Garmin 01081 LOW POWER DATA TRANSMITTER User Manual New Nuvi 310 360 OM indd
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OWNERS MANUAL 1
nüvi™ 310/360
personal travel assistant
owner’s manual
personal travel assistant
owner’s manual
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© 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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February 2006 Part Number 190-00671-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
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nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual iii
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the nuvi 310/360.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and
learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into
the following chapters.
The Introduction contains the Table of Contents.
The Getting Started section...
The Basic Operation section...
The Main Pages contain...
The Appendix contains information such as specifications, optional accessories,
and maintenance information. You can also find warranty and FCC information in
the Appendix. Read the Safety Information to learn how to install and use your
Garmin GPS safely and responsibly.
The Index ...
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Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the
serial number of your nüvi handy, and connect to our Web site at
http://www.garmin.com. Click the Product Registration link.
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the
box) in case your nüvi is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original
sales receipt in a safe place, or attach a photocopy inside the manual.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
If you encounter problems while using your GPS unit, or if you have any questions, in
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020,
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to http://www.garmin.com/support/,
and click Product Support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
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Caring for the Unit
The nüvi case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user
maintenance except cleaning.
Cleaning the Case
Clean the nüvi’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that
may damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Screen
The nüvi screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl
alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid
to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.
Storage
Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur
(such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
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Introduction .................................................................................................... iii
About This Manual ........................................................................................ iii
Product Registration .............................................................................................iv
Contact Garmin ................................................................................................................iv
Caring for the Unit ..................................................................................................v
Cleaning the Case ............................................................................................................ v
Cleaning the Screen .......................................................................................................... v
Storage .............................................................................................................................. v
Caution ...................................................................................................................iii
Turning Your nüvi On or Off ..................................................................................1
Charging Your nüvi ................................................................................................1
Resetting Your nüvi ................................................................................................1
Clearing User Data .................................................................................................2
Adjusting the Volume and Brightness .................................................................2
Locking the Screen ................................................................................................2
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ........................................................................................3
Mounting Your nüvi ................................................................................................4
Finding Your Destination .......................................................................................6
Following Your Route .............................................................................................7
Viewing the Map Page ............................................................................................8
Adding Stops to Your Route ..................................................................................9
Setting a Home Location .....................................................................................10
Going Home ...................................................................................................................10
Changing Your Home Location ...................................................................................... 10
Editing Saved Places ...........................................................................................11
Changing the Name ........................................................................................................12
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Changing the Map Symbol ............................................................................................. 12
Deleting Saved Places ....................................................................................................12
Finding a Place Using the Map ...........................................................................13
Tips for Browsing the Map ............................................................................................. 13
Viewing Places on the Map ............................................................................................ 14
Expanding Your Search .......................................................................................15
Saving Places You Find .......................................................................................17
Finding Saved Places ..........................................................................................17
WHERE TO? 18
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name ...............................................................18
Go! Page Options .................................................................................................19
MY LOCATIONS 20
Saving Places You Find .......................................................................................20
Finding Saved Places ..........................................................................................20
Understanding My Locations ..............................................................................21
Saving Your Current Location .............................................................................21
Trip Information Page ..........................................................................................22
Resetting Trip Information ............................................................................................. 22
Current Route Page ..............................................................................................23
Next Turn Page .....................................................................................................24
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.
The nüvi is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures
or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect
safety or timing while driving.
Use the nüvi only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the nüvi for any purpose
requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product
should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is
solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to
changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including
the nüvi. Although the nüvi is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be
misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
This TFR Overlay Display System (TODS) is updated Monday–Friday, 1200–2000 UTC.
CONFIRM DATA CURRENCY THROUGH ALTERNATE SOURCES AT OTHER TIMES.
For interpretation of this TFR contact your local FSS.
Caution
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Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination
of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data
to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or
is prohibitively expensive.
Notice to State of California Drivers: California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) (1) provides that
“No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed,
affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows.” Drivers in California should
not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear windows. Garmin does not take any
responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding
this notice. A disk for attaching the suction mount to a vehicle’s dashboard is enclosed.
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nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual 1
Turning Your nüvi On or Off
To turn your nüvi on or off, press and hold the Power button on the top of the unit.
The fi rst time you turn on your nüvi, follow the on-screen, set-up instructions.
Charging Your nüvi
To charge the nüvi:
Connect your nuvi to the suction mount and the 12/24-volt car adapter.
OR
Connect your nuvi to the USB cable and your computer.
Resetting Your nüvi
If your unit locks up (freezes up), press the Power button to turn off the unit, then
press again to turn the unit back on. If this does not help, reset your nüvi.
To reset the nüvi:
➊
➋
1. Raise the antenna.
2. Press the Reset button.
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Clearing User Data
Hold your fi nger on the upper right corner of the nüvi’s screen while turning on the
nüvi. Keep your fi nger pressed until the pop-up window appears. Touch Yes to clear
all user data.
All original settings are restored. Your Recent Selections and audible bookmarks are
also deleted.
Adjusting the Volume and Brightness
Press and quickly release the Power button or touch
Brightness
on the Menu page to access
the Quick Settings. Move the sliders to adjust the volume and brightness. Touch Mute
to turn the volume off.
Locking the Screen
To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the Power
button.
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nüvi Tips and Shortcuts
• To quickly return to the Menu page, press and hold Back.
• To learn more about the nüvi’s Bluetooth or Travel Kit features, touch the Help
button on the appropriate screen.
• To jump from any page back to the player page when you are listening to music or
an audible book, quickly press the Power button twice. Press Back to return to the
previous page you were viewing (such as the map).
• To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do not need to receive GPS
signals. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is turned off.
• To access the Quick Settings, quickly press and release the Power button.
• To adjust the volume and brightness, move the sliders . You can also touch
on the Menu page to adjust the levels.
• To prevent accidental screen taps, touch Lock. To unlock the screen, press the
Power button and touch Unlock.
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Mounting Your nüvi
For a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-free
cloth before mounting the suction cup.
To mount the suction cup mount:
1. Place the suction cup on the windshield.
2. Flip the lever back, toward the windshield.
3. Open the antenna. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle.
4. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps in place. If necessary, rotate the cradle.
5. Plug the small end of the cable into the back of the mount; plug the other end
into a 12/24-Volt receptacle in your vehicle.
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➋
➊
Windshield
➎
➍
➌
Microphone
jack
If you are using the external microphone (optional), plug the microphone into the right
side of the nüvi cradle.
To remove your nüvi from the cradle, press the small tab on the bottom of the cradle
up, and tilt the nüvi forward.
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Finding Your Destination
Flip up the antenna on the nüvi to get satellite signals. Then, use the Garmin nüvi to
fi nd your destination and go to it.
Select a category. Touch
the arrows to see more
categories.
Select a destination.
Touch the arrows to see
more places.
Enjoy the route!
Touch .
Touch Where to?
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Following Your Route
Follow the route to your destination using the Map page. As you travel, the nüvi
guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions
at the top of the Map page. If you depart from the original route, the nüvi recalculates
the route and provides new route instructions.
Your route is marked with
a magenta line.
Follow the arrows as you
take turns.
A checkered flag marks
your destination.
For more information about using the Map page, see pages xx.
NOTE: You can add only one via point to your route.
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Viewing the Map Page
From the Menu page, touch
Viewing the Map Page
View Map to open the Map page. The position icon
shows your location. Touch and drag the map to view different areas.
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Touch Arrival or
Speed to open the Trip
Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.
Touch the text bar to
open the Current Route
page.
Touch to zoom out.
Touch to zoom in.
Touch Menu to return
to the Menu page.
GPS Satellite Signals
The bars in the upper left corner represent the
satellite signals being received by your nüvi. When you see
green bars, you have a strong signal. See page xx for more
information
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Adding Stops to Your Route
You can add a stop (via point) to your route. The nüvi gives you directions to the via point
and then to your fi nal destination. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to?
With a route active, touch
Menu > Where to?
➊
Search for the extra stop.
➋
Touch .
➌
Touch Yes to add
this stop before your
destination.
➍
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Setting a Home Location
You can set a Home location for the place you return to most often. After you have set
your Home, you can easily Go Home.
Touch Set Home.
Touch Where to? >
My Locations.
Select an option.
Going Home
Once your Home location is set, you can route to it at any time by touching My
Locations and then Go Home.
Changing Your Home Location
Change your Home location by repeating the steps above.
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Editing Saved Places
After you save a place, you can change the name of the place and its symbol on the
map. From the Menu page, touch
After you save a place, you can change the name of the place and its symbol on the
Where to? > My Locations.
Touch Favorites.
➊
Touch a button to change
the name or the map
symbol, or to delete the
item.
➍
Touch the Edit button.
The Edit window opens.
➌
Select the place you want
to edit.
➋
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Changing the Name
To change the name, touch Change Name. Enter the new name using the on-screen
keyboard. Touch Done.
Changing the Map Symbol
To change the symbol used on the map, touch Change Map Symbol and select a
symbol from the list.
Deleting Saved Places
To delete this saved place, touch Delete. Then touch Yes.
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Finding a Place Using the Map
Touch and drag anywhere on the Map page to browse the map and view different parts
of the map. You can also touch
Touch and drag anywhere on the Map page to browse the map and view different parts
Where to? >
Touch and drag anywhere on the Map page to browse the map and view different parts
Browse Map.
Tips for Browsing the Map
• Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map.
• Use the and icons to zoom in and out.
• Touch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object you
selected.
• Touch Go to navigate to the selected location.
• Touch Save to save this location to your Favorites.
• If the GPS if turned off, touch Set Loc. to set your location to the selected
location.
• Touch Back to return to the previous screen.
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Viewing Places on the Map
You can view a place you have found on the Map page.
Drag the map and zoom
in or out as necessary.
Touch Back when you
are done.
➋
Touch Show Map.
➊
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Expanding Your Search
Select an option. Touch
OK.
➋
From the Menu page,
touch Where to?
Then touch Near.
➊
Where I Am Now—searches for places near your current location.
A Different City—searches for places near the city you enter.
My Current Route—searches for places along the route you are currently navigating.
My Destination—searches for places near your route destination.
NOTE: Your nüvi automatically searches for places near your current location.
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Saving Places You Find
After you have found a place
you want to save, touch
Save.
Touch OK in the pop-up window. The place is saved in
My Locations > Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
Touch .
From the Menu page,
touch
From the Menu page,
Where to? >
My Locations >
Favorites.
Select a place.
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WHERE TO?
To learn how to perform a simple search using the Where To menu, see page x.
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name
From the Menu page, touch Where to? >
Spelling the Name
Spell Name.
Using the on-screen
keyboard, enter letters
contained in the name.
Then touch Done.
➊
Select the place you want to visit.
Touch .
➋
Touch to enter numbers. Touch to delete the last character entered;
touch and hold to delete the entire entry.
Tip: In any search results list, if you do not see the place you want visit or you want to
narrow your search results list, touch Spell and enter the name or part of the name.
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Go! Page Options
Touch to create a turn-by-turn route to this location.
Touch Show Map to view this location on the map.
Touch Save to save this location as one of your Favorites. See pages 9 through 12
for more information.
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MY LOCATIONS
Saving Places You Find
➋
Touch OK.
➊
After you have found
a place, touch Save.
Finding Saved Places
From the Menu page, touch
Finding Saved Places
Where to? > My Locations.
Select the place you
want to visit.
➋
Touch Favorites.
➊
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Understanding My Locations
You can save all of your favorite places in My Locations. You can also save your
home location in My Locations.
Saving Your Current Location
Touch anywhere on the Map. An arrow points to your current location. Touch Save.
Your current location is saved in your Favorites.
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Trip Information Page
The Trip Information page displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics
about your trip. To view the Trip Information page, select Speed or Arrival on the
Map page.
Current direction
of travel
Distance traveled
(Odometer)
Trip Information Page
Distance to your
final destination
Resetting Trip Information
If you want accurate trip information, reset the trip information before beginning a
trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.
Select Reset Trip to reset the information on the Trip Information page. Select Reset
Max to reset the Maximum Speed.
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Current Route Page
The Current Route page displays turn-by-turn instructions for your entire route. Touch
the green text bar on the top of the Map page to open the Current Route page. This
page displays all turns in the route and the distance between turns. Select a turn on the
list to view the Next Turn page for that turn. Touch Map to view the entire route on
the map.
Current Route Page
Direction of
the turn
Distance to
the turn
Upcoming turn
Distance to the upcoming turn
Approximate time left until this turn
Next Turn Page
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Next Turn Page
The Next Turn page shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before
you reach the turn. To view an upcoming turn on the map, select Turn In on the Map
page, or select any turn from the Current Route page.
Use the up and down arrows to view other turns in the route. When you are finished
viewing the Next Turn page, select Back.
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Adding a Detour to a Route
If you need to take a detour from your current route, select Detour from the Menu
page of the nüvi. The unit calculates a new route and provides you with new
instructions. The nüvi attempts to get you back on your original route as soon as
possible.
Select Stop to end navigation.
Select Detour and your unit
creates a new route if possible.
➋
Select Menu to return to the
Menu page.
➊
On some routes, the route you are currently taking might be the only reasonable
option. In this case, you cannot take a detour.
Stopping Your Route
If you want to stop your current route, return to the Menu page and select Stop.
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Finding an Address
From the Menu page, touch Where to? > Address.
Select a state. Then
select Search All.
Select the street. Select the address, if
necessary. Touch .
➍
➌➊
Type the street name
until a list of streets
appears, or touch Done.
➏
Type the address
number and touch
Done.
Select a city, if
necessary.
➎
➋
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NOTE: Finding an intersection is very similar to finding an address. Touch
Intersection and enter the two street names.
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Using BlueTooth® Technology
To use the Bluetooth technology of the nüvi, you must confi rm that your Bluetooth
phone is supported by the nüvi. (See www.garmin.com/bluetooth/.) Then you must
follow these steps to pair your phone with this nüvi.
Select your phone and
touch OK, or touch Add
Device and OK.
If adding, set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable
mode, and touch OK. Enter passkey 1234 on your
phone, when prompted. The Phone and
Bluetooth icons appear on the Menu page if the
pairing is successful.
Touch , and then
touch Bluetooth.
On the Menu page,
touch
On the Menu page,
Settings
Touch Add (or Change
if you already added).
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Placing a Direct Call
Ensure that your phone is paired with your nüvi.
Touch Dial.
Touch Phone. Dial the number, and
touch Dial. To end the
call, touch , and then
touch .
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If you are calling a number that requires that you enter information using a keypad
during the call (for example, entering a password for your voicemail), do the
following.
Enter the required
information. Touch
Back when you are
finished.
Touch during the
call, and then touch
.
To end the call, touch
, and then touch
.
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Placing a POI Call
Ensure that your phone is paired with your nüvi. You can call a phone number for any
POI (Point of Interest) that is listed on the nuvi.
Touch POI Dial. Touch the POI function
that you want to use.
Touch Phone.
Select a category. Select a POI from the list. Touch to call the
POI. To end the call,
touch and then touch
.
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Receiving a Call
Ensure that your phone is paired with your nuvi. When you receive a call, an
“Incoming Call” message appears on the nuvi. Touch Answer. To end the call, touch
and then touch .
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Loading Items to Your nüvi
Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi. Connect the larger end of the
cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop. Two new
Removable Disk drives appear in your list of drives: “nuvi” and “nuvi sd.” “nuvi” is
the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” is the SD card inserted
in your nüvi. If you do not have an SD card inserted in your nüvi, the “nuvi sd” drive
does not appear in the list.
Double-click one of the nüvi drives to open it. Copy and paste files into the drive.
To disconnect, double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon from your
Windows® system tray. Click Stop and then OK.
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Using an FM TMC Traffi c Receiver
Using a Garmin GTM 10 or GTM 11 FM TMC Traffi c Receiver, the nüvi can receive
and use traffi c information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. For more
information about these Garmin FM TMC Traffi c Receivers, visit http://www.garmin.
com/.
Connecting the FM TMC Traffi c Receiver to Your nüvi
Place your nüvi into the mount, and plug it into the 12/24-volt adapter. Plug the USB
cable from the GTM 10 or GTM 11 into the USB cable connector on the side of the
nüvi
Viewing Traffi c Events
From the Menu page, touch
Viewing Traffi c Events
to display a list of traffi c events. The traffi c symbols
appear on the Map as well.
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More Information
For more detailed information about the nüvi functions, connect your nuvi to your
computer and refer to the owner’s manual located on your “nuvi” drive. The manual is
also available on the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nüvi/. Click
the Manuals link, and then select Download. You must have Adobe Reader installed
on your computer to view this manual.
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MANAGING FILES ON YOUR NÜVI
Your nüvi is able to store fi les, such as JPEG images and MP3 music fi les. You can
store fi les in the nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD Card.
After you connect your nüvi to your computer, you can copy and paste fi les to the
memory or an optional SD Card. Follow the four steps described below and on the
next page.
Step 1: Insert an SD Card (Optional)
The SD card slot is located on the side of the nüvi. To insert or remove the card, press
it in until it clicks.
Inserting an SD Card
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Step 2: Connect the USB Cable
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the connector located on the side of
your nüvi.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
Connecting the USB Cable
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Step 3: Transfer Files to Your nüvi
1. Connect the nüvi to your computer as described on the previous page.
2. Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop.
3. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy.
4. Highlight the file and select Edit > Copy.
5. Open the “nuvi” or “nuvi sd” drive (see the next page for information).
6. Select Edit > Paste. The file then appears in the list of files on the nüvi
memory or SD card.
nüvi Removable
Disk Drives
Step 4: Eject and Unplug the USB Cable
When you are finished transferring files, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon
in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click Stop. Select the
nüvi drives and click OK. You can disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.
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Information about Your nüvi Drives
After you connect your nüvi to your computer, one or two additional drives appear in
your computer’s list of drives: “nuvi” and possibly “nuvi sd.”
“nuvi” is the available storage in the nüvi’s internal memory. “nuvi sd” is the SD card
inserted in your nüvi. If you do not have an SD card inserted in your nüvi, the “nuvi
sd” drive does not appear in the list.
nüvi Removable
Disk Drives
NOTE: On some Windows Operating Systems, the nüvi drives may not be named
automatically. See your Windows help file or page 56 of this manual to learn how to
rename the drives.
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Additional Help
For troubleshooting tips for using the nüvi with your computer to transfer files, see
page 55.
Deleting Files from Your nüvi
You can delete files from your nüvi just as you would delete files from your computer.
With the nüvi connected to your computer, open My Computer. Open your “nuvi” or
“nuvi sd” drive. Highlight the file that you want to delete from your nüvi and press the
Delete key on your computer’s keyboard.
Supported File Types
• MP3 music files
• JPG image files
• AA audible book files
• GPI custom POI files from Garmin’s POI Loader (see page 51)
• GPX waypoint files from MapSource (see page 54)
• Maps from MapSource
NOTE: The nüvi does not support iTunes M4A/M4P files.
CAUTION: If you are not sure about a file’s purpose, do NOT delete it. Your
nüvi memory contains important map data files that should NOT be deleted. Be
especially cautious of files located in folders entitled “Garmin.”
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USING THE TRAVEL KIT
The travel kit provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling across
town or across the globe. Touch Help to learn more about the nüvi Travel Kit.
Touch the arrows to view all items in the Travel
Kit. Touch the item you want to open.
From the Menu page,
touch
From the Menu page,
Travel Kit.
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Using the Language Guide
The Garmin Language Guide puts data from Oxford’s multilingual resources and
fi ve bilingual dictionaries in the palm of your hand. A sample version of the Garmin
Language Guide is provided. To purchase the Garmin Language Guide accessory,
go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/ and click
the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi
accessories.
➊
From the Menu page,
touch
From the Menu page,
Travel Kit.
➋
Touch the arrows to view
all items in the Travel Kit.
Touch the item you want
to open.
NOTE: Only nüvi 360 models can verbally translate words and phrases in the
Language Guide.
Loading the Language Guide
After you have received your Garmin Language Guide SD Card, you must load the
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data on your nüvi. Follow the directions on the package or in the nüvi help file to learn
how to load the data into your unit.
TIP: After you load the Garmin Language Guide onto your nüvi, you can use the
SD card for other data, such as MP3s or Audible Books.
All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is © Oxford University Press. Voice
files are © Scansoft.
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Translating Words and Phrases
From the Menu page, touch
Translating Words and Phrases
Travel Kit > Language Guide.
➎
Search for a phrase and
touch it. Touch to hear the
translation.
➏➍
Select a category.
➊
Touch Words and
Phrases.
➋
Touch Language.
➌
Select the From and To
languages and touch
Back.
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Words and Phrases Tips
• Use Keywords in Phrases to find all of the phrases that contain a specific
word.
• Touch Search to spell the word.
• Touch an underlined word to replace the word.
• Touch More Variations to change words in the phrase or get a different
translation.
• If you cannot find what you are looking for in Words and Phrases, look in the
Bilingual Dictionaries.
SaversGuide® (Optional)
With the SaversGuide preprogrammed SD data card and membership card, your
nüvi becomes a digital coupon book that notifies you of merchants near your current
location where you are eligible for a discount such as restaurants, hotels, stores,
dry cleaners, movie theatres, and auto repair shops. To purchase the SaversGuide
accessory, go to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/ and
click the Accessories link. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi
accessories.
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nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual 45
Using the Bilingual Dictionaries
The Garmin Language Guide provides fi ve bilingual dictionaries. You can easily
translate words and hear their pronunciation using the Bilingual Dictionaries.
1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Language Guide.
2. On the Oxford page, touch Bilingual Dictionaries.
3. On the Select a dictionary page, touch a translation option. If necessary, touch
To English.
4. On the Select Word page, search for the word and touch it.
5. On the Translation page, touch to hear the word spoken.
Bilingual Tips
• Touch Search to spell the word or the beginning of the word.
• Touch Legend to view the legend for the selected language. The Legend contains
information on abbreviations, labels, and pronunciation symbols used in each
dictionary.
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Using the Travel Guide
Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed
information about places, such as restaurants and hotels. Your nüvi comes with a few
sample travel guide points; to purchase the Travel Guide accessory, go to the Garmin
Web site at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi/ and click the Accessories link. You
can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase nüvi accessories.
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Touch Travel Guide.
2. On the Marco Polo page, touch Browse.
3. On the Select Sample Location page, touch a location.
4. On the Category List page, touch a category. Touch a sub-category, if
necessary.
5. On the List page, touch an entry.
6. On the Information page, touch the arrows to view more information about the
location. Touch Go to go to the location. Touch Map to display this item on a
map.
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Listening to MP3 Files
Select a category. To play the entire category,
touch Play All. To play one
song, touch the title.
Touch Back to exit the
MP3 page to view other
pages, such as the map.
From the Menu page,
touch
From the Menu page,
Travel Kit.
Touch MP3 Player.Touch Browse.
Touch to adjust the volume.
Tap to go to the beginning of the song; touch and hold to skip back.
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Tap to skip to the end of the song; touch and hold to skip ahead.
Touch to pause the song.
Touch to repeat. Touch to shuffl e.
When you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the Power button
twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to the
previous page you were viewing (such as the map).
NOTE: The nüvi plays MP3 fi les only: it does not support iTunes M4A/M4P fi les.
Playing Audible Books
Your nüvi provides sample Audible books, which are only portions of the book.
Purchase full books from Audible.com at http://garmin.audible.com.
1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit > Audible Book Player.
2. Touch Browse.
3. Touch a book title.
4. Touch .
Touch to adjust the volume.
Tap to jump back. Tap to skip ahead. Press and hold to move more quickly.
Touch to pause the book.
Touch the book cover art to view book information.
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When you are listening to music or an audible book, quickly press the Power button
twice to jump from any page back to the player page. Press Back to return to the
previous page you were viewing (such as the map).
Using Bookmarks
To create a bookmark, touch and Bookmark. To view your bookmarks, touch
and then touch a bookmark. Touch to listen to the book from the bookmark.
Moving around the Book
Touch
Moving around the Book
to skip a section and to jump back.
Press and hold and to move forward or backward through the book.
Touch the book cover art to view information about the book.
Loading Audible Books to Your nüvi
To purchase a book, go to http://garmin.audible.com and create an Audible.com
account. After you create an account, download AudibleManager to your personal
computer. Then you can purchase a book and download it to your nüvi.
Before you can listen to an audible book, you must activate your nüvi. The fi rst time
you open AudibleManager, you are led through the activation process. See page 29 for
more information.
After activating your nüvi, follow these three steps to load an audible book to your
nüvi: connect your nüvi to your computer, download the book to your computer, and
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transfer the book to your nüvi.
Step 1: Connect your nüvi to the computer
1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the side of the nüvi.
2. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
3. If you want to load the book on your SD card, insert the SD card in the slot in
your nüvi.
Step 2: Download the book to your computer
Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading
books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi.
1. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open
AudibleManager.
2. Click the Go to My Library Online button on the top center of
the window. Your Audible.com library opens, displaying the books you have
purchased.
3. Click Get it Now to download the book to your computer.
4. Select a format and click Download.
Step 3: Transfer the book to your nüvi
Refer to AudibleManager’s Help file for detailed instructions about downloading
books to your computer and loading them on your nüvi. You must first activate your
nüvi before transferring books: see page 29.
1. Open AudibleManager.
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2. Select the Internal Drive or External Drive (SD card) in the lower portion of the
window.
3. Select the book title. Click the Add to Garmin - nüvi button in the
top left corner.
4. Select how much of the book you want to load. You can load small sections at
a time to save memory. Click OK. AudibleManager transfers the book to your
nüvi.
5. When you are finished, double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon .
Click Stop and then OK.
AudibleManager Program
Books in your
AudibleManager
library
Book loaded
on your nüvi
Add to Garmin -
nüvi icon
Go to My Library
Online icon
Activating Your nüvi with AudibleManager
Before you can listen to a book you have downloaded from Audible.com, you must
activate your nüvi. This is a one time process.
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1. Disconnect your nüvi from your computer: double-click the Unplug or Eject
icon in your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click
Stop. Select the nüvi drives and click OK. Unplug the USB cable from your
nüvi.
2. From your computer’s desktop, double-click the AudibleManager icon to open
AudibleManager.
3. In the “Choose your device” window, click the box next to “Garmin - nüvi” to
place a check mark in the box. Click Next.
4. Enter your Audible user name and password. Click Next.
5. Connect your nüvi to your computer using the USB cable. Wait a few moments
for AudbleManager to detect your nüvi.
6. Select Activate my player(s) and click Next.
7. Please wait while AudibleManager attempts to activate your nüvi. Upon
completion, you will receive a message saying the process has been
successful. Click Finish.
NOTE: If you are unable to connect to the Internet or have any other problems
activating your nüvi, refer to the Audible Manager Help File. Select Help from the
menu and then click Help.
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Viewing Pictures
You can view pictures that you have stored in your nüvi using the Picture Viewer.
1. On the Menu page, touch Travel Kit.
2. Touch and then Picture Viewer.
3. Touch a picture to view a larger image of it.
4. Touch and to scroll through the images.
Viewing a Slide Show
Touch Slide Show to start a slide show, which displays each image for a few moments
and then displays the next image.
Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show.
TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the image 90°.
Using the World Clock
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit.
2. Touch and then touch World Clock.
3. To change a city listed, touch the city.
4. Select a new time zone (or city). Touch OK when done.
5. Touch World Map to view a map.
6. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. Touch World Clock to view the
clocks again, or Back to exit.
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Converting Currency
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch and then
Currency Converter.
2. Touch to change the currency.
3. Select a currency and touch OK.
4. Touch to change the currency.
5. Select a currency and touch OK.
6. Touch the blank rectangle under the currency rate you want to convert.
7. Enter the number. Touch Done.
8. Touch Clear to convert a different value.
Updating Conversion Rates
The nüvi allows you to update the currency rates manually so that you are always
using the most current conversion rates.
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch and then Currency
Converter.
2. Touch Update.
3. Touch the rate you want to update.
4. Touch to erase the current rate. Enter a new rate and touch Done.
5. Touch Save to fi nish.
TIP: Touch Restore to use the original conversion rate.
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TIP: Touch and hold to erase the entire entry.
Converting Measurements
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch and then
Measurement Converter.
2. Touch the button.
3. Select a type of measurement and touch OK.
4. Touch From or To.
5. Select a unit of measure and touch OK.
6. Touch the blank rectangle to enter a value.
7. Enter a value and touch Done.
8. Touch Clear to enter another measurement.
Using the Calculator
1. From the Menu page, touch Travel Kit. Touch twice and then
Calculator.
2. Enter the fi rst number of your calculation.
3. Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +).
4. Enter the second number of your calculation.
5. Touch =.
6. Touch to make a new calculation.
Touch . to add a decimal.
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Touch ± to make the number negative or positive.
Touch % to make the number a percent (0.01).
Touch to clear the entry.
CUSTOMIZING THE NÜVI
To change nüvi settings, touch from the Menu page. See the following pages for
more information.
1. On the Menu page, touch .
2. Select the setting you want to change.
Restoring Settings
To restore all settings you have changed, press the Restore Settings button, as shown
below.
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To restore settings for an individual category, such as Map, touch the Restore Settings
button on that particular page.
Changing the Map Settings
Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail shown on the map. Displaying more detail
causes the map to redraw slowly.
Map View—change the perspective of the Map page.
• Track Up—display the map in 2 dimensions (2D) with your direction of travel
at the top.
• North Up—display the map in 2D with North at the top.
• 3D View—display the map in 3 dimensions (3D), Track Up orientation. This is
the default map view.
Map Info—view the maps loaded on your nüvi and their version.
Restore—restore the original map settings.
Changing the System Settings
WAAS/EGNOS—enable and disable WAAS/EGNOS. For information about WAAS,
go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.
Units—change units of measure to kilometers (Metric) or miles (Statute).
Safe Mode—disable or enable the Safe Mode feature to improve driver safety. When
your vehicle is moving, Safe Mode disables all unit functions that require significant
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operator attention and could become a distraction while driving.
Touch Tones—disable or enable the tone that sounds each time you touch the screen.
Proximity Alarms—disable or enable the alerts when you approach Custom POIs.
This option is only visible if you have loaded Custom POIs. See page 51 for more
information about Custom POIs.
About—display your nüvi’s software version number, unit ID number, and audio
version number. This information is needed when you update the system software (see
page 53) or purchase additional map data (see page 54).
Restore—restore the original system settings.
Changing the Time Settings
Time Format—choose a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.
Time Zone—select a time zone or nearby city from the list.
Daylight Saving—set to On, Off , or Auto if it is available.
Restore Settings—restore the original time settings.
Changing the Display Settings
Color Mode—select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a black
background, or Auto to automatically switch between the two.
Backlight Timeout—select the length of time the backlight stays on after external
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power is removed. Reducing the time the backlight stays on increases your battery
life.
Touch Screen—recalibrates (or realigns) the touch screen to respond properly. Touch
Recalibrate and then follow the directions.
PictureIt—enables you to take a screen shot when you quickly press and release the
Power button. The screen shots are saved in the “PictureIt” folder on your “nuvi”
drive.
NOTE: When PictureIt is On, the Quick Settings screen does not open when you
press the Power button.
Changing the Navigation Settings
Route Preference—select a preference for calculating your route. Select Faster Time
to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. Select Shorter
Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to
drive.
Vehicle—specify your vehicle type to optimize routes.
Avoidances—touch the Enabled button to access the road types. Select the road types
you want to avoid on your routes. The nüvi uses these road types only if alternative
routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. If you have
an FM TMC Traffic Receiver, you can also avoid traffic incidents.
Attention Tone—turn on or off the attention tone.
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Voice Prompts—select when you want to nüvi to announce route navigation and
system status.
Restore Settings—restore the original navigation settings.
Changing the Language Settings
Text Language—change all on-screen text to the selected language. Changing the
Text Language does not change the language of map data, such as street names and
places or user-entered data.
Voice Language—change the language for all voice prompts and messages.
If you have a nüvi 310, your nüvi contains pre-recorded voices that have a
limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets.
If you have a nüvi 360, your nüvi contains text-to-speech (TTS) voices: for
example, American English-Jill is a text-to-speech voice. The text-to-speech
voices “read” and “speak” the same words that are displayed on the nüvi. The
voices have an extensive vocabulary, and they pronounce the street names as
you approach turns.
Restore Settings—restore the original language settings.
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FM TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Using an optional Garmin FM TMC Traffi c Receiver, your nüvi can receive and use
traffi c information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System (RDS). When a traffi c
message is received, your unit displays the event on the map and can change your
route to avoid the traffi c incident. For more information about the FM TMC Traffi c
Receiver, visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). For participating subscription
providers, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/fmtraffi c.
Connecting the FM TMC Traffi c Receiver to Your nüvi
Place your nüvi in the auto mount and plug into the 12-volt adapter. Plug the Traffi c
Receiver’s mini-USB cable into the mini-USB connector located on the side of the
nüvi.
NOTE: You can only access the traffi c information and settings if the nüvi is
connected to external power and an FM TMC Traffi c Receiver, such as a GTM 10.
Connecting the FM TMC Traffi c Receiver to the nüvi
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Viewing Traffi c Events
1. From the Menu page, touch .
2. Select an item to view details.
3. Select an option.
Avoiding Traffi c
The map page displays a when there is a traffi c event on your current route or on
the road you are driving. When you are following a route, touch the to avoid the
traffi c.
1. From the map page, touch .
2. Select an item to view details.
3. Touch Avoid.
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Traffi c Symbols
North American Symbols Meaning International Symbols
Road Condition
Road Construction
Congestion
Accident
Incident
Information
Color Code
The bars to the left of the traffi c symbols indicate the severity of the traffi c incident:
= Low severity; traffi c is still fl owing.
= Medium severity; traffi c is a bit congested.
= High severity; traffi c is heavily congested or stopped.
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Traffi c Events List
Color code
Traffi c Symbol
Adding a Subscription
Your FM TMC Traffi c Receiver may have a trial subscription, or you may be in an
area with free service. You can also add subscriptions to expand your service area.
You will need your FM TMC Traffi c Receiver’s Unit ID; see below for directions.
Go to http://www.garmin.com/fmtraffi c to purchase a traffi c subscription and obtain a
25-character traffi c subscription code.
1. From the Menu page, touch .
2. Touch Setup.
3. Touch Add.
4. Touch Next.
5. Enter the code and touch Done.
6. Touch Done.
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APPENDIX
Mounting the nüvi on Your Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your unit to the dashboard. California
drivers, use the enclosed disk to comply with California regulations: see the nüvi
Product Information Sheet that came in the box for more information.
Important: The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after
it is installed.
To install the mounting disk:
1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you will place the disk.
2. Remove the backing from the permanent mounting adhesive on the bottom of
the disk and place the disk on the dashboard.
3. Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk
4. Flip the suction lever down to secure the suction cup mount to the disk.
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Disk
Suction cup mount
Suction lever
Removing the Unit and the Mount
1. To remove the unit from the mount, press the tab on the bottom of the cradle
up.
2. Lift the unit off of the mount.
3. To remove the suction cup from the windshield, fl ip the lever toward you.
4. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount
To remove the cradle from the mount arm, turn the cradle to one side. The cradle will
snap off the ball socket.
To replace the cradle, snap the cradle on the ball socket.
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Custom POIs (Points of Interest)
Your nüvi accepts custom points of interest ( POI) databases, available from various
companies on the Internet. Some custom POI databases contain alert information
for points such as safety cameras and school zones. Your nüvi can notify you with a
proximity alarm when you approach one of these points.
After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI Loader to install the POIs
into your unit. The POI Loader is available at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi.
Select Updates and Downloads.
Using the POI Loader program, you can store the Custom POIs on your “nuvi” drive
or your SD card. You can also customize the proximity alert settings for each POI
using the POI Loader. Refer to the POI Loader Help File for more information; press
F1 to open the Help File.
To view your Custom POIs, touch My Locations > Custom POIs.
To delete the Custom POIs from your nüvi, touch Where To? from the Menu page.
Touch My Locations > Delete All. Touch Yes to delete all of your Favorites and your
Custom POIs.
Adjusting the Proximity Alarms
To turn on or off the proximity alarms, from the Menu page, touch > System >
Proximity Alarms.
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When the Proximity Alarms are on, your nüvi chimes when you approach a Custom
POI.
CAUTION: Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI
database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database.
Caring for Your nüvi
Your nüvi contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged
if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. To minimize the risk of damage to your
nüvi, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high shock/vibration environments.
Cleaning the Unit
The nüvi is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit’s outer casing (not the touch screen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
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Cleaning the Touch Screen
Clean the touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol,
or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the
touch screen.
Protecting Your nüvi
Follow the cautions below to protect your nüvi from damage:
• Do not store the nüvi where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can
occur (such as in the trunk of a car), as permanent damage may result.
• Do not expose the nüvi to water. Contact with water can cause this unit to
malfunction.
• Do not leave your nüvi in plain sight when you leave your vehicle. Take your
unit with you or remove it from view to avoid theft.
• Though a PDA stylus can also be used to operate the touch screen, never
attempt this while operating a vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to
operate the touch screen or damage may result.
Using the nüvi Indoors
Close the antenna to turn off GPS and use your nüvi indoors. Use this setting when
you are practicing using the unit or using the Travel Kit features, such as using the
MP3 player.
Using a Remote Antenna
You can use an optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C). This is very
helpful when operating the unit in a vehicle with a coated windshield or an in-screen
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(in the window) heating system, which can block GPS signals. Connect the antenna to
the connector located on the back of the nüvi. To purchase, go to the Garmin Web site
at http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi and select the Accessories link.
Changing the Fuse
An AGC/3AG 2 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500 A-rated fuse is located at the tip
of the vehicle adapter. Periodically, you may need to change the fuse. Unscrew the
black, round end piece and replace the fuse.
Unscrew
Charging the nüvi
You can charge the nüvi using the USB cable (see page 17) or the 12/24-Volt car
adapter connected to the suction mount.
U pdating the nüvi Software
Garmin periodically updates its software and map data. If you register your unit,
you will receive notifi cation of software and map updates. To see if an update to the
nüvi’s system software is available, go to http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi and
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select Software Updates. To see if an update for your map software is available, go to
http://www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp.
Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps
You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps on
your nüvi’s internal memory or on an optional SD card. Follow the instructions that
came with the new map data to properly install the maps to your computer and nüvi.
In order to enable additional maps, you need your unit ID (see page 38) and serial
number (see page i). To load maps to your nüvi memory or SD card, select the name
for your “nuvi” drive or SD card drive. Refer to the MapSource help file for more
information about using MapSource and loading maps on your Garmin GPS.
Loading MapSource Waypoints on Your nüvi
Using MapSource, you can save locations (also called waypoints) and transfer them to
your nüvi. For more information about creating waypoints in MapSource, see the help
file (press F1 to open the help file).
After you have created the waypoints, select File > Save. Select GPS eXchange
Format (*.gpx) for the Save as Type. Click the Save button.
With your nüvi connected to your computer, copy the *.gpx file into in the Garmin\
Waypoints folder in the “nuvi” drive. The waypoints you created in MapSource are
now in My Locations > Favorites.
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Viewing Your Saved Locations in MapSource
You can also view the locations you have saved in your nüvi using the MapSource
program.
In MapSource, select File > Open. Select GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) for Files
of Type. Browse to find the Garmin\Waypoints folder on your “nuvi” drive. Select
Waypoints.gpx and click Open.
USB Interface Troubleshooting
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
How do I know my
nüvi is in USB Mass
Storage Mode?
When your nüvi is in USB Mass Storage Mode, a picture
of a nüvi connected to a computer is shown. Also, you
should see a new Removable Disk Drive listed in My
Computer.
My computer never
senses that the nüvi
is connected.
1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer.
2. Turn the nüvi off and then back on again.
3. Plug the USB cable into your computer. The nüvi
automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass
Storage Mode.
The nuvi cannot communicate with Windows® 95,
Windows 98, or Windows Me.
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I cannot find any
drives named “nuvi”
in my list of drives.
Try the solution listed above.
If you have several network drives mapped on your
computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive
letters to your nüvi drives. Follow the steps on the
following page to assign your drive letters.
I keep getting a
message saying
“Unsafe Removal
of Device” when
I unplug the USB
cable.
When you are ready to disconnect your nüvi from your
computer, double-click the Unplug or Eject icon in
your system tray. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and
click Stop. Select the nüvi drives and click OK. You can
disconnect your nüvi from your computer now.
How can I rename
my nüvi drives?
1. Open My Computer.
2. Select the drive you want to rename.
3. Right-click your mouse and select Rename.
4. Type the new name and press the Return key.
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How do I map
my nüvi drives in
Windows?
1. Turn off your nüvi.
2. Plug in the USB cable to the nüvi and your
computer. Your nüvi automatically turns on.
3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Computer Management
> Storage > Disk Management.
4. Click a nüvi removable disk drive (either the
internal memory or your SD Card drive). Right-click
your mouse and select Change Drive Letter and
Path….
5. Select Change…, select a drive letter from the
drop-down list, and click OK.
nüvi Troubleshooting
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
My battery gauge does not
seem accurate.
Allow the unit to fully discharge and then fully
charge it (without interrupting the charge cycle).
See page 57.
The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.
Calibrate the screen. From the Menu page, touch
Settings > Display. Touch the Recalibrate button
and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Battery Information
Your unit contains an internal (non-removable) lithium-ion battery. Contact your local
waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit.
Battery Tips
• Your nüvi’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours depending on usage. The battery
gauge indicates the status of the battery.
• To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on. From the
Menu page, select Settings > Display > Backlight Timeout to change the
setting. See page 40.
• To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do not need to receive
GPS signals.
• To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and
then fully charge it. You should not need to do this very often. See “Battery
Gauge” in the side bar for more information.
• To maximize the life of the lithium-ion battery, do not leave your nüvi direct
sunlight and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
Battery Gauge
The battery icon in the upper right corner of the Menu page indicates the status of the
internal battery.
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Battery 3/4 full
Full battery
Battery 1/2 full
Battery 1/4 full
Battery charging
or connected to
external power
Periodically, you might notice that the battery gauge is not completely accurate. To
increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully
charge it without interrupting the charging. For best results, do not unplug the nüvi
until it is totally charged.
About Satellite Signals
Your nüvi must acquire satellite signals to operate. If you are indoors, near tall
buildings or trees, or in a parking garage, the nüvi cannot acquire satellites. Go
outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your nüvi, or close the antenna to
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turn off GPS and use it indoors.
When the nüvi has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Menu
page are green . When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or
disappear .
Touch the signals strength bars in the upper left corner of the Menu page to view GPS
information. Touch any where on the screen to return to the Menu page.
GPS
Status
Speed
Satellite signal
strength bars
Sky view
Elevation
Direction of
travel
The sky view shows the satellites you are receiving. The satellite signal strength bars
indicate the strength of each satellite you are receiving.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.
com/aboutGPS.
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Technical Specifications
Size: 3.87” W x 2.91” H x 0.87” D (98.3 x 73.9 x 22.1 cm)
Weight: 5.1 oz. (144.6 g)
Display: 3.5” (8.89 cm), 2.8” W x 2.1” H (7.2 cm x 5.4 cm);
320 x 240 pixels; QVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and anti-glare
touch screen
Case: Not waterproof or IPXO
Temperature range: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Data storage: Internal memory and optional Removable SD card. Data stored
indefinitely
PC interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play
Power Input: 12/24 VDC
Usage: 15 W max. @ 13.8 VDC
Battery life: 4 to 8 hours depending on usage
Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm
For a complete list of specifications, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.
com/products/nuvi/spec.html.
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GPS Performance Specifications
Receiver: WAAS enabled
Acquisition times*:
Warm: <1 sec
Cold: <38 sec
Factory Reset: <45 sec
*On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view
Update rate: 1/sec, continuous
GPS Accuracy:
Position: <10 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS
GPS (WAAS) Accuracy:
Position: <5 meters, typical
Velocity: 0.5 meter/sec RMS
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FCC Compliance
The nüvi complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital
devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are
more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may
cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The nüvi does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made
by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could
result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your
authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE NüVI, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”)
in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United
States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge
that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and
that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to
decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable
form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You
agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws
of the United States of America.
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Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year
from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation
cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration
or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states
do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund
of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product
Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed
with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent,
freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt
is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
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Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. 913/397.8200
Fax. 913/397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. 44/0870.8501241
Fax 44/0870.8501251
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates
or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty
verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original
retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased
through an online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units
purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor
and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the
area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to
the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
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84
INDEX
Index
Symbols
2 Dimensional 60
3 Dimensional 60
A
About Button 61
Attention Tone 62
Audible Books
transferring 53
Audio version 61
Avoiding road types 62
Avoiding Traffic 62, 65
B
Backlight Timeout 61
Bilingual Dictionaries 48
Brightness 2
Browse the Map 13
C
Calculator 58
Caring for your nüvi 71
Changing the settings 59
Charging the nüvi 73
Clearing User Data 2
Computer connection 38
Connecting the USB Cable 38
Converting Currency 57
updating conversion rates
57
Currency 57
Current Location, saving 20
Current Route Page 22
Customizing your nüvi 59
language 63
map 60
navigation 62
system setup 60
time 61
Custom POIs (Points of Inter-
est) 70
D
Daylight Saving 61
Delete
character 17
custom POIs 70
files from the nüvi 41
saved places 12
user data 2
Detour, adding 24
Disconnecting your nüvi 39, 76
Disk Drives 39, 40
Driving directions 22
E
Editing saved places (My Loca-
tions) 11
EGNOS 60
Eject USB 39
Expanding your search 15
F
Favorites 11, 19
Files
deleting 41
managing 37
supported types 41
transferring 39
Finding places
by name 17
intersection 26
item on the map 13
saved item 19
Find a place near another place
15
FM TMC Traffic Receiver
64–89
Fuse, changing 73
G
Go! 18
Go Home 10
GPS 3, 8, 78
information 80
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nüvi 310/360 Owner’s Manual 85
INDEX
Green bars 8
H
Help 42
K
Keyboard 17
L
Language Guide 43, 45, 48
Language settings 63
Legend, Bilingual Diction-
ary 48
Locking the Screen 2
M
M4A/M4P 51
Map 14
browse 13
customize 60
zoom 13
MapSource 74
Map Info Button 60
Map software
update 73
version 60
Map symbol 12
Map view 60
Measurements 58
Metric units 60
MP3 51
Mute 2
My Locations 11, 19
Favorites 19
N
“nüvi” drive 39, 40
“nüvi sd” 39, 40
Narrow your results list
spell the name 17
Navigation settings 62
Near Button 15
Next Turn Page 23
North Up 60
O
On-screen keyboard 17
P
PictureIt 62
Pictures 56
POI 70
Present Location, saving 20
Proximity Alarms 61, 70
Q
Quick Settings 2
R
Recalibrate touch screen 62
Removable Disk Drives 39, 40
Reset Max Speed 21
Reset Trip 21
Restoring Settings 59
Routing preferences 62
S
Safety camera database 70
Safe Mode 60
Satellite Signals 8, 79, 80
Save
current location 20
places you find 18, 19
Saved Places
delete 12
edit 11
School zone database 70
Screen shots 62
SD Card 37, 81
disk drive 39, 40
Set your Location 13
Show Map 14, 18
Software version 61
Spell the name of a place 17
Stop navigation 24
Stop USB 39
Storing your nüvi 72
Supported File Types 41
System Setup 60
T
Taking screen shots 62
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the
life of your
Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
© 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
www.garmin.com
Part Number 190-00671-00 Rev. A
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