GPS Magellan Meridian frozen on map
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 16:43
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Motherhen
Screen has "frozen" on a town we travelled through, and probably turned it off when we stopped there. Cursor is in "egg timer" shape but gets no further. Can flick through all the other functions, but don't know if they are working, because i only discovered fault yesterday and haven't tried it on the road since. It has the "streets" software loaded. We bought is 2nd hand quite some months ago, and have only used it occasionally just to watch how it shows the roads and tracks (including the internal track on the farm). Should i try reloading the software? or do i need technical help?
Motherhen
Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 17:39
Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 17:39
Weren't travelling through Iceland were you. (LOL)
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 18:49
Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 18:49
Hi Judy
I had a similar thing happen to my original Magellan Map 330. The whole system froze.
I sent the unit back to Magellan and they were at a loss to explain why it happened. They sent me a new one and it has been going for 3 years now.
If you are able tyo reload the software it may be an idea. Other than that I would ring Magellan and ask them up front. They may be nice and suggest what you should do to remedy the situation or they may say bring it in which no doubt will cost you a packet.
Regards
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Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 18:55
Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 18:55
Try taking the batteries out & reinstalling them.
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Reply By: John D (Vic) - Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 19:08
Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 19:08
Hi Motherhen,
I have a Magellan Meridian Gold handheld GPS, when you turn it on it needs to locate at least 3 satelites before it can pinpoint your position...while it is searching for the satelites the egg timer icon will appear.
For best results you will need to be outside with an unobstructed view of the sky when you turn the GPS on. Once it has located the satelites it's operation should return to normal and the screen will show your current position.
Regards
John D
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Reply By: snailbait (Blue mntns) - Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 19:56
Saturday, Dec 03, 2005 at 19:56
hi Motherhen
could i sugest that you hardwire the unit in to the vehicle and obtain out side airel and stick it on your
snorkel
snailbait
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Reply By: Member - Robyn J (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 08:18
Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 08:18
Motherhen
Have the same unit and when we were turning it on and off everyday when we travelled in WA no problems. At home it hasnt been used much and found it did the same thing as you describe. Once it found all the satelites it works ok but it seemed to take a very long time to locate them. Must get into the habit of putting it on more often.
Cheers
Jenkie
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Reply By: Diamond (Vic) - Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 14:07
Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 14:07
what town was it so no one else can have it happen.
you wernt in the burmuda triangle were you.lol.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 20:18
Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 20:18
With my luck, i must live in the Burmuda Traingle or somewhere similar Diamond! I think it is my greatest fan, Murphy, who follows us around, making sure that if something can go wrong, it will.
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Reply By: goodpal50 - Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 19:35
Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 19:35
We had the same problem with an almost new unit. Took it back to the dealer and he gave us a new one, so I suggest you do the same.
Mike and Marg
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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 20:24
Sunday, Dec 04, 2005 at 20:24
Thanks to everyone for your feedback and ideas. I just took the errant unit for a drive to see if the movement would help, while i flicked thorugh the various screens, rather than watch where i was trying to drive, and after a few minutes, it suddenly decided to come back to
Bridgetown. Phew! I am still not entirely confident that it is all
well though, as it took several tries before it would turn off - did that to me yesterday too.
It was purchased 2nd hand early this year, and although it only gets very occasional usage, it has been fine up to now.
Motherhen
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