How do I switch Garmin gps off? Is this normal?
1472393
Please check, I think to the right is the lock. To the left is the on-off switch. My Dad's is a 260W and that is the way his works. Hold switch to the left for a second or two and the Garmin cycles off.
2130137
DONT LOAD THE UPDATE FOR GOD'S SAKE!! It will permanently disable your unit. My letter to Garmin: I just loaded the map update and it killed my unit- no response to power. Apparently, your update has killed over 20 units, and probably many times that many. See: http://www.fixya.com/support/t288636-unit_will_not_power_up_after_map We are commencing a class action lawsuit since you continue to sell a defective upgrade that destroys a product I paid $400 for, and refuse to withdraw the defective upgrade from your web site. This lawsuit will, of course, be coupled with a publicity campaign in industry publications (automotive, outdoor, home electonics) to inform the industry that Magellan pushes defective products. I will be going out to purchase a replacement Garmin unit, since I have to have a GPS this week. We, the affected customers, will be doing everything in our power to remove Magellan from the marketplace, or at least to make them a minor player.
2276852
No, it does not turn off. The screen is always displaying your current step count.
502236
Unfortunately, you cannot turn it off unless you remove the battery. When you remove the battery, all the memory, including your stride measurement, etc. will be erased and you will have to re-enter all that information when you reinstall the battery. My first battery lasted for well over a year.
763733
I found nothing in the manual about turning it off. They list the following number for questions 1-800-955-0959 in the manual.
514680
Sorry but I dont have the answer to this one. I never thought about turning it off.
242189
You know what? That's the one thing I don't understand about the unit. I'll be driving along and all of a sudden the screen will change from normal to traffic, and it's mostly in gray and blue. I have been meaning to call Garmin about this, but just haven't gotten to do it. It's really weird. Sorry I couldn't help more.
1042769
"Wake-up" the Garmin by pressing and holding Mode and Reset for 3 seconds. If that does not work, reset the unit (should not lose saved data) by pressing Mode and Power simultaneously.
1655798
thanks for your response.you are correct in "..that the only time your Garmin is able to operate normally is while unplugged from..".i can't operate the unit when it's plugged in.that's where my frustration came from.i doubt that i have a bad 12v adapter. but you might be right. let me replace the car's adapter with another one and i'll update this discussion.
2109456
I have not been able to find this functionality on the Garmin 220. I have not been able to find anything in the instruction manual about this either.
920783
I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have not done so yet. I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have... » Read More I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have not done so yet. « Show Less
1779812
Good question..it happened to me too. I can't remember exactly, but I think it was because I turned on the GPS before I had the transducer plugged in or the transducer became unplugged after GPS was on. Try plugging in transducer then turning on the GPS or if it becomes unplugged after GPS is on, the turn off GPS, plug in transducer, then turn on GPS. Obviously, the battery hookup must be on before everything. If that's not it then Garmin has a good customer service tech support number on Internet. Lamar
950711
Gps is annoying, but u cant stob it from repeating. Thats a software issue, I guess its so you wont miss your turn. If your talking or lisining to the radio. Does that for a reason. I hope I helped. Its a great GPS.
787368
thank you for your answer, but the gps was set to 3 by me, and automatic volume was set on "enable"...and still, the same issue.I the guys from Magellan, and I got the same answer from them.when I wrote it back and I told them that I have the same issue...no answer.thank you once again.
531453
I don't use this gps any more but if I remember correctly, it is audible but can be disabled.
648375
I don't leave the GPS on on my phone. I'm assuming it does, as the internet works on my phone when in case.
875685
If you click the globe button and then select "location data options" you can disable GPS from there.