+Roadster Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 I just bought a Merdian Gold and I'm a newbie. I was wonder what tips and or ticks anyone might have for this unit. Seems to be a very good unit can't wait to go out and try it. Quote Link to comment
Brasileiro Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Ya. Read your owners manual. Quote Link to comment
+alexm Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 quote:I just bought a Merdian Gold and I'm a newbie. I was wonder what tips and or ticks anyone might have for this unit. Seems to be a very good unit can't wait to go out and try it. Most tricks are in the Unofficial FAQ. Hope you enjoy it! alex Quote Link to comment
+Roadster Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 Well I read the Owners manual first thing, that’s why I asked for "tips" and or "tricks" you know stuff that isn't in the owners manual. Thanks for the Unofficial FAQ. How many of you believe in telekinesis? Raise my hand... Quote Link to comment
+Roadster Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 I like the program to change the "Lawyer" screen. That is great! Thanks again How many of you believe in telekinesis? Raise my hand... Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 (edited) Here's ressurecting an old thread for you Meridian users, and it may end up working for other Magellan models as well. This past weekend, my MeriPlat drowned, and after drying out, wouldn't turn back on using the same rechargeable 2000mAh batteries I've always used. As a troubleshooting step, Thales CS had me hook it up without the batteries onto the car adapter and turn on the car. When I tried to turn it on right away, the screen pixelated and then went blank. A few seconds later, another attempt brought the startup screen and I was able to do the thumb dance to get past the lawyer screen and start acquiring a satellite lock. Going back to the batteries, and it turned on in a snap. It is possible the rechargeables didn't have enough ooomph to push through a capacitor whereas the car was a fully regulated charge to the unit and managed to charge the capacitor back up. (I'm guessing deep inside my hat here.) Anyway, if you should experience the same problem, see if this trick works for you. Edited July 7, 2004 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Green Bay Paddlers Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Thanks for the info on the unofficial FAQ. It's GREAT!!!! Quote Link to comment
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