Is it possible to turn off the GPS while still using the rangefinder to conserve battery, or will GPS always be on when the product is on?
818252
Hi, GPS is separated from the laser. So yes, you can use only the rangefinder without starting the GPS unit.
818253
The laser works independently from the GPS. You do not need to turn on the GPS at all if you don't want to.
818254
Yes, to conserve the battery you can use the rangefinder without turning on the GPS. Note the battery is rechargeable and last for a few rounds even with the GPS turned on.
786054
Yes you can turn off the GPS. In fact, I believe that is the default setting.
2029626
The unit is off when you press the "off" button. but will always be recording when on". The exception is when you are in the menu mode for reviewing and such. Garmin chose to do this because, it eliminates the possibility of just viewing and, "not", recording during a critical time. I have a very early model, and I am sending it to Garmin under warranty to be checked out. I could not download files as I once did. They do stand by their warranty.
648375
I don't leave the GPS on on my phone. I'm assuming it does, as the internet works on my phone when in case.
1692089
This is a charger. so if your GPS is dead and your near a window I guess you could say its in the loop. However it has nothing to do with actually programing the GPS.
996759
There are two on/off options...one on the stationary motion detector and one on the mobile device.
73407
In the menu u can turn on and off motion detector. I dont try turning it off and see if that works cause im just using it with motion detector. But in theory you can turn it off. Probably the turn off shoudl work with no problem.
1070422
I bought this for my daughter who says that because it also acts as a regular watch you cannot turn it off. The GPS is only activated when in "run mode" so that can be deactivated but overall cannot be turned off. Hope that helps?
1137665
Yes, the power cord that plugs into the accessory socket (cigarette lighter) of the vehicle charges the GPS battery. Further, if power to the socket is turned off when you turn off the ignition, the GPS unit will automatically shut down after 15 seconds, and then will power up again when you turn the ignition switch back on.
1655798
thanks for your response.you are correct in "..that the only time your Garmin is able to operate normally is while unplugged from..".i can't operate the unit when it's plugged in.that's where my frustration came from.i doubt that i have a bad 12v adapter. but you might be right. let me replace the car's adapter with another one and i'll update this discussion.
875685
If you click the globe button and then select "location data options" you can disable GPS from there.
1491954
Plug your Garmin into your computer. Then download the Phantom Alert software and follow instructions. Problem is, you can never get rid of it. Once installed, you can only turn it off by turning off "Traffic Info." Be warned.
244301
You can turn the "Record GPS data" feature on and off. You can also "update a GPS files" and "Erase GPS data"
1447217
No and no need to. It will be auto switch off when no activity detected for a while. Rechargeable batteries are built in and consume little power usually.
22246
If you have it on battery power it will turn it on or off. If you use it via USB you can hit it to synch rather than click on the interface....though I don't know why you would bother. Basically it's there to save battery life of you were ever to use it like that. I would imagine you could take out into the field or something of that nature.
952163
Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
665893
yea leave it off until you need it then turn it on when you do there is no reason for it to be on when hunting from a stand. push one button and it is on. I have Dunn this with all my electronic sights when hunting with them never have had A problem