Thanks, Dan, good to hear from you.
Like Bill suggested, I have been playing with my joy stick, but had no idea there could be a problem with my on button. My experience with the 45XL and with the eTrex for the first few years was very positive; I'm disappointed that this model is not more robust; looks like I'm not the only one with problems.
I wonder if anyone has had experience with their repair service; I am reluctant to put another $125 into model that is several years old.
D
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From: Koch, Dan
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] Etrex Vista
I have the 'lines through the screen' issue with both my green and my blue Garmins (whatever the model names are). I have found that if I 'play with' the power button, (ie. lightly press it), it will fix the display. It's almost as if those contacts are dirty as well.
LazyK - Dan
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Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 7:47 PM
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Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] Etrex Vista
My Vista acts up, also. Maps are nice, but I've reverted to a Geko for simple things like marking truck location.
The joystick needs exercise. I think the contacts get dirty / corroded. I've just played with it a while (you know what I mean!) and it starts working again.
As for the screen, I don't think it's software (I could be wrong), because hitting it against my hand makes it work right.
Bill
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Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Etrex Vista
My EV is about to give up the ghost; case chipped at the cable connector, joystick very erratic, lines through the display ( not so much since I reloaded the software. Any suggestions, regarding getting it fixed, before I send it back to Garmin with my $125. No, I really don't a "C" model; I don't want a MAC, er, a Magellan; I really, really like the EV.
CJ 7/01
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