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GPS stopped

Postby Taurë-rana » Fri 15 Jan, 2010 8:32 pm

My GPS won't turn on, anyone had this problem? I feel lost without it.
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Re: GPS stopped

Postby tas-man » Fri 15 Jan, 2010 8:56 pm

Flat battery? corroded battery contacts? Remember its a handheld computing device and there may be a process for resetting or re-booting it if the system gets corrupted. Check your instruction manual for any trouble shooting tips. Post the brand and model, and there may be another forum member with the same one that can assist.
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Re: GPS stopped

Postby flatfoot » Fri 15 Jan, 2010 9:07 pm

Google can also be your friend for that type of problem. Just enter your GPS brand and model number along with appropriate search terms like "hung" "crashed" "frozen".
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Re: GPS stopped

Postby tastrax » Fri 15 Jan, 2010 9:52 pm

Is it a Garmin ? Some earlier models have a weird setup for the batteries where (for one battery only) the spring is at the POSITIVE end of the battery. May not be the cause but traps a few folk every now and then. Just check the polarity stamped on the unit.
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