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Garmin 705 Fields changing "randomly"

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fliernh

Discussion Starter · Jun 21, 2009

On my 705, the fields will occasionally revert back to previous settings without me asking it to. Several times while out riding I will look down and one of the fields will have changed back to what it was some time ago. If I shut down and re-start, it comes back with the correct field in place.

Any ideas? Anyone else have this happen?

Thanks

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6thElement

· #2 · Jun 22, 2009

Are you switching between the bike1 and bike2 screens?

If you're viewing the data fields and move the joystick up it will move to the second screen of data fields.

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fliernh

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 22, 2009

6thElement said:
Are you switching between the bike1 and bike2 screens?

If you're viewing the data fields and move the joystick up it will move to the second screen of data fields.

That may be it. I did not know that worked that way. Must have missed that in the manual. So if I understand that right, If I move the joystick up it goes to the data fields for the other bike screen.

Thanks much.

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6thElement

· #4 · Jun 22, 2009

Within the datafield setup there's Bike1/Bike2/Map/Course (I think that's right).

It confused me when I first got the unit as I thought the Bike1/Bike2 refered to separate bike profiles. But they don't, you get two data screens which are the same no matter which bike profile you're on.

I tend to use one screen for live values and the second for averages etc.

Hope that helps.

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fliernh

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 22, 2009

6thElement said:
Within the datafield setup there's Bike1/Bike2/Map/Course (I think that's right).

It confused me when I first got the unit as I thought the Bike1/Bike2 refered to separate bike profiles. But they don't, you get two data screens which are the same no matter which bike profile you're on.

I tend to use one screen for live values and the second for averages etc.

Hope that helps.

YES, that helps allot. I also thought that it was for two different bikes. It is all clear now. Thank you much!!:thumbsup:

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MisterC

· #6 · Jun 22, 2009

6thElement said:
I tend to use one screen for live values and the second for averages etc.

Such a good idea. Will do this.

Just an add on to 705 issues. Do I need to reset the ANT+ cadence sensor dealie every time I rid eto get it to register my cadence? Or just every so often or something like that?

On my ride yesterday it detected the sensor just fine but it wasn't displaying my cadence on the unit.

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slocaus

· #7 · Jun 22, 2009

fliernh said:
YES, that helps allot. I also thought that it was for two different bikes. It is all clear now. Thank you much!!:thumbsup:

Joystick, Up and Down will toggle back and forth as well. The 705 has a keypad lock, push and hold Menu to disable all button input temporarily. Press and hold again unlocks it.

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PissedOffCil

· #8 · Jun 25, 2009

slocaus said:
The 705 has a keypad lock, push and hold Menu to disable all button input temporarily. Press and hold again unlocks it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing

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6thElement

· #9 · Jun 26, 2009

Didn't know that about the keylock, another one to remember.

You shouldn't have to reset your cadence sensor, I think I've done it once in a year of ownership. When you spin the wheel or the crank is the light on the unit flashing appropriately? You might have the magnets too far from the sensor.

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