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by colirv
Mon May 15, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: ZUMO XT questions from newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 4659
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Re: ZUMO XT questions from newbie

For a cross country trip, I normally carry my laptop, which has a copy of Garmin's Basecamp software and my current database of routes, etc, just in case I need to alter the rides I planned. I used to do this, but now carry my tablet and mobile phone instead, with my current database on MyRouteApp ...
by colirv
Fri May 05, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Working with route names
Replies: 33
Views: 8428
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Re: Working with route names

There's a simple solution for this problem - normally you already know the direction, in which you will be driving! Just set the starting point around 500 meters from your house/hotel or so! This gives your Zumo a greater amount of time to get your exact position and you don't have to fear to miss ...
by colirv
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Nav vs BC timing difference
Replies: 22
Views: 2672
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Re: Nav vs BC timing difference

jfheath wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:15 am However, the XT uses your vey recent riding in order to work out times.
Now that I didn't know!
by colirv
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Google Satellite View
Replies: 9
Views: 7311
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Re: Google Satellite View

Largely yes, except for Germany and Austria.
by colirv
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT on sale..
Replies: 14
Views: 2811
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Re: Zumo XT on sale..

I don't think I've ever had a problem when I wander off route. I simply zoom out and work out how to rejoin it.
by colirv
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Transfering routes from PC to Zumo
Replies: 13
Views: 2004
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Re: Transfering routes from PC to Zumo

FrankB wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:39 pm @colirv @Berf doesn't want to rely on internet.
Mra needs internet.
Thanks. I'd forgotten that.
by colirv
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Transfering routes from PC to Zumo
Replies: 13
Views: 2004
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Re: Transfering routes from PC to Zumo

An alternative while on tour is to plot routes using MRA on a tablet, then Garmin Drive to the XT.
by colirv
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Not loving the car mount
Replies: 7
Views: 1339
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Re: Not loving the car mount

Yes, a useful suggestion. Our cheapskate alternative is to mount the XT on a friction pad and plug it in only once each trip. It then sits comfortably on top of the dashboard when navigating, and out of sight in the passenger footwell otherwise!
by colirv
Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Garmin Express for PC
Topic: Ver. 7.16.0
Replies: 19
Views: 15686
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Re: Ver. 7.16.0

I used the middle section of your link above to search my Windows 11 PC. It located the following, followed by a long string of digits. C:\Users\All Users\Garmin\CoreService\Downloads\Application\Application_Application.express-windows.7.15.2.0\omt\express\windows\7.15.2.0\ C:\ProgramData\Garmin ...
by colirv
Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Suggested reading, please
Replies: 16
Views: 1876
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Re: Suggested reading, please

My simple rule is to turn off the XT's recalculation altogether. If I make a wrong turn, or have to detour, I simply zoom out and decide on the best way to rejoin my route. That way I don't have to bother with tracks, just routes.