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| Posted by Jackbe Adding coordinates to Garmin Nuvi 285 WT I bought the 285 WT, today. I was told that it is a replacement for the C580 which is no longer available. It's seems easy enough to use. It came with the 3 month trial of Direct. I've read a little on this forum, and it seems that it's best not to load large files directly to the Garmin. I'm not sure when I look at POI downloads what file type I need to choose to download it to my computer. When I learn which one to choose (there are several options), is it best to put it in a folder and then drag it from my computer to the Garmin? I'm particularly interested in downloading Georgia State Parks and I haven't figured out how to separate them from the whole US list. I'd also like to get the name of the Rennaisance Theater in Kingsport TN. Is there a search feature that I am missing? The manual included in the box (from Best Buy) does not have an English section. I don't think I really need it because I've got it working and I assume that it won't help with downloading POIs. Thanks, in advance, if you have any information/advice you can share. |
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| Posted by drmckenzie1 State-specific poi downloads To get state-specific park pois, select the "Poi Files" link at the top of the page, then "United States", "State Parks", and then "GA" from the drop-down list of states. |
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| Posted by Jackbe Re: State-specific poi downloads
Okay, now I want to download one park in MO straight to the Garmin. Is this possible? If it is how do I find the file once I download it when I'm on the Garmin? If I have to download to my computer first, where do I put the file on the Garmin. Sorry to be so thick headed about this, but I've never had a GPS before. Thans, again, for any help you can provide. |
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| Posted by GDT More... Some posts are not listed here. See all posts here: Adding coordinates to Garmin Nuvi 285 WT GPS Data Team |
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| Posted by Jackbe Re: Adding coordinates I thought I had answered this post with a big thank you for your help. You gave such great concise and precise directions and I got all through the steps--but when I was done the POI told me that they couldn't give me directions because there were no roads close (paraphrasing the alert). I'm still fiddling. I did manage to download the nearest Dodge dealer, to me, directly to the GPS but can't do that, again. Can't even find the dealer. DUH BTW, I found the EXTRAS folder--right in front of my eyes. Had it been any closer it would have bitten me. Thanks, again, for taking the time to respond. Perhaps when I have time to fiddle with, again, later I'll figure it out. Have a great day. |
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| Posted by Jackbe Re: Adding coordinates
The more I fiddle, the more confused I get! :( :oops: :roll: |
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| Posted by Jackbe Re: Adding coordinates It's me, again! I was able, finally, to enter coordinates and get a map! Yeah! I'm not exactly sure what I did--well, partly, I do. I enter the periods (DUH) and I didn't have the GPS hooked up to the computer. Hope this hels someone else down the road. Couldn't have done it without your help, drm. I really appreciate your response and the time you took to help me. |
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