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nuvi 3598 LMT-D memory maps manual categories

I have had my device a little over a month. Following the usual update and activation procedures, its memory is now 94% full. The dealer (Halfords) thought I might have downloaded duplicate maps for Western Europe. The current maps on my device are:

Europe DEM
CN Europe NTU 2015.10 3D
CN Europe NTU 2015.10 ALL

Question 1. - have I got duplicated maps on my device and, if so, which one(s) should I remove?
Question 2. - if I do not have duplicated maps on my device, do I have to buy a memory card to ensure it continues to work?
Question 3. - my travel requirements are for the UK, Eire, Benelux, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy. Is it possible to remove maps for all the other countries, leaving just those I actually need, and, if so, how do I do this?

I have printed out and read the accompanying Manual for the device but it is quite unhelpful in some areas. For example under "Finding Recently Found Locations" the Manual states 'Select Where To? > Recent'. I cannot find a screen or page entitled 'Recent' and tapping the Menu doesn't provide a link to 'Recent' either. The same problem occurs under "Deleting a Saved Location" where the Manual says: 'Select Where To? > Saved'. Again I cannot find a page or screen entitled 'Saved' nor is there a link to 'Saved' on the Menu. This same problem affects "Assigning Categories to a Saved Location". Although I have saved 12 locations, I cannot go any further as the Manual's instructions state: 'Select Where To? > Saved' and, as stated above, I cannot find a link to or a page entitled 'Saved'.

I raised the above queries with Garmin via the email facility on the Garmin website on 8th June. I have had two partial replies from Garmin but have yet to receive a response that actually answers these questions. One reply suggested I remove various voice and icon files to free up memory which I did. However, I am still left with a memory that is 94% full.

Finally, I would like to group Favourites by country but have not yet found a way of doing this.

My PC is 64-bit and on Windows 7 Home Premium.

Thank you.

0 SUSSAMB over 10 years ago

Saved is same as Favorites, which is what you get on the UK models. Also Recent is same as History.

As for maps, from the list that is correct, you don't have duplicate maps. Just the 3 different files necessary for the 2015.10 map.

Now for memory, 6% free should be ample for now but in the future you may find there isn't enough space. At that point you'll be prompted to either select a smaller area or install a SD card. I have a 2508 which has less memory than your 3598, so only install Western Europe.

Favourites can be assigned categories, so you could do that for each country should you wish. Tap Where to, Favourites. Select the one to edit, then hit the I circle in the middle, and tap the 3 bar icon top left. Select Edit then Categories.

0 MARSCHALLIN over 10 years ago

Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply. It's a pity the terminology used in the Manual differs from that used on the device. The result is needless confusion.

My one question which remains is: can I delete maps for countries I do not require and, if so, how do I do this? This would presumably free up a large amount of memory and avoid the need for an SD card.

Thanks.

0 SUSSAMB over 10 years ago

As I explained, next time you update the maps you'll get that option. Doing it now is possible, but not easy if you're only just getting used to your Garmin device :)

However if you feel really keen then follow this FAQ https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={9c806740-426f-11e2-e8a7-000000000000}. I recommend before you do that you do a full back up of your nuvi, including the hidden system folder .system which is where all the maps are stored.

The manual is written for the American versions, so there are a few translation issues ... but I think you've found them all now.

0 MARSCHALLIN over 10 years ago

Thanks - that's a lot clearer now.