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Garmin Forerunner 305 won't turn on, won't charge (Read 6599 times)

FrancesRe


Beginner all over again

    posted: 8/3/2009 at 11:06 AM
    modified: 8/3/2009 at 11:17 AM

    My Garmin Forerunner 305

    woudn't turn on

    wouldn't charge

     

    I found this on the Garmin support website and it fixed it for me.

    Just thought I'd post it.

    Mine was plugged in to charge, not to computer, and it still worked.

     

     

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    Question:  My Edge or Forerunner 205/305 won't power on. Is there a soft reset that I can do?

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    Answer:

    If a Forerunner or Edge 205/305 is unable to power on, a soft reset can be performed to un-freeze it. This will not erase any user data and is most effective if the device is connected to the computer while performing the reset.

    To reset the Forerunner or Edge 205/305:

    1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable
    2. Press and hold the mode and reset (lap) buttons together for 10 seconds
    3. Release and wait for 3 seconds
    4. There should be some indication of battery charging (either Finished or In Process)
    5. Power the device on while keeping it connected to the computer

    In addition, please make sure that the device has the latest software version

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      posted: 9/10/2011 at 1:04 PM
      After trying the soft reboot several times, this suggestion finally worked. Problem may have been low battery. Very helpful, thank you!!
      swtniki82


        posted: 9/22/2011 at 8:19 PM

        This worked for me! Thanks! 

         

        Had the thing since 2006.. kind of hoping my husband gets me a new one for my birthday in a few weeks though lol.

        Large Runner


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          posted: 9/23/2011 at 6:21 AM

          Oh Man!!  I hope this works.  I can't wait to get home to try it.

          Phidippides


            posted: 9/23/2011 at 7:33 AM

            My Garmin 205 had that problme too quite a few months ago and the soft reset did work and its been fince since - that was probably 9 months go...

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