Troubleshooting - Garmin Nuvi 205 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem/Question
My nüvi never gets
satellite signals.
The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.
My nüvi does not charge
in my vehicle.
My battery does not stay
charged for very long.
How do I clear all my
user data?
My battery gauge does
not seem accurate.
The touch screen is
not responding to my
touches.
nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
Solution/Answer
Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
Dry with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as
described on page 2.
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (see
43–44).
Ensure the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to
the power outlet.
Your nüvi can only charge between 32°F and 140°F (0°C
and 60°C). If the nüvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot
environment, it cannot charge.
To maximize the time between charges, turn down
the backlight. Touch
Brightness.
Hold your finger on the lower-right corner of the nüvi screen
while it is turning on. Keep your finger pressed until the
message appears. Touch
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without
interrupting the charge cycle).
Calibrate the touch screen as described on
Tools > Settings >
Yes to clear all user data.
Appendix
pages
Display >
pages 41–42.
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