We are travelling to Europe and want to bring our 265wt along, loaded with Europe maps. Can I use the mini-USB cable and charge in the cigarette lighter of European cars?

The cost of repairs will be more than the cost of a new unit. A special tool is needed to open the unit to depress the multiple spring pressure locks all at the same time.

If you purchased this in the USA it will have North American basemaps and detail maps (probably a version of City Navigator). To use it in Europe, you will need to purchase Europe maps from the Garmin web site and install them. I have seen Europe maps for other Garmin units, so I would anticipate that they would be available for your 265WT.

YES !!

Make sure you have a fully charged battery before downloading ur maps.... the map download my take up to an hour or so to upload...

once you charge your battery this is what you need to do:

Using the USB cable connect your gps to computer.... ( if you didnt get a usb cable you could use most camera usb cables they connect the same way )

your computer will detect new hardware, a autoplay box will pop up, you can minimise it

next

go to www.MyGarmin.com

it too will detect your new unit and have you Register your GPS.... its free

Garmin will have you download WebUpDater utility this is what you need to transferr and open Maps

follow the easy directions your not long from completion..

********** where you first setup your gps this wil be called your SECURITY LOCATION..... if you ever lock your unit you need a Pin Number to unlock it..... if you forget or lose your Pin Number you must return to the SECURITY LOCATION where you set up to unlock your GPS

You can charge your unit using the USB cable if it came with one.. ( its the same USB cable you use to plug in a camera to a computer )

with the unit Off

Plug your GPS to Computer using the USB cable.... your computer will detect new hardware your usb port ... you can minimise the box that pops up

now go to www.MyGarmin.com this site will also detect your unit model and let you unlock maps and update Firmware

This is where you will Register your unit, the site will tell you to download WebUpDater utility to transfer maps and updates

FYI *** where you set up this unit will be set as your SECURITY LOCATION in case you lose your pin number to unlock your gps.... you would have to return to this location to unlock your gps again.... you can find good info on this in your unit under Tools... Help
good luck and enjoy it..... use the Points of Interest alot its awesome

You charge it by using a Mini-USB to USB cable... Its the same USB cable most cameras use to connect to a computer

with the unit off plug in the USB to gps then to computer.....your computer will detect the new hardware (USB)

it will take a few hours to totally charge the gps this way

You need a mini-USB to computer USB cable..... ( most cameras use this same USB cable to connect to a computer)

with the unit off

plug in the mini-USB to gps and connect to computer USB port

the computer will detect new hardware

now go to www.MyGarmin.com

it will ask you to register, its free....

Garmin will detect your model and let you update your maps and firmware

it will also tell you to download WebUpDater utility to transfer to your gps

This problem is caused by the mini usb plug of the power cord not being fully plugged into the back of the satnav. It's a common problem on 200 series garmin satnavs. Because of the way it's made you think it's fully in but it's not. Push it in further and the problem will be solved.

Tom Tom GPS only brings a car charger and a USB to Mini USB cable that allows you to sync with your computer. For more info on your specific unit visit the Tom Tom site. You can also download the needed interface software for your unit at their web site. The USB cable isn't very expensive if you need to replace it. And once you have it, you will be able to update maps or download and install maps for other countries and even some fun voices if your unit supports it.
Download the software you need first and then connect your TOM TOM. Follow the prompts. Install any updates and you should be okay.

I asked Garmin how to display maps when connecting a 265WT to a PC with a USB cable. Based on the following reply I received from Garmin the answer is you can't. Have you ever updated your software in your Garmin 265WT. Perhaps you were able to display a map with the USB cable connected with an earlier version of the software. Whereas the latest version of the software will not let you display a map with a USB cable connected.

"Thank you for contacting Garmin International.

I will be happy to help you with this. Unfortunately when your unit is
connected to a computer you will not be able to use the device. The unit
is designed to go into mass storage mode when connected to a computer."

all usb cables if you have the correct mini usb end for your phone will charge the battery
now for your next question phone batteries are good for about 60 hours if not used or if just for calls may be 8 hours or if downloading data may be 5 hours
In other words it all depends on the use
the good news is that you can buy from most battery supply shops a small booster battery that will recharge the cell battery up to 4 times and it is about the size of a packet of cigarettes and is designed for what you are doing