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    usb - purely data transfer or battery charger as well?

    what is the purpose of the usb on a nuvi? is it plainly a data transfer thing or does it also charge the battery?

    #2
    Originally posted by spyghost View Post
    what is the purpose of the usb on a nuvi? is it plainly a data transfer thing or does it also charge the battery?

    both....
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      #3
      However, you can't just use a USB charger with 1A rating to sync and charge the nuvi at the same time.

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        #4
        for me, i use the controller charger of the PS3
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          #5
          Originally posted by spyghost View Post
          what is the purpose of the usb on a nuvi? is it plainly a data transfer thing or does it also charge the battery?
          Hi spyghost,

          For my NUvi 260W;

          The USB has the following purposes:

          1. By plugging your Nuvi into the car lighter it will charge your battery and your GPS is on mode,

          2. By plugging your Nuvi into your PC, it will function as data transfer, but not charging and the GPS is off mode,

          3. With USB cable disconnected, press the battery icon for six seconds and if the test screen came out then plug your Nuvi into your pc, it will function as No. 1.

          Good luck.
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            #6
            Originally posted by Roadguide2000 View Post
            Hi spyghost,

            For my NUvi 260W;

            The USB has the following purposes:

            1. By plugging your Nuvi into the car lighter it will charge your battery and your GPS is on mode,

            2. By plugging your Nuvi into your PC, it will function as data transfer, but not charging and the GPS is off mode,

            3. With USB cable disconnected, press the battery icon for six seconds and if the test screen came out then plug your Nuvi into your pc, it will function as No. 1.

            Good luck.
            How about for other Nuvis?

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              #7
              Originally posted by PageDown View Post
              How about for other Nuvis?
              its the same as long as its a nuvi...nuvi models differs only in some functions.
              what roadguide2k is saying are generic for nuvis afaik.
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                #8
                My 500 is a bit different. When I plug the USB data transfer cable into my PC and Nuvi, it acts as both data transfer and battery charger at the same time. I routinely recharge my 500 from the PC after a few hours of battery-only operation.

                The 500 model is different than other Nuvi's in that it has a user-replaceable battery, just like a cell phone, and the battery is good for about 8 hours of continuous use.
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