Garmin 660 users...

[Bob Denman]

I'm a complete neophyte, when it comes to these things... pps:
Is there a way to pick out a certain location (Zip code?), and then look for places to eat in that area?
So far; I've only been able to get lists of the places that are near me right now. :dontknow:
Thanks!

 

[RodMyers]

I'm not sitting in front of my gps, but yes.

Where to -» near

And select a different city

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[PMK]

I'm a complete neophyte, when it comes to these things... pps:
Is there a way to pick out a certain location (Zip code?), and then look for places to eat in that area?
So far; I've only been able to get lists of the places that are near me right now. :dontknow:
Thanks!

I will ask the Rear Admiral. She does pretty good with finding where she wants to go in ANY Garmin.

PK

 

[Wiredux]

I'm not sitting in front of my gps, but yes.

Where to -» near

And select a different city

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This is what I do when I am looking for places to eat when I know my destination.

 

[Bob Denman]

Got it! Thanks!! :thumbup:
That "Near" button; did the trick. :yes:
I've got so much tio learn about this little box! :shocked:

 

[bullant12]

Unless you update your map frequently, the information might be obsolete.
You can do what the other posters have recommended... especially when on the road and need a quick find.
Or, if I want to find a good rated place, I go to TripAdvisor:thumbup: then enter the address to the Garmin. My wife has hit the nail on the head with this website/app every single time!:firstplace:

 

[Bob Denman]

Updating the maps??
Is that when you plug the 660 into your computer, and do THAT THING?? :shocked:

 

[bullant12]

Updating the maps??
Is that when you plug the 660 into your computer, and do THAT THING?? :shocked:

:read:

 

[dano]

The Garmin 660 comes with lifetime maps. Mine also had a firmware update.

 

[billybovine]

Updating the maps??
Is that when you plug the 660 into your computer, and do THAT THING?? :shocked:

If you have not already downloaded Garmin Express and installed it, do it. It will keep track of maps and software updates.

As for Points Of Interest items (POI's) preloaded on your 660, you should consider them as a good general information. But it is very old, incomplete and sometimes wrong information. If you have interest in certain types of POI's you are better off loading files onto your Garmin from a website that has them. I use POI Factory for the lists I get. For example under the restaurants category there are 950 lists of restaurants to choose from. There are the chains of course, but also type lists, all maintained by volunteers.

Here is the link if you are interested. http://www.poi-factory.com/

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

Another Garmin Question

I have a 750 Nuvi, maps up to date. How do I make it show my MPH so I can check my speedo?

Lot of other stuff I don't understand either; need someone to teach us. :banghead:

 

[Gray Ghost]

I have a 750 Nuvi, maps up to date. How do I make it show my MPH so I can check my speedo?

Lot of other stuff I don't understand either; need someone to teach us. :banghead:

The different models don't always do things the same way, but if you visit the Garmin website you can find a user manual for your 750.

 

[billybovine]

I have a 750 Nuvi, maps up to date. How do I make it show my MPH so I can check my speedo?

Lot of other stuff I don't understand either; need someone to teach us. :banghead:

That is a surprise. All Garmin GPS I have seen will show speed in map mode. After it starts up choose view map. The speed should be in the lower left or right. If it knows the speed limit of the road you're on it will display the speed limit and the speed numbers will turn red if you are speeding. Also across the top it will display the name of the road you are on.

 

[ulflyer]

That is a surprise. All Garmin GPS I have seen will show speed in map mode. After it starts up choose view map. The speed should be in the lower left or right. If it knows the speed limit of the road you're on it will display the speed limit and the speed numbers will turn red if you are speeding. Also across the top it will display the name of the road you are on.

It does show the speed limit of the road but doesn't change if I speed. I know its on there somewhere because once, long long ago, I used it to check the speed on my '11 when I put an aftermarket tire on the rear. I'll mess with it some more. Not a biggie, just want to know how accurate our speedo's are.

Edited: Found it! In the map mode, on lower left it shows speed limit; tap that and a whole new screen apprears showing your running speed and lots of other data.

My Speedo is exactly 2 miles faster than the GPS.

 

[Bob Denman]

The manual tht came with it; is sorely lacking in information. :shocked:
The tutorials contained in the unit aren't really all that "intuitive". It takes a lot of digging around to find answers; if at all! :gaah:

 

[billybovine]

The manual tht came with it; is sorely lacking in information. :shocked:
The tutorials contained in the unit aren't really all that "intuitive". It takes a lot of digging around to find answers; if at all! :gaah:

If I remember right the unit only comes with the quick start manual and not the full one. If I am right here is a link to the full manual http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac//zumo_660_OM_EN.pdf

 

[billybovine]

It does show the speed limit of the road but doesn't change if I speed. I know its on there somewhere because once, long long ago, I used it to check the speed on my '11 when I put an aftermarket tire on the rear. I'll mess with it some more. Not a biggie, just want to know how accurate our speedo's are.

Like I said I have always seen it on the left or right of the menu button in map mode.

 

[Gray Ghost]

In the Garmins I have used there is usually a way that you can check items you want to display on the screen. The 660 is a little screwy in that you can do that in automobile mode, but not motorcycle. IIRC, you tap one of the display items on the screen, like speed limit, to get to it. Your model may well be different.

 

[Purple Guy]

If you have not already downloaded Garmin Express and installed it, do it. It will keep track of maps and software updates.

As for Points Of Interest items (POI's) preloaded on your 660, you should consider them as a good general information. But it is very old, incomplete and sometimes wrong information. If you have interest in certain types of POI's you are better off loading files onto your Garmin from a website that has them. I use POI Factory for the lists I get. For example under the restaurants category there are 950 lists of restaurants to choose from. There are the chains of course, but also type lists, all maintained by volunteers.

Here is the link if you are interested. http://www.poi-factory.com/

Thanks for the link! :thumbup: