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psyskiesman Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2004 Posts: 322 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject: New Icon on GO740 Live |
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Today my GO740 flashed a new (I haven't seen this one before) icon on the screen. In the top left corner was a red triangle with a black car image within. It stayed on the screen for about 20 minutes or so, and then disappeared. Any ideas what it was trying to tell me? |
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falkirk81 Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Jul 07, 2006 Posts: 1649 Location: Newcastle, England, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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I believe that will be the icon for heavy rain! _________________ Tomtom GO 1005 LIVE
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14901 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:19 am Post subject: |
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I took a screenshot of mine and now that it's close enough to see, I've spotted the rain. But it's the first time any of their icons have made any sense to me. Obviously they are beautifully crafted, but at more than arm's length on the windscreen they are simply too far away to distinguish the pretty blobs.
I suppose the answer to my question is RTFM, but is there some explanation and set of pictures of all these weird icons, especially the different ones for cameras ( about a dozen I think)??
_________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:40 am Post subject: |
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You should have realised what it meant at the time, Dennis. After all they've put a clue on the right-hand side of the screen with the picture of the man putting up his umbrella! _________________ Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
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keithjeffrey Lifetime Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 249 Location: Kent , England
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Anita wrote: | You should have realised what it meant at the time, Dennis. After all they've put a clue on the right-hand side of the screen with the picture of the man putting up his umbrella! |
Made me laugh _________________ Keith
TomTom GO 730T App 8.392 (1909/091109) , W and CE 2GB v835.2419 |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:20 am Post subject: |
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You'll also see it on the map view. There is also a wind sock icon for high winds too.. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14901 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Anita wrote: | You should have realised what it meant at the time, Dennis. After all they've put a clue on the right-hand side of the screen with the picture of the man putting up his umbrella! |
Hey thanks a million Anita, for brightening a rather gloomy week. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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EricWB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Well spotted Anita nice to have a chuckle first thing in the morning.
If things have got to the state that we need our sat navs to tell us its raining, when we are driving along behind a windscreen being partially obliterated by the stuff, until the wipers pass over it the next time, then it is perhaps time we all pack in and go home.
This also applies to those who do not use headlights when in heavy rain and rear fog lights when in heavy rain or spray when on motorways.
This does not excuse those who use front fog lights in anything other than thick fog to help them alone see where they are going (its illegal). Because of the angle of inclination they don't help anyone else, as the reflected light dazzles, particularly if you are a motorcyclist who has to use a visor without any wiper blades.
Sorry for the rant but but anyway I can get the message across is worthwhile.
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:59 am Post subject: |
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In that case why have weather forecasts at all? The icons aren't their to tell you it's raining but to warn of extreme weather conditions such as Heavy Rain and Wind. It's useful to have such a warning so you can take it into account when planning your journey, esp if you are driving a high sided vehicle, riding a motorcycle or towing something. |
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Seamaster Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 331
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:04 am Post subject: |
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DennisN wrote: | I suppose the answer to my question is RTFM, but is there some explanation and set of pictures of all these weird icons, especially the different ones for cameras ( about a dozen I think)?? |
Tomtom Home More Read the manual for my Go English (UK) page 81 |
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Daggers Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 1096 Location: Solihull, UK
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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EricWB wrote: |
This also applies to those who do not use headlights when in heavy rain and rear fog lights when in heavy rain or spray when on motorways.
This does not excuse those who use front fog lights in anything other than thick fog to help them alone see where they are going (its illegal). Because of the angle of inclination they don't help anyone else, as the reflected light dazzles, particularly if you are a motorcyclist who has to use a visor without any wiper blades.
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While I agree with the sentiments, many modern cars have a switch arrangement which do not allow the rear fog lights to be turned on without the front fog lights also being on. _________________ Garmin DriveSmart 50 LMT-D |
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Seamaster Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Daggers wrote: | EricWB wrote: | This does not excuse those who use front fog lights in anything other than thick fog to help them alone see where they are going (its illegal). Because of the angle of inclination they don't help anyone else, as the reflected light dazzles, particularly if you are a motorcyclist who has to use a visor without any wiper blades.
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While I agree with the sentiments, many modern cars have a switch arrangement which do not allow the rear fog lights to be turned on without the front fog lights also being on. |
When what they REALLY need is one that doesn't allow the front ones to be on unless the rear ones are (ie, when actually needed). |
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psyskiesman Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2004 Posts: 322 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the explanations. Thing is, there was NO rain.
Regarding the fog lights, my understanding is that it is legal to have front fog lights ON when it's raining, but not rear fog lights. This is why the switch puts front lights on first, and then a second flick or turn of the switch to put the rear fog lights on, for use only in fog. |
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EricWB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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That's the problem so many think its legal to have front fog lights on in the rain. They do nothing to improve the drivers forward vision and dazzle everybody else it is contrary to rule 236 of the highway code that says: -
You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves.
Rule 226 defines the visibility as when you cannot see more than 100 meters, something that rarely happens in this country now. At least in my part of world, I know coastal areas can be different. |
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Daggers Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 1096 Location: Solihull, UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: |
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EricWB wrote: | Rule 226 defines the visibility as when you cannot see more than 100 meters, something that rarely happens in this country now. At least in my part of world, I know coastal areas can be different. |
... and as you've alluded to earlier, visibility can be les than 100 metres in heavy rain/spray on motoways - at least from the rear, so you should put your rear fog lights on, but can't do so without using the front ones as well. _________________ Garmin DriveSmart 50 LMT-D |
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