oftentimes, especially in a car, After satellite lock on, the GPS is 180 degrees off. how come??
1300758
sue im not sure how your using your unit (in a car ) this is for hiking or walking not for driving i do believe. all i can say is when you get it go to a park and learn to use it it is not exact science it is a inexpensive gps that has worked great for me and do recommend it but learn to use it!
1020520
It sounds like either 1) your unit has a defect or (2) you have failed to pull out the antenna from the back. If you don't have the antenna out, it will not be able to find satellites. Also, if you are stopping for a short time, you may want to leave it on using the battery so you don't have to wait on it to find the location again.
236912
Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
1311965
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.
670379
Less than one minute! Don't move your watch, let it acquires satellite and if it hangs after two minute, turn off and on again, the GPS will be ready immediately. Normally it won't take longer than 3 minute (unless you move your watch drastically or run when your watch is searching for satellite)
1722273
I cant swear to it but i have this problem when using on my motorcycle and i traced it back to a lose conection on the power adapter scocket wigling the plug always turned it right back on tried taping the plug and socket togther and probleb was solved, check you power outlet in your car and make sure the garmin plug fits snugly.
805095
This is almost instant, but depends on how fast you are moving. In my experience, it adjusts as you are walking, and pretty much keeps up with that pace. It is maybe one second (two seconds at most) behind you when you come to a stop. If you are in a cart driving at full speed, it has a little more trouble changing the display to keep up with the movement. It does change as you move, but it will take about three to four seconds after you stop to lock in. I have also found that the weather affects not only this unit, but all GPS technology. If the weather is clear, they work best. But sometimes, if there is very heavy fog, or if it is extremely overcast, then it could take up to a minute to lock on to satellites when you activate it at the beginning of your round, but this should not affect the performance once you have started the round.
525838
Yes, the GPS is way off! I returned the unit and got a Kenwood unit with Garmin GPS
1491377
The problem might result from obstructed GPS antenna location. Try this experiment: move antenna to outdoor location with clear view of sky. If you get blue GPS light (up to 30 minutes) then problem was antenna location. Also try Verizon tech support.
1907120
I would suggest purchasing another brand. My 560LMT was not "Truck Friendly"... If I desired to become a Garmin 560LMT GPS expert I could have made it perform better. I'd rather buy a unit that requires me to put it in the cab, plug in the power, put in my waypoints and go... The 560LMT doesn't do that, but it will after A LOT OF twiddleing with it... JMO
963980
try this site, they can help with any gps problems. http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108384&whichpage=126
952163
Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
859312
I'm sorry. I cannot answer that as I have no knowledge of it. However, I can tell you that with Street Atlas there was a problem created with Windows 8/8.1 that appears to be related to a Windows update somehow. I don't have the particulars on that, but I do have some info. Yes, there is a fix. The problem occurs shortly after cranking up the GPS BU 353 s4 Antenna. Windows will eventually experience a Blue Screen of Death, go into an automatic reboot, and be just fine until you try to use that BU 353 s4 again. This same problem occurs with Windows Vista using the original BU 353. I'm told it also occurs with Windows 7, but I have no first hand knowledge of it. Anyway, there is a fix on the Delorme website for this. ****IMPORTANT***** Be sure that the BU 353 s4 GPS antenna is plugged in and nothing else when you go through the fix. The webpage for Delorme on this matter is titled "Troubleshooting the GlobalSat BU-353 GPS Receiver". If you do find a problem as described above with Windows 8 MS Street & Trips 2009 I'd suggest looking to see if that same fix applies and if it's not mentioned then give Delorme a call. They answer their phone M-F, 09:00 to 17:00 Eastern time. Another symptom is while the tracking is working and you're driving along all of a sudden you glance over at the screen only to find out you just drove the last ten miles of a 20 mile trip and you still have twenty miles to go. In other words, the antenna is working, but the tracking has frozen.
262856
I based my original review on the unit my friend has. I ordered one based on that. However, when I received mine it won't lock on to satellites and I'm having to return it for repair. I have since read several reviews and they have had the same problem. At this time I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
629282
Haven't tried to update since I just got my GPS. HOWEVER - it gives the wrong directions....When the map clearly shows to turn one direction, the voice prompt says to turn the opposite. Finally, I just turn it off and follow the road signs!!!! Not happy with my TomTom!!!
1935043
I have found that it does not pay any attention to the info you put in. My roadmate tries to put me on a parkway (cars only Low bridges). I do not trust the unit and always check the route it gives. My advice would be to change the info when you are using it for the truck. My wife bought the GPS even after I told her about bad reviews.
57032
I hope I don't have to reboot every time I use it. I know it takes some time for a GPS to get signal... but I just didn't know it took so long.