GPS off, what does it retain? I've searched for, but haven't found the answer.If I start on a trip, say 600 miles, and the GPS gives me the route.Then half way on the trip, I stop for gas, turn off the ignition (and therefore the power to the GPS), then when I restart the car, does the GPS unit still have the rest of my trip in it? Is the elapsed time for the beginning of the trip still shown?Or, must I reinstall the destination etc to get it to come back up on the GPS? GPS off, what does it retain? I've searched for, but haven't found the answer.If I start on a trip, say 600 miles, and the GPS gives me the route.Then half way on the trip, I... » Read More GPS off, what does it retain? I've searched for, but haven't found the answer.If I start on a trip, say 600 miles, and the GPS gives me the route.Then half way on the trip, I stop for gas, turn off the ignition (and therefore the power to the GPS), then when I restart the car, does the GPS unit still have the rest of my trip in it? Is the elapsed time for the beginning of the trip still shown?Or, must I reinstall the destination etc to get it to come back up on the GPS? « Show Less
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It does remember your destination. I found that if you end up turning the unit off because you made a stop, if you go to "view map" once the unit fires back on, the trip is still there.
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This unit powers on batteries also, if you have it running on the required 2 double A batteries then you won't have the problem of it turning off when you power down the vehicle. Their is also a "My Favorite" mode where you can save addresses into it, so if it does turn off just turn it back on click my favorite and click the start navigation and it will continue to guide you.
1947224
Not exactly sure what you're asking. The device accumulates data as you go.if you stop walking, it stops counting. Then when you move again, it picks up where it left off. It doesn't reset to zero. Hope that helps.
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If you are working out and press "stop", your time, miles, etc will keep on for about 5 minutes, then it will reset itself to the select screen. I usually turn it off completely.
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I've had the GPS on for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, and I have about 50 to 60% battery life when I shut the GPS off. It lasts much longer with the GPS off.
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The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and doesn't move while I'm driving. Some states have regulations regarding the mounting of the unit on the windshield. The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and... » Read More The unit runs off your car's battery when you attach the cable that comes with it to the cigarette lighter. I believe it charges during this use. I think you can use it without the cable for about two hours--good for when you take it with you on a walking tour. There is a USB cable you use when you want to download changes to the map. I don't know if the unit gets charged at this time as well. The unit comes with both cables and a window mount. I ordered a weighted "pillow" mount so I could hide the unit from potential thieves when not in use. That mount sits on my dashboard and doesn't move while I'm driving. Some states have regulations regarding the mounting of the unit on the windshield. « Show Less
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I don't know what you mean by "display on a map", but i have had my backtracker for 2-3 months and i haven't had to replace the batteries yet. it can store up to three seperate locations in memory. it does not use 1,2,3 or a,b,c for the seperate locations. it uses "home" , "car" , and "star". but you can use them for anywhere.you don't have to use the "home" location for your home. it can be a parking spot at the mall if you wish,just as long as you remember which designation you use for a particular location. also it is not like a garmin GPS that shows maps or roads. all it does is mark a spot you designate,then when you go away from that spot,it will point to the spot and show distance to it but you have to figure out the turns to take. it points in the direction as the crow flies.
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I've had the unit for about 2 months now and drive quite a lot for my job and I love it. To this point I haven't had any issues. A VERY, VERY heavy tree canopy or large cities with lots of high rises are about the only thing that I could see possibly causing an issue with the devices ability to "see" the GPS sats. This unit doesn't need cellular network access, so distant, rural areas shouldn't present any problems. One thing to note, if you haven't driven your car for a few days, it will take a minute or two for the device to "re-lock" onto the GPS sats, but then it works just fine. Not really a big issue in my mind. I've had the unit for about 2 months now and drive quite a lot for my job and I love it. To this point I haven't had any issues. A VERY, VERY heavy tree canopy or large cities with lots of high rises are about the only thing that I could see possibly causing an issue with the devices ability to "see" the GPS sats. This unit doesn't need cellular network access, so distant, rural areas shouldn't present any problems. One thing to note, if you haven't driven your car for a few days, it will take a minute or two for the device to "re-lock" onto the GPS sats, but then it... » Read More I've had the unit for about 2 months now and drive quite a lot for my job and I love it. To this point I haven't had any issues. A VERY, VERY heavy tree canopy or large cities with lots of high rises are about the only thing that I could see possibly causing an issue with the devices ability to "see" the GPS sats. This unit doesn't need cellular network access, so distant, rural areas shouldn't present any problems. One thing to note, if you haven't driven your car for a few days, it will take a minute or two for the device to "re-lock" onto the GPS sats, but then it works just fine. Not really a big issue in my mind. « Show Less
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.
1851286
Ok I am finding the best way for me to manage multiple stops is just to punch them in as Add as Via Point, then go to Custom Routes, Current Route, Save, then Manual Reorder. When you are Done the GPS shows you a map with your Start, Stops and End flags along the pink route line. Manually Reorder again if needed. If you know that you can't park on the side of the street Garmin wants you to just over/under shoot your turn, it will reroute you to go around the block and still reach your point. I updated the unit with the latest maps yesterday and it still has a problem with oneway streets.
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Hello Joe Track,You mentioned that the device needs to be manually restarted, what if I mounted the device in a hidden place in the car, should I get it out everytime and restart it before going into any trip, please explain more the case that needs someone to restart the device.Thanks
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No it dsnt turn off on its own. Infact if u don't put any specific destination on ot it will change to simply showing u the maps and roads without any navigation. It turns off when u turn it off or the ignition to the car is off.
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Yes, your marked way points will stay until you change them. I found that if my battery dies that my unit will start with a new track in a different color. Unit is not junk as mentioned, but no maps in it like a Garmin. I use my Bushnell some & my Garmin Oregon when I need maps. But then my Bushnell cost $100 & my Garmin close to $300.
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Hanna, yes to both of your questions. Once a destination is selected, on the upper right hand corner of the map page is your arrival time and miles to that destination. On another page you have an odometer that can be reset, total hours, hours moving, hours stopped, average speed, max speed, elevation, percentage of trip to destination and hours left to reach destination. I really like all the features on this GPS. Good luck.
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I used my running for 2 hours this past Saturday and it didn't affect my GPS app at all. I love this thing!!!
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I see some variation in mileage for the same coarse. It frequently misses my start location even though I let it sync with GPS. Only fluctuates by about 0.05 miles between runs for a 3-4 mile run. I've tried different approaches such as jogging a little before I start the timer, but I have not identified anything that consistently puts me at the start line when I look at the map later. The 405cx usually shows me starting in the woods and slowly getting onto the road after 0.1 - 0.2 miles. I also think it does not always pick up turns correctly, cutting some short or not picking up the full distance around a cul-de-sac. I see some variation in mileage for the same coarse. It frequently misses my start location even though I let it sync with GPS. Only fluctuates by about 0.05 miles between runs for a 3-4 mile run. I've tried different approaches such as jogging a little before I start the timer, but I have not identified anything that consistently puts me at the start line when I look at the map later. The 405cx usually shows me starting in the woods and slowly getting onto the road after 0.1 - 0.2 miles. I also think it does not always pick up turns correctly, cutting some short or not picking up the full... » Read More I see some variation in mileage for the same coarse. It frequently misses my start location even though I let it sync with GPS. Only fluctuates by about 0.05 miles between runs for a 3-4 mile run. I've tried different approaches such as jogging a little before I start the timer, but I have not identified anything that consistently puts me at the start line when I look at the map later. The 405cx usually shows me starting in the woods and slowly getting onto the road after 0.1 - 0.2 miles. I also think it does not always pick up turns correctly, cutting some short or not picking up the full distance around a cul-de-sac. « Show Less
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The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great portable roadmap. The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great... » Read More The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great portable roadmap. « Show Less
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1. Yes it keeps plaiyng. But you can make gps volume louder. Whebln someone rings it turns off sound. 2. Map and gps software are stored on sd card. You can extract it and update map. 3. Did not try to connect camera. Sorry.