- nuvi 360 FAQs - Summary
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- Can I pair a Bluetooth wireless headset with a Nüvi 310/360/660 or StreetPilot c550 to hear music, audible books, and turn prompts?
- I have a music file that plays correctly in Windows Media Player but will not play in my Automotive device. Why is this and what can I do?
- My nüvi is supposed to speak street names when giving voice prompts but it doesn't. How can I fix this?
- How can I rename my nüvi drives?
- My battery guage does not seem accurate. How can I fix it?
- The touch screen is not responding correctly when I touch it. How can I re-align the screen?
- How do I know my unit is in USB Mass Storage Mode?
- I keep getting a message saying "Unsafe Removal of Device" when I unplug
the USB cable. Is there something wrong with my GPS device?
- Why does my computer not sense that the nüvi is connected to the computer?
- Why does my device not recognize music downloaded from either my iPod or Windows Media player?
- If I load MP3 files onto a data card, will I still be able to play MP3 files that are loaded onto the internal memory of the unit itself?
- How do I update the software on my GTM 10/11/12/20 traffic receiver?
- Why am I having issues pairing my Bluetooth compatible phone with your Garmin Bluetooth GPS unit?
- Why does the zoom scale change by itself on the map screen of my nüvi?
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- nuvi 360 FAQs - Detailed List
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Q. Can I pair a Bluetooth wireless headset with a Nüvi 310/360/660 or StreetPilot c550 to hear music, audible books, and turn prompts?
A. No. These Bluetooth-enabled devices can pair to a mobile phone to serve as a hands-free kit for talking on the phone but they cannot transmit any other audio signals via Bluetooth.
Q. I have a music file that plays correctly in Windows Media Player but will not play in my Automotive device. Why is this and what can I do?
A. Currently all Garmin Automotive devices play .mp3 files. If a file has an extension of the following, .wav, .wma, or any other that is not .mp3 it will not play.
The file will need to be converted to .mp3 format. Free programs such as Apple iTunes can convert those files. Garmin cannot support the use of this product.
Q. My nüvi is supposed to speak street names when giving voice prompts but it doesn't. How can I fix this?
A. All of the Garmin automotive GPS units that speak street names are also loaded with basic voice prompts. If one of these types of voice prompts has been selected, the voice prompts will not speak street names.
In order to change this setting on the nüvi line of products, please follow these steps:
- In the Main Menu, tap on the Settings icon.
- Tap on "Locale"
- The second line on this screen has a picture of a mouth. To the right, the current voice for the GPS device is listed. Tap it to change the voice.
- Select a voice that is labeled with (TTS) at the end. These voices will speak street names.
- Select "OK". The voice has now been changed.
Your device should now speak street names.
Q. How can I rename my nüvi drives?
A. To rename the drives on your nüvi, you rename them just like you would rename an icon or any other drive on your computer. Here are the steps:
- Open My Computer.
- Select the drive you want to rename.
- Right-click your mouse and select Rename.
- Type the new name and press the Return key.
Q. My battery guage does not seem accurate. How can I fix it?
A. Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it without interrupting the charging. Also, for best results, do not unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged.
Q. The touch screen is not responding correctly when I touch it. How can I re-align the screen?
A. In order to calibrate the screen, please to go to the Main Menu page. From there, touch Settings > Display. Tap on the Recalibrate button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Q. How do I know my unit is in USB Mass Storage Mode?
A. When your GPS unit is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture of a the GPS connected to a computer is shown. Also, you should see a new Removable Disk Drive listed in My Computer.
Related FAQs:
- Why does my computer not sense that the nüvi is connected to the computer?
- Why can I not find any drives named "nuvi" in my list of drives?
Q. I keep getting a message saying "Unsafe Removal of Device" when I unplug
the USB cable. Is there something wrong with my GPS device?
A. No, there is nothing wrong with your GPS device or computer. In order to not receive this message, the Garmin will need to be "ejected" from the computer before you unplug the USB cable. When you are ready to disconnect your nüvi from your computer:
- Double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in your system tray (usually denoted by a small green arrow).
- Select ?USB Mass Storage Device? and click Stop.
- Select the nüvi drives and
click OK.
- You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.
Q. Why does my computer not sense that the nüvi is connected to the computer?
A. Here are some possible troubleshooting steps if the nüvi does not show as being connected to your computer:
- Unplug the USB cable from your computer.
- Turn the nüvi off and then back on again.
- Plug the USB cable into your computer. The nüvi automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage Mode.
If the computer still does not sense that the nüvi is connected, please contact Product Support .
Related FAQs:
- How do I know my unit is in USB Mass Storage Mode?
- Why can I not find any drives named "nuvi" in my list of drives?
Q. Why does my device not recognize music downloaded from either my iPod or Windows Media player?
A. Garmin GPS units that accept music files will only recognize music in an MP3 format. If your music has been purchased from iTunes, Windows Media Player, or any other internet music service, it will not recognize those files. They use proprietary file systems to secure those files.
If you wish, iTunes may be used to create MP3 files from CD's that you own. The files must be MP3 format.
Q. If I load MP3 files onto a data card, will I still be able to play MP3 files that are loaded onto the internal memory of the unit itself?
A. Yes, MP3 files can be loaded onto the internal memory of the device as well as an external data card, and they will all be displayed together.
Q. How do I update the software on my GTM 10/11/12/20 traffic receiver?
A. When you update the firmware of your GPS device, the WebUpdater program will automatically check to see if there are updates for those traffic devices as well. If an update is available, it will be installed into the GPS unit, and the traffic receiver will be updated the next time it is used with the GPS.
Q. Why am I having issues pairing my Bluetooth compatible phone with your Garmin Bluetooth GPS unit?
A. Many problems related to pairing can be corrected by verifying that the latest firmware is loaded to the GPS unit and the phone. To update the firmware on the GPS, please use the WebUpdater program: http://www.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp To make sure the phone has the latest firmware updates, please contact the phone service provider for more information. One additional tip is to always pair the phone with the GPS from the phone itself. Do not attempt to pair to the phone from the GPS unit.
Q. Why does the zoom scale change by itself on the map screen of my nüvi?
A. Depending on the speed and the type of road being traveled, the unit will automatically adjust the zoom scale on the map. Otherwise, with the latest firmware loaded to the unit, the nüvi now has a Variable Autozoom feature so you can adjust the zoom scale accordingly.
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