Top 20 Garmin nuvi 250 GPS Receiver Questions & Answers

No it does not.

Go to Garmin and download and install Garmin Express, Plug your GPS into your PC. The GPS should power on and Garmin Express should identify it and tell you of any updates. If there is a software update available, that should solve your problem.

Use the Garmin Express program from Garmin. Down load and install the program, then connect your GPS to your PC. The program will allow you to install map and software updates.

You might as well go ahead and replace the GPS, the screen has failed most likely, a new cost less than repairing it.

If you are not the original owner, you will have to hard reset the unit to factory, this will reset all stored information This tip will describe how to perform a hard reset of the device, and how to backup your 'Favorites' in case the hard reset erases them. The next step in fixing your Nuvi when it doesn't start properly is to update its system software using Garmin WebUpdater. A hard reset (or Clear All User Data) has been known to resolve unit quirks and strange behavior. It's generally recommended to perform it after a firmware update but is not required by any means. However, if you're seeing quirks and strange behavior with your unit after the firmware update, it is a good idea to do a hard reset of the unit. Backup and Restoration Procedure for Favorites: The Hard Reset procedure has been known to delete your Favorites, so back them up beforehand.

1. From the Nuvi drive, copy '/Garmin/GPX/current.gpx' to a backup location on your computer.
2. After the hard reset, copy your backed up 'current.gpx' from your computer back to the '/Garmin/GPX/' folder on the Nuvi, but be sure to rename it 'temp.gpx'.
3. On the next power cycle, the Favorites will be read from 'temp.gpx' into the non-user accessible memory area on the Nuvi where they are actually stored.

Perform the Hard Reset: *Note that this will clear all user selected settings on the unit

1. Power the unit off.
2. Remove the battery and wait several minutes.
3. Install the battery.
4. Press and hold (and continue to hold) the bottom-right corner of the screen while powering the unit on.
5. Continue to hold the screen until the "Do you want to erase all user data?" prompt appears.
6. Press "yes" and the unit will reboot. This resets all your location settings and user preferences.

If possible after the hard reset, let the unit sit outdoors in the open for about 30 minutes or so to let the unit re-acquire the satellite almanac data. You have now performed a hard reset of your Garmin Nuvi 200 and 205 series GPS unit. I hope that helps. ______________________ Download Nuvi 200 Manuals here. Download Garmin WebUpdater here. Backup & Restore Nuvi Favorites here.

Run the battery out completely. Charge it up, them connect it to a PC and perform a system update (or restore) if available

The antenna is located inside of the unit. It is about 3/4" square with a silver-plated copper plate mounted to a 1/8" thick ceramic square.

You may download the manual and more here.

Only Garmin can unlock a a GPS with forgotten passcode. Contact Garmin Support to arrange for return to the factory. You'll need to provide proof of ownership / purchase, too.

Good luck!

Please write in English, I do not understand anything. My email: [email protected]

THERE IS A WAY TO RESET YOUR SAT NAV

IS THERE A SMALL PIN HOLE ON THE SAT NAV IF YES USE A PIN AND PRESS IT IF NOT
UNDERNEATH THE SERIEL NUMBER THERE SHOULD BE A RESET BUTTON BUT ITS HID THERE TRY IT, IT'S FREE

theres two hidden screws under the sticker on the bottom...they are torx screws, remove those then carefully split the case with your finger nail...the battery and the speaker are on the rear half.Bill EX Standing Member of G.O.T.Please Support Our Troops

Hello,

Going back to the security location will unlock the unit but in order to reset the pin code, the original pin code must be input.
To unlock the unit, it must be sent back to Garmin.

go look on a torrent site if you want free updates as you have to pay for updated maps

Just connect the satnav to your computer with the mini USB lead. The narrow end goes in the back of the satnav and the other end in the USB port of your computer. You need to have the computer turned on and if the satnav doesn't turn on automatically turn it on also. It will take approximately 8 hours to charge.

You can charge it from your computer using a Mini USB cable, you can but that very cheap on eBay ($2.99 free shipping). The link below is to one such auction. You can aslo buy a Mini USB bable from any electronics store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-CABLE-GARMIN-NUVI-1200-1250-1260T-1300-1350-205-/330513992941?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf42b4ced

Hello,

All nuvis should have a full language database, so to switch from your current language to English all you would have to do is go. Tools > System > Language > Change all options to "American English" or " English". This is the same process for switching back to your old language and choosing a new one.

Hope this helps!

You can get the manual on the links below.

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/1512_SetupandGo!.pdf

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/nuvi200_OwnersManual.pdf

You can find details on how to remove the pin or to enter a new one at http://www.fixya.com/support/r6240807-remove_forgotten_pin_from_garmin_nuvi

Just connect the satnav to your computer's usb port. Turn on the satnav, if it doesn't come on automatically and it will charge. It will take about 8 hours to charge compared to 4on a car or mains charger.