During an activity, the map controls should disappear after a few seconds of inactivity.
On the map, there are four controls: plus & minus to zoom the map, hand to pan the map and an arrow to change the map's orientation (track up vs. north up). These controls overlay the map and cause the map to be cluttered. Tapping the screen should cause the controls to appear and after a period of inactivity (a few seconds) the controls should disappear.
I was about to make a new post when i saw this one. Today i got a new 840 non solar and went for a ride. I was about to rant and complaint about how cluttered the map is and specifically the 12 o'clock…
Garmin please get rid of the always on map controls and the big white circle of the North arrow. I want to see as much map as possible because the screen size is already limited. The old way worked perfectly…
It would be enough to make the controls less prominent. Without the big white circle. In this design, it interferes and the map is confusing.
Bro, thanks for replying and letting me know. Interesting! I returned my new 840 after one day to the seller and ordered a 1030 Plus, so I'm going with Micro-USB..I've seen some vidz on YouTube and on the 1030 Plus the Buttons disappear after some Seconds after starting the ride.
It's so bad that the PAN-/Hand-Button can directly hide the route on the map when you are going just straight ahead.
Will buy a Micro-USB Reversible Cable for charging, so I don't have to mind about putting in the cable with the right side.
Will also try a If a magnetic-plug for Micro-USB will fit in the Charging Slot.
Hope that helps for someone!
Magnetic Plug:
Reversible Cable:
