Garmin Nuvi 350 & Speed camera database

AndrewSymons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 11, 2006 Posts: 2

Dear Someone,

What a most complex site this is! I have just shelled out £19 to download the speed camera database to my new Garmin Nuvi 350.

Downloaded the 'Speed Zoned' 24 file package to my computer and stored it in a folder. Then transferred files to Garmin with POI download software.

OK, so the files are now on the Garmin and I can see them all there in the Custom POIs.

But nothing shows when I am driving around or when using navigation mode!

Not much point in this - do I get my £19 back? or can someone help.

This appears to be a completely uncontactable company!

HELP PLEASE

RDS · Regular Visitor Joined: Jul 09, 2006 Posts: 242

Although a bit of a Nuvi 310 novice myself from what you've said it appears you've got things right so far.

So,

Check to see if you have 'Alerts' activated. Go to Settings/Proximity Points/Alerts/Change. Custom POI's should be ticked. Also while you're there check 'Audio' which should be Continuous-Speed Alerts.

Then.

Go to My Locations/Custom POI's and select one of the camera speed zone files. Then have a look at an individual camera file. It should have the Camera, Proximity Alarm, Distance and Speed details.

If that's all OK, then.....

Assuming you have actually been passing speed camera sites what sort of speed are you doing ?

From memory I think it should be something like,

Over the speed limit and you should receive several 'bongs' and a text warning.
Between the speed limit and approx 10mph below you should receive a single audible warning and text details of the camera site.
Below 10mph of the the speed limit I don't believe you receive a warning.

Finally, if you've passed a camera without receiving a warning, and all the above has been applied, it may actually be a site that isn't yet in the database. If you are the first one to report it you can receive free lifetime membership.

Let us know how you get on.

BigO36 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 28, 2006 Posts: 11

Andrew.
I am having the same problem as you, but with a Garmin 2610.

It seems to be a problem with Garmin.

RDS's repley was very precise, only one thing I couldn't follow, where do I look for "Alerts"?

I wonder if he could help me with that.

Hope you don't mind me butting in on your forum.

Thanks, Owen

Anita · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject:

RDS · Regular Visitor Joined: Jul 09, 2006 Posts: 242

I only have a Nuvi so am unfamiliar with the menus in other Garmin models.

On the Nuvi when you work through Settings/Proximity Points you then have a screen with two headings 'Alerts' and 'Tour Guide'. Along side each is a blue key or button from where further options can be selected.

I'd suggest a post on this forum specifically for the problem you're having with a 2610. Hopefully someone who's familiar with the model will be able to help

AndrewSymons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 11, 2006 Posts: 2

Dear RDS, Big036 and Anita,

Good to know this is an excellent forum - RDS has solved the problem (in theory anyway) - I have found the POI alert activation under the Settings/Proximity points icon - the latter is added when the POIs are downloaded and you have to scroll down one screen to see this new icon - that's what I was missing!

So all turned on and also the alert sound on as well - so the practice comes tomorrow on the road.

Thanks for all your help.

Andrew

BigO36 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 28, 2006 Posts: 11

Anita,

Thanks for your prompt reply.
I think the reason I'm not getting any replies from 2610 owners is, it can't be done.
I can't find a facility for changing Proximity points or Alerts anywhere in the settings tab on my unit.

Andrew, I,m sorry for hi-jacking your forum.
Owen.

Anita · Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject:

Sorry no one's been able to help you so far, Owen. Maybe someone with a 2610 will be along soon to give a hand.

I've had a look at the manual on the Garmin website to no avail, but I can't believe there isn't a way to change proximity alerts.
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BigO36 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 28, 2006 Posts: 11

Anita ,

Thanks again for your help.
I don't believe it can't be done with a 2610 either,but no one has come on to prove otherwise.

I'll post another forum and see if I have any better luck.

Owen.

RobBrady · Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:50 am Post subject:

j-a-m-e-s · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 25, 2006 Posts: 1

Hello all,

i have a garnin c350 nuvi, but i dont have an option in the settings menu labelled 'proximity points' other than the one which turns them on or off. Is this right? I ask this question because reading the above posts leads me to believe there should be a more detailed options menu relating to proximity points.

Any ideas or tips would be greatly appreciated as i am also struggling to get the speed camera warnings to work!

Cheers,

James

Darren · Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:35 am Post subject:

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