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SergZak
USA
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 Posted - 21 mai 2010 : 13:19:21
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Originally posted by Corbeck
I placed a 2gb memory card in the slot, but I'm not at all sure that the unit either recognizes, or uses the additional memory.
The nuvi will not use the SD card memory automatically and it won't use that additional memory for it's internal system usage. It's mainly for storing additional maps, MP3 files and photos you may have. To free up the unit's internal memory, you need to remove unused voices, help files and vehicles as outlined below.
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Garmin wrote
If you need to free up some memory space you can delete unused voice, vehicle and help files.
To delete unused files:
For Windows 2000 and XP
1. Connect your device to your computer
2. Click Start
3. Double-click on My Computer
4. Double-click on the nuvi/zumo icon
5. Double-click on the Garmin folder
6. Double-click on the Voice folder
7. Right-click on any voices you do not need*
8. Click Delete
9. Click Back
10. Double-click on the Vehicle folder
11. Right-click on any vehicle icons you do not need*
12. Click Delete
13. Click Back
14. Double-click on the Help folder*
15. Right-click any Help folders you do not need
16. Click Delete
For Windows Vista
1. Connect your device to your computer
2. Click Start
3. Double-click on Computer
4. Double-click on the nuvi/zumo icon
5. Double-click on the Garmin folder
6. Double-click on the Voices folder
7. Right-click on any voices you do not need*
8. Click Delete
9. Click Back
10. Double-click on the Vehicle folder
11. Right-click on any vehicle icons you do not need*
12. Click Delete
13. Click Back
14. Double-click on the Help folder*
15. Right-click any Help folders you do not need
16. Click Delete
For Mac
1. Connect your device to your Mac
2. Click Finder
3. Click on the Garmin device
4. Click on the Garmin folder
5. Click on the Voice folder
6. Click on any voices you do not need*
7. Drag and drop the voices in Trash
8. Click on the Vehicle folder
9. Click on any vehicle icons you do not need*
10. Drag and drop the vehicle icon in Trash
11. Click on the Help folder*
12. Click any Help folders you do not need
13. Drag and drop the Help folders in Trash
*Note: Please remember to keep the voices and help folders that you need and please keep at least one vehicle icon.
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Edited by - SergZak on 21 mai 2010 13:24:29 |
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NanaimoRick
Canada
7386 Posts |
Posted - 21 mai 2010 : 15:53:46
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I would also add that "loading up" the Nuvi's internal memory will cause additional issues when updating the maps on this unit. Every new map update is bigger than the last one and therefore you are going to have to be deleting extra voices, vehicles, etc. from the internal storage not adding items to it.
There isn't a lot of things you would need to add to the 1690's internal memory other than voices and vehicles. Most of us delete all of these, other than the ones we are using, in order to free up space on the device. Moving unused voices and vehicles to a backup file on your PC allows you to quickly reinstall them to the Nuvi. As Sergzak points out the MicroSD card can be used to store other items that will be recognized by the Nuvi, although on this model MP3 files aren't one of them as the 1690 doesn't support it. The MicroSD card is an excellent place to store additional maps, custom POIs, and photos for the Photo Viewer however. You could also hold your backup copy of any voices and vehicles you delete from the Nuvi. Although they wouldn't be used by he 1690, they would be handy if you needed to restore any of the to the Nuvi at any point. |
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j_skaggs
77 Posts |
Posted - 22 mai 2010 : 01:57:19
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| Wow! My 1690 memory capacity went from 73MB to 374MB by deleting the unused voice, help and vehicle files. |
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SergZak
USA
1759 Posts |
Posted - 02 juin 2010 : 21:41:42
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nuvi 16xx NA & AU (region file only) software version 3.50, June 1, 2010
Update via WebUpdater
NA: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4665
AU: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4965
Change History
Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:
* Fixed issue where occasionally Ciao position was not updating automatically if the user did not go into the Ciao application.
* Added a one-time retry for sending transactions that fail due to poor network signal quality.
* Reduce the max size of some of the uploads.
* Fixed issue where 'Charging Complete' was not showing properly in all languages.
* Fixed error on the weather page with displaying invalid chance of precipitation.
* Improved performance of ecoRoute HD.
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nüvi 3490LMT, nüvi 3790LMT, nüvi 765T, nüvi 855, nüvi 760, nüvi 750 |
Edited by - SergZak on 02 juin 2010 21:45:35 |
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BAVC10
United Kingdom
173 Posts |
Posted - 02 juin 2010 : 21:47:13
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And an update for EU as well
Changes from version 3.40 to version 3.50:
Fixed issue where occasionally Ciao position was not updating automatically if the user did not go into the Ciao application.
Added a one-time retry for sending transactions that fail due to poor network signal quality.
Reduce the max size of some of the uploads.
Fixed issue where 'Charging Complete' was not showing properly in all languages.
Fixed error on the weather page with displaying invalid chance of precipitation.
Improved performance of ecoRoute HD. |
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gpspassion
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Thailandkarl
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 04 juin 2010 : 20:06:54
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Some of you might be interested to know that in the UK at least the nulink traffic information on the Nuvi 1690 appears to be more detailed than that provided via FM to the likes of the nuvi 1490T. This afternoon I had the opportunity to use both a 1690 and a 1490T (Both Euro spec.) at the same time.
I checked the traffic maps on both at the same time, both were reporting up to date traffic news. Some of the traffic in central London was in red on the 1490 but yellow/amber on the 1690. Many of the traffic incidents were red on both, and the 1690 had incidents marked that were not marked on the 1490T traffic map. The extra information was verified via the traffic search facility where the extra reports were listed on the 1690 but not the 1490T. Actually it was quite reasuring to know that the paid nulink service appeared to have the more detailed information.
IMO This combined with the better update frequency of nulink over FM and better coverage could probably make quite a difference for navigation through the UK's busy road system. |
Always know where you are. |
Edited by - Thailandkarl on 04 juin 2010 20:44:33 |
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gpspassion
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Thailandkarl
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 04 juin 2010 : 20:46:18
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| Thanks.I thought it was worth mentioning because I've seen the question asked before and as far as I am aware Garmin do not advertise the extra detail over the FM traffic service. |
Always know where you are. |
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Nathanial4
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 05 juin 2010 : 05:29:57
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THANK YOU GARMIN!!!
My 1690 is finally working as it should. Now my NuLink re-connects after the unit has been sitting idle for a while. I allowed my 1690 to stay on all day today while running different routes, stopping to work and eat, and when I began traveling again...BAM, the NuLink picked right back up. Traffic, Google, Weather.... it is all there without having to reset or power cycle the unit.
I think this is the one that finally "fixed" my main issue!
Thank you Garmin!! (again). |
Nathanial4
Lowrance iWay500C - Nuvi 760(Dead) - Nuvi 1490T (Returned) - Nuvi 1690 |
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j_skaggs
77 Posts |
Posted - 18 juin 2010 : 01:34:59
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| Ever since firmware 3.4 my 1690 has been rock solid. Anyone else have this experience? |
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gpspassion
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Thailandkarl
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Posted - 18 juin 2010 : 14:26:57
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| Mine has been fine too,. Such a shame that they didn't iron out all the problems before they released it to the public. |
Always know where you are. |
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trainman74
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 23 juin 2010 : 00:25:25
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Is there a way to turn off the map display of all POI icons? I don't think they were there until I upgraded to 3.50 (but there's nothing indicated in the release notes).
Also, is anyone else annoyed by the fact that "Favorites" requires a page down from the initial "Where To?" screen? It's something I use much more often than some of the items that are on the initial screen, such as "White Pages." |
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tommy122
USA
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Posted - 23 juin 2010 : 00:41:29
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NO NEED TO QUOTE A MESSAGE DIRECTLY ABOVE YOURS, MAKES THE FORUMS EASIER TO READ, THANKS ;-) GPSPASSION TEAM
If you zoom out, the poi's will disappear. Yes, the location of Favorites should be on the first screen. |
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