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Question posted by jaykramer on April 27th, 2012

Xm Receiver Not Supported

i have a garmin nuvi 205 i have now had with no problems ever for almost 2 years now..and today out of nowhere it does this reboot showing me a pic of a pc with the gps connected..then says xm receiver not supported. i hit ok and everything seems ok for about 10 seconds then it does it again. then its fine for maybe 10 minutes and does it again..whats going on??

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

...A11:2004 Safety of Equipment: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22) Information Technology Equipment - Authorised Representative: GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, SO40 9RB...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 3

...Connect your nüvi to your vehicle. After confirming that you will be asked to enter fuel and mileage information about your vehicle. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your nüvi 205... nüvi. Update Your nüvi Update your computer. 2. To receive more accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. ecoRoute™ The ecoRoute ...
ecoRoute Supplement - Page 4

to reset the data. Calibrate the Fuel Economy Calibrate the fuel economy to receive more accurate fuel reports for an average vehicle. Touch Calibrate. 3. Touch Reset to enter the result from step 1. 4. The fuel consumption data is always recorded, ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2

...Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the... The windshield mount may present a risk of the device controls while driving. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 3

... compliance with the correct replacement battery. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.garmin.com/fm-notice. Always mount your product. • Only replace the battery ... applicable in locations that may cause undesired operation. You must accept any interference received, including interference that currently prohibit the use of operation. FCC Compliance This device...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

... dealer or call Garmin Product Support for any components that the customer shall be made by one year from the date of purchase for warranty repairs. However, measurement of the OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR following measures: STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Some states do not allow...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

...lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device...wheel, the foot pedals, or the transmission levers. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for an extended time, store within the following potentially hazardous situations could result ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

...°C). • Contact your local waste disposal department to mount the Garmin device in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. Where required, other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be incurred as a result of any interference received, including Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. FCC Compliance This device...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

... date of Garmin; Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be determined by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

... 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 of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting 51 Index 53 iv nüvi...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 21

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Owner's Manual - Page 22

... page so that appears on the call waiting), the Incoming Call window appears. Using Call Waiting When you receive a second call (call , or if you want to turn off the nüvi but remain on ...on a call , the In Call icon appears. Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi Phone menu. 16 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Making Hands-Free Phone Calls In a Call ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

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Owner's Manual - Page 51

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Owner's Manual - Page 54

...interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power... Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times*: Warm: Appendix Specifications nüvi 205 Series Physical size: W × H ×D: 3.86 × 2.93 × ...
Owner's Manual - Page 55

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Owner's Manual - Page 60

... GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen 5 nüvi 205 ...supported types 19 transferring 20 finding places 4 by address 6 by coordinates 11 54 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver...

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