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Dave Braine
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 Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:48 pm |
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Just bought a new Garmin nuvi. Is there anyway I can use it connected to my MBP without Garmin Express taking over? I just want to use the Mac as a power source, but Garmin Express opens and I can't do anything.
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Dave Braine
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:01 pm |
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Well, I've sorted that, but the screen just shows that it's connected to a computer, and I still can't do anything with it.
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loughor
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:09 pm |
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If you just want a power source but not computer access, why not use a USB 3-pin plug (like the one you have for your iPhone) and the Garmin cable?
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Dave Braine
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:22 pm |
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Ok. Hadn't thought of that, but no sockets near to the couch. Bit of a pain to dig out an extension.
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Jonah
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:45 pm |
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Have you tried ejecting the sat nav, quitting the app but leaving it plugged in? It should still charge if plugged in.
I never use my Garmin in the car without it being connected to a power source as the battery will only last about an hour before needing to be recharged.
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Dave Braine
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:57 pm |
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Jonah
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:14 pm |
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No surprise to be honest. Garmin Mac software is pretty crap.
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loughor
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:40 pm |
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Get the extension lead or shift your ( ! ) of the couch  Not that I know what you want to do so that's all I had.
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