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Garmin Nuvi 40LM: How do I charge my brand new nuvi 40lm battery? (10 replies)

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How do I charge my brand new nuvi 40lm battery?

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Scooter
Towson, MD

Original question asked on Dec 27, 2011, 1:31pm

How do I charge my brand new nuvi 40lm battery. It says it is low.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on Dec 27, 2011, 1:34pm

When using it in your car you will need to plug in the power cable it came with. It will charge as you drive. If you USB port provides enough power you can charge it via USB also. The recommended method is in the car while using the nuvi 40LM driving.

Juli Olivier
velddrift

Reply #2 on May 25, 2012, 3:13am

I need to charge the battery of my brand new nuvi 40, my pc does not seem to do it.

Roxie
GPS City

Reply #3 on May 25, 2012, 7:06am

Charging a GPS with the USB cable takes a very long time. Using the cigarette lighter adapter will charge the unit much quickly.

Arnold
Scottsdale az

Reply #4 on Jun 16, 2012, 12:46pm

how long should the charge hold?
mine hold charge for about 2 hours. Is that good or bad?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #5 on Jun 18, 2012, 12:12pm

2 hours is normal for a GPS navigation device made for the car. It is meant to be plugged in during use. It has battery for pre-planning and short walks in urban areas.

cpliu
dc

Reply #6 on Jun 22, 2012, 5:17pm

Does anyone have success charging using USB cable connected to power adatpor and get the power from wall? I had it overnight and still didn't get any charge. It seems the only way to charge is to use the adatper in car.

Roxie
GPS City

Reply #7 on Jun 25, 2012, 7:12am

There is an AC adapter made specifically for the Garmin nuvi and zumo models that you may want to try, http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-nuvi-zumo-international-ac-adapter-in-web-packaging.html

bianka sauer
bianka sauer

Reply #8 on Sep 3, 2012, 2:27am

i need to charge it from a wall outlet, my car,s litter does not work.and its good for traveling

bianka sauer
port hueneme ca 93041

Reply #9 on Sep 3, 2012, 2:32am

how long to charge my garmin nuvi 40 from a wall in plug.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #10 on Sep 4, 2012, 11:10am

That will vary on how much charge you have left in the unit. The unit will not overcharge the battery or wreck it if left on the charger too long. There is no recommendation in the manual. If the battery is dead I would give it 6 hours then check to see if it is full yet.

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