+Team Balders Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 When I plug my Oregon 200 into my PC (WinXP Pro, USB2.0, supplied Garmin USB lead), the unit powers up, goes through the "saving waypoints..." screen then switches to the Oregon and PC graphic. So far so good! However, the PC does not see the Oregon and if I unplug the Oregon, I find that it has frozen. I need to remove and replace a battery to reset the unit. Has anyone else experienced this or, better still, know how to stop it happening? Quote Link to comment
+g-o-cashers Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Yes! I was beginning to feel lonely. I see this problem in about 10-20% of my connects to a PC. I'm running some experiments now but I have a feeling that it only occurs when I plug the OR into my computer when it is powered off. I'd be interested to know if you've seen it happen when it is running off battery power and then plugged in. I saw this a lot in 2.2, never in 2.3, came back in 2.4 and I haven't seen it in 2.5. But I haven't connected many times in 2.5. What version of software are you running? GO$Rs Quote Link to comment
+Team Balders Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Running software version 2.5 Occurs if on battery first or connecting "cold". Happens about 80% of attempts. Quote Link to comment
+Team Balders Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 ....with or without batteries in! Quote Link to comment
cache return Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) I just got the 300 yesterday, I cant transfer on to my unit either. The computer gives me an error not supported message instead of freezing up! Edited September 16, 2008 by cache return Quote Link to comment
+hike4familyfun Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 One thought that ran thru my mind when reading about "unplugging" the oregon, at which point it is frozen is that: did you just literally "unplug" the usb, and did you "Safely Remove Hardware" from the little icon in the lower right part of your taskbar on the pc? Many devices need to be "safely removed" to prevent problems. It was just a thought, if it helps you, good! If not, I guess I don't have the answer Quote Link to comment
+g-o-cashers Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I just got the 300 yesterday, I cant transfer on to my unit either. The computer gives me an error not supported message instead of freezing up! This is not the same issue. Let us know the exact error message and piece of software that is giving the error to give us an idea of where the issue my be. GO$Rs Quote Link to comment
+Team Balders Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 One thought that ran thru my mind when reading about "unplugging" the oregon, at which point it is frozen is that: did you just literally "unplug" the usb, and did you "Safely Remove Hardware" from the little icon in the lower right part of your taskbar on the pc? Many devices need to be "safely removed" to prevent problems. It was just a thought, if it helps you, good! If not, I guess I don't have the answer That thought crossed my mind, but it doesn't make any difference. I'm going to try a different PC. Quote Link to comment
+Team Balders Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Just tried the wife's laptop and that doesn't see it either. I've sent an e-mail to Garmin and am awaiting a reply. Quote Link to comment
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