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Governor312 Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2009 Posts: 38 Location: Chelmsford
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject: Newbie Garmin nuvi 265wt question |
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Hi All, Just Joined recently, few questions, I have a garmin nuvi 265wt, i have downloaded the database along with the voice alerts (Liz) and traffic icons 22x22. On using the sat nav last night i noticed the voice alerts were not working, although they are all in the same folder, I am using voice directions ok on the garmin, do i need to change anything to enable the voice warnings?? Also do i need to use only the pgpsw database or can i use this and the garmin database although i think this is not as up to date!! Also i note that there are 24x24 icons can i use these on the garmin. Sorry for all the questions, not very good at setting up these things!!!! |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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The first question is "Does yor Nuvi support mp3 music files?" - some do, some don't.
If it does, you should be able to use the standard instructions here:
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Standard PocketGPS File Users
1. Download and extract the contents of the zip file to your computer.
2. Copy the extracted .mp3 voice files to the POI folder you use when uploading POIs to your Garmin device.
3. Ensure you have ALL the POIs you wish to upload in the same folder including the correct version of the speed camera database that matches the voice pack type i.e. speed zoned.
4. Launch POI loader as normal, this will package the POIs AND the voice files and upload to your device. No further action is necessary. |
You can also use "ASH10 Camera Manager" for more functionality.
The author's web page with full help can be found here.
If it doesn't support mp3 playback:
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For Nuvi devices that do not support mp3 playback there is an alternative option which you may wish to consider. This requires an Beta version of POILoader, v2.4.0 Beta available here. (5.15 Mb EXE Download).
Once installed you will need to convert the voice files provided above from mp3 to wav format. This can be done using a utility such as Audacity which is a free download available here. This method IS NOT supported by Garmin. |
(All the above quotes are from the voice alerts installation page for Garmin devices HERE which implies that the 2xx Series Nuvis don't have an mp3 player) |
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Governor312 Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2009 Posts: 38 Location: Chelmsford
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the info, what about having the garmin alerts active aswell, do i need them on or off |
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gatorguy6996 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 16, 2008 Posts: 695 Location: Florida, USA
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I believe you'll need to enable "Proximity Alerts" in MyData. _________________ Garmin 1695 / 255 / 760 w/MSN - Droid w/Google nav + Navigon - Navigon 8100T - Dakota10 - GPSMap76C - GeoMate Jr. |
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dales Frequent Visitor
Joined: May 04, 2008 Posts: 752 Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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In my nuvi 255, it's Tools...Settings...Proximity Points...Change.
I tick the Custom POIs box, and I uncheck the Garmin one to avoid double alerts.
Dales. |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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I believe you can run both side by side if you wish, but most people will turn off the Garmin ones. |
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