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CarlS Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:09 pm Post subject: Navigator 5 questions for newbie |
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I just got my TomTom Navigator 5 and have a few questions. The kit only came with a car charger. I plan to use it on my bike so is there a DC charger that is available. Also, it is possible to view the maps on the PC?
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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the car charger is a DC charger. Did you mean AC charger?
No, maps cannot be viewed on a PC except if you use the Microsoft Device Emulator (but that's just for developers) _________________ Lutz
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CarlS Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I guess I meant AC charger - one that plugs into a standard outlet. How long will the GPS hold a charge? |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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depends on the model you have. Anything between 5 and 30 hours. _________________ Lutz
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KeyboardDemon Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2005 Posts: 14 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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You can get a DC charger that connects to your bikes battery with a couple of crocodile clips and this has a cigar lighter at the other end, the power from this would be ok to run Tomtom plus a PDA then all you'd need is one of them magnetic bags with a waterproof clear top to put on you fuel tank so you can mount you TT+PDA where you can see it. I'm not a biker so sorry I don't know the proper names for these things but this is what a work colleague of mine does, I'll email him to see if I can get some details for you from him. |
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dunos Regular Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Disclaimer: Check polarity and voltage first, things may have changed
On my old style TT bluetooth receiver the voltage and polarity are the same as that of the iPAQ h4150 charger. _________________ http://www.durrans.com/cardspeed/ - Flash Card Speed Tests
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KeyboardDemon Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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To add to what I said above the cigarette lighter adapter is available from Halfords and clips on to the battery under the seat. |
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julianbarker Lifetime Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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My girlfriend's maxiscooter (Piaggio X9) has a cigar lighter fitted under the seat as standard precesely for charging devices like mobile phones and PDAs. The later model even has a cordless headphone system so that things like voice directions can be sent straight to your helmet. |
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CarlS Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies but I am talking about a bicycle so I don't even have a battery. I just want to charge the unit from an outlet before riding. |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Sure, and we did answer that question didn't we?
Have a look at Solar Panels, they can even charge your devices when you are on tour or away from a mains socket. You can even buy GPS receivers with solar panels now. _________________ Lutz
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