http://kloog.net/is-mini-usb-connector-what-you-use-to-charge-the-garmin-nuvi-700-series-problem-with-charging-this-gps#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Kloog Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:53:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://kloog.net/is-mini-usb-connector-what-you-use-to-charge-the-garmin-nuvi-700-series-problem-with-charging-this-gps/comment-page-1#comment-2961 geog_ner Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:05:20 +0000 http://kloog.net/is-mini-usb-connector-what-you-use-to-charge-the-garmin-nuvi-700-series-problem-with-charging-this-gps#comment-2961 You can either charge it through the USB cable while connected to the computer or you can try buying a USB-to-AC adapter you can plug into the wall. Those are sold for charging MP3 players and PDAs, but they can charge pretty much any USB device. I use one to charge my nuvi 200. You could also use the cigarette lighter cable to charge the nuvi while you're driving. It should take 2-3 hours to fully charge. I just thought of something. Are you charging while connected to a laptop? Laptops have lower-powered USB ports than desktops, which means your nuvi will take longer to charge. If you buy a powered USB hub (one you plug into a wall outlet), it would charge faster than it would when connected to the laptop. You can either charge it through the USB cable while connected to the computer or you can try buying a USB-to-AC adapter you can plug into the wall. Those are sold for charging MP3 players and PDAs, but they can charge pretty much any USB device. I use one to charge my nuvi 200. You could also use the cigarette lighter cable to charge the nuvi while you’re driving. It should take 2-3 hours to fully charge.
I just thought of something. Are you charging while connected to a laptop? Laptops have lower-powered USB ports than desktops, which means your nuvi will take longer to charge. If you buy a powered USB hub (one you plug into a wall outlet), it would charge faster than it would when connected to the laptop.

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