Garmin nuvi 1690 Owner's Manual - Page 67

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Appendix Troubleshooting Problem/Question My nüvi never gets satellite signals. The suction cup will not stay on my windshield. Solution/Answer Ensure that the GPS simulator is turned off. From the Home screen, touch Settings > System > General > GPS Simulator > Off. Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes. Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry it with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on page 2. My nüvi does not charge in my vehicle. Ensure that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet. Your nüvi can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between 0°C and 45°C). If the nüvi is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge. My battery does not To maximize the time between charges, turn down stay charged for very the backlight. Touch Tools > Settings > Display > long. Brightness. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 61

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nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual
61
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem/Question
Solution/Answer
My nüvi never gets
satellite signals.
Ensure that the GPS simulator is turned off. From
the Home screen, touch
Settings
>
System
>
General
>
GPS Simulator
>
Off
.
Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away
from tall buildings and trees. Remain stationary for
several minutes.
The suction cup
will not stay on my
windshield.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing
alcohol. Dry it with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the
suction cup as described on
page 2
.
My nüvi does not
charge in my vehicle.
Ensure that the vehicle is turned on and is supplying
power to the power outlet.
Your nüvi can only charge between 32°F and 113°F
(between 0°C and 45°C). If the nüvi is placed in
direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot
charge.
My battery does not
stay charged for very
long.
To maximize the time between charges, turn down
the backlight. Touch
Tools
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Brightness
.