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If you want to charge using a regular USB cable on some of the Roadmate series you can disable USB detection using a hidden menu.

Go to Menu>Settings>System  at the top is a bar that says 'System Settings' click on the top left twice, top right twice, top left once, top right once to get into the hidden menu.

There are a few options like resetting the GPS for first use, bur for charging from computer or a standard USB charger, choose next and disable USB Detection.  Have Fun

I have been wondering why no other charger works with a Magellan Maestro 3250 and other models.  If you are not using the 'Magellan' charger, it shows that it's connected to the computer with a message: USB Connected - The USB has been connected to the unit. Please follow instructions from PC application for updating maps or software. This is great when actually connected to a computer as it allows you to get rid of the junk navigation software that the unit came with. But when you are trying to USE the unit for navigation this screen blocks the navigation.  As an added hassle, the unit reboots as soon as it is disconnected from USB mode.  The method that they use to determine if a charger or a standard USB mini-B cable is used all resides in the miniUSB connector.  The difference is in the type of miniUSB connector, specifically pin 4, type A=connected to ground, type B=not connected to ground.

• Connect to computer = Standard mini-B connector


• Charge = Next to impossible to find mini-A connector

* NOTE: If you get the USB Connected message while using a Magellan charger, the connector/cable is dirty, warn, or broken.

Repair and Workaround Options:

1. Use a Magellan charger(clean the contacts or replace connector if necessary).


2. Open the unit and solder USB pins 4 and 5 together or even better, add a switch.


3. Modify a mini-B connector by soldering pins 4 and 5 together.

I have already had some people question me as to what I wanted for my birthday.  Well here it is, I want you to donate to Nothing But Nets.  And to make this extra special for my b-day month, I will be matching all donations this month up to my goal.

I will keep this list of the Leapfrog Tag books that William already has up to date, no really, I will.

1. 20541 The Cat in the Hat


2. 30675 Tractor Tipping


3. 39025 Pirates: The Treasure of Turtle Island


4. 21170 Madagascar Escape 2 Africa: Air Penguin


5. 20193 Handy Manny's Motorcycle Adventure


6. 21178 Kai-lan's Super Sleepover


7. 30674 Spongebob Squarepants The Tour de Bikini Bottom


8. 21123 Toy Story 3 Together Again


9. 20192 Bakugan Finding Drago

This has always been my advice, wait for an Android based phone, there are a ton out there already.  This advice now comes even from Steve Jobs himself which makes me laugh. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/steve-jobs-porn

So I guess android really does do everything, including porn, YAY.

I though that it was awesome, I just hope that Andy happened to be there in Charlotte watching.   Anyway, there is this guy on youtube named Merton that does piano improv on Chatroulette.  Well Ben Folds did the same thing during a live show and it is posted on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgTKY0rbemQ  and part 2 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzakCwZUYHg  You have to watch it, well worth it and is a good laugh, also give Chatroulette a try while you are at it.

Ben Folds always reminds me of the person who got me listening to Ben Folds Five back in the day when I was young and dumb, and did some stupid shit that I regret and could have ended badly, eh whatever I hope all is well Andy and Julia!