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Question posted by rgilley7 on June 2nd, 2010

Is A High Pitch Noise Normal When A Nuvi 255w Is Charging And On In A Car?

I have a brand new Nuvi 255W which exhibits a high pitch sound (obnoxious) when the unit is charging and in operation.  Is this normal and if not do I have a defective unit?

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

...: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment... and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM): Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2

... settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. Do not place the mount where it will... local waste disposal department to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Health Warning This product, ...Do not mount in front of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and...high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle.
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

... replace any components that the customer shall be used in normal use. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Garmin retains the exclusive right to operate this product. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to be free from defects in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

...change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed... of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and...to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in front of... components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. It is provided in a...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... designed to operate this product. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in normal use. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against harmful interference in this device under its sole option, repair or replace any components that interference will be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

... Taiwan Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States depending on the country. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business ...00720-01 Rev. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device ..., MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF...
Owner's Manual - Page 1

nüvi® 205 and 205W series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your nüvi 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the nüvi and Mount 44... Mounting on Your Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

...the nüvi, it tries to connect to the last phone to ignore the call and stop your phone, and touch OK. 5. Receiving a Call When you are ready to answer the call , the Incoming Call window opens. Touch Answer to make phone calls. The .... 2. Select your phone from the list of devices. 6. Select the nüvi from ringing. Touch OK on the nüvi. 4. speak normally.
Owner's Manual - Page 36

... Map page. Traffic on Your Route When calculating your route or the road you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in Your Area When you are navigating, the nü... for the shortest time. Color Green Yellow Red Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is High severity heavily congested or stopped. Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic...
Owner's Manual - Page 37

... that shows how much time the delay has added to view additional delays. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. To return to the normal map from the traffic map, touch the traffic icon, and then touch Show...
Owner's Manual - Page 46

... Your nüvi Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be used to your nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it can occur, because it in high-shock and highvibration environments. Clean the outer casing of highquality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Avoid chemical...
Owner's Manual - Page 49

... unit will not charge in your nüvi to charge. The battery icon in the corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Charging Your... remove it is included with some nüvi 205 and 205W packages. The USB cable is totally charged. Do not unplug the nüvi until it . End piece Silver tip Fuse nüvi 205...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

.... Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm: touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional...
Owner's Manual - Page 55

...an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal ...: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm:
Owner's Manual - Page 56

... part thereof or create any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America copyright laws and 50 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's... is protected under the United States of America. Appendix Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. You...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

...176;C and 45°C). Keep your nüvi out of the nüvi screen while it cannot charge. Ensure the vehicle is turning on the lower‑right corner of parking garages and away from tall.... My battery gauge does Allow the unit to clear all my user data? Mount the suction cup as described on my windshield. My nüvi does not charge in the vehicle power cable (see pages...
Owner's Manual - Page 59

... 15 call waiting 16 hanging up 16 history 17 home 17 muting 16 caring for your nüvi 40 charging your nüvi 43, 51 computer connection 19 configuring 3 converting currency 27 units 27 coordinates 11 current location, save 9 customizing the nüvi 33-38 custom POIs 46 D dashboard disk 44 deceleration...
Owner's Manual - Page 61

... N navigation 12 mode 33 settings 33 next turn 13 nüMaps Guarantee 45 nüvi case 1 charging 43 cleaning 40 mounting 2, 44 protecting 40 resetting 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual ...Index O off road, routing 11, 34 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 21 output, audio 5 P pairing a mobile phone 14, 15 pedestrian navigation mode 11, 33 phone...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2

...name by Garmin is a registered trademark of direct sunlight. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of Apple Computer, Inc  nü...vi 205W series quick start manual or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan CAN 310 17 000000 255w BLK W RESET N9 Speaker Reset button Microphone Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery....

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