Can a 1490T be configured like this?

schmidtj · 02-24-2010, 8:39 AM

I would very much like to configure my 1490T to display additional information continuously. The following graphic implies it can be done
but I am at a loss on how to do it.
Any guidance appreciated.
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/assets/re...t/IMG_2068.jpg

HumVee · 02-25-2010, 10:16 AM

schmidtj, you must have read the GPS Magazine review of the 1490T too quickly. It states on the bottom of page 3 (under a better photograph of the display) that this is called "More Data" mode, and can be selected in the Map Settings Menu. I looked at the Owner's Manual for your Garmin nüvi 1490T, and could find no mention of the feature! It may be that it's only available after a firmware update that came out after the manual was published. I must say that I'm astounded at the in-depth detail and thoroughness of the GPS Magazine reviews. 14 pages for the 1490T, touching on how to update firmware and use MapSource! I've posted a comment in the review, asking for more details on the "More Data" mode....

Since I don't have a 1490T, and you do, schmidtj, could you look in Map Settings and see if you can find it?

schmidtj · 02-25-2010, 10:21 AM

You beat me to it.
I revisited GPSMagazine.com (again) and found the reference that I had skipped over previously (several times).
The reason I never found it on my own is it requires you to scroll down one page in the settings dialog otherwise it's not visible.
One I enabled "more data" it works fine.
What's nice is it's configurable two ways depending on whether you're navigating to a destination or just driving.
Thanks.
PS. I now miss my Garmin SP 2610 a little less. I do REALLY miss the IR remote though.

HumVee · 02-25-2010, 10:31 AM

Great! For the benefit of other 1490T owners, can you describe exactly how to get to the settings? Maybe even include a couple of screenshots?

schmidtj · 02-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Tools->Settings->Map->Scroll Down->Map Data Layout->More Data->OK

HumVee · 02-25-2010, 11:23 AM

Thanks again, schmidtj! Pictures help a great deal when you're new to a product. That will be a great boon for anyone who owns a 1490T and searches the forum.

Heat00 · 02-26-2010, 7:04 AM

sweetness

02-24-2010, 8:39 AM	#1
schmidtj Join Date: Feb 22 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 38	Can a 1490T be configured like this? I would very much like to configure my 1490T to display additional information continuously. The following graphic implies it can be done but I am at a loss on how to do it. Any guidance appreciated. http://www.gpsmagazine.com/assets/re...t/IMG_2068.jpg

02-25-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? schmidtj, you must have read the GPS Magazine review of the 1490T too quickly. It states on the bottom of page 3 (under a better photograph of the display) that this is called "More Data" mode, and can be selected in the Map Settings Menu. I looked at the Owner's Manual for your Garmin nüvi 1490T, and could find no mention of the feature! It may be that it's only available after a firmware update that came out after the manual was published. I must say that I'm astounded at the in-depth detail and thoroughness of the GPS Magazine reviews. 14 pages for the 1490T, touching on how to update firmware and use MapSource! I've posted a comment in the review, asking for more details on the "More Data" mode.... Since I don't have a 1490T, and you do, schmidtj, could you look in Map Settings and see if you can find it?

02-25-2010, 10:21 AM	#3
schmidtj Join Date: Feb 22 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 38	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? You beat me to it. I revisited GPSMagazine.com (again) and found the reference that I had skipped over previously (several times). The reason I never found it on my own is it requires you to scroll down one page in the settings dialog otherwise it's not visible. One I enabled "more data" it works fine. What's nice is it's configurable two ways depending on whether you're navigating to a destination or just driving. Thanks. PS. I now miss my Garmin SP 2610 a little less. I do REALLY miss the IR remote though.

02-25-2010, 10:31 AM	#4
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? Great! For the benefit of other 1490T owners, can you describe exactly how to get to the settings? Maybe even include a couple of screenshots?

02-25-2010, 10:56 AM	#5
schmidtj Join Date: Feb 22 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 38	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? Tools->Settings->Map->Scroll Down->Map Data Layout->More Data->OK Attached Thumbnails

02-25-2010, 11:23 AM	#6
HumVee Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,254	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? Thanks again, schmidtj! Pictures help a great deal when you're new to a product. That will be a great boon for anyone who owns a 1490T and searches the forum.

02-26-2010, 7:04 AM	#7
Heat00 Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 70	Re: Can a 1490T be configured like this? sweetness

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