Re: Nuvi 205W
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:02 pm
moeyhc wrote:Hello Bros & Sista,
Need help again. I am charging my Nuvi 205W after draining it fully (auto power off) since this morning. The screen still shows " Charging battery Completely " It is 'Bad' English from Garmin or it is really charging it completely? My Nuvi 300 display " Charging Battery Completed " when done. What does your unit display when it is fully charged?... Thank you for your help... cheers!
Dear Bro Moeyhc,
To avoid having such doubts why don't you charge in the Diagnostic Mode instead? In the Diagnostic Mode, you can see the actual state of charge of your battery before starting (Battery Capacity %) and your VMAX.
While charging, the Battery Capacity will be blank, Battery shows Charging but you can see your VMAX climbing slowly.
When fully charged, Battery shows Done and your VMAX should be around 4.90+ Volts.
To charge in the Diagnostic Mode:
1. Switch on GPS and let it boot completely.
2. Touch the Battery Strength Icon (top right-hand corner) for around 10 seconds.
3. When the screen changes to show SW Ver etc., you are now in the Diagnostic Mode.
4. Plug in your power source USB cable.