Can you turn off traffic info from phone to save data minutes and turn on as needed
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Of course. Just disconnect it from the phone's Bluetooth connection, and reconnect it as you like.
1135732
The device is not wifi capable. You must connect to an external source to receive updates of traffic. You don't have to but it is nice to be aware of upcoming traffic.
806732
No of course not. Its off when I'm parked so that wouldn't work at all. Now that you ask the question though, I never set the time even once. It must get it from the gps signal? Great unit, I love mine.
1339449
Yes, it saves the battery to do so. I believe it is done within location settings.
1491954
Plug your Garmin into your computer. Then download the Phantom Alert software and follow instructions. Problem is, you can never get rid of it. Once installed, you can only turn it off by turning off "Traffic Info." Be warned.
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Yes you can turn audio off and will probably consume less data that way. However, I like making random noises so I keep it on so I can laugh at myself later. Another benefit is since the video quality can be lacking, it's helpful to say the license plate out loud if ever in a situation.
778266
Yes, when you pull the notification bar down, it displays four buttons and one of them is to turn on and off the GPS function, takes literally no time at all. You can even turn all forms of GPS off from the phones settings.
745557
sorry, you can just put the phone on pause I think............have never used that option. no reason to.
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Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this helps. If not, plz let me know. Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this... » Read More Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this helps. If not, plz let me know. « Show Less
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My Street Pilot seems to be more detailed with instructions. If I pass a turn off, it will notify me that I have. The Nuvi will keep silentuntil I have another opportunity to get on track taking me too far out of my way.
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You can turn the "Record GPS data" feature on and off. You can also "update a GPS files" and "Erase GPS data"
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yes. you can also turn it off and on at will by simply sending it a text message.
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It does but you have to set it too. By default it turns off this feature after I pass 60Kmh (presumably to not leave evidence you are speeding in the event of an accident).
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There is a free app you can download that will track info. I use a Garmin 910 so I don't need the phone info. But I did use the app to set my heart rate zones.
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no, once you have the internal battery charged up - you can unplug and move it around anywhere -- the info is saved onto the micro memory card.
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If you get the web-enabled traffic app that works through your smart phone data plan for a one-time payment of $15 then it provides real-time traffic that updates several times a minute. It will tell you of traffic ahead of you, tell you how much delay you will have, and route you around it if you so choose. It will also show traffic on your route and give you an alternate route with traffic also. The HD Traffic that is free with the unit and uses HD radio is not very good. It updates rarely and is not real-time and is very sporadic. If you get the unit and have a smart phone then just pay the fee and get the web app for use through your smart phone. it is totally worth it. its the first standalone gps traffic feature i've ever had that actually works.
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Yes it is possible to turn it off if you use outside answering services. I just got this phone set and have read most of the manual.