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My GPS is frozen on the start up Screen. I've pushed the reset button, but all it does is go off, than come back on again. I used my GPS 3 times. I've never droped it, One time it did slide off the dash board onto the floor in front of the driver. It said: "Searching for Satelite, but after if find the Satelite again, it started working. I got to my destination and turned it off. The next time I turned it on, it showed a picture of a power plug, so I thought that I needed to charge it, The Charge bar has not moved in 2 days, and it is not fully charged. (I wonder if it is taking charge) I've unplugged it, and tried turning it off, but the screen is still on the Opening page, (the one with the World and the Satelite pictures and it say GPS Turn by Turn Navigation System) If you could help I'd surely appreciate it. The GPS was a gift for Christmas, and I'm told not to take it back to the Store. I can't call Nextar on the weekends, and I need my GPS by Tuesday of next week which is Feb 3, 2009. If for some reason you cannot help me in this short of time, I will just have to rely on Mapquest.
Let's try again. I have no ideal where my first comment went. After my GPS got stuck on the start up Screen. I placed it back in the bag and did not use it for two weeks. When I took it out, the screen was off;(somewhere in that two week the screen went off) I thought I would try again. I pushed the power button on and could not get the GPS to come on. I thought that maybe after not being used for a while it needed to be recharged. When I plugged it in, the start up screen came on. It has been charging for more than 8 hours and the bar has not moved. I unplugged it and again, my GPS got stuck on the Start up Screen. I tried the advice given to me by Praky 16, posted 2/9/09, but it did not work. (Thanks for trying) I need your help again. Do I need a new battery? Why does it get stuck on the Start up Screen. Why is the bar across the bottom of the GPS not moving when I charge it?Let's try again. I have no ideal where my first comment went. After my GPS got stuck on the start up Screen. I placed it back in the bag and did not use it for two weeks. When I took it out, the screen was off;(somewhere in that two week the screen went off) I thought I would try again. I pushed the power button on and could not get the GPS to come on. I thought that maybe after not being used for a while it needed to be recharged. When I plugged it in, the start up screen came on. It has been charging for more than 8 hours and the bar has not moved. I unplugged it and again, my GPS got stuck on the Start up Screen. I tried the advice given to me by Praky 16, posted 2/9/09, but it did not work. (Thanks for trying) I need your help again. Do I need a new battery? Why does it get stuck on the Start up Screen. Why is the bar across the bottom of the GPS not moving when I charge it?
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You are going to have to reload the firmware, which you can do at the Nextar website. I do not believe that you are having a battery issue because you are able to power up, just not getting past the power up/startup stage. The only issue would be trying to figure out which version you originally had. This should be no problem though if you can get the GPS to download the firmware you can update to the newest version once you get it working. After you download the new firmware your GPS should restart itself, but you may have to reset it before start up. Hope this all helps. Just respond if you need further assistance.
Hi... try to hold down reset button for 3 secs. then hold down power button while holding reset button until the boot menu comes on the reboot or pick update os. note: u must 1st use reset button to choose the options the the power button... thank u..
First, do a reset with the help of this link: http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?...
If no result, do a hard reset: Hold reset button pressed for approx 15 sec Press power button while pressing reset button Release reset button while still pressing power button Device should start, hold power button pressed until you see white text on screen, last line should read "RTC..." Release power button..
thank u!!!
First, do a reset with the help of this link: http://www.tomtom.com/support/index.php?Language=4&query=reset&FID=7134
If no result, do a hard reset: Hold reset button pressed for approx 15 sec Press power button while pressing reset button Release reset button while still pressing power button Device should start, hold power button pressed until you see white text on screen, last line should read "RTC..." Release power button..
thank u!!!
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Is it plugged into anything, like a power supply or computer?
My Garmin GPS does nothing while it is plugged in, and acts like you describe. Once unplugged, it powers up normal, although you must enter the password if enabled.
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I am not sure which model you have but all Garmins have reset button on the units, it is usually located on the bottom or lower back usually by the serial number and on the newest models it is under the serial number label. Once you find it,gently push and hold it with your finger tip or a paper clip for a few seconds and the unit will go thru a reboot and should start working again. Thanks for using FixYa
if its frozen to the point that it will not turn off, lift the external antenna and push the reset button, then start it up again and see if its ok. if not
make sure its has a good charge,plug it in to the usb port on your computer for a few hours.
if that fails, try a reset
note: the master reset will erase all your saved data
with
the unit off,and unplugged, try pressing and holding your finger on the low right
corner of the screen and slide the power switch to the on position
until you see the message "confirm if you really want to delete
all user data?" hit yes and let it restart. then it will set up the
nuvi again, so follow the prompts.
hook up the nuvi to the web updater and get the latest update
Try resetting it. Use a pin or straightened paper clip to push the reset button thru the hole marked "Reset" on the bottom. hold the reset for 15 seconds. then push and hold the power button for 5 seconds to complete the reset. Good luck.
If you have an SD card in try removing that before you power up.
You may also want to try the hard reset.
Paper clip in the tiny hole by the card slot.
Push it in firmly whilst the unit is powered up (not too hard) for about 3 seconds then release
You may have to power down and then up again and even hold down the power button a little longer the first time you do this
I read the manual. There is a reset button underneath the plastic cover surrounding the screen (pry off w/ your thumb) -- push the reset if the power can't be turned off otherwise.
I believe simply pushing the reset button will fix your problem. The reset is located under the frame around the screen. To remove the frame, use your finger nail to carefully lift it off the screen. Then just push the reset button and you should be back in business.
Sounds like your firmware is corrupted. I have fixed a few 910's with this same problem. If you have the Tom Tom Home program installed, try to reinstall the firmware using Tom Tom's website.
Make sure you always select to disconnect the device before unplugging it. You might have unplugged it from the PC while it was still writing data. This will certainly corrupt the firmware.
Resetting Your c330 If your unit locks up, press the Power button to turn off the unit, then press again to turn the unit back on. If this does not help, reset your C330. 1. Place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the face plate. 2. Gently pull off the face plate. 3. Press the Reset button. 4. Turn the unit back on; it will operate normally
on your computer for a few hours.
Let's try again. I have no ideal where my first comment went. After my GPS got stuck on the start up Screen. I placed it back in the bag and did not use it for two weeks. When I took it out, the screen was off;(somewhere in that two week the screen went off) I thought I would try again. I pushed the power button on and could not get the GPS to come on. I thought that maybe after not being used for a while it needed to be recharged. When I plugged it in, the start up screen came on. It has been charging for more than 8 hours and the bar has not moved. I unplugged it and again, my GPS got stuck on the Start up Screen. I tried the advice given to me by Praky 16, posted 2/9/09, but it did not work. (Thanks for trying) I need your help again. Do I need a new battery? Why does it get stuck on the Start up Screen. Why is the bar across the bottom of the GPS not moving when I charge it?
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