Garmin 500 nuvi : Turns off on some caches?

[+WVTim]

This has happen about 4 or 5 times now. I load the cache from my IMac, works fine, shows up on my Nuvi, then I get out and hit "GO" and the nuvi crashes. Happening to anyone else? Is there a fix?

[+CondorTrax]

Happened to me until I stumbled upon a fix. The Nuvi 500 does not like long cache names.

 

Using GSAK to export my caches onto the Nuvi I use the following within the GSAK export GPX dialog box:

Waypoint name: %code

Cache Description: %smart=20

put checkmark in: Also apply to cache name

 

This limits the number of characters to 20.

Since I applied those settings I've had no problems

[+WVTim]

Where do I find this GSAK export. I've looked on my Garmin and I don't see a file labeled GSAK. Sorry to be so computer stupid. BTW.. I connect with a IMac.

[+neillyle]

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

download the Text to Speech from the garmin site . After updating your nuvi 5xx, you must return to WebUpdater to install voices to enable Text to Speech.

Improved G2 map compatibility by adding topmark display and the option to switch between IALA and NOAA icons, if supported by map.

Improved highway avoidance behavior.

Corrected issue when saving coordinates as a Favorite.

Corrected issue where Optimally Reorder Points could cause final destination to be lost in some custom routes.

Fixed some issues with handling certain Geocache files.

Allow handling of maps larger than 2 gigabytes.