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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:49 am    Post subject: ALL NEWBIES PLEASE READ THIS Reply with quote

Congratulations on your i3 purchase…now , no doubt you have questions about how to use and what the functions are of this gps….nearly all these questions have been already answered in previous threads…spend a little time and have a good read of these very informative posts especially the ‘GARMIN STREETPILOT I3 FOR DUMMIES’ sticky at the top of the forum list…if then you cant find your answer , please post your question and we will all try to answer it….
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Couldn't agree more with what Zogman is saying, the amount of repeat questions on this part of the forum is getting silly now, most of the questions that are being asked have been answered somewhere within the last few pages, i'm not trying to be funny with anyone but you could save yourself having to keep asking by just doing a search back 2 or 3 pages. 8)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i agree Smile

new people, we're not being funny with you, just have a search first it's quicker!!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The forum needs a FAQ......
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bump
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Skippy wrote:
The forum needs a FAQ......

zogman wrote:
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A sticky FAQ.....
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

skippy, just this part of the forum (i.e. garmin street pilot) or the WHOLE forum?

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaFt wrote:
skippy, just this part of the forum (i.e. garmin street pilot) or the WHOLE forum?


Hi MaFt

The whole forum does, the FAQs are not always specific to Garmin users. Loads of TomTom users ask the same "why does my GPS read slower than my speedo" question, for example.

Can I request that we start a discussion thread for the sticky and a moderator can pick over the bones of the discussion and add it to the sticky post rather than PM'ing you?

Or better still, let's have each FAQ answer linking to a discussion topic where people can discuss the gorey detail of the answer.

Suggestions for additions to the FAQ:

Q. My GPS shows a different speed than my speedo, which one is correct?

A. When travelling on flat ground at a constant speed, the GPS is correct and your speedo is reading too fast. For a detailed discussion see this thread.

Q. Why doesn't my brand new GPS get a satellite lock? or
Q. Why doesn't my GPS get a satellite lock after I upgraded the firmware/cleared all user data.

A. If you are outside and you have a good view of the sky then the unit unit may have no satellite ephemeris / almanac data or the data was wiped after a reset or firmware update.

Take the StreetPilot to a place with a good view of the sky and not obstructed by too many buildings/trees etc. Large outdoor carparks, hilltops or your back garden are good places to try. Don't move the StreetPilot while it downloads the data.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Skippy wrote:
Take the StreetPilot to a place with a good view of the sky and not obstructed by too many buildings/trees etc. Large outdoor carparks, hilltops or your back garden are good places to try. Don't move the StreetPilot while it downloads the data.


I should have said that this could take anything up to an hour or more.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bump again
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would it not be simpler stick this can keep bumping?
Also, I agree with you all.
Even though I have few posts here, I use forums a lot and there is nothing more annoying than people who wont even TRY and search!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

whoooppss... bumped again
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

zogman wrote:
whoooppss... bumped again


no need to keep bumping mr vigilante Wink :P

says clearly at top of the faq's & info thread about searching!

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

irishgps wrote:
Would it not be simpler stick this can keep bumping?


Wot? A sticky to say "Read the i3 for dummies and Forum FAQ stickies first" ? Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the trouble is MaFt that so many newbies (and experienced) peeps are asking the same questions over and over again ...if they did read the dummies guide the problem would be solved ,but they dont......
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