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by Bigron
Sat Jul 27, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT power cable
Replies: 25
Views: 6200
Great Britain

Re: Zumo XT power cable

Thanks, I've sorted the power cable now, gone straight to the battery and it's working fine.
Big disappointment for me though is not being able to put the rides I have on my Garmin Edge 500 onto to the Zumo. The rides are also on the Garmin connect website, but the won't copy to the Zumo.
by Bigron
Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT power cable
Replies: 25
Views: 6200
Great Britain

Re: Zumo XT power cable

I think I'm beginning to understand why the supplied power lead is preferred. From a durability and ease of use, it's better and also, it seems that even though the USB would fully charge the Zumo when it is not being used. It might not have sufficient power to charge it fully whilst it is in use, r...
by Bigron
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT power cable
Replies: 25
Views: 6200
Great Britain

Re: Zumo XT power cable, or USB?

Hi, I'm new to the forum, in fact new to everything to do with GPS. I've just bought a Zumo XT and it comes with a power cable that connects to a 12v source. However, my bike has a USB port, but USB only outputs 5v. If you use the supplied power cable does it bypass the battery in the Zumo and use 1...