NUVI 260 Doesn't Announce Street Names I got the 260 for Christmas and found it extremely easy to set-up but it does not announce the street names when coming to an intersection. I do not have an instruction manual so I don't know if I did anything or it is just defective. Also, in looking up the currency exchange rates the rate for the Euro states that the update is from July of 2005---could this be that old?wgelber@verizon.net NUVI 260 Doesn't Announce Street Names I got the 260 for Christmas and found it extremely easy to set-up but it does not announce the street names when coming to an intersection. I do not have... » Read More NUVI 260 Doesn't Announce Street Names I got the 260 for Christmas and found it extremely easy to set-up but it does not announce the street names when coming to an intersection. I do not have an instruction manual so I don't know if I did anything or it is just defective. Also, in looking up the currency exchange rates the rate for the Euro states that the update is from July of 2005---could this be that old?wgelber@verizon.net « Show Less
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For the Nuvi 850...select Tools, Settings, Language, and under Voice Personality select a voice that has the notation "Speaks Street Names". For example I had chosen British English, which doesn't have the notation, so it doesn't call out the street names. I have since chosen Daniel-British English, which does have the notation and now calls out the street names.
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I don't have this unit, but my Blackberry with Telenav only announces the name of a street that I am to turn or veer onto.... don't think you want your GPS announcing the name of every cross street you come to. Would be pretty annoying.
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No, it's probably not defective...1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names.2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks.For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues.Hope this is helpful. No, it's probably not defective...1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names.2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks.For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues.Hope this is helpful.
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It does announce the street names. You need to change the "Language" setting by touching the "tool" icon which I believe is a "wrench" shape after touching "I agree" when you turn on the GPS.The currency conversion is not updated automatically. You will need to update the rates yourself in the currency converter menu.The GPS is fine without the bells and whistles so the concentration is on the road.I believe you can figure out the functionality yourself without a manual. Just do trials.
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Turn on 260Touch TOOL iconTouch SETTINGSTouch DOWN arrowTouch LANGUAGE Touch AMERICAN ENGLISH JILL TTS It will now announce Street NamesYou are not missing much by not having the manual!
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Gary---Thanks so much for your help and Happy New year. I did what you said and it works---except I used the male voice instead of the female---she sounds too much like my wife.
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Thank you so much for your replies. I would have never figured it out on my own and would have had to call Garmin for help!!!! Thanks again.
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I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
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Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be... » Read More Indeed pedestrian mode in Garmin (255w) never works well, but I never had a problem with my 255w while driving in Italy. I have been trying to find out if the newer models are any better than an older one I have - 255w - and which still serves me well, including in Europe. My main issues with 255w are:1). it takes up to 15 min to locate a satellite 2). if a planned road is closed (due to an unexpected repair, etc) it is impossible to make 255w make another route.I wonder if this new model would have improvement over these issues. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! « Show Less
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Does the Garmin 250 or 200 come with Street name announcements, or just "right & left turn now?" Is the voice annoying? Henry
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I am so glad that you posted this update as Euro updates would have been essential to me too. I looked and found no exclusion to suggest they weren't included. Very naughty of TomTom ! Worth a challenge if you can put up with the attitude of the customer service staff. I had a similar experience with the purchase of a refurbished TomTom which suggested that it had the latest maps. They weren't !!! They were three updates out of date immediately. Buyer beware.
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Hi Jill,Thank you so much for this information. I was set on returning my Mio C520 because it didn't say the street name but the specifications mentioned that it did TTS. In any event, I am now keeping it. I was thinking about the Nuvi 250W with less features and more money, but I like the MIO C520 for the price. Thanks again.
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I ordered mine yesterday from Amazon, (249.29) got it today with free shiping! It does have the 2009 map. It came with 4.0 and it updated to 4.2 when I installed the Garmin Communicator. Not sure what this did for it, but it still does not recognize the new parts of our freeway, and my old 660 w/updated 2009 map does recognize the freeway. I just talked to Garmin, they say try it again tomorrow. They think it my have been some type of satellite allignment problem.
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Gary, I have been researching the same use (snowmobiling) for the nuvi 500. sledgps dot com lists chips available either nationally or by region. The region maps are $50, the national $99. Did you get the 500, and do you like it? I want a crossover/multi mode unit and this one seems to be the only one available. I think the difference between this unit and the 550 is that the 500 has US road and US topo maps, and the 550 has north american roads but no topo maps. I don't know if sledgps maps will overlay on the topo. If anyone has tried this, please reply with info. I have not bought it yet, so can't answer your question directly (I want to be able to though). Finally I am torn on the mixed reviews on the unit. I can handle the missing USB cable, and AC adapter, but has everyone found the unit accurate, both on road and off road? Are the maps updated? Thanks...
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go to the gps find inf and look for 2008 version if sucessful it will show up there. I felt the same way you do and by using these updates in NC and SC I have not seen any updates. So you probably were sucessful as I was in two cases first getting the updates installed and two getting ripped off by Garmin see my rating and discussion. Good Luck.
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It has its own proprietary it seems. POLNAV. It can't pronounce some road names which doesn't bother me. It seems accurate and hasn't needed updating yet!
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Hi Lynda, You download the update program to your home computer. It will tell you when updates are available. Plug your Nuvi into your computer and follow the prompts. It will update automatically. I must warn you though, the updates take hours. I do mine overnight. You might have to add a memory chip to your Nuvi to get a complete update. I did, but it all works well. Good luck.
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Ok thanks. I thought mine was broken since I set its preferences to Avoid U-Turns and it was still telling me to "make a U-turn". For some reason it does not have oneway street info for at least two cities here in Oregon with populations over 12000.
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It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the... » Read More It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. « Show Less
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I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
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I have a 255, 255w's smaller brother with identical features, and have been using it for over a year. I love it, but once you get your free map update online, you have to buy future updates fron Garmin at hefty prices. It is cheaper to buy a new unit than pay for lifetime updates($119). A onetime update is @ $60. Though I love my 255, it's a pretty stiff toll. I'm thinking of trying something different, because there has been some new road construction near me, and my current maps don't always suit.
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So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
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Mine already had the 2010 maps preinstalled so I didn't try to update. A little off topic, but one thing that bothers me however is that the 765t I got is a bit inaccurate for my home address. My nuvi 260W is right on target for my home address while the 765t shows that I am about 800 ft away from my house. I tried it out on non-residential targets and the 260W was always right on target while the 765t was off about 50 to 200 ft. Not quite sure what the issue is but the 260W appears to have a more sensitve/accurate chip set.