Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
Thanks for all the tips. Tried every trick but no good results thus far. I guess this unit will be going to the shop for now. On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:45 AM, Gregory Williams gregory.willi...@purplegeodesoftware.co.uk wrote: Very spooky. I got large gaps in the trace I took yesterday on my eTrex HCX, but had a very clear view of the sky throughout. I've never had such a poor trace before from the unit (If you discount the time I managed to factory-reset the unit, thus switching off logging without realising -- I wasn't happy...). Gregory -Original Message- From: talk-boun...@openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk- boun...@openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Andy Robinson Sent: 22 March 2009 20:45 To: Maning Sambale Cc: osm-talk Subject: Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died? Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. cheers, maning ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk Spooky, My eTrex Legend stopped receiving satellite reception when I turned it on today. It works fine otherwise suggesting that its the receiver not talking to the rest of the unit. I'll be calling Gramin in the morning. Hope you get yours sorted out. Not so much cheers Andy ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk -- cheers, maning -- Freedom is still the most radical idea of all -N.Branden wiki: http://esambale.wikispaces.com/ blog: http://epsg4253.wordpress.com/ -- ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
On Mar 22, 2009, at 03:01, Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. In addition to what Karl said, also try removing the batteries, and possibly try turning it on without batteries or USB attached. Cheers Robert ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
2009/3/22 Robert Vollmert rvollmert-li...@gmx.net On Mar 22, 2009, at 03:01, Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. In addition to what Karl said, also try removing the batteries, and possibly try turning it on without batteries or USB attached. Call me crazy, but, without batteries or USB, I think it's safe to assume that trying to turn it on isn't going to power it up ;) d ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
Maybe it is making sure all residual power is consumed ensuring no residual information is stored any where. An uber reboot of sorts :) On Mar 22, 2009 12:21 PM, D Tucny d...@tucny.com wrote: 2009/3/22 Robert Vollmert rvollmert-li...@gmx.net On Mar 22, 2009, at 03:01, Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex... Call me crazy, but, without batteries or USB, I think it's safe to assume that trying to turn it on isn't going to power it up ;) d ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
D Tucny d at tucny.com writes: Call me crazy, but, without batteries or USB, I think it's safe to assume that trying to turn it on isn't going to power it up ;)d I don't know about etrex, but it wouldn't really be the first time when this trick helps with electronics. They have often some reserve power for keeping settings in memory during battery change. Turning it on would not power up the unit, but it can reset the faulty settings to factory defaults. ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
below is some info from Garmin. Didn't help mine and Garmin exchanged it. Was lucky enough it happend in the warranty. was already second unit they changed for me. Thank you for contacting Garmin International. I will be happy to assist. The eTrex has a Boot-Block function that will allow WebUpdater to see the eTrex and reinstall its software. WebUpdater is a free download that will check for and install software updates without using your Internet web browser. Download the WebUpdater for Windows here: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=931 or for Mac here: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsDetails.jsp?id=3699product=999-9-27pID=9566 Following are instructions on how to perform the Boot-Block on your eTrex: 1. Connect the eTrex to a computer 2. Press and hold up on the THUMB STICK 3. Press and hold POWER for 5 seconds, release, and continue holding up on the THUMB STICK 4. Run WebUpdater and the unit should be recognized as if it were powered on IMPORTANT: You must hold down up on the thumb stick until loading of the software has completed! If the button is released at any point prior, such as during the LOADER screen, the update will fail. If the above does not correct the issue then the unit will need to come in for repair. I will be happy to set up a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) for the repair, however I will need additional information to be able to do so. Please respond to this e-mail with the following: -Address -A copy of your receipt showing the original date of purchase, for warranty verification. I will email you the address and your RMA number to have the unit shipped back to us for the warranty repair. From the time that we receive the unit, we should have it back to you within 10-14 business days. Please let us know if you have any further questions. On 21 Mar 2009, at 19:01 , Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. cheers, maning ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. cheers, maning ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk Spooky, My eTrex Legend stopped receiving satellite reception when I turned it on today. It works fine otherwise suggesting that its the receiver not talking to the rest of the unit. I'll be calling Gramin in the morning. Hope you get yours sorted out. Not so much cheers Andy ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died?
Very spooky. I got large gaps in the trace I took yesterday on my eTrex HCX, but had a very clear view of the sky throughout. I've never had such a poor trace before from the unit (If you discount the time I managed to factory-reset the unit, thus switching off logging without realising -- I wasn't happy...). Gregory -Original Message- From: talk-boun...@openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk- boun...@openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Andy Robinson Sent: 22 March 2009 20:45 To: Maning Sambale Cc: osm-talk Subject: Re: [OSM-talk] my etrex died? Maning Sambale wrote: For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. cheers, maning ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk Spooky, My eTrex Legend stopped receiving satellite reception when I turned it on today. It works fine otherwise suggesting that its the receiver not talking to the rest of the unit. I'll be calling Gramin in the morning. Hope you get yours sorted out. Not so much cheers Andy ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
[OSM-talk] my etrex died?
For some reasons I can't explain, my etrex couldn't start anymore. At first I thought it's the battery but plugging it to my usb doesn't work either. I see no physical damage in the unit and it's still working yesterday. Any idea why? Or how do repair it. cheers, maning ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
