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by ZumoPete
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo 590/595
Topic: 595LM Won't connect to computer
Replies: 16
Views: 6572
Australia

Re: 595LM Won't connect to computer

My 590 would not connect, tried various cables & computers. Was under warranty & was replaced with a new 595. 595 worked perfectly for a year or so, now takes about 10 minutes to connect. Different cables or computer makes no difference. Can't be a physical cable issue as eventually it does connect ...
by ZumoPete
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
Replies: 5
Views: 12283
Australia

Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs

Can I suggest that a PLB is a better option.
Cheaper capital purchase, no subscriptin costs, direct access to those that need come save you.
Only downside, no tracking or text messages (if I am that remote that my phone does not work, then the PLB is my backup plan).
Cheers
by ZumoPete
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo 590/595
Topic: Tracks difficult to see
Replies: 7
Views: 9661
Australia

Re: Tracks difficult to see

Pesonally, I prefer tracks as then the Zumo can not change them. Sure, I have to watch the Zumo, but that suits me. Concerning track width, I have never been able to get a decent track width, even using the editing option with the customised themes, track width is still not wide enough. Concerning ...
by ZumoPete
Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo 590/595
Topic: Export track from Basecamp to Zumo 595
Replies: 3
Views: 2164
Australia

Export track from Basecamp to Zumo 595

Hi, I have a 9 day ride so I created 9 track (one for each day), I called each one D1 start to fininsh, D2 xxxxx up to D9 xxxxxx (so that I could easily identify them). They names show up correctly on Basecamp but but I transfer them to the 595 the D1, D2 tc for each track is deleted. Also ...
by ZumoPete
Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo 590/595 Vs Zumo XT
Replies: 12
Views: 8175
Australia

Re: Zumo 590/595 Vs Zumo XT

The XT does not have Tyre Pressure Monitoring ...unfortunately (but I would still prefer the XT)
by ZumoPete
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo 390/395/396
Topic: Sun shade/visor
Replies: 11
Views: 16508
Australia

Re: Sun shade/visor

I purchased a universal one from eBay. Absolute waste of time, depending on the sun direction only partially shades the screen.
by ZumoPete
Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo 590/595
Topic: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 21762
Australia

Re: can 595 firmware be loaded on a 590 ?

Can I ask what is the advantage of the 595 fimware over the 590?
Cheers