KNA-G510

iconpyro · 09-12-2008, 11:27 AM

I just bought this unit and I saw that on other Garmin Units you can customize the icon of the car. Since my car file is available I would like to place that into the KNA-G510. How do you do this.

I am a newbie with customizing the Garmin Units, so be easy on me please.

Oh yeah I am a newbie here so thanks in advance for the help.

astrodanco · 09-12-2008, 6:38 PM

I don't think you can, but if you find a way, I'll certainly be eager to know as well.

dav · 09-14-2008, 11:07 PM

The unit needs to be attached to a computer. Is there any form of interface on the KNA-G510? (I'm not familiar with them).

If you can plug a laptop into it, you can do it. But if the only interface it has is the CD/DVD drive (the case with my in-dash unit), then you probably just can't do it.

astrodanco · 09-14-2008, 11:21 PM

The KNA-G510 has both a mini-usb connector and an SD card slot. You can connect it to a computer in Garmin mode or in mass storage mode. In mass storage mode it appears as two removable drives, one for the internal storage and one for the SD card slot. But that does not mean that it supports Garmin | Garage as do the Nuvi, Zumo and some of the Streetpilot models. If it does, then you may find useful instructions here: Garmin | How to Install

I do have a KNA-G510, so I'll give it a shot later this evening and let you know what happens for me, if anything.

Time passes....several hours later:

The KNA-G510 firmware does not appear to have any such thing as a SETTINGS->MAP->VEHICLE button. It does have a SETTINGS->NAVIGATION->VEHICLE setting, but that's something completely different that appears to affect the way routes are computed.

As per the Garmin garage how-to mentioned above, I did place some Garmin Garage vehicle files into the garmin\vehicle directory on the GPS, but that didn't change the arrow by itself nor did it cause any new or changed settings buttons to magically become available that would permit such a change. I also tried placing the same files onto the SD card with the same negative result.

dav · 09-15-2008, 11:14 AM

Thanks for experimenting, astrodanco, and letting us know.

09-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#1
iconpyro Join Date: Sep 12 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	KNA-G510 I just bought this unit and I saw that on other Garmin Units you can customize the icon of the car. Since my car file is available I would like to place that into the KNA-G510. How do you do this. I am a newbie with customizing the Garmin Units, so be easy on me please. Oh yeah I am a newbie here so thanks in advance for the help.

09-12-2008, 6:38 PM	#2
astrodanco Join Date: Sep 05 2008 Location: USA Posts: 15	Re: KNA-G510 I don't think you can, but if you find a way, I'll certainly be eager to know as well.

09-14-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
dav Join Date: Jan 04 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 711	Re: KNA-G510 The unit needs to be attached to a computer. Is there any form of interface on the KNA-G510? (I'm not familiar with them). If you can plug a laptop into it, you can do it. But if the only interface it has is the CD/DVD drive (the case with my in-dash unit), then you probably just can't do it.

09-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#4
astrodanco Join Date: Sep 05 2008 Location: USA Posts: 15	Re: KNA-G510 The KNA-G510 has both a mini-usb connector and an SD card slot. You can connect it to a computer in Garmin mode or in mass storage mode. In mass storage mode it appears as two removable drives, one for the internal storage and one for the SD card slot. But that does not mean that it supports Garmin \| Garage as do the Nuvi, Zumo and some of the Streetpilot models. If it does, then you may find useful instructions here: Garmin \| How to Install I do have a KNA-G510, so I'll give it a shot later this evening and let you know what happens for me, if anything. Time passes....several hours later: The KNA-G510 firmware does not appear to have any such thing as a SETTINGS->MAP->VEHICLE button. It does have a SETTINGS->NAVIGATION->VEHICLE setting, but that's something completely different that appears to affect the way routes are computed. As per the Garmin garage how-to mentioned above, I did place some Garmin Garage vehicle files into the garmin\vehicle directory on the GPS, but that didn't change the arrow by itself nor did it cause any new or changed settings buttons to magically become available that would permit such a change. I also tried placing the same files onto the SD card with the same negative result. Last edited by astrodanco; 09-15-2008 at 2:14 AM.

09-15-2008, 11:14 AM	#5
dav Join Date: Jan 04 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 711	Re: KNA-G510 Thanks for experimenting, astrodanco, and letting us know.

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