I love it so far! Has anyone figured out how to change it to show miles per hour instead of kilometers per hr? On the computer playback software?
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If you are using Registrator Viewer then you simply go to your drop down menu up top and click: VIEW MEASUREMENT and pick BRITISH SYSTEM (FEET, MILES).
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Thanks for that.Questions:1 Are there any known bugs resulting from switching to "region-free"?2 Can it be flipped back to NTSC?
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I turned off the motion activated setting (I think it's delivered with that setting on) and then set it to record at the maxium 15 min segment. It'll still talk every once and a while, but not nearly as often. After I set it up this way it basically just records continuously ( but it does say 'recording' if a new 15 min segment starts. As far as I can tell there isn't a way to simply turn off that annoying pointless voice that you can't even understand anyway. Hope that helps.
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You can have it show speed (mph) instead of pace (min/lap distance). There's an option in the setup menu.
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It does not work well for me when counting laps. Hoping it is a software thing, tomtom has claimed they have an update in the work/soon though, so keeping fingers crossed.
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Just bought a new 855 and installed the software updates (to version 4.70) before using it. Then, about 1.5 hours into its first trip, the unit froze. I just sent a help request to Garmin, and am anxious to see what they say.
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You can go to this website http://www.sunchie.com/hp.htm and update your firmware to change the mph to km.
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First- make sure you update software by hooking it to an internet connected computer. The first time I did this it did take a while to update it (about an hour). Then just follow the user guide. When you first get to the course, (parking lot is when I turn the watch to the golf function by holding down the left bottom button). After it finds all nearby courses, select the one you are at. It will automatically start at hole one. It will give you distance to center, front and back of green. As you progress through your shots, and as you get closer to the green it will give you your yardage, After you reach the green, it will automatically advance to the next hole. This is the main function I use as I keep my score on a scorecard. It will give you options for driving distance and also will keep an individual score. I found more detailed instuctions, other than what came with the watch, on the Izzo golf website. This is a great tool, and once you figure out the ins and outs of using it, it will enhance your play. I have forgotten to bring it on a couple of rounds (left it on charger) and I really missed it those times I played. (One charge will generally get you through two 4 hour rounds of golf while in GPS mode). Good luck!
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Ken, There are multiple options for what is displayed on the watch face for each of the different functions. I have mine set to show elapsed time, distance and pace per mile. But there are other options for what you will see that can be programmed during the set up process. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you can switch it between km and miles. Plus, even in miles, it gives you records for like 1k, 5k, and 10k. And, you can make it do lap times for kilometers instead of miles.
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I like it very much. If you have any questions about it, just let me know. The do post firmware upgrades frequently. I had upgraded to the latest, but had to roll back as there was a bug in that update where it quit playing my protected wma files. I put an issue in their bug tracker and they said they'd resolve the issue soon. But I really haven't found the need to upgrade the firmware anyway.
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So far I haven't used the Garmin while cycling with any specific alerts. It vibrates to alert me I've gone a mile. Then when I switch to running it still vibrates to alert me I've gone a mile. Is that what you mean?
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8 wasn't able to find anything either. I took the risk and bought the unit. Turns out its a pretty good GPS. Only issue I have is the time on it is not always correct. Wish I could help more.
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I've just bought the 2557, also replacing a 1490, which I really liked. I feel like this 2557 has horrible contrast, and as you say, all colors look weak and faded. Did you have any success with follow up regarding yours? Nothing I see on my screen matches the bright colors on the Garmin website or product sales card from the store. May return it, as it's quite frustrating and... oddly, distracting.
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I recorded it in action. listen.... http://www.amazon.com/review/R1KZELKXIZQMCG/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B005PK7RW4
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One of the display options is "remaining miles," yes. I am not sure if it is a default display or you have to set it, but mine does right now.
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Unknown. Mine is also...reviews prior to my purchase several years ago lamented this as well as it not displaying in mph.Engineering guess is an error in the algorithm...do not know what this says about any location accuracy, but then I didn't get it for that.