Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Got a Garmin?

Collapse

X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Got a Garmin?

    I need some help please....

    I am on a top fruit pruning course soon and need to find the way there! I kinda kniow the way but am a little rusty at some of the junctions.

    Garmin Nuvi says motorway , but I want to use the country lane route- how do I get the garmin to follow the route that I can see on my UK road atlas?????

    Its a nuvi 765T ( I think)
    Tags: None
  • #2
    I don't know about Garmin, but on our TomTom when you programme the route in, it then gives you the option "avoiding motorways". I'd imagined they all had that feature...
    A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

    BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

    Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

    What would Vedder do?

    Comment

    • #3
      I get choice of quickest or shortest both use the motorway.......not sure if I have an 'avoid motorway' thingy...all very new to me! I will have a look lunchtime.

      Comment

      • #4
        HF, just a quick google on your system, and the following page lists "route avoidance" as an option

        * Route avoidance (avoid motorways, tolls etc.)

        So I'd guess you can.

        Garmin nuvi 765T - Garmin Sat Nav
        Last edited by HeyWayne; 12-01-2009, 01:33 PM.
        A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

        BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

        Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

        What would Vedder do?

        Comment

        • #5
          On ours (Navman), you have to go into Preferences (or it might be Options) and you can change the types of roads you prefer.
          Or alternatively, if you set off on the country road way, won't it just adapt the route for the road you're on? (Although it could try and re-route you to the motorway the whole journey )

          Comment

          • #6
            Hmmm I DONT USE a satnav why dont you try AA route planner?

            Route Planner (GB) : Routes, maps and directions - The AA
            Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

            Comment

            • #7
              http://www.activegps.co.uk/car-navig...-nuvi-765t.pdf

              Page 42 has instructions on how to change your preferences & 'Avoid' certain types of road

              Comment

              • #8
                Brilliant guys n' gals..... thanks you so much for all your help.
                HW and SarzWix - big thanks!
                Last edited by Headfry; 12-01-2009, 05:41 PM.

                Comment

                • #9
                  oh yes I can remove motorways, that's great - thanks

                  Part 2
                  I have the atlas here and I can see my route, through small villages and using the lanes. So, how do I get sat nav to use the lanes? it just wants to take me along main roads....boring

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Sounds to me like you don't need the Sat.Nav!

                    Program it, then just follow the route you want, and it will re-adjust as you go and help you out for the last bit - at least, that's what I do with my TomTom.

                    Good luck.
                    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Ordnance Survey map
                      Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency
                      The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                      Brian Clough

                      Comment

                      Previous template Next

                      Latest Topics

                      Collapse
                      View All

                      Recent Blog Posts

                      Collapse
                      View All
                      Working...
                      X