Nuvi 760 Problem

Jelster · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: Nuvi 760 Problem

After 5 years of my not so trusty Navman, I've invested in a Nuvi 760.

However, I'm a little concerned as there's no CD's in the box, and when I try to register the product, the serial number on the box, doesn't "match" my unit....

So, should there have been a CD in the box (I always thought Garmins came with the desktop route planning software). If not, how do I back up my maps etc, and secondly, has anyone else had a similar problem registering their unit on the Garmin website ?

Steve
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gatorguy6996 · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:58 pm Post subject:

You're likely entering the wrong number. The ser# is the very tiny type on the slanted lip above the power strip, back of the unit. Yeah, dumb place and not very obvious. . .
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PaulB2005 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

To backup the unit just create a new folder on your PC and copy the entire contents of the Nuvi to this folder. It'll take 45 -50 minutes... Then burn that to a DVD.

Jelster · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

Thanks guys....

So, I have the serial number, which has been accepted, and the system identifies it as a Nuvi 7 series, so I get:

You have connected : nüvi 7 Series, software version: 2.70

To register your device, you must update its operating software. Please review the software license agreement below, and click the checkbox to accept.

Next, click Download to Device.

But when I do this, it goes back to the screen above, and the "Next" button is greyed out....

Any ideas ??

Steve
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Garmin Nuvi 760
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dellk · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject:

PaulB2005 · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:38 am Post subject:

Probably better to use WebUpdater as it'll also check for updates to Bluetooth and Traffic software - Click here

dellk · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

BAVC10 · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 751

I have never had to register any of my Garmin Units (i3, 660 or 760) on the MyGarmin site to use Webupdater - wonder if this is something new for the 860 so that each user is "forced" to register their unit at the time of purchase

dellk · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:02 am Post subject:

Jelster · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys...

I downloaded the file and then it went through the registration process.

Now I just need to work out how to do a couple of things with it:

On my old Navman, I could zoom in to a point on the map, press and hold it, and get the option to "Navigate To" or Save". I'd like to be able to do something similar by saving a point on the map as a favourite. Is this possible on the 760 ?

Can I arrange my favourites in any particular order ?

Any help gratefully received Laughing

Thanks,
Steve
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