Yellermanx Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I just got a new 1490t and according to Garmin's web site it has a qwerty keyboard also. According to the help section on the gps it is in the system settings. When I go there there is no option for it. Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 why not call the Garmin people? Quote Link to comment
Yellermanx Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 why not call the Garmin people? I called and the recording said 30 minute wait. I will as a last resort. Quote Link to comment
ao318 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 This was from Garmins FAQ page: Question: How do you change to the Qwerty keyboard on my nuvi 205W, 700, 800, 1300, 1400, 1600 or 5000? Answer: To change to the Qwerty keyboard on the nuvi, please follow the steps below: 1. Power the unit on. 2. From the Where to? and View Map page, touch Tools 3. Touch Settings 4. Touch System 5. Touch the blue rectangle adjacent to or under Keyboard (Keyboard Layout)* 6. Select Qwerty 7. Touch OK 8. Touch and hold Back to return to the main screen. *Note: Some models may require you to touch the arrow in the bottom right hand corner to see this option. Last modified on: 01/20/2010 Quote Link to comment
Yellermanx Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 This was from Garmins FAQ page: 5. Touch the blue rectangle adjacent to or under Keyboard (Keyboard Layout)* 6. Select Qwerty *Note: Some models may require you to touch the arrow in the bottom right hand corner to see this option. Last modified on: 01/20/2010 I did see that, however none of these options exist on mine. I believe it probably doesn't have it, but everything I read including the Garmin site says it does. Quote Link to comment
Suscrofa Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 This was from Garmins FAQ page: 5. Touch the blue rectangle adjacent to or under Keyboard (Keyboard Layout)* 6. Select Qwerty *Note: Some models may require you to touch the arrow in the bottom right hand corner to see this option. Last modified on: 01/20/2010 I did see that, however none of these options exist on mine. I believe it probably doesn't have it, but everything I read including the Garmin site says it does. This option only exists on Nuvi with a large screen (W suffix), not the regular ones ! Quote Link to comment
ao318 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) The circle shows an arrow at the bottom of the screen and the rectangle shows the units capable of this feature. This info came from the owners manual p38. Edit: sorry for the small picture but I am trying out some new software and haven't quite figured it out yet. Edited March 31, 2010 by ao318 Quote Link to comment
Yellermanx Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Update: After several e-mails with Garmin and updating the software they confirmed that it is supposed to have the option. They also confirmed that it has issues. They are going to replace it. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment
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