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nüvi® 700 Series
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Owner’s Manual
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nüvi 700 Series Owner’s Manual i
Preface
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Garmin
®
nüvi
®
700 Series navigation device.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “touch”
something, use your nger to touch an
item on the screen.
The small arrows (>) used in the text
indicate that you should touch a series
of items. For example, if you see
“touch Where to > Favorites” you
should touch Where to, and then touch
Favorites.
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts
To quickly return to the Menu
page, touch and hold Back.
Touch and to see more
choices. Touch and hold to scroll
faster.
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myGarmin™
Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the
latest services for your Garmin products:
Register your Garmin unit.
Subscribe to online services for
safety camera information (see
page 45).
Unlock optional maps.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any
questions while using your nüvi. In the
USA contact Garmin Product Support
by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800)
800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5
PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside
the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the
UK).
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Preface
Table of conTenTs
Preface........................................... i
Manual Conventions ............................. i
nüvi Tips and Shortcuts ........................ i
myGarmin™ .......................................... i
Contact Garmin .................................... i
Getting Started ............................. 1
What’s in the Box? ............................... 1
Ways to Charge Your nüvi ...................1
Your nüvi Unit ......................................2
Step 1: Mount the nüvi......................... 3
Step 4: Congure the nüvi ................... 4
Step 5: Acquire Satellites..................... 4
Step 6: Use the nüvi ............................ 4
Finding Your Destination...................... 5
Following Your Route........................... 6
Adding a Via Point ............................... 6
Stopping the Route .............................. 6
Taking a Detour ................................... 7
Locking the Screen .............................. 7
Adjusting the Volume ........................... 7
Locking Your nüvi ................................ 7
Where To ...................................... 8
Go Page Options ................................. 8
Finding an Address .............................. 8
Finding a Place by Spelling
the Name ......................................... 9
Finding Recently Found Places ........... 9
Go Home ........................................... 10
Favorites ............................................ 10
Finding a Place Using the Map.......... 11
Entering Coordinates ......................... 12
Searching Near Another Location...... 12
Creating and Taking Routes ..............12
Using the Main Pages ............... 14
Map Page .......................................... 14
Trip Information Page ........................ 15
Turn List Page ................................... 15
Next Turn Page.................................. 15
Using Hands-free Calling .......... 16
Pairing Your Phone ............................16
Getting a Call .................................... 17
In a Call ............................................ 17
Phone Menu ...................................... 18
SMS/Text Messaging ......................... 20
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Using the Media Player ............. 21
Playing Music .................................... 21
Listening to Audible Books ................ 22
Managing Files ........................... 24
Supported File Types ......................... 24
Loading Files ..................................... 24
Deleting Files .................................... 25
Using the Tools .......................... 26
My Data ............................................. 26
Picture Viewer ................................... 26
Routes ............................................... 26
World Clock ...................................... 26
Calculator ......................................... 27
Currency Converter ........................... 27
Unit Converter .................................. 28
Language Guide ................................ 28
Using FM Trafc ......................... 30
LED Blink Codes ............................... 30
Trafc In Your Area ............................ 31
Trafc on Your Road .......................... 31
Trafc on Your Route ......................... 31
Trafc Icons ....................................... 32
Severity Color Code .......................... 32
Trafc Subscriptions .......................... 32
Playing Audio Through the
Vehicle’s Speakers .................... 33
Manually Tuning the FM Transmitter .33
Auto Tuning the FM Transmitter .......33
Frequency Selection Tips ..................33
FM Transmitter Information ............... 34
Customizing the nüvi ................ 35
Changing the System Settings .......... 35
Changing the Navigation Settings ..... 35
Adjusting the Display Settings ........... 36
Updating the Time Settings ............... 36
Setting the Languages.......................37
Changing the Map Settings ............... 37
Adding Security Settings ................... 38
Viewing Trafc Subscription
Information ......................................38
Bluetooth Technology Settings ..........40
Changing the Proximity Points
Settings ...........................................40
Restoring All Settings ........................ 41
Clearing User Data ............................ 41
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Appendix .................................... 42
Updating the Software ....................... 42
Calibrating the Screen ....................... 42
Resetting the nüvi .............................. 42
Battery Information ........................... 42
Mounting on Your Dashboard ............ 43
Removing the nüvi and Mount ........... 43
Changing the Fuse ............................ 44
Additional Maps ................................. 44
Extras and Optional Accessories ....... 45
About Google Earth™ ........................ 47
About GPS Satellite Signals .............. 47
Caring for Your nüvi .......................... 48
Important Legal Notice Regarding
Your FM Transmitter........................49
Declaration of Conformity .................. 50
Software License Agreement............. 50
Specications .................................... 51
Troubleshooting ................................. 52
nüvi 700-Series Features .................. 54
Index ........................................... 55
nüvi 700 Series Owner’s Manual 1
GettinG Started
GeTTinG sTarTed
What’s in the Box?
nüvi GPS device and vehicle suction cup mount.
Vehicle power cable to provide external power, or an FM TMC trafc receiver to
provide external power and trafc information. See the table to the right.
USB cable to connect the nüvi to your computer. Your nüvi connects to your
computer as a Mass Storage Device. See pages 24–25.
Dashboard disk to mount the suction cup mount on your dashboard. See page 43.
Carrying case to protect your nüvi from scratches and accidental screen taps (770
and 760 only).
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
Ways to Charge Your nüvi
Use the vehicle power cable.
Use the USB cable.
Use an optional AC adapter.
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GettinG Started
Your nüvi Unit
WARNING: This product contains a non-removable, lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information.
SD card slotSpeaker
GPS antenna
mini-USB connector
Headphone/
audio out
jack
microphone
Power key:
Slide to the left to turn the unit
on/off; slide to the right to lock
the screen
serial number
External
antenna
conector
Check your state and local trafc laws before mounting. Currently, state laws in California and
Minnesota prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor
vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. See page 43.
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GettinG Started
Step 1: Mount the nüvi
1. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector
on the right side of the cradle.
2. Snap the cradle onto the
suction cup arm.
3. Clean and dry your
windshield and the suction
cup with a lint-free cloth.
Remove the clear plastic
from the suction cup. Place
the suction cup on the
windshield.
4. Flip the lever back, toward
the windshield.
5. Fit the bottom of your nüvi
into the cradle.
6. Tilt the nüvi back until it
snaps into place.
7. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your
vehicle. Your unit should turn on automatically if it is plugged in and your vehicle
is running.
8. If you are using a trafc receiver in Europe, secure the trafc receiver’s antenna
to the windshield using the suction cups. (Trafc receiver included in some nüvi
710, 750T, 760, 770 packages.)
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GettinG Started
Step 4: Congure the
nüvi
To turn on your nüvi, slide the Power
key to the left. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Step 5: Acquire Satellites
Go outdoors to an open area, out of
garages, and away from tall buildings.
Stop your vehicle, and turn on the nüvi.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a
few minutes.
The bars indicate GPS satellite
strength. When at least one of the bars
are green, the nüvi has acquired satellite
signals. Now you can select a destination
and navigate to it. For more information
about GPS, see page 47 and visit
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Step 6: Use the nüvi
B
ACD
E F
GHI
A GPS satellite strength.
B Bluetooth
®
technology status.
C Battery status.
D Current time; touch to change time.
E Touch to nd a destination.
F Touch to view the map.
G Touch to make a call when connected
to a compatible mobile phone (nüvi
710, 760, 770 only).
H Touch to adjust the volume.
I Touch to use the tools such as media
players, settings, and help.
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GettinG Started
Finding Your Destination
The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when
searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed map loaded in your
nüvi contains millions of Points of Interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services.
TIP: Touch and to see more choices.
➍
Select a destination.
➌
Select a sub-category.
➎
Touch Go.
➏
Enjoy the route!
➋
Select a category.
➊
Touch Where to.
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GettinG Started
Following Your Route
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 and provides new directions.
A checkered ag marks your destination.
Your route is marked with a purple line.
Follow the arrows as you take turns.
Adding a Via Point
You can add a stop (via point) to your
route. The nüvi gives you directions
to the stop and then to your nal
destination.
TIP: If you want to add more
than one stop to the route, edit the
current route. See page 12.
1. With a route active, touch Menu
on the map, and touch Where to.
2. Search for the extra stop.
3. Touch Go.
4. Touch Add as Via Point to add
this stop before your destination.
Touch Set as new Destination
to make this your new nal
destination.
Stopping the Route
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Stop.
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GettinG Started
Taking a Detour
If a road on your route is closed, you can
take a detour.
1. With a route active, touch Menu.
2. Touch Detour.
The nüvi attempts to get you back
on your original route, as quickly as
possible. If the route you are currently
taking is the only reasonable option, the
nüvi might not calculate a detour.
Locking the Screen
To prevent accidental screen taps, slide
the Power key to the right ( ). To
unlock the screen, slide the Power key
to the center position.
Adjusting the Volume
From the Menu page, touch Volume.
Touch and to adjust the master,
volume. Touch Mute to mute all audio.
To set up the FM transmitter, see pages
33–34.
Locking Your nüvi
1. Touch Tools > Settings >
Security.
2. Touch the button below Garmin
Lock.
3. Enter a 4-digit PIN.
4. Drive to a security location, and
touch Set.
Each time you turn on the nüvi, enter the
PIN or drive to the security location.
What is a Security Location?
You can select any location, such as
your home or ofce, for your security
location. If you are at your security
location, you do not need to enter a PIN,
but the nüvi must have acquired satellite
signals.
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.
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Where to
Where To
The Where to menu provides several
different categories you can use to search
for locations. To learn how to perform a
simple search, see page 5.
TIP: Touch Near to change the
search area. See page 12.
Go Page Options
Touch an item in the search results list to
view the Go page.
Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn route
to this location.
Touch Show Map to view this location
on the map. If the GPS mode is off,
touch Set Location to set your current
location here.
Touch Save to save this location. See
page 10.
If a mobile phone with Bluetooth
wireless technology is connected, touch
to call this location (nüvi 710, 760,
770 only).
Finding an Address
1. Touch Where to > Address.
2. Touch Change State/Province, if
necessary.
3. Touch Search All.
OR
Touch Spell City, enter the
city/postal code, and touch Done.
Select the city/postal code in the
list. (Not all map data provides
postal code searching.)
4. Enter the number of the address,
and touch Done.
5. Enter the street name, and touch
Done. Select the correct street in
the list, if necessary.
7. Touch the address, if necessary.
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Where to
Finding a Place by
Spelling the Name
If you know the name of the location you
are looking for, you can spell it using the
on-screen keyboard. You can also enter
letters contained in the name to narrow
the search.
1. Touch Where to > Points of
Interest > Spell Name.
2. Using the on-screen keyboard,
enter letters in the name. Touch
Done.
Using the On-Screen
Keyboard
When an on-screen keyboard appears,
touch a letter or number to enter it.
Touch to add a space. Touch
and to move the cursor. Touch
to delete the character. Touch to
enter words you have recently typed and
selected.
Touch Mode to change the keyboard
mode to use diacritical characters or
special characters. Touch to enter
numbers.
TIP: You can change the
keyboard layout to QWERTY,
which is like a standard computer
keyboard layout. See page 35.
Finding Recently Found
Places
Your nüvi stores the last 50 of your
recent nds in the Recently Found list.
The most recently viewed places appear
at the top of the list. Touch Where to >
Recently Found to view your recently
found items.
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Where to
Deleting Recently Found
Places
To remove all places from the Recently
Found list, touch Clear. Then touch Yes.
NOTE: When you touch
Clear, all items from the list are
removed. It does not delete the
actual place from your unit.
Go Home
You can set a home location for the place
you return to most often.
1. Touch Where to > Go Home.
2. Select an option.
Going Home
After you set your home location, you
can route to it at any time by touching
Where to > Go Home.
Changing Your Home
Location
To change your home location, you must
rst delete it from Favorites:
1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
2. Touch Home > Edit > Delete >
Yes.
After you delete your home location,
reset it by following the steps in the “Go
Home” section above.
Favorites
You can save places in your Favorites,
so you can quickly nd them and create
routes to them. Your home location is
also stored in Favorites.
Saving Your Current Location
From the Map page, touch . Touch
Yes to save your current location.
Saving Places You Find
1. After you have found a place you
want to save, touch Save.
2. Touch OK. The place is saved in
Favorites.
Finding Saved Places
1. Touch Where to.
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Where to
2. Touch Favorites. Your saved
locations are listed.
Editing Saved Places
1. Touch Where to > Favorites.
2. Touch the location you want to
edit.
3. Touch Edit.
4. Touch a button to edit the location:
Change Name—enter a new
name, and touch Done.
Change Map Symbol—touch
a new symbol.
Change Phone Number—
enter a phone number, and
touch Done.
Delete—removes this item
from the Favorites list. Touch
Yes.
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Finding a Place Using the
Map
Use the Browse Map page to view
different parts of the map. Touch Where
to > Browse Map.
Tips for Browsing the Map
Touch the map, and drag to view
different parts of the map.
Touch and to zoom in and
out.
Touch any object on the map.
An arrow appears pointing at the
object.
Touch Save to save this location.
Touch Go to navigate to the
location.
If the GPS Mode is off (GPS
Simulator is On, see page 35),
touch Set Loc to set your location
to the selected location.
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Where to
Entering Coordinates
If you know the geographic coordinates
of your destination, you can use your
nüvi to navigate to any location using
its latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be especially helpful when
geocaching.
Touch Where to > Coordinates.
To change the type of coordinates, touch
Format. Because different maps and
charts use different position formats, the
nüvi allows you to choose the correct
coordinate format for the type of map
you are using.
Enter the coordinates, and then touch
Next. Touch Go to create a turn-by-turn
route to the coordinates.
Searching Near Another
Location
NOTE: Your nüvi automatically
searches for places near your
current location..
1. Touch Where to > Near.
2. Select an option:
Where I Am Now—search
near your current location.
A Different City—search near
the city you enter.
My Current Route—search
along your route.
My Destination—search near
your current destination.
3. Touch OK.
Creating and Taking
Routes
Where to > Routes. Select the route you
want to take and touch Go.
Creating a Saved Route
Use your nüvi to create and save routes
before your next trip. You can save up to
50 routes.
1. Touch Where to (or Tools) >
Routes > New.
2. Touch Add New Start Point.
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Where to
3. Find a location as your starting
point, and touch Select.
4. Touch Add New End Point.
5. Find a location as your ending
point, and touch Select.
6. Touch to add another location
to your route. Touch to remove
a location.
7. Touch Map to calculate your route
and view it on the map.
8. Touch Back to exit and save the
route.
Editing Routes
1. Touch Where to (or Tools) >
Routes.
2. Select the route you want to edit.
3. Touch Edit.
4. Touch an option to edit the route:
• Touch Change Name. Enter a
new name, and touch Done.
• Touch Add/Remove Points to
add new start, via, or end points to
the route.
• Touch Manually Reorder Points
to change the order of points
along your route.
• Touch Optimally Reorder Points
to automatically order the points.
• Touch Recalculate to change the
route preference to calculate by
faster time, shorter distance, or off
road.
• Touch Delete to remove this item.
A list of all your routes appears.
Touch the item you want to delete.
Touch Delete > Yes.
NOTE: Your changes are
automatically saved when you exit
any of the route edit pages.
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USinG the Main PaGeS
UsinG The Main PaGes
Map Page
Touch View map to open the Map page. The vehicle icon shows your current
location. Touch and drag the map to view a different area of the map (see page 11).
Map Page while Navigating a Route
Touch Arrival or
Speed to open the Trip
Information page.
Touch Turn In to open
the Next Turn page.
Touch the text bar to open the
Turn List page.
Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in.
Touch Menu to return
to the Menu page. To save your current
location, touch the
vehicle icon.
Turn List Page Next Turn PageTrip Information Page
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USinG the Main PaGeS
Trip Information Page
The Trip Information page displays
your current speed and provides helpful
statistics about your trip. To view the
Trip Information page, touch the Speed
or Arrival eld on the Map page.
If you make frequent stops, leave the
nüvi turned on so it can accurately
measure elapsed time during the trip.
Resetting Trip Information
If you want accurate trip information,
reset the trip information before
beginning a trip. Touch Reset Trip
to reset the information on the Trip
Information page. Touch Reset Max to
reset the maximum speed.
Turn List Page
When you are navigating a route, the
Turn List page displays turn-by-turn
instructions for your entire route and the
distance between turns. Touch the green
text bar on the top of the Map page to
open the Turn List page. Touch a turn on
the list to view the Next Turn page for
that turn. Touch Show Map to view the
entire route on the Browse Map.
Next Turn Page
When you are navigating a route, 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, touch the Turn In eld
on the Map page, or touch any turn from
the Turn List page.
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USinG handS-free callinG
UsinG hands-free
callinG
(nüvi 710, 760, 770 only)
Using Bluetooth
®
wireless technology,
your nüvi can connect to your mobile
phone to become a hands-free device.
To see if your device with Bluetooth
technology is compatible with the nüvi,
visit www.garmin.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between
devices, such as a mobile phone and the
nüvi. The rst time you use two devices
together you must “pair” them by
establishing a relationship using a PIN/
passkey. After the initial pairing, the two
devices can connect automatically each
time you turn them on.
NOTE: You might have to
set your device to connect
automatically when the nüvi is
turned on.
Pairing Your Phone
To pair and connect, your phone and the
nüvi must be turned on and be within 10
meters of each other.
Initiate pairing from your nüvi or from
your mobile phone. Refer to your
phone’s instructions.
To pair using the phone
settings:
1. Enable the phone’s Bluetooth
component. This might be in a
menu called Settings, Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free.
2. Initiate a search for Bluetooth
devices.
3. Select the nüvi from the list of
devices.
4. Enter the nüvi’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.
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USinG handS-free callinG
To pair using the nüvi settings:
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools
> Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Touch the Add button under the
“Connections” heading.
3. Enable your phone’s Bluetooth
component and enable Find Me/
Discoverable/Visible mode. These
settings might be in a Bluetooth,
Connections, or Hands-free menu.
4. Touch OK on the nüvi.
5. Select your phone, and touch OK.
6. Enter the nüvi’s Bluetooth PIN
(1234) in your phone.
When your phone is connected to your
nüvi, you are ready to make phone calls.
Touch Phone to access the Phone menu.
When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to
connect to the last phone to which it was
connected.
NOTE: Not all phones support all
features of the nüvi Phone Menu.
Getting a Call
When you get a call, the Incoming Call
window opens.
Touch Answer to answer the call. Touch
Ignore to ignore the call and stop the
phone from ringing.
The internal microphone is in the front
of the nüvi; speak normally. Adjust the
volume using the volume knob.
In a Call
After you have made or answered a call,
the In Call icon appears. Touch
to open the In Call page. Touch End
Call to hang up. Touch Call Options for
the following options:
Touch Tones—displays a keypad
page so you can use automated
systems, such as voice mail.
Transfer Audio To Phone—this
is helpful if you want to turn off
the nüvi, but stay on the call or if
you need privacy. To switch back,
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USinG handS-free callinG
touch Transfer Audio To Device.
Mute Microphone.
Using Call Waiting
When you are on a call and you receive
a second call (call waiting), the nüvi
displays the Incoming Call window.
Touch Answer to answer the call. The
rst call is placed on hold.
To switch between calls:
1. Touch > Switch To.
2. Touch End Call to hang up; this
does not disconnect the call on
hold.
Phone Menu
On the Menu page, touch Phone to open
the Phone menu. Press Status to view
the connected phone’s signal strength,
battery level, and name.
NOTE: Not all phones support all
features of the nüvi Phone Menu.
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Using Your Phone Book
Each time your mobile phone connects
with the nüvi, the phone book is
automatically loaded into the nüvi. It
may take a few minutes for the phone
book to be available.
1. Touch Phone > Phone Book.
2. Touch the phone book entry
(contact) you want to call.
3. Touch Dial to call the contact,
or touch Compose to send an
SMS/text message.
Dialing a Point of Interest
1. Touch Phone > Points of
Interest.
2. Search for the point of interest you
want to call.
4. Touch Dial or .
Dialing a Number
1. Touch Phone > Dial.
3. Enter the number, and touch Dial.
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USinG handS-free callinG
Viewing Your Call History
Each time your phone connects to the
nüvi, your call history is automatically
transferred to the nüvi. It may take a few
minutes to transfer this data to the nüvi.
1. Touch Phone > Call History.
2. Touch an category to view those
calls. The calls are listed in
chronological order; the most
recent calls are at the top of the
list.
3. Touch an entry, and touch Dial.
Calling Home
Enter a phone number for your home
location, so you can quickly call home.
To enter your phone number:
1. Touch Phone > Call Home.
2. Touch Enter Phone Number to
use the keypad page or Select
From Phonebook (only available
if your phone supports phone
book transfer).
3. Touch Done > Yes. The nüvi dials
your home phone number.
NOTE: To edit home location or
phone number, touch Where to >
Favorites > Home > Edit.
To call home:
1. Touch Phone > Call Home.
2. The nüvi dials your home phone
number.
Placing Calls Using Voice Dial
You can place calls by speaking the
contact’s name.
1. Touch Phone > Voice Dial.
2. Speak the contact name.
NOTE: You may need to “train”
your mobile phone to recognize
your voice dial commands. Refer
to your phone’s instructions.
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SMS/Text Messaging
If your phone supports SMS/text
messaging using Bluetooth technology,
you can send and receive text messages
on the nüvi.
Getting a Text Message
When you get a text message, the
Incoming Text window opens. Touch
Listen to play the text message, Review
to open your inbox, or Ignore to close
the window.
Sending a Text Message
1. Touch Phone > Text Message >
Compose.
2. Select an option to select the text
message recipient.
3. Enter the message, and touch
Done.
NOTE: Messages sent from your
nüvi do not appear in your phone’s
outbox.
Viewing Your Messages
1. Touch Phone > Text Message.
2. Touch Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts.
3. Touch a message.
4. Select an option.
Touch to listen to the
message.
Touch Forward to send this
message to another recipient
or Reply to reply to this
contact.
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USinG Media PlayerS
UsinG The Media Player
Playing Music
Load music les to the internal memory
or SD card. See pages 24–25.
1. Touch Tools > Media Player.
2. Touch Source to open the music
player.
3. Touch Browse.
4. Touch a category.
5. To play the entire category from
the beginning of the list, touch
Play All. To play all starting with a
specic song, touch the title.
Album art
Touch to adjust the volume.
Tap to play the previous song
on the playlist; touch and hold to
rewind through the current song.
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Tap to skip to the next song;
touch and hold to skip ahead
through the current song.
Touch to pause the song.
Touch to repeat.
Touch to shufe.
Touch the album art to view
details about the music le.
Supported File Types
MP3 music les, and M3U and M3U8
playlist les.
Creating and Listening to
Playlists
Using your nüvi, you can listen to
playlists created on your computer. You
can also save playlists using your nüvi.
To save your current playlist:
1. While listening to music, touch
Browse > Playlist > Save
Current Playlist.
2. Enter a name, and touch Done.
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USinG Media PlayerS
To create a plyalist on a
computer:
1. Using your computer and an audio
program, create a playlist of music
les. Save the playlist as an M3U
or M3U8 le.
NOTE: You may need to edit the
M3U le with a text editor, such
as Notepad, to remove the path
(link) to the music le. The M3U
le should only list the music
le names. Refer to the audio
program’s Help le.
2. Transfer the playlist and the music
les to the nüvi or SD drive (see
pages 24–25). The M3U le must
be in the same location as the
music les.
To play a playlist:
1. In the music player, touch Browse
> Playlist > Import Playlist. All
available playlists appear.
2. Touch a playlist to start playing the
music les. You cannot change
the playlist order from your nüvi.
To clear the current playlist:
1. In the music player, touch Browse
> Playlist.
2. Touch Clear Current Playlist.
The playlist is cleared so you can select
different songs to listen to.
Listening to Audible
Books
To purchase books from Audible.com,
go to http://garmin.audible.com. See the
next page to load books to your nüvi.
1. Touch Tools > Media Player.
2. Touch Source to open the audible
book player.
3. Touch Browse.
3. Touch a category, and then touch
a book title.
Book cover
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Touch to adjust the volume.
Touch to skip a section and
to jump back. Press and hold
those buttons to move forward or
backward through the book.
Touch to pause the book.
Touch the book cover art to view
more detailed information about
the book.
Using Bookmarks
To create a bookmark, touch and
Bookmark. To view your bookmarks,
touch and then touch a bookmark.
Touch Play to listen to the book from the
bookmark.
Loading Audible Books to
Your nüvi
1. Create an Audible.com account at
http://garmin.audible.com.
2. Purchase a book.
3. Download AudibleManager® to
your computer.
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4. Open AudibleManager. Follow the
on-screen instructions to activate
your nüvi (one-time process).
5. Connect your nüvi to your
computer.
6. Download the book to your
computer.
7. Use AudibleManager to transfer
the book to your nüvi or SD card.
TIP: Refer to AudibleManager’s
Help le for detailed instructions.
Select Help from the menu, and
click Help.
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ManaGinG fileS
ManaGinG files
You can store les, such as MP3s and
JPEG image les, in the nüvi’s internal
memory or on an optional SD card.
NOTE: The nüvi is not
compatible with Windows® 95,
98, Me, or NT. It is also not
compatible with Mac® OS 9
and earlier. This is a common
limitation of most USB Mass
Storage devices.
Supported File Types
MP3 music les: see pages 21–22
M3U and M3U8 music playlist
les: see page 22
AA audio book les: see pages
22–23
JPEG and JPG image les: see
page 26
GPI custom POI les from
Garmin’s POI Loader: see page 46
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Maps and waypoints from
MapSource
®
Loading Files
Step 1: Insert an SD Card
(Optional)
To insert or remove the card, press it in
until it clicks.
Step 2: Connect the USB
Cable
Connect the mini-USB connector to the
bottom of the nüvi. Connect the larger
end of the cable to an available USB port
on your computer.
Your nüvi and SD card appear as
removable drives in My Computer on
Windows computers and as mounted
volumes on Mac
®
computers.
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ManaGinG fileS
NOTE: On some operating
systems or computers with
multiple network drives, the nüvi
drives may not appear. See your
operating system’s Help le to
learn how to map the drives.
Step 3: Transfer Files to Your
nüvi
Copy and paste les from your computer
into the nüvi drives/volumes.
1. Browse your computer for the le
you want to copy.
2. Highlight the le, and select Edit >
Copy.
3. Open the “Garmin” or SD card
drive/volume.
4. Select Edit > Paste. The le
appears in the list of les on the
nüvi memory or SD card.
Step 4: Eject and Unplug the
USB Cable
When you are nished transferring les,
click the Eject icon in your system
tray, or drag the volume icon to the
Trash on Mac computers. Unplug
your nüvi from your computer.
Deleting Files
With the nüvi connected to your
computer, open nüvi or SD card drive/
volume. Highlight the le that you want
to delete, and press the Delete key on
your computer’s keyboard.
CAUTION: If you are not sure
about a le’s purpose, do NOT
delete it. Your nüvi memory
contains important system les
that should NOT be deleted. Be
especially cautious of les located
in folders entitled “Garmin.”
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UsinG The Tools
The Tools menu provides many features
that are helpful when you are traveling
across town or across the globe.
Settings
For information about the settings, see
pages 35–41.
My Data
Use this tool to manage and delete your
saved data, such as your Favorites. If
you have a route created in MapSource,
touch Import Route from File to use
that route in your nüvi.
Help
Touch Help to get information about
using your nüvi.
Picture Viewer
Using the Picture Viewer, view pictures
that you have stored in your nüvi.
1. Touch Tools > Picture Viewer.
2. Touch a picture to view a larger
image of it.
3. Touch the arrows to view all the
images.
TIP: Touch Rotate to rotate the
image 90°.
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.
Routes
For information about Routes see pages
12–13.
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World Clock
1. Touch Tools > World Clock.
2. To change a city listed, touch the
city.
3. Select a new time zone (or city).
Touch OK when done.
4. Touch World Map to view a map.
5. Nighttime hours are shown in the
shaded area. Touch World Clock
to view the clocks again, or Back
to exit.
Calculator
1. Touch Tools > Calculator.
2. Enter the rst number of your
calculation.
3. Touch an operator (÷, x, -, or +).
4. Enter the second number of your
calculation.
Touch . to add a decimal.
Touch ± to make the number
negative or positive.
Touch % to make the number a
percent (0.01).
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Touch C to clear the entry.
5. Touch =.
6. Touch C to make a new
calculation.
Currency Converter
1. Touch Tools > Currency
Converter.
2. Touch a currency button to change
the currency.
3. Select a currency, and touch OK.
4. Touch the blank rectangle next
to the currency rate you want to
convert.
5. Enter the number. Touch Done.
6. Touch Clear to convert a different
value.
TIP: Touch and hold to erase
the entire entry.
Updating Conversion Rates
The nüvi allows you to update the
currency conversion rates manually
so that you are always using the most
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current rates.
1. Touch Tools > Currency
Converter > Update.
2. Touch the rate you want to update.
3. Touch to erase the current
rate. Enter a new rate, and touch
Done.
4. Touch Save to nish.
TIP: Touch Restore to use the
original rate.
Unit Converter
1. Touch Tools > Unit Converter.
2. Touch Coversion, select a type of
measurement, and touch OK.
3. Touch a unit of measure that you
want to change.
4. Select a unit of measure, and
touch OK. Repeat, if necessary.
5. Touch the blank rectangle to enter
a value.
6 Enter a value, and touch Done.
The unit is covertered.
7. Touch Clear to enter another
measurement.
Language Guide
The Garmin Language Guide puts data
from Oxford’s multilingual resources
and ve bilingual dictionaries in the
palm of your hand. To purchase an
accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com
or contact your Garmin dealer.
Translating Words and
Phrases
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide
> Words and Phrases.
2. Touch Language, select the From
and To languages, and touch
Back.
3. Select a category and search for a
phrase.
4. Touch Search to spell the word
or phrase, if necessary. Touch a
phrase to open the translation.
5. Touch to hear the translation.
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Words and Phrases Tips
Use Search for Keywords in
Phrases to nd all of the phrases
that contain a specic word.
Touch an underlined word to
replace the word.
Touch More Variations to change
words in the phrase or get a
different translation.
Using the Bilingual
Dictionaries
The Garmin Language Guide provides
ve bilingual dictionaries.
1. Touch Tools > Language Guide.
2. Touch Bilingual Dictionaries.
3. Touch a translation option. If
necessary, touch To English.
4. Search for the word and touch it.
5. Touch to hear the translation.
Bilingual Tips
Touch Search to spell the word or
the beginning of the word.
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Touch Legend information
on abbreviations, labels, and
pronunciation symbols for the
selected language.
All Dictionary, Word and Phrase content is
© Oxford University Press. Voice les are ©
Scansoft.
Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary © Oxford
University Press 2005. Pocket Oxford Italian
Dictionary © Oxford University Press 2004.
Oxford Portuguese Minidictionary © Oxford
University Press 2002. Multilingual Wordbank
© Oxford University Press 2001. Multilingual
Phrasebank © Oxford University Press 2001.
Pocket Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
© Oxford University Press and Hachette
Livre 2005. Pocket Oxford-Duden German
Dictionary © Oxford University Press and
Bibliographisches Institut & F.A. Brockhaus
2003.
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USinG fM traffic
UsinG fM Traffic
Trafc receiver included in some nüvi
710, 750T, 760, 770 packages.
Use an FM TMC (Trafc Message
Channel) trafc receiver to receive
trafc information broadcast over the
FM Radio Data System. For information
about FM trafc receivers and coverage
areas, see www.garmin.com/trafc.
NOTE: Garmin is not responsible
for the accuracy of the trafc
information. The FM trafc
receiver simply receives signals
from the trafc service provider
and shows that information on
your nüvi.
NOTE: The FM trafc receiver
and nüvi must be in data range of
an FM station transmitting TMC
data to receive trafc information.
NOTE: You can only access the
trafc information if the nüvi
is connected to an FM trafc
receiver.
To power
connector on
nüvi cradle
To power outlet
in vehicle
Power
LED Status
LED
NOTE: If your FM TMC trafc
receiver has an antenna with
suction cups on it, route the
antenna on your windshield
vertically using the suction cups.
LED Blink Codes
The green Power LED lights when
connected to external power. The Status
LED indicates the signal reception:
Yellow dot-dash ashes:
determining which country you
are currently in.
Yellow solid: searching for signal.
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Red solid: momentary sync loss.
Green solid: normal trafc data.
Trafc In Your Area
Touch Tools > Trafc to display trafc
incidents in your area. My Route
displays the satus of your route; if there
is trafc on your route, touch My Route
to view details. Touch View by Road
to see the incidents on each road in the
area.
Trafc on Your Road
When you are not navigating a route and
there is trafc on your road, the Map
page displays a trafc icon, such as .
Touch the icon to view information
about the trafc on the road ahead.
Trafc on Your Route
When calculating your route, the
nüvi examines the current trafc and
automatically optimizes the route for the
shortest time. You might still be routed
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through trafc if it is the best route
available or no alternative roads exist.
If a severe trafc delay occurs on your
route while you are navigating, the nüvi
automatically recalculates the route.
The Map page displays or when
there is trafc on your route. The number
in the icon represents the number of
minutes the trafc has added to your
route, which has been automatically
calculated into the arrival time shown on
the map.
To avoid trafc on your route:
1. On the Map page, touch or
.
2. A map displays the trafc delays.
3. Touch Avoid.
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Trafc Icons
North
American Meaning International
Road Condition
Road
Construction
Road Closed
Slow Trafc
Accident
Incident
Travel
Information
Severity Color Code
Green = Low severity; trafc is
owing normally.
Yellow = Medium severity; trafc is
a bit congested.
Red = High severity; trafc is
heavily congested or
stopped.
Trafc Subscriptions
See pages 39–40 for information about
adding a trafc subscription. For more
information about trafc subscriptions,
go to www.garmin.com/fmtrafc.
NOTE: You do not need to
activate the subscription included
with your FM trafc receiver (if it
came with one). The subscription
activates automatically after your
nüvi acquires satellite signals
while receiving trafc signals
from the pay service provider.
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PlayinG aUdio throUGh the vehicle’S SPeaKerS
PlayinG aUdio ThroUGh
The Vehicle’s sPeakers
If an FM transmitter is available on your
nüvi, you can listen to your nüvi audio
on an FM stereo.
NOTE: When using the FM
transmitter function on the nüvi,
any phone calls that you place or
receive through the nüvi might be
overheard by adjacent vehicles
through the FM stereo.
Manually Tuning the FM
Transmitter
1. On the Menu page, touch Volume
> FM Trans > Enable FM
Transmitter.
2. Tune your stereo to an FM
channel that has a lot of static and
has a low FM frequency number.
3. Touch and to select the same
frequency to which your stereo is
tuned.
Auto Tuning the FM
Transmitter
1. On the Menu page, touch Volume
> FM Trans > Enable FM
Transmitter.
2. If you are using a trafc receiver,
touch Auto Tune. Then tune your
stereo to the selected channel.
Frequency Selection Tips
For best results, select a frequency below
90.1 FM. (MSN only?)
When searching for an appropriate FM
frequency on your FM stereo, look for
an unused frequency that has steady,
consistent static. If you hear slight noises
and sounds in the background of the
static, choose a different frequency.
As you travel, you might need to change
the frequency for the FM transmitter.
A frequency not used by a radio station
in your area might be used by a station
elsewhere.
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FM Transmitter
Information
The FM transmitter is intended to
transmit your nüvi’s audio to your FM
stereo.
Do not adjust your FM settings while
you are driving your vehicle.
The distance between the vehicle power
cable, the nüvi, and the FM stereo
antenna may also affect the noise level.
Vehicles with antennas located far
away, such as a rear-mounted antenna,
may experience more interference from
outside noise sources than vehicles with
front-mounted antennas.
As you drive, you may notice changes
in the background static even though
there is no FM station using that
channel. You may notice this as you
drive through intersections where certain
kinds of trafc lights or other municipal
electronic systems are operating. You
might also notice this effect when the
terrain changes, allowing distant stations
to be received by your car stereo that
were not received when you made your
initial frequency selection. These and
other sources of electrical interference
may make it necessary to look for
another frequency.
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cUStoMizinG the nüvi
cUsToMizinG The nüVi
1. Touch Tools > Settings.
2. Touch the setting you want to
change.
3. Touch the button below to the
setting name to change it.
Changing the System
Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > System.
GPS Simulator—enable the simulator
to turn off the GPS mode to simulate
navigation and/or to save battery power.
Usage Mode—specify how you will
be navigating to optimize routes:
Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian.
Units—change units of measure to
Kilometers or Miles.
Keyboard Layout—select QWERTY
for a layout similar to a typewriter,
or select ABCDE for an alphabetical
layout.
About—display your nüvi’s software
version number, unit ID number, and
audio version number. You need this
information when you update the system
software or purchase additional map data
(see page 44).
Restore—restore the system settings.
Changing the Navigation
Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation.
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Route Preference—select a preference
for calculating your route:
Faster Time—to calculate routes
that are faster to drive but can be
longer in distance.
Shorter Distance—to calculate
routes that are shorter in distance
but can take more time to drive.
Off Road—to calculate point-to-
point routes (without roads).
Avoidances—select the road types you
want to avoid or you would prefer to
take on your routes.
Restore—restore the original navigation
settings.
Adjusting the Display
Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Display.
Color Mode—select Daytime for a
light background, Nighttime for a dark
background, or Auto to automatically
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switch between the two.
Screen Shot—enable Screen Shot mode.
Touch the to take a screen shot.
The picture bitmap le is saved in the
Garmin\scrn folder on the nüvi drive.
Brightness—adjust the backlight
brightness level. Reducing the backlight
brightness increases your battery life.
Restore—restore the original display
settings.
Updating the Time
Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Time.
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—restore the original time
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settings.
Setting the Languages
Touch Tools > Settings > Language.
Voice—change the language for voice
prompts.
nüvi 750, 750T, 760, and 770:
Languages noted with a person’s
name are text-to-speech (TTS) voices,
which have an extensive vocabulary
and pronounce the street names as you
approach turns. The pre-recorded voices
(those without a person’s name) have
a limited vocabulary and do not speak
names of locations or streets.
Text Language—change all on-screen
text to the selected language. Changing
the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map
data, such as street names.
Keyboard—select the keyboard for
your language. You can also change
the keyboard language mode from any
keyboard by touching the Mode button.
Changing the Map
Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Map.
Map Detail—adjust the amount of detail
shown on the map. Showing more detail
may cause the map to redraw slower.
Map View—select a map perspective.
Track Up—display the map in
two dimensions (2D) with your
direction of travel at the top.
North Up—display the map in 2D
with North at the top.
3D—display the map in three
dimensions (3D) in Track Up.
Vehicle—touch Change to change the
icon used to display your position on
the map. Touch the icon you want to
use, and then touch OK. Download
additional vehicle icons at
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www.garmin.com/vehicles.
Trip Log—show or hide the log of your
travels. To clear your trip log, touch
Tools > My Data > Clear Trip Log.
Map Info—view the maps loaded on
your nüvi and their version. Touch a map
to enable (check mark) or disable (no
check mark) that map.
Restore—restore the original map
settings.
Adding Security Settings
Touch Tools > Settings > Security.
Garmin Lock—turn on Garmin Lock
™
to lock your nüvi. Enter a 4-digit PIN,
and set a security location. For more
information, see page 7.
Safe Mode—turn on or off Safe Mode.
When your vehicle is moving, Safe
Mode disables all functions that require
signicant operator attention and could
become a distraction while driving.
Restore—restore the original security
settings. Note that restoring the security
settings will not clear your Garmin Lock
PIN or Security Location.
Viewing Trafc
Subscription Information
(Trafc receiver included in some nüvi
710, 750T, 760, 770 packages.) From
the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings
> Trafc.
NOTE: You can only access the
trafc settings if your nüvi is
connected to external power and
an FM TMC trafc receiver.
NOTE: If your trafc receiver
has a trial subscription, it does
not need to be activated and
you do not need to purchase
a subscription until the trial
subscription expires.
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North American Options
The FM trafc subscriptions that you
have are listed and the expiration dates.
Touch Add to add a subscription.
Non-North American Options
Auto—select which provider to use.
Select Auto to use the best provider for
the area, or select a specic provider to
use always.
Search—search for additional TMC
trafc providers. To increase the search
time, touch Yes to clear provider table.
Subscriptions—view the FM trafc
subscriptions that you have and the
expiration dates. Touch Add to add a
subscription.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase additional
subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires; go to Garmin’s
FM Trafc Web site at www.garmin.
com/fmtrafc.
NOTE: You do not need to
activate the subscription included
with your FM trafc receiver (if it
came with one). The subscription
activates automatically after your
nüvi acquires satellite signals
while receiving trafc signals
from the service provider.
1. From the Menu page, touch Tools
> Settings > Trafc.
2. For Non-North American units,
touch Subscriptions > Add. For
North American units, touch Add.
3. Write down the FM trafc
receiver’s unit ID.
4. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtrafc to
purchase a subscription and get a
25-character code.
5. After you receive the 25-character
code, touch Next on the nüvi,
enter the code, and touch Done.
The trafc subscription code cannot be
reused. You must obtain a new code each
time you renew your service. If you own
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multiple FM trafc receivers, you must
obtain a new code for each receiver.
Bluetooth Technology
Settings
(nüvi 710, 760, 770 only.) From the
Menu page, touch Tools > Settings >
Bluetooth.
Connections—select Add > OK to pair
with a mobile phone that has Bluetooth
®
wireless technology. See pages 16–19.
Select Change to connect with a
different device.
NOTE: The nüvi’s PIN code (or
passkey) is 1234.
Drop—select the phone you want to
disconnect, and touch Yes.
Remove—select the phone you want
to delete from the nüvi’s memory, and
touch Yes.
Bluetooth—enable and disable the
Bluetooth component. The Bluetooth
icon appears on the Menu page if the
Bluetooth component is enabled. To
prevent a phone from automatically
connecting, select Disabled.
Friendly Name—enter a friendly name
that identies your nüvi on devices with
Bluetooth technology. Touch Done.
Troubleshoot—scroll through the
list containing compatible devices.
If your phone is not in this list, go to
www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more
information.
Restore—restore the original Bluetooth
settings. This will not clear the pairing
information.
Changing the Proximity
Points Settings
You must have proximity points (such as
custom POIs, a safety camera database,
or a Garmin TourGuide) loaded to adjust
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the Proximity point settings. See pages
45–46.
Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity
Points.
Proximity Alerts—touch Change
to turn on or off the alerts when you
approach custom POIs or safety cameras.
TourGuide—set how you want the
audio for Garmin TourGuide
™
to be
activated. Select Auto Play to hear
the complete tour as programmed,
Prompted to show the speaker icon
on the map when tour information is
available during your route, or Off.
Restore—restore the proximity points
settings.
Restoring All Settings
1. Touch Tools > Settings.
2. Touch Restore.
3. Touch Yes.
Clearing User Data
CAUTION: This deletes all user-
entered information.
1. Hold your nger on the lower-right
corner of the nüvi’s screen while
turning on the nüvi.
2. Keep your nger pressed until the
message appears.
3. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored. Any
items that you have saved are erased.
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Updating the Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com/products/
webupdater and download
WebUpdater to your computer.
2. Connect the nüvi to your computer
using the mini-USB cable.
3. Run WebUpdater, and follow the
screen prompts.
After conrming that you want to
perform an update, WebUpdater
automatically downloads the update and
installs it on your nüvi.
Calibrating the Screen
If the touch screen is not responding
properly, calibrate the touch screen.
Turn the nüvi off and then back on. Slide
Power key to the right (lock). Hold your
nger on the screen for about 30 seconds
until the calibration screen appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Resetting the nüvi
If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn
the nüvi off and on again. If this does not
help, slide the power key to the left and
hold for 8 seconds.
Battery Information
Your nüvi contains an internal, non-
replaceable lithium-ion battery. The
battery should last up to 8 hours,
depending on usage.
The battery icon in the corner of
the Menu page indicates the status of the
internal battery. To increase the accuracy
of the battery gauge, fully discharge the
battery and then fully charge it; do not
unplug the nüvi until it is totally charged.
Contact your local waste disposal
department for information on properly
disposing of the unit.
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Maximizing the Battery Life
Turn off the GPS mode (Tools
> Settings > System > GPS
Simulator > On) when you do not
need to navigate.
Turn the backlight brightness
down (Tools > Settings > Display
> Brightness).
Do not leave your nüvi in direct
sunlight. Avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive heat.
Mounting on Your
Dashboard
Use the enclosed mounting disk to
mount your unit to the dashboard and
comply with certain state regulations.
CAUTION: The permanent
mounting adhesive is extremely
difcult to remove after it is
installed.
1. Clean and dry the dashboard
where you are placing the disk.
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2. Remove the backing from the
adhesive on the bottom of the
disk.
3. Place the disk on the dashboard.
4. Remove the clear plastic cover
from the top of the disk.
5. Place the suction cup mount on
top of the disk. Flip the lever down
(toward the disk).
Removing the nüvi and
Mount
To remove the nüvi from the cradle,
press the button on the bottom of the
cradle up, and tilt the nüvi forward.
To remove the cradle from the mount,
turn the cradle to the right or left. Apply
pressure in that direction until the cradle
snaps off the mount.
To remove the suction cup mount from
the windshield, ip the lever toward you.
Pull the tab on the suction cup toward
you.
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Changing the Fuse
CAUTION: When replacing the
fuse, do not lose any of the small
pieces and make sure they are put
back in the proper place.
If your unit will not charge in your
vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse
located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
1. Unscrew the black, round end
piece, and remove it.
2. Remove the fuse (glass and silver
cylinder), and replace with a 3A
fast blow fuse.
3. Ensure that the
silver tip is placed
in the black end
piece. Screw on
the black end
piece.
Additional 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. Also, check
www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to
see if an update for your map software is
available.
To nd out the version of the maps that
are loaded on your nüvi, open the Menu
page. Touch Tools > Settings > Map >
Map Info. To enable additional maps,
you need your unit ID (see page 35) and
serial number (located near the power
connector).
To load maps or waypoints to your nüvi
memory or SD card, select the name for
your nüvi drive or SD card drive. Refer
to the MapSource Help le for more
information.
end
piece
silver tip
fuse
end
piece
silver tip
fuse
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Extras and Optional
Accessories
For more information about optional
accessories, go to http://shop.garmin.
com, www.garmin.com/extras, or contact
your Garmin dealer.
Safety Cameras
Safety camera information is available in
some locations. Check http://my.garmin
.com for availability. For these locations,
the nüvi includes the locations of
hundreds of safety cameras. Your nüvi
alerts you when you are approaching
a safety camera and can warn you if
you are driving too fast. The data is
updated at least weekly, so you always
have access to the most up-to-date
information.
You can purchase a new region or extend
an existing subscription at any time.
Each region that you purchase has its
own expiration date.
CAUTION: Garmin is not
responsible for the accuracy of,
or the consequences of using,
a custom POI or safety camera
database.
Garmin TourGuide
The Garmin TourGuide allows your nüvi
to play third-party, GPS-guided audio
tours. These audio tours can take you on
a route while playing interesting facts
about historical sites along the way. For
more information, go to www.garmin
.com/extras, and click POI Loader.
To view your Garmin TourGuide les,
touch Where to > Extras > Custom
POIs. To change the Garmin TourGuide
settings, touch Tools > Settings >
Proximity Points > TourGuide.
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Custom Points of Interest
Use the POI Loader to load custom
points of interest (POIs) onto your nüvi.
POI databases are available from various
companies on the Internet. Some custom
databases contain alert information
for points, such as safety cameras and
school zones. You will receive a warning
if you are traveling too fast near these
custom POIs.
Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and
click POI Loader to install the POI
Loader onto your computer. For more
information, refer to the POI Loader
Help le; press F1 to open the Help le.
To view your Custom POIs, touch
Where to > Extras > Custom POIs.
To change the proximity alert settings,
touch Tools > Settings > Proximity
Points > Proximity Alerts.
To delete the Custom POIs from
your nüvi, connect your nüvi to your
computer. Open the Garmin\poi folder
in the nüvi drive or the SD card drive.
Delete the le entitled poi.gpi.
Garmin Travel Guide™
Much like a paper travel guide, the
Garmin Travel Guide provides detailed
information about places, such as
restaurants and hotels. To purchase an
accessory, go to http://shop.garmin.com
or contact your Garmin dealer.
To use the Travel Guide, insert the SD
card into your nüvi. Touch Where to >
Extras > Travel Guide.
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SaversGuide®
With the SaversGuide preprogrammed
SD data card and membership card,
your nüvi is a digital coupon book. To
purchase an accessory, go to http://shop.
garmin.com or contact your Garmin
dealer.
To use the Travel Guide, insert the SD
card into your nüvi. Touch Where to >
Extras > SaversGuide.
About Google Earth™
Go to http://earth.google.com to
download the Google Earth application.
With Google Earth installed on your
computer, you can view waypoints,
tracks, and routes saved in MapSource
®
.
From the View menu, select View in
Google Earth.
About GPS Satellite
Signals
Your nüvi must acquire GPS (Global
Positioning System) satellite signals to
navigate. If you are indoors, near tall
buildings or trees, or in a parking garage,
your nüvi cannot acquire satellites.
Go outside to an area free from tall
obstructions to use your nüvi.
When your 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
clear .
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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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
and high-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.
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
Do not store the nüvi where
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it
can cause permanent damage.
Do not expose the nüvi to water.
Contact with water can cause this
unit to malfunction.
Though a PDA stylus can 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.
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, remove the unit
and mount from sight when not
in use. Remove the residue on the
windshield left by the suction cup.
Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.
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Register your product at
http://my.garmin.com.
Use the Garmin Lock feature.
Important Legal Notice
Regarding Your FM
Transmitter
Your nüvi product contains an FM
transmitter. Please read the following
notice.
Using Your nüvi FM
Transmitter in Europe
Use of FM transmitters is currently
illegal in certain European countries due
to specic radio frequency restrictions.
You must check the local regulations
in all European countries in which
you intend to use the FM transmitter
to ensure its legality. You accept full
responsibility for complying with all
such laws and regulations applicable
in your particular country of operation.
Garmin disclaims all responsibility for
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your failure to follow local laws and
regulations. Please see
www.garmin.com/fm-notice for more
information.
Using Your nüvi FM
Transmitter in the United
States
While use of FM transmitters is legal in
the United States, the allowable output
power for FM transmitters is lower in the
United States than it is in those European
countries that allow FM transmitters.
The nüvi models sold in Europe contain
the higher powered European FM
transmitter and cannot be legally used
in the United States. You accept full
responsibility for complying with all
such laws and regulations applicable in
your particular country of operation. You
must disable the FM transmitter before
using your European model nüvi in the
United States.
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Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this
nüvi product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To
view the full Declaration of Conformity,
see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin
product: www.garmin.com.
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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Specications
Physical size: 121.7 mm W x 75.2 mm
H x 19.5 mm D (4.79” x 2.96” x 0.77”)
Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)
Display: 4.3” diagonal, 480 x 272
pixels; WQVGA TFT landscape display
with white backlight and 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
indenitely.
Computer interface: USB mass storage,
plug-and-play
Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm
Charge time: Approximately 4 hours
Power input: DC vehicle power using
included vehicle power cable or AC
power using an optional accessory
Usage: 10 W max.
Battery life: 3 to 7 hours depending on
usage
Battery type: Non-replaceable lithium-
ion battery
GPS receiver: High-sensitivity, WAAS-
enabled
Acquisition times*:
Warm: <1 sec
Cold: <38 sec
Factory Reset: <45 sec
*On average for a stationary receiver
with a clear view of the sky
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Troubleshooting
Problem/Question Solution/Answer
My nüvi never gets
satellite signals.
Take your nüvi out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees. Remain stationary for several minutes.
The suction cup will not
stay on my windshield.
Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol. Dry
with a clean, dry cloth. Mount the suction cup as described on
page 3.
How do I clear all my user
data?
Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of the nüvi’s screen
while it turning on. Keep your nger pressed until the message
appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data.
The nüvi is locked
up/frozen.
If the nüvi screen stops functioning, turn the nüvi off and on
again. If this does not help, slide the power key to the left and
hold for 8 seconds.
The touch screen is not
responding to my taps
properly.
Turn the nüvi off and then back on. Slide Power key to the right
(lock). Hold your nger on the screen for about 30 seconds until
the calibration screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
My battery gauge does
not seem accurate.
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and then fully charge it (without
interrupting the charge cycle).
My phone will not connect
to the nüvi.
Make sure you have a nüvi 710, 760, or 770.
Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. Verify that the Bluetooth
eld is set to Enabled.
Make sure your phone is turned on and is less than 10 meters
(about 33 feet) away from your nüvi.
See www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
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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 two new
removable disk drives 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.
3. Plug the USB cable into your computer and your nüvi. The
nüvi automatically turns on and goes into USB Mass Storage
Mode.
I cannot see any new
removable drives in my
list of drives.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer,
Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your nüvi
drives. See your operating system’s help le to learn how to
map/assign drive letters.
I cannot get trafc
information.
Verify that you are in a coverage area. You must be in a coverage
area to get the trafc information for that area.
Verify that the FM TMC Trafc receiver is connected to the power
connector on the cradle and also connected to a power outlet in
your vehicle. (Trafc receiver included in some nüvi 710, 750T,
760, 770 packages.)
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Problem/Question Solution/Answer
How can I nd restaurnats
near the hotel I am
staying at while on
vacation in the future?
1. Touch Where to > Near > Different City (and enter your
vacation destination).
2. Find the hotel and touch Go.
3. Touch Menu > Where to > Near > My Destination.
4. Search for a restaurant. Restaurants nearest your hotel are
listed rst.
OR
1. Turn on the GPS Simulator (Tools > Settings > System).
2. Touch Where to > Near > Different City.
3. Find the hotel; touch Show Map > Set Loc.
4. Search for a restaurant.
nüvi 700-Series Features
700 710 750 750T 760 770
Speaks street names No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hands-free calls No Yes No No Yes Yes
Includes Trafc Receiver No* Yes** No* Yes** Yes** Yes**
Plays audio over vehicle
speakers
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
* compatible with trafc receiver.
** trafc receiver only included in regions that have trafc coverage; not included in
all packages.
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index
Symbols
2-D, 3-D map view 37
A
accessories 45–47
acquire satellites 4
add a stop 6
add a via point 6
alerts
proximity 41
safety camera 45
announce street
names 37
answer a call 17
anti-theft feature 7, 38
audible books 22
audio output 2, 33–34
audio version 35
auto tune 33
avoid
road types 36
theft 48
trafc 31, 32
B
background color 36
bicycle navigation
mode 35
bilingual
dictionaries 29
Bluetooth
technology 16–20
pair with phone 40
settings 40
bookmarks 23
brightness 36
browse the map 11, 46
C
calculator 27
calibrate the touch
screen 42, 52
call history 19
calling home 19
call waiting 18
caring for your nüvi 48
carrying case 1
change the settings 35–
41
change the time
zone 36
charge your nüvi 1
cleaning 48
clear user data 41
clock for the world 27
computer
connection 24
congure the nüvi 4
convert currency 27
update conversion
rates 27
convert measurements/
units 28
coordinates 12
cradle 3
currency 27
current location,
save 10
customizing the
nüvi 35–41
Custom POIs 46
D
dashboard disk 43
daylight savings 36
delete
all user data 41
character 9
custom POIs 46
Favorites 11, 13
les 25
recent nds list 10
route 13
detail maps 38
detour 7
diacritical characters 9
display settings 36
driving directions 15
E
edit saved places 11
eject the USB 25
enable detailed
maps 38
ending a call 17
expand your search 12
Extras 45–47
F
Favorites 10
les
delete 25
manage 24–25
supported types 25
transfer 24–25
nd places 5
address 8
by name 9
by postal code 8
Go page options 8
item on the map 11
near another
location 12
recent selections 9
saved places
(Favorites) 10
FM stereo 33
FM trafc receiver 30–
32
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FM transmitter 33–34
legal notice 49
follow your route 6
fuse, change 50
fuse, changing 44
G
Garmin Lock 7, 38, 49
Garmin Travel
Guide 46
geocaching 12
getting a phone call 17
go home 10
Google Earth 47
Go page options 10
GPS 4
about GPS 47
off/on 35
H
hands-free phone
features 16–20
headphone jack 2, 51
help 26
home location 10
I
import a playlist 22
in a call 17
K
keyboard 9
language mode 9, 37
layout 9, 35
mode 9, 37
kilometers 35
L
language guide 28, 29
legal notice, FM
transmitter 49
listen to books 22
lithium-ion battery 51
load additional
maps 42, 44
lock the screen 7
lock your nüvi 7
M
M3U playlist format 22
manage les 24–25
map
browse 11
customize 37
detail level 37
Map Info button 38
moving 11
update maps 42
version 38
view 37
zoom 11
MapSource 44, 47
map update 44
measurements,
convert 28
media player 21–23
menu page 4
miles 35
mini-USB connector 2
mount 3, 42
mounting on
dashboard 43
MP3 music les
load 24
play 21
mute a call 18
My Data 26
myGarmin i
N
navigation
mode 35
navigation mode 35
navigation settings 35
Next Turn page 15
O
off road, routing 13, 36
on-screen keyboard 9
on-unit help 26
output, audio 33
P
pairing a cellular
phone 17
pedestrian navigation
mode 35
phone book 18
pictures, view 26
PIN
Bluetooth 40
Garmin Lock 7
play audible books 22
playlist 21
play music 21
position icon 14, 37
Power key 2
proximity alarms 41
proximity points 40
Q
QWERTY keyboard 35
R
recently found
locations 9
delete 10
nd 9
register 49
remove the mount 43
removing/deleting a
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phone 40
reset
the max speed 15
the trip data 15
your nüvi 42
restore settings 41
routes 12–13
routing preferences 36
S
safe mode 38
safety camera
database 46
satellite signals 4, 47
satellite strength 4
save
places you nd 8, 10
your current
location 10, 11
SaversGuide 47
saving
routes 12
school zone
database 46
screen brightness 36
screen lock 7
screen shots 36
SD card 24, 51
SD card slot 2
security location 7
security settings 38
settings, adjust 35–41
set your location 8, 11
show map 8
simulate a route 35
SMS 20
Software license
agreement 50
software version 35
special characters 9
specications 51
spell the name of a
place 9
stereo, FM 33
stop the route 6
stop the USB 25
store 48
suction cup mount 3
supported le types 24
switch to call
waiting 18
system settings 35
T
text language 37
text message 20
time settings 36
time zone 36
Tools 26–29
touch screen
align 52
aligning 42, 52
clean 48
settings 36
TourGuide 41, 45
Track Up 37
trafc 30–32
add trafc
subscriptions 38
avoid 31
incidents 31
transfer les 24–25
translate words and
phrases 28
Travel Guide 28, 45
Trip Information
page 15
trip log 38
troubleshooting 52
tune, auto 33
turn-by-turn
directions 15
U
unit ID 35
units, convert 28
update the nüvi
software 48
usage mode 35
USB 25
mass storage
mode 24–25
troubleshooting 52
V
vehicle icon 14, 37
voice dial 19
voice language 37
voice mail 17
volume 7
W
walking route 35
WebUpdater 42
Where to 8–13
world clock 27
Z
zoom 11
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.
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