to put up with I guess.

Thanks for clearing that up!
( meh?- hard to give up)
GRRRR!:wallbash:

drives me up the wall with complete reboot when it gets connected back on charge (up to 2 min)


not nice!
ah well, just gonna update the maps and cameras...

Apart from camera DB is there any skins/buildings/voices or else enhancement to make it any more less hated- bearable?
not to let unit re'-boot/start/load maps/find signal/load route each time I plug the charge back on (or turn ignition back on)


BTW each *uckin booting I also need to press agree button half way... to let it load to the navigation page, when I need to press on a map, to continue route...



Hence why I am getting annoyed to the level of insanity/ INNOVATION and looking for a way as how to "rape" the bugger or to fix it.

Also, I am quite handy with Linux/OS OS'es- would anyone have any experience/advice or is it final?

If all above fails- just put Garmin in a drawer?:7:

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Postby chas521 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:55 pm

FWIW, I've used Garmin, TT and WinCE [iGO]. Igo has it over the other two - in my book. That's MY opinion.
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Postby Atasas » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:03 pm

chas521 wrote:FWIW, I've used Garmin, TT and WinCE [iGO]. Igo has it over the other two - in my book. That's MY opinion.

I agree!
I could use Garmin- rather simple and functional... but this restart.....GRRRR!
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Postby Atasas » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:10 pm

BTW
here's "internal (visible) organs" of Garmin unit
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Postby Fatboyfun » Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:21 pm

I did an upgrade on one of these once, I think i remember it being on or off with no suspend as well.
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Postby Atasas » Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:35 pm

Fatboyfun wrote:I did an upgrade on one of these once, I think i remember it being on or off with no suspend as well.
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UPGRADE?
now that's what I am after!:crazy:
Anymore info-ideas?
Thanks!
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Postby Fatboyfun » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:11 pm

As in map, speedcam upgrade, you can't do much, if anything with the software.
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Postby Atasas » Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:10 pm

Fatboyfun wrote:As in map, speedcam upgrade, you can't do much, if anything with the software.

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not happy! I am not...:chok_mini:
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