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PostSubject: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 17:16

I just wondered if there is an option or a way to get auto night time mode on the MINI sat nav? The screen is very bright at night and it's a pain to have to select night time mode. I didn't see anything in the manual when I looked. My garmin has the option and I got used to it.
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 17:32

I am sure christine aka Chris D will know

Drop her a PM
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:12

Thanks Ali, will drop her a PM.

Hi Emily, yes I do this, but on my garmin, it automatically goes into night mode at a certain time or something without me doing anything. Whereas in the MINI I have to change between the daytime and nighttime whilst driving. Just wondered if there was an auto setting I was missing?? Question 
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:25

So do you leave it on night time mode, even in the day? Does the screen look alright? I just find it weird that it doesn't auto adjust like my sister's much cheaper Toyota yaris.
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:32

Thanks. Maybe I will do that instead then, just keep it on night mode. Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:33

Can't you just turn the screen off? I know you can on BMWs - well maybe the older ones anyway
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:50

Yes you can turn the screen off, but if you are following your nav that might not be the best choice!
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 19:59

I turn mine back to the radio screen and go by the instructions as they pop up...
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 20:01

vickietots wrote:
Thanks Ali, will drop her a PM.

Hi Emily, yes I do this, but on my garmin, it automatically goes into night mode at a certain time or something without me doing anything. Whereas in the MINI I have to change between the daytime and nighttime whilst driving. Just wondered if there was an auto setting I was missing?? Question 
My Garmin does as well, seems unbelievable that a cheapy unit has it but an expensive one doesn't!!
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 22:25

I've noticed the same thing Vicks, it's not so bad when you're in a built up area, as the screen doesn't show so much green space, but if you're driving through some countryside and it's just fields, then it's really bright on the screen!

I was wondering if there's an auto adjust, but it doesn't look like there is, only the manual one like Emily says - we'll have to wear Cool at night lol!
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 23:15

Thanks guys! Glad it's not just me! Was wondering whether I was just not finding the option! Will try Emily's suggestion of the night mode during the day and see how I get on with that. Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty30th September 2013, 23:18

I was wondering the opposite. Mine has the pre-LCI system and looks like Night Mode is the only mode...
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty1st October 2013, 21:39

vickietots wrote:
Thanks guys! Glad it's not just me! Was wondering whether I was just not finding the option! Will try Emily's suggestion of the night mode during the day and see how I get on with that. Very Happy
You could always turn the brightness down

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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty2nd October 2013, 23:09

Thanks Chris. Sounds like I just need to have a play and figure out what works best for me.
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PostSubject: Re: Night time mode on sat nav   Night time mode on sat nav Empty2nd October 2013, 23:10

There is also a grey option when you go into the settings (where you can select night mode). I had a quick look earlier, but I like colour Big Grin
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