20 Most Recent Garmin nuvi 200W GPS Receiver - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Is it an original GARMIN charger?? If not get one.

hi yes you could try to reset the nav and then calibrate it at least twicw or you could connect an external antenna to it just as i did works 100% better goodluck

MY GARMIN NUVI WONT SHOW MAPS AND CHARGE AT THE SAME TIME, WHAT SHOULD I DO

This display will normally show when your GPS has been connected to your computer. This is to let you know that your GPS is communicating normally with your computer and you are able to copy files between the two units. If this display is showing at other times, it may be that your unit software is not functioning correctly. You can try and reset your GPS to see if that will resolve your issue. There is a Reset button on the bottom of your unit. Turn on your Garmin, and using something small enough, but without a sharp point, depress the button for about 10-12 seconds. The unit should reboot, and then start operating as it normally would operate.

If the rest doesn't resolve your issue, you may have to reload your unit software. With the unit powered off, connect the USB cable that came with your GPS to your unit, and the other end to your computer. The unit to your should power itself up, display the Garmin logo, and then show you the graphic with the computer and GPS. You will see a white line about halfway up the GPS screen that will change to green. Once that is done go to the Garmin website. If you haven't already done so, you will have to register the unit. Go to the following website:

https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/customers/myGarminHome.faces

You will have to register yourself if you haven't already done so. The website should then automatically read your GPS model and serial number. It should also be able to tell that there is a problem with your unit software. If so, you will see a display telling you that the site has to update your GPS. It will tell you approximately how long it will take to copy the necessary files to your GPS. It will then instruct you on how to disconnect the GPS, and allow it to reboot. Once the reboot is complete everything should go back to normal. If not, the website will then tell you how to contact their support group, who will then instruct you on how to download all of the software that you will need, and then how to load it on to your GPS.

You will need to download a spanish voice if it isnt already on the device

http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00656-10

This is where you download the updater software

Make sure you are outside and as much in the open as possible. Staying stationary is the best way to insure a satellite signal. Give your GPS a few minutes if necessary to pick up a satellite signal. Also remember poor weather can effect a satellite signal reaching your GPS, just like it will satellite TV.

If you want to know how to charge your GPS unit using your computer you can do this by simply connecting your GPS to your computer using the USB cord that should have been included with your unit. It will be a black cord with one end that should fit a USB port on your computer, and the other end will attach to the back of your GPS. Turn off your unit, then plug the smaller end into the GPS and the larger end into a USB port on your computer. Your GPS should then come on by itself. Your normal Garmin startup screen will display, and it will also display that it is loading maps. Then a graphic of a computer connected to a GPS will show on the bottom of the screen, and a white line the width of your screen will slowly change to green. The entire time you are connected your GPS will be charging. Depending on how much of your battery needs to be charged, leaving it connected for about an hour and a half should give you a full charge.

Please see this link for information on this problem:

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/75.html?1253054729


- Jim

Sometimes this happens because of a problem with the socket in the satnav. When you plug the charger into the satnav the plug feels to be fully in but it's not. If you push it in further it could solve the problem.

Details on how to update your map is at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps

Details on how to update your garmin nuvi are at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps

Go to www.mygarmin.com you can register and update your gps maps

Details on how to update your garmin nuvi satnav are at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps

Sometimes this is caused by a problem with the mini USB socket on the satnav. The plug appears to be pushed in fully but it's not. Pushing it in further may solve the problem.

It's a good idea to back up your favourites folder to your computer. You can find details of how to do this at http://www.fixya.com/support/r8422587-backup_restore_favourites_garmin_nuvi

You can get details of how to update your garmin nuvi satnav maps at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps

Details of how to update your garmin satnav are at http://www.fixya.com/support/r5628920-update_garmin_satnav_maps

It's always a good idea to also back up your favourites folder to your computer so that if you lose them you can restore them back onto your satnav. Details of how to do this are at http://www.fixya.com/support/r8422587-backup_restore_favourites_garmin_nuvi

Hi,
Go to Garmin's website, you'll probably need to buy them

Hello,

the problem is actually a software issue and since resetting does not solve the problem,I think updating the deice should solve the problem. Update is just like reinstall the system software of the unit and it might get things fixed.

To perform update, follow the below procedures;

1. Plug one end of the USB cable into your GPS and the other end into your desktop or laptop computer. The GPS device will load the appropriate driver automatically, and a message on your GPS tells you that it is connected to your computer via USB.

2. Open your Internet browser of choice and type in the following web address: http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27

3. Download the appropriate version of the software for your computer (Windows or Apple) and Install the WebUpdater by following the wizard (accept defaults).

4. Click "Start," "Programs," "Garmin" and " WebUpdater" to update your firmware and your maps. Periodically check and make sure your software is current.

Good luck.

Our Garmin got stuck on load maps and will not get past this point. We can restart it but it will never go forward past load maps. Help.