Garmin 01102291 Connected Personal Navigation Device User Manual Quick Start Manual revised

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2 nüvi 1690 Quick Start ManualLooking at Your nüvi See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.Mini-USB connector Power button:Press to turn the nüvi on and off. microSD™ card slotMicrophone Using the Main Menu➊Touch to nd a destination.➋Touch to view the map.➌ Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➍Touch to adjust the volume.➎Touch to use tools such as settings, help, and weather.➊ ➋➌ ➍ ➎➊ ➋➌ ➍ ➎

nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 3Using the Main Menu Toolbar➋ ➌ ➍ ➎➊ ➏ ➐➊GPS signal status. Touch and hold to view satellite information.➋ Bluetooth® technology status. Touch to change Bluetooth settings.➌Usage mode indicator. Touch to select a usage mode.➍ Current time. Touch to change time settings. ➎Current temperature. Touch and hold to view weather information.➏nüLink! services signal status. ➐Battery status.Setting Up Your nüviBefore mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to windshield mountingMounting your nüvi1. Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on the windshield. 2. Flip the lever back toward the windshield.3. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the back of the cradle.Suction cup armCradleVehicle power cable

4 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual5. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 6. Fit the bottom of your nüvi into the cradle. 7. Tilt your nüvi back until it snaps into place. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running. Follow the on-screen instructions.WARNING: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent injury, remove the unit from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Acquiring Satellites 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.2. Turn on your nüvi. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. The satellite icon indicates signal status. When at least one of the lines is green, your nüvi has acquired satellite signals.Finding Points of Interest1. Touch Where To? > Points of Interest.2. Select a category and a subcategory.3. Select a destination, and touch Go!.4. If necessary, touch Start to navigate the route.To enter letters contained in the name, touch Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name.

nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 5To search for a location in a different area, touch Where To? > Near.Following Your RouteYour route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your nüvi guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. If you depart from the original route, your nüvi recalculates the route.Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways.➊ ➋➌➍➎➏➐➊Touch to view the Next Turn or Junction View page.➋Touch to view the Turn List.➌Touch and to zoom in and out. ➍Touch to return to the Main menu.➎ Touch to view the Trip Computer. ➏ Touch to view the Where Am I? page. ➐Touch to change the data eld.Adding a Stop1. While navigating a route, touch > Where To?.2. Search for the extra stop.3. Touch Go!.4. Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your nal destination.

6 nüvi 1690 Quick Start ManualTaking a Detour1. While navigating a route, touch .2. Touch Detour or Recalculate. Using nüLink! ServicesYour nüvi comes with a subscription to Garmin nüLink! services, which allow you to receive current information on weather, fuel prices, ight times, and more. For more information on nüLink! services, touch Tools > Help, or refer to the nüvi 1690 Owner’s Manual at www.garmin.com. NOTE: You may not be able to receive current data when you are in a remote location.Finding a Destination with Google™ LocalNOTE: Not available in all areas.Local search enables you to search for the most up-to-date location information. In addition to searching by spelling the name of a location, you can also search for a specic category of location, like hair salon or art gallery. 1. Touch Where To? > Google Local.2. Select a category.3. Select a subcategory.4. Select a destination.5. Touch Go!.

nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 7Using TrafcNOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of the trafc information.NOTE: Not available in all areas.Your nüvi can receive trafc information through your nüLink! subscription. Your device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! services to receive trafc information. The trafc icon changes color to indicate the severity of trafc conditions on your route or on the road you are currently traveling. If a severe trafc delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the nüvi automatically recalculates the route. Using Hands-free FeaturesTo use the hands-free features, you must pair your phone and your nüvi. To pair and connect, your phone and the nüvi must be turned on and within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other. Pairing Your Phone1. Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone. 2. On your nüvi, touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth.3. Touch the button below Bluetooth, and touch Enabled > OK.4. Touch Add Device > OK.5. Select your phone, and touch OK.6. Enter the Bluetooth PIN (1234) for your nüvi in your phone.

8 nüvi 1690 Quick Start ManualCalling a Number1. Select Phone > Dial.2. Enter the number, and touch Dial.3. To end a call, touch > End Call.Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the Incoming Call window opens. Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch Ignore to ignore the call.Options for Charging Your nüviConnect the vehicle power cable to the mount while the nüvi is in the mount. Connect the USB cable.Connect an AC adapter (available on some nüvi models). •••••Using the Power Button1. Press and quickly release the Power button to view additional options:Touch and to adjust the screen brightness.Touch Lock Screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Touch Power Off to turn off your nüvi. You can also turn off the nüvi by holding the Power button for 2 seconds.2. Press and quickly release the power button to exit the menu.•••

nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual 9Resetting Your nüviIf your nüvi stops functioning, reset your nüvi by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds. Securing Your nüvi1. Ensure that you are at your security location and that your nüvi is receiving satellite signals.2. Touch Tools > Settings > Security.3. Touch the button below Garmin Lock.4. Enter a four-digit PIN.5. Touch Set.NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you must send your nüvi to Garmin to get it unlocked. You must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. Registering Your nüviGo to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. From the myGarmin™ Web site, you can register your Garmin device, download the latest map updates, and subscribe to online services.1. Go to http://my.garmin.com, and click Register. 2. Follow the online instructions to install myGarmin Agent™ and register your nüvi.

10 nüvi 1690 Quick Start ManualUpdating the Software1. Connect the nüvi to your computer using the mini-USB cable. The AutoPlay menu opens.2. Double-click to open the myGarmin Agent Web page. If the AutoPlay menu does not open, or you are on a Mac® computer, go to www.garmin.com/agent.3. Follow the on-screen instructions.After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted to open myDashboard each time you connect your nüvi to your computer. myDashboard checks for current software updates and provides additional information about your nüvi. nüMaps Guarantee™To receive one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with your nüvi. You are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the rst time you acquire satellites while driving with your nüvi.More InformationFor more information about your nüvi, select Tools > Help. Download the latest version of the owner’s manual from www.garmin.com. For information on accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

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.© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwanwww.garmin.comAugust 2009 Part Number 190-01099-01 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan06820682

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