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Question posted by kathrynapierce on January 28th, 2012

Is There A Way To Change The Map To A Higher Contrast?

The white-on-gray is very hard to read in the sunlight, and I have to take my eyes off the road too long to see the map except for the major streets.  My old one had black lines on gray, which was much easier to read.

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Answer #1: Posted by massists on January 28th, 2012 8:39 PM
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Check your screen settings. There is a high contrast setting.

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

...store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the...road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the windshield. • Always use of the device controls while driving. Keep your windshield clean to help ensure that may present a risk of damage to the GPS... Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any ...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

...device must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user-serviceable...repair or replace any components that has been modified or altered without the written permission of map data in normal use. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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