Nuvi 42LM trip logs

[Goosebeak]

Eventually I managed to acquire one of these little beasties for SWAMBO... and it seems to work just fine, right out of the box. A sizeable step up in useability from my previous Nuvi which only stabilised software-wise just before it died completely...

Here's a question, though...
How does one delete the trip logs? Heck, how does one stop the trip logs from recording?

This is purely from a security point of view. Having had a couple of nasty experiences lately, I've taken to carrying my own GPSr (Oregon 300) around with me whenever I leave the car. Unfortunately, SWAMBO and the kids aren't that conscientous about this kind of thing, and if the unit is stolen/misplaced and some miscreants get their sticky little hands on it, the fact that I have the local police station saved as "HOME" won't really matter. All they have to do is backtrack the latest trip log and they'll arrive at my front gate...

A bit of an oversight that, methinks.

Anybody got any ideas? I've tried everything, googling, youtubing, all to no avail. I cannot seem to delete trip logs without resetting the machine to factory spec...

[Jan Horn]

Hi Charles
I have a Nuvi 2 that I have been using for about 10 months now. Basically the same unit only a slightly larger screen. Unfortunately Garmin decided not to include an option to delete the trip logs, nor can you turn off recording it. As you pointed out in a country like ours that oversight can become a safety risk. You can only hide or display the log. What you can try however is to connect the unit to the computer and delete the logs that way but that is obviously not of any use for all practical purposes.

[dasilvarsa]

http://support.garmin.com/support/searc ... 0000000%7D

http://gpstracklog.com/2013/04/hands-on ... vi-42.html

You can't delete it with the Computer either.

Master Reset is the only way, Bad Feature.

[Jan Horn]

I forgot that the trip logs are hidden files.
Here is the answer given by Garmin support

Can I clear the trip log on my Camper, nuvi, dezl, RV, or LIVE series device?
03/07/2014

Some nuvi, dezl, Camper/RV, and LIVE series devices will record a trip log that keeps track of where you've been. If desired, this trip log can be cleared by following the steps outlined below.

For more information about what a trip log is and how it works, review the following article: https://support.garmin.com/support/sear ... 0000000%7D

To clear the trip log on nuvi 205, 465, 500, 700, 705, 800, 805, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1690, and 5000 series devices:
1.Touch Tools
2.Touch My Data
3.Touch Clear Trip Log
4.Touch Yes to confirm

The trip log is now deleted.

To clear the trip log on nuvi 55, 56, 65, 66, 2405, 2407, 2408. 2505, 2507, 2508, 2707, 2708, 3400, 3500, 3507, and 3508 series devices, Camper/RV 760 and dezl 760:
1.Touch Settings
2.Touch Device
3.Touch Clear Travel History
4.Touch Yes to confirm

The trip log is now deleted.

To clear the trip log on nuvi 2200, 2300, 2400, 3700 series devices, dezl 560, LIVE 1695, and LIVE 2300 series devices:
1.Touch Tools
2.Touch Settings
3.Touch Navigation
4.Touch Automobile
5.Touch Trip Log
6.Touch Clear Trip Log

The trip log is now deleted.

To clear the trip log on a nuvi 30, 40, series or 50, 52, and 54 devices:

You will need to perform a master reset.

Note: A master reset could erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
1.Start with the device off and unplugged from power
2.Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser of a pencil
3.Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the device ON
4.Release the power button when the device powers ON◦You will see a new message: "Do you really want to erase all user data?"

5.Remove your finger from the screen when this message displays
6.Touch Yes◦If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right


The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.