MFMv1.xx Installation Step by Step Guide

[dankailo]

tried to follow your instruction to instal. up to point k. after clicking yes to part k. when prompt do you want to copy to gps. after clicked yes , i noted garmin file is saved in f drive of the device(using the usb cable). thereafter i still do not get any file in the Nuvi. is there something missing? is Mapsource necessary at this point?why is Mfm not copied over to Nuvi? .....am still very illiterate with this...nthanks

Mapsource is not necessary. Not sure why it did not transfer to device, but I myself always opted for no, and just manually copy and paste saved GMAPSUPP.IMG (from C:\Garmin\Malfreemaps, if default drive/folder is used when installing) to \Garmin folder of Nuvi. If there is currently the same file in Nuvi, (do not replace) back it up first.

Hi Dvpro,
I just follow the installation for every update and install directly into the Nuvi. It is correct? Your installation is sligthly different. Pls advice.

Another question - hope yu do not mind....

I lost my POI voice after installing V2.03. Try several time removing the 9 files and reinstall again but no luck Any advice is highly appreciated.

Thanks a million.

[dvpro]

I just follow the installation for every update and install directly into the Nuvi. It is correct? Your installation is sligthly different. Pls advice.

If you had opted to transfer GMAPSUPP.IMG to device and the file is in fact transfered (and do verify at Map Info that it is so), no need to copy and paste manually.

I lost my POI voice after installing V2.03. Try several time removing the 9 files and reinstall again but no luck Any advice is highly appreciated.

Which Garmin device are you using? If Nuvi2xx series, choose the one with WAV; if MP3 capable Nuvi such as Nuvi7xx series, choose the MP3 version. Also ensure Custom POI alerts settings is set correctly.

[dankailo]

I just follow the installation for every update and install directly into the Nuvi. It is correct? Your installation is sligthly different. Pls advice.

If you had opted to transfer GMAPSUPP.IMG to device and the file is in fact transfered (and do verify at Map Info that it is so), no need to copy and paste manually.

I lost my POI voice after installing V2.03. Try several time removing the 9 files and reinstall again but no luck Any advice is highly appreciated.

Which Garmin device are you using? If Nuvi2xx series, choose the one with WAV; if MP3 capable Nuvi such as Nuvi7xx series, choose the MP3 version. Also ensure Custom POI alerts settings is set correctly.

Thanks DVpro. I just let the software do the transfer and the MFM map V1.70 could be seen in the Nuvi 255W. I click on custom POI and Full - installation. Everything is OK.

I am using 255W and follow the instruction provided. Using Wav file. Upon installation, everything is perfect and all the 9 files is OK. When switch on, the transfer was done from SD to the Nuvi. Upon checking the Nuvi, everything is exactly similar to the page in the forum but while using it - no ding dong, voice and the alert icon!.....

Thanks for your kind reply soon.

[dvpro]

I am using 255W and follow the instruction provided. Using Wav file. Upon installation, everything is perfect and all the 9 files is OK. When switch on, the transfer was done from SD to the Nuvi. Upon checking the Nuvi, everything is exactly similar to the page in the forum but while using it - no ding dong, voice and the alert icon!.....

Can you pls verify at Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alert, it is either turned On or Custom POIs is ticked.

Also, check in Nuvi that such Custom POIs exists, by searching via Where to? > Extras.

[dankailo]

I am using 255W and follow the instruction provided. Using Wav file. Upon installation, everything is perfect and all the 9 files is OK. When switch on, the transfer was done from SD to the Nuvi. Upon checking the Nuvi, everything is exactly similar to the page in the forum but while using it - no ding dong, voice and the alert icon!.....

Can you pls verify at Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alert, it is either turned On or Custom POIs is ticked.

Also, check in Nuvi that such Custom POIs exists, by searching via Where to? > Extras.

Thanks Dvpro.

The Custom POIs is ticked. Should I unticked it?

Upon checking the Custom POIs at "where to" - Extra > all the point exist on the screen.

Pls advice. Thanks Bro.

[dvpro]

The Custom POIs is ticked. Should I unticked it?

Upon checking the Custom POIs at "where to" - Extra > all the point exist on the screen.

Pls advice. Thanks Bro.

Looks like your Nuvi is already set to alert with installed Custom POIs. When you say, no alert at all, are you certain that the area you passed is marked with proximity alert information? If it's a speed limit alert, if your speed is way too low below the limit, the alert would not have triggered.

[newintown]

thanks dvpro, i did copy and paste . and found garmin file is in F/drive for mu Nuvi. so that means the map is in the device. But why is the map not shown when i on the Garmin ? thansk a mil.

[dvpro]

thanks dvpro, i did copy and paste . and found garmin file is in F/drive for mu Nuvi. so that means the map is in the device. But why is the map not shown when i on the Garmin ? thansk a mil.

Is the map file (ie. GMAPSUPP.IMG) copy and pasted in \Garmin folder (not at root directory)?
Check at Tools > Settings > Map > Map Info, is Malfreemaps listed here, and is it ticked?
Where is your location? Have you got a GPS fix within the maps boundary?
Have you zoomed in further until the map is viewable?

[dankailo]

The Custom POIs is ticked. Should I unticked it?

Upon checking the Custom POIs at "where to" - Extra > all the point exist on the screen.

Pls advice. Thanks Bro.

Looks like your Nuvi is already set to alert with installed Custom POIs. When you say, no alert at all, are you certain that the area you passed is marked with proximity alert information? If it's a speed limit alert, if your speed is way too low below the limit, the alert would not have triggered.

Hi Dvpro,

Previously when I pass by a sharp bend (90degree), there is an alert sound. This afternoon pass by the same place on my way home. the icon is there but no sound???



thanks

[dvpro]

Previously when I pass by a sharp bend (90degree), there is an alert sound. This afternoon pass by the same place on my way home. the icon is there but no sound???



thanks

So the proximity alert is working, only no sound. I'd suggest you to reinstall with option for GMXT, at least when there is no audio embedded, you would get the beep sound.