Garmin 01925 LOW POWER TRANSMITTER (2400-2483.5 MHz) User Manual 2
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nüvi® 2405/2505 series
owner’s manual
models:
2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595
August 2011 190-01355-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ����������������������������������������� 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power ...........1
About myDashboard .......................................... 2
About Sleep Mode .............................................4
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ....................... 4
Adjusting the Volume .........................................4
About Automatic Volume ...................................5
Status Bar Icons ................................................ 5
Satellite Signals ................................................. 6
Using the On-screen Buttons ............................ 7
Using the On-screen Keyboard .........................7
About Shortcuts ................................................. 8
Finding Locations ������������������������������������ 8
About Locations ................................................. 9
About Search Tools ......................................... 11
Saving a Home Location ................................. 13
Finding Recently Found Places ....................... 14
Finding Parking ................................................ 14
Saving Locations ............................................. 16
Voice Command ������������������������������������� 18
About Voice Commands ..................................18
Navigation ���������������������������������������������� 21
Starting a Route ............................................... 21
Following an Automobile Route .......................22
About Exit Services ......................................... 23
Avoiding Road Features .................................. 24
Map Pages ���������������������������������������������� 25
Customizing the Map ....................................... 25
Viewing Turns ..................................................26
Pedestrian Routes ........................................... 29
Hands-Free Phone Calls ����������������������� 30
About Hands-Free Calling ...............................30
Placing a Call ................................................... 32
Using In-Call Options ...................................... 33
Saving a Home Phone Number ....................... 34
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Using the Apps �������������������������������������� 34
Viewing Current Location Information .............34
Using Help ....................................................... 35
About ecoRoute .............................................. 35
About Audiobooks ............................................38
Planning a Trip .................................................40
Viewing Pictures .............................................. 42
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations ..... 42
Using the World Clock ....................................43
Finding Your Last Parking Spot .......................43
Converting Units ............................................. 43
About Offers .................................................... 44
Using the Language Guide .............................. 45
Trafc ������������������������������������������������������ 46
Disabling Trafc ...............................................46
Trafc Data ...................................................... 46
Trafc Receiver ...............................................47
Trafc on Your Route .......................................48
Trafc in Your Area ..........................................49
Understanding Trafc Data ..............................49
Trafc Subscriptions ........................................ 49
Data Management ���������������������������������� 50
File Types ........................................................50
About Memory Cards ....................................... 51
Transferring Files from Your Computer ........... 51
Deleting Files .................................................. 52
Customizing the Device ������������������������ 52
Map and Vehicle Settings ................................52
Navigation Settings .......................................... 53
Display Settings ............................................... 54
Bluetooth Settings ........................................... 55
Trafc Settings .................................................56
Units and Time Settings...................................56
Language and Keyboard Settings ................... 57
Proximity Alerts Settings ..................................57
About Device and Privacy ............................... 57
Restoring Settings ........................................... 58
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Appendix ������������������������������������������������ 58
Power Cables .................................................. 58
Caring for Your Device .....................................58
Erasing User Data ...........................................59
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable ............................................................... 60
Mounting on Your Dashboard ..........................61
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount ....... 61
Updating Maps ............................................... 62
Purchasing Additional Maps ............................62
Custom Points of Interest ................................62
Purchasing Accessories ..................................63
Troubleshooting ..............................................64
Index ������������������������������������������������������� 66
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Getting Started
‹ WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
1 Connect the device to vehicle power
(page 1).
2 Mount the device (page 1).
3 Register the device (page 3).
4 Check for updates.
• Software updates (page 3).
• Free map update (page 3).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power
‹ WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
To prevent the possibility of personal injury or
product damage caused by battery exposure
to extreme heat, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power,
you should charge it.
1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the
USB port on the device ➋.
2 Snap the mount ➌ onto the suction cup ➍.
3 Press the suction cup to the windshield, and
ip the lever ➎ back toward the windshield.
4 Fit the bottom of your device into the mount.
5 Tilt your device back until it snaps into place.
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➊➋
➍
➌
➎
6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
7 If necessary, connect the external antenna
to the trafc receiver and secure it to the
windshield using the suction cups.
About myDashboard
Use myDashboard to register your device, check
for software and map updates, access product
manuals and support, and more.
Setting Up myDashboard
1 Connect the USB cable ➊ to the USB port
➋ on the device.
➊➋
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on
your computer.
3 Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Registering the Device
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee™
If you register through myDashboard, your
device could be eligible for one free map update
within 90 days of rst acquiring satellites while
you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for
details and terms and conditions.
Updating Maps
1 Open myDashboard (page 2).
2 Register the device (page 3).
3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
You can power off the device completely.
1 Hold the Power key ➊ for 3 seconds.
➊
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less
than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep
mode (page 4).
2 Select Off.
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Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the Power key for 10 seconds.
About Sleep Mode
Use sleep mode to conserve battery power
when your device is not in use. Sleep mode
uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts
for weeks when your device is in sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
Press the Power key.
Exiting Sleep Mode
While the device is in sleep mode, Press the
Power key and double-tap .
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Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1 Select Volume.
2 Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select > Audio Mixer and use the
slider bars to adjust the volume for
navigation prompts, phone, and media.
About Automatic Volume
NOTE: Automatic volume is not available on all
models.
Your device can increase or decrease the
volume automatically based on the level of
background noise.
Enabling Automatic Volume
1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.
2 Select Enabled.
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Status Bar Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the main
menu. The status bar icons display information
about features on the device. You can select
some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status.
Bluetooth® technology status (appears
when Bluetooth is enabled). See (page 31)
Transportation mode indicator.
Current time.
Battery status.
Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring
satellite signals. The device may need a clear
view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When
at least one of the bars is green, your
device has acquired satellite signals.
For more information about GPS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
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Transportation Modes
Automobile mode
Pedestrian mode
Routing and navigation are calculated differently
based on your transportation mode.
For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated
time of arrival is calculated using the speed
limit of the roads on the route. Pedestrian mode
calculates time of arrival based on walking
speed.
NOTE: Pedestrian routes do not include
highways. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded
on your device, pedestrian routes may include
public transit (page 30).
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select or .
Battery Information
After the device is connected to power, it begins
to charge.
in the status bar indicates the status of the
internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the
battery gauge, you should fully discharge the
battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug
the device until it is fully charged.
Using the On-screen Buttons
• Select to return to the previous screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to see more choices.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a menu of options for the
current screen.
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Using the On-screen Keyboard
See “Language and Keyboard Settings” to
change the keyboard layout (page 57).
• Select a character on the keyboard to enter
a letter or number.
• Select to add a space.
• Select to delete an entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Hold to erase the entire entry.
• Select to select the keyboard language
mode.
• Select to enter special characters,
such as punctuation marks.
• Select to change character
capitalization.
About Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu.
A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or
a search tool.
Adding a Shortcut Icon
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36
shortcut icons.
1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2 Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
1 Select Where To > > Remove
Shortcut(s).
2 Select the shortcut to remove.
3 Select the shortcut again to conrm.
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Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for nding
locations.
• By category (page 9)
• Near another location (page 11)
• By spelling the name (page 12)
• By address (page 12)
• Using the map (page 13)
• Using recently found locations (page 14)
• Using coordinates (page 13)
• Using photos (page 15)
• Using saved locations (page 16)
About Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain
locations, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services. You can use the Categories function to
browse for nearby businesses and attractions.
Finding a Location by Category
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select a location.
Searching Within a Category
To narrow your search results, you can search
within some categories.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If necessary, select a subcategory.
4 Select the search bar ➊.
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➊
5 Enter all or part of the name.
6 Select .
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for
locations by entering a category, brand name,
address, or city name.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select the search bar.
3 Enter a search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the
search bar as you type.
• To search for a type of business, enter a
category name, such as “movie theaters”
or “coffee shops.”
• To search for a business by name, enter
all or part of the name.
• To search for an address near you, enter
the street number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city,
enter the street number, street name,
city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and
state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude
and longitude coordinates.
4 Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search
term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered,
select .
5 If necessary, select a location.
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Changing the Search Area
By default, your device nds locations closest
to your current location. You can nd a location
near another city or location.
1 Select Where To? > Searching Near.
2 Select an option.
3 If necessary, select a location.
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location
If your search results include an outdated or
incorrect location, you can report the error to
Garmin and remove the location from future
searches.
1 Find a location (page 9).
2 Select a location from the list.
3 Select .
4 Select Edit.
5 Select Report as Closed or Report as
Missing.
This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect your device to myGarmin™ using your
computer.
Editing Location Information
You can change the address or phone number
for a location that appears in the search results.
1 Find a location (page 9).
2 Select a location from the list.
3 Select .
4 Select Edit.
5 Select Address or Phone Number, and
enter the new information.
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of
interest.
1 Find a location (page 9).
2 Select .
3 Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
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The star rating updates on your device.
About Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for cities,
addresses, intersections, or coordinates. By
default, the address search tool appears in
the Where To? menu. To search for cities,
intersections, and coordinates, you must add
those search tools to the Where To? menu
(page 8).
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change
depending on the map data loaded on your
device.
1 Select Where To? > Address.
2 Enter information as prompted by the on-
screen instructions.
3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and
enter a different city or postal code.
4 If necessary, select the address.
Finding a City
Before you can nd a city, you must add the city
search tool to the Where To? menu (page 8).
1 Select Where To? > Cities
2 Select Enter Search.
3 Enter a city name, and select .
4 Select a city.
Finding an Intersection
Before you can nd an intersection, you must
add a shortcut to the intersection search tool
(page 8).
1 Select Where To? > Intersections.
2 Select a state or province.
NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country
to change the country, state, or province.
3 Enter the rst street name, and select Next.
4 If necessary, select the street.
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5 Enter the second street name, and select
Next.
6 If necessary, select the street.
7 If necessary, select the intersection.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can nd a location using latitude and
longitude coordinates. This method can be
helpful when geocaching.
1 Select Where To? > Categories >
Coordinates.
2 If necessary, select > Format, select the
correct coordinate format for the type of map
you are using, and select Save.
3� Select the latitude coordinate.
4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
5 Select the longitude coordinate.
6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
7 Select View on Map.
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Before you can nd places included in the map
data, such as restaurants, hospitals, and fuel
stations, you must enable the map layer for
places along the road (page 25).
1 Select View Map.
2 Select the screen.
3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area
to search.
Location markers appear on the map for
places along the road.
4 If necessary, select , and select a
category icon to view only a specic
category of places.
5 Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street,
intersection, or address location.
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6 If necessary, select the location description
to view additional information.
Finding a Location Using Quick Search
After you have performed a search for a point
of interest, certain categories may display a
Quick Search list that displays the last four
destinations you selected.
1 Select Where To?.
2 Select a category, or select Categories.
3 If applicable, select a destination from the
Quick Search list.
4 If necessary, select the appropriate
destination.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location
you return to most often.
1 Select Where To? > > Set Home
Location.
2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current
Location, or Recently Found.
The location is saved as “Home” in the Saved
folder (page 16).
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Editing Your Home Location Information
1 Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
2 Select > Edit.
3 Enter your changes.
4 Select Done.
Finding Recently Found Places
Your device stores the last 50 locations you
have found.
1 Select Where To? > Recent.
2 Select a location.
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Clearing the List of Recently Found Places
Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear
> Yes.
Finding Parking
You can nd detailed parking information and
pricing information.
1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking�
2 Select an option.
3 Select a parking location.
Using Photo Navigation
You can upload pictures onto your device or
memory card that include location information
and create routes to the pictured locations.
1 Connect your device to your computer (page
52).
2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos.
3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to
select and load pictures.
4 Disconnect the device from the computer.
5 Turn on the device.
6 From the main menu, select Where To? >
Saved > Photos.
A list of pictures with location information
appears.
7 Select a picture.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite
signals, you can use the GPS to set a simulated
location.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select GPS Simulator.
3 Select View Map.
4 Select an area on the map.
The address of the location appears at the
bottom of the screen.
5 Select the address.
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6 Select Set Location.Saving Locations
You can save locations so you can quickly nd
them and create routes to them.
Saving a Location
1 Find a location (page 9).
2 Select a location from the list.
3 Select .
4 Select Save.
5 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
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Saving Your Current Location
1 From the map, select the vehicle icon.
2 Select Save.
3 Enter a name, and select Done.
4 Select OK.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
2 If necessary, select a category, or select All
Categories.
3 Select a location.
4 Select Go!�
Editing a Saved Location
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
2 If necessary, select a category.
3 Select a location.
4 Select .
5 Select Edit.
6 Select an option:
• Select Name.
• Select Phone Number.
• To assign categories to the Favorite,
select Categories.
• To save a photo with the Favorite, select
Assign Photo (page 42).
• To change the symbol used to mark the
Favorite on a map, select Change Map
Symbol.
7 Edit the information.
8 Select Done.
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Assigning Categories to a Saved
Location
You can add custom categories to organize your
saved locations.
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations
menu after you have saved more than 12
locations.
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
2 Select a location.
3 Select .
4 Select Edit > Categories.
5 Enter one or more category names,
separated by commas.
Suggested categories appear below the text
bar as you type. You can select a suggested
word to use the suggestion.
6 Select Done.
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
2 Select > Delete Saved Places.
3 Select the box next to the saved locations to
delete, and select Delete.
Voice Command
About Voice Commands
NOTE: Voice Command is not available on all
models, or for all languages and regions.
Voice Command allows you to use your device
by saying words and commands. The Voice
Command menu provides voice prompts and a
list of available commands.
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Setting your Wakeup Phrase
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can
say to activate Voice Command. The default
wakeup phrase is Voice Command.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental
Voice Command activation by using a strong
wakeup phrase.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command >
Customize Phrase.
2 Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the
wakeup phrase as you enter the phrase.
3 Select Done.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
The Voice Command menu appears.
Voice Command Tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the
device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices
or the radio, to increase the accuracy of the
voice recognition.
• Speak commands as they appear on the
screen.
• Respond to voice prompts from the device
as needed.
• Increase the length of your wakeup phrase
to reduce the chance of accidental Voice
Command activation.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known
locations.
1 Say your wakeup phrase.
2 Say Find Place.
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3 Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the
name of the location.
A list of locations appears.
4 Say the line number.
5 Say Navigate.
Finding an Address
1 Say Voice Command.
2 Speak the entire address.
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Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for Voice
Command without muting the device.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2 Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable Voice Command, which
prevents you from accidentally activating Voice
Command while speaking.
1 Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2 Select Voice Command > Disabled.
Navigation
Starting a Route
1 Search for a location (page 9).
2 Select a location.
3 Select Go!.
4 If necessary, select an option.
• Select Drive.
• Select Walk.
• Select Public Transit to calculate a route
that combines public transit and walking.
NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps
loaded to navigate using public transit
(page 30).
5 If necessary, select a route.
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Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1 Select Where To? > Saved.
2 If necessary, select a category, or select All
Categories.
3 Select a location.
4 Select Go!.
Using Multiple Route Preview
1 Search for a location.
2 Select a location.
3 Select Routes and, if necessary, select
Drive (page 9).
A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter
Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted.
3 Use the on-screen buttons to select a route
4 Select Go!.
Following an Automobile Route
The route is marked with a magenta line. A
checkered ag marks your destination.
As you travel, the device guides you to the
destination with voice prompts, arrows on the
map, and directions at the top of the map. If
you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new
directions.
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Using the Automobile Navigation Map
While navigating in Automobile mode, you can
select map features.
1 Select the map.
Map icons appear.
2� Select an option:
• To view different parts of the map, drag
the screen.
• To zoom in and out, select or .
• To rotate the map view, select .
• To switch from North Up to 3D view,
select .
• To add or remove map layers, select
.
Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a stop to a route, you must
be navigating a route in Automobile mode.
1 While navigating a route, select to return
to the main menu.
2 Select Where To?.
3 Search for the location (page 9).
4 Select Go!.
5 Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
While navigating an automobile route, you can
use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you,
such as construction zones.
NOTE: If the route you are currently navigating
is the only reasonable option, your device might
not calculate a detour.
From the map, select > Detour.
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Stopping the Route
From the map, select > .
About Exit Services
While you navigate a route, you can nd gas,
food, lodging, and restrooms near upcoming
exits.
Services are listed under tabs by category.
Navigating to an Exit
1 From the map, select > Exit Services�
2 Use and to select an exit.
3 Select > Go!.
Finding Exit Services
1 From the map, select > Exit Services.
2 Use and to select an upcoming exit.
3 Select an exit service tab.
• To view nearby gas stations, select .
• To view nearby restaurants, select .
• To view nearby lodging, select .
• To view nearby restrooms, select .
4 Select a point of interest.
Avoiding Road Features
1 Select Settings > Navigation >
Avoidances.
2 Select the road features to avoid on your
routes, and select Save.
Avoiding Transit Types
NOTE: Transit types are available when
cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 30).
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public
Transit.
2 Select the transit type to avoid on your
routes.
3 Select Save.
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Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you
navigate, you can use Off Road mode.
1 Select Settings > Navigation.
2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road >
Save.
The route will be calculated as a straight line
to the location.
Map Pages
Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the
map, such as icons for points of interest and
road conditions.
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Map Layers.
3 Select which layers you want to include on
the map, and select Save.
Viewing the Trip Log
Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of
the path you have traveled.
1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map
Layers.
2 Select the Trip Log check box.
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Changing the Map Data Field
1 From the map, select the data eld in the
lower left-hand corner.
2 Select a type of data to display.
3 Select Save.
Changing the Map Perspective
1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
Driving Map View.
2 Select an option:
• Select Track Up to display the map in
two dimensions (2-D), with your direction
of travel at the top.
• Select North Up to display the map in
2-D with North at the top.
• Select 3-D to display the map in three
dimensions.
Changing the Tools on the Map
Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which
provide quick access to device functions. For
example, you can add a button to take a detour,
adjust the brightness, or view exit services. You
can select up to three tools to display on the
map.
1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map
and Vehicle > Map Buttons.
2 Select an option:
• To add a tool, select , and select a
tool.
• To remove a tool, select the tool, and
select Remove.
• To reset to the default tools, select Reset
to Defaults.
3 Select Save.
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Changing the Map Dashboard
1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
Dashboards.
2 Use the arrows to select a dashboard.
3 Select Save.
Viewing Turns
Resetting Trip Information
1 From the map, select Speed > .
2 Select an option:
• When not navigating a route, select
Reset All to reset every data eld,
except the speedometer, on the page.
• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the
information on the trip computer.
• Select Reset Max� Speed to reset the
maximum speed.
• Select Reset Trip B to reset the
odometer.
Viewing a List of Turns
When you are navigating a route, you can view
all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire
route and the distance between turns.
1 Select the text bar on the top of the map.
2 Select a turn.
The details for the turn appear. If available,
an image of the junction appears for
junctions on major roadways.
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map
1 While navigating an automobile route, select
the navigation bar at the top of the map.
2 Select > Map.
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Viewing the Next Turn
While navigating an automobile route, a preview
of the next turn, lane change, or other maneuver
appears in the upper-left corner of the map.
The preview includes the distance to the turn or
maneuver and the lane in which you should be
traveling, if available.
From the map, select to view the next
turn on the map.
Viewing Junctions
While navigating an automobile route, you can
view the junctions on major roadways. When
you approach a junction in a route, the image of
that junction appears briey, if available.
From the map, select to view the
junction, if available.
Viewing Trafc Alerts
While you navigate an automobile route, a trafc
alert may appear in the navigation bar.
Select the alert to view more information.
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Viewing Trip Information
The trip information page displays your present
speed and provides statistics about your trip.
TIP: If you make frequent stops, leave the
device turned on so it can accurately measure
elapsed time during the trip.
From the map, select the Speed eld.
Pedestrian Routes
Following a Pedestrian Route
In Pedestrian mode, your route is displayed on a
two-dimensional map.
➋➊ ➊
➌❹
• Select ➊ to switch between sections of the
route.
• Select ➋ to view the route itinerary.
• Select ➌ to center the map on your current
location.
• Select ➍ to zoom in and zoom out.
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About the Pedestrian Position Icon
When you are navigating in Pedestrian mode,
indicates your approximate position and your
direction of travel on the map.
The circle around indicates the accuracy of
your position on the map. A smaller circle means
the displayed position is more accurate.
Public Transit Options
If you have cityXplorer maps installed,
the device calculates a route that uses a
combination of public transit options, such as
riding a bus or subway, and walking.
NOTE: cityXplorer maps are not included
with the device. See http://my.garmin.com to
purchase cityXplorer maps.
The yellow icons indicate the navigation method
used in each section of the route. For example,
when you see , board a bus at that point in
the route.
The black dots on the map are public transit
stops along your route.
NOTE: You can change the types of public
transit and limit the distance spent walking
during a pedestrian route (page 54).
Enabling Transit Types
NOTE: Transit types are available when
cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 30).
1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public
Transit.
2 Select the transit type to include in your
routes, and select Save.
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Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, your
device can connect to your mobile phone to
become a hands-free device. To determine
whether your mobile phone with Bluetooth
technology is compatible with your device, go to
www.garmin.com/bluetooth.
Your phone may not support all of the hands-
free phone features your device provides.
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select Bluetooth.
Pairing Your Phone
Before you can use hands-free calling, you
must pair your device with a compatible mobile
phone. Pairing your phone with your device
allows your phone and device to recognize each
other and connect quickly.
1 Place your phone and your device within
33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
2 On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology (page 31).
3 Select an option:
• Select Add Phone.
• If you have already paired a different
phone, select Phone > .
4 On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless
technology.
5 On your device, select OK.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
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6 Select your phone from the list, and select
OK.
7 If necessary, on your phone, conrm that the
device is allowed to connect.
8 If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN
(1234) into your phone.
Disconnecting Your Phone
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select Phone > None > Save.
Your phone is disconnected from your device but
remains paired with your device.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
• After the initial pairing, the two devices can
connect automatically each time you turn
them on.
• When your phone is connected to your
device, you can make phone calls.
• When you turn on the device, it tries to
connect to the last phone to which it was
connected.
• You might have to set your mobile phone to
connect to the device automatically when it
is turned on.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select an option:
• Select Answer.
• Select Ignore to ignore the call.
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
1 Select Phone > Dial.
2 Enter the number.
3 Select Dial.
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Calling a Contact in Your in your Phone
Book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to
the device each time your phone and the device
connect. It may take a few minutes for the phone
book to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
1 Select Phone > Phone Book.
2 Select a contact.
3 Select Call.
Calling a Point of Interest
1 Select Phone > Browse Categories.
2 Select a point of interest (page 9).
3 Select Call.
Using the Call History
Your call history is loaded from your phone to
the device each time your phone and the device
connect. It may take a few minutes for the call
history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
1 Select Phone > Call History.
2 Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent
calls at the top.
3 Select a call.
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Using In-Call Options
1 While on a call, select .
2 Select an option:
• To transfer audio to your phone, select
Handset.
TIP: You can use this feature if you want
to turn off your device and remain on the
call, or if you need privacy.
• To display a keypad, select Keypad.
TIP: You can use this feature to use
automated systems, such as voice mail.
• To mute the microphone, select Mute.
• To hang up, select End Call.
Saving a Home Phone Number
TIP: After you save a home number, you can
edit the home number by editing “Home” in
Saved page 16.
Select Phone > > Set Home Number,
enter your phone number, and select Done.
Calling Home
Before you can call home using the Call Home
button, you must enter a phone number for your
home location.
Select Phone > Call Home.
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Using the Apps
Viewing Current Location
Information
Use the Where Am I? page to view information
about your current location. This feature is
helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel
your location.
Select Apps > Where Am I?.
Finding Nearby Services
1 Select Apps > Where Am I?.
2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel
to view the nearest locations in that category.
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information
about using the device.
Searching Help Topics
Select Apps > Help > .
About ecoRoute
The ecoRoute™ feature calculates the fuel
economy and the fuel price of navigating to a
destination, and offers tools for improving fuel
efciency.
The data provided by the ecoRoute feature is an
estimate only. The data is not actually read from
the vehicle, unless you are using the ecoRoute
HD accessory. To receive more-accurate fuel
reports for your specic vehicle and driving
habits, calibrate the fuel economy (page 36).
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ecoRoute HD Accessory
When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory,
your device can receive real-time vehicle
information, such as error messages, RPM, and
battery voltage. Your device includes data read
from the vehicle by the ecoRoute HD accessory
when calculating ecoRoute data.
Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for
compatibility and purchasing information.
Setting up the Vehicle Prole
The rst time you use the ecoRoute features,
you must enter vehicle information.
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™.
2 Enter fuel and mileage information.
Changing the Fuel Price
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.
2 Enter the current price of fuel, and select
Next.
3 Select Yes.
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive
more-accurate fuel reports for your specic
vehicle and driving habits. You should calibrate
when you ll up your fuel tank.
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > At the Pump.
2 Enter the current fuel price.
3 Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has
used since the last time the fuel tank was
lled.
4 Enter the distance you have travelled since
the last time the fuel tank was lled.
5 Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle
fuel economy.
6 Select Save.
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About the ecoChallenge
ecoChallenge helps you maximize the vehicle
fuel economy by scoring your driving habits. The
higher your ecoChallenge scores, the more fuel
you have saved. The ecoChallenge collects data
and calculates a score whenever your device is
moving and in Automobile mode.
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
• View your current score in the
ecoChallenge icon on the map.
• Select to view detailed scores.
About the ecoChallenge Score
• Current—displays the score for your current
driving activity.
• Overall—displays an average of the speed,
acceleration, and braking score.
• Speed—displays your score for driving your
vehicle at the optimal speed for conserving
fuel (45–60 mph for most vehicles).
• Acceleration—displays your score for
smooth and gradual acceleration. You lose
points for rapid acceleration.
• Braking—displays your score for smooth
and gradual braking. You lose points for hard
braking.
Removing the ecoChallenge Score From the
Map
Select > > Settings > Hide > Save.
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Prole.
2 Select Reset.
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Viewing Fuel Economy Information
You can view your fuel consumption, your total
fuel cost, and your average fuel economy.
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
2 Select a section of the graph to zoom in.
Mileage Reports
Mileage reports provide the distance, the time,
the average fuel economy, and the fuel cost of
navigating to a destination.
A mileage report is created for every route that
you drive. If you stop a route on the device, a
mileage report is created for the distance you
traveled.
Viewing a Mileage Report
You can view saved mileage reports on the
device.
TIP: You can access mileage reports in the
Reports folder on the device drive or volume
(page 52).
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Mileage
Report.
2 Select a report.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
1 Select Apps > ecoRoute™ > Vehicle
Prole.
2 Select > Reset.
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About Audiobooks
The device can play audiobooks from Audible.
com. This feature requires a subscription to
Audible.com. Go to www.audible.com/garmin to
activate a free 30-day trial subscription.
Loading Audiobooks onto Your Device
Before you can load audiobooks onto your
device, you must subscribe to Audible.com.
Go to www.audible.com/garmin for more
information.
1 Connect your device to your computer (page
2).
2 On your computer, log in your Audible.com
account.
3 Follow the instructions from Audible.com.
Playing an Audiobook
1 Select Apps > Audible.
2 Select Browse.
3 Select an option:
• Select Titles.
• Select Authors.
• Select Narrators.
4 Select a book.
5 Select an option to control playback.
• To add a bookmark, select .
• To pause playback, select .
• To resume playback, select .
• To move quickly forward or backward in
the book, use the slider bar at the top of
the page.
• To go to the next chapter, select .
• To go to the previous chapter, select
.
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• To fast forward, hold .
• To rewind, hold .
Adding a Bookmark
When you play an audiobook, the player
automatically resumes the audiobook from
the point where you last stopped. You can
add a bookmark to mark a certain spot in the
audiobook.
While playing an audiobook, select > Add
Bookmark.
Resuming Playback from a Bookmark
1 While playing an audiobook, select .
2 Select a bookmark.
Renaming a Bookmark
By default, the device names a bookmark
using the time stamp of the bookmark. You can
rename a bookmark.
1 While playing an audiobook, select >
> Rename Bookmarks.
2 Select a bookmark.
3 Enter a name, and select Done.
Deleting a Bookmark
1 While playing an audiobook, select >
> Delete Bookmarks.
2 Select a bookmark.
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Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save
a trip with multiple destinations.
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select .
3 Select Select Start Location.
4 Search for a location (page 9).
5 Select Select.
6 To add additional locations, select .
7 Select Next.
8 Enter a name, and select Done.
Editing a Trip Itinerary
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a saved trip.
➊
➋
3 Select an option:
• Select ➊ to change the arrival or
departure time.
• Select ➊ > Duration to record how long
you will stay at a location.
• Select ➋ to change the transportation
mode or route preference for that portion
of the trip.
• Select Map to view the trip on the map.
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Navigating to a Saved Trip
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a saved trip.
3 Select Go!.
4 If prompted, select a route (page 22).
Editing a Saved Trip
1 Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2 Select a saved trip.
3 Select .
4 Select an option:
• Select Rename Trip.
• Select Edit Destinations to add and
delete locations, or to change the order
of locations.
• Select Delete Trip.
• Select Optimize Order to arrange the
stops on your trip in the most-efcient
order.
Viewing Pictures
View pictures that you have stored in the device
or on a memory card. See (page 51) for more
information about loading pictures on the device.
1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2 Use the arrows to scroll through the images.
3 Select a picture.
Viewing a Slideshow
1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2 Select .
While a slideshow is playing, you can select
the screen to stop the slideshow.
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper
1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2 Select a picture.
3 Select > Set as Wallpaper.
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4 Use the on-screen buttons to adjust the
wallpaper.
5 Select Save.
Deleting Pictures
1 Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2 Select a picture.
3 Select > Delete > Yes.
Viewing Previous Routes and
Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must
enable the travel history feature (page 58).
Your can view your previous routes and places
you have stopped on the map.
Select Apps > Where I’ve Been.
Using the World Clock
1 Select Apps > World Clock.
2 If necessary, select a city, enter a city name,
and select Done.
Viewing the World Map
Select Apps > World Clock > .
Nighttime hours appear in the shaded area
of the map.
Finding Your Last Parking Spot
When you remove your device from the vehicle
mount while the device is on, your current
location is saved as a parking spot.
Select Apps > Last Spot.
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Using the Calculator
Select Apps > Calculator.
Converting Units
1 Select Apps > Unit Converter.
2 If necessary, select the button next to
Convert, select a measurement category,
and select Save.
3 If necessary, select a unit button, select a
unit of measurement, and select Save.
4 Select the eld below the unit you want to
convert.
5 Enter the number, and select Done.
Setting Currency Conversion Rates
Manually
You can update the currency conversion rates
manually so that you are always using the most-
current rates.
1 Select Apps > Unit Converter.
2 Select the button next to Convert.
3 Select Currency, then select Save.
4 If necessary, select a currency button, select
a different currency, and select Save.
5 Select the button at the bottom of the screen
that displays the currency conversion rate.
6 Select the box next to a currency.
7 Enter a value, and select Done.
8 Select OK.
About Offers
If your device package includes a trafc receiver,
you will receive location-relevant offers and
coupons. Ad-based trafc information is only
available in North America.
NOTE: The trafc receiver must be connected to
external power and you must be in a coverage
area to receive ad-based trafc information.
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See our privacy statement at www
.garmin.com/privacy/ to view our privacy
information.
Viewing Offers
‹ CAUTION
Do not attempt to write down the coupon codes
while driving.
1 Select an offer that appears on the screen to
search for the nearest location related to that
offer.
2 If available, select to view a coupon
code.
3 Write down this code and present it when
you arrive at the location.
Viewing an Offer List
Select Apps > Offers to view a list of the
offers you have received.
Disabling Trafc and Offers
To disable offers, you must disable trafc.
1 Select Settings > Trafc.
2 Select the Live Trafc check box.
Using the Language Guide
Use the Language Guide to look up and
translate words or phrases.
Select Apps > Language Guide.
Selecting Languages in a Language
Guide
You can select the languages you want to
translate when translating words and phrases.
1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
2 Select > Language.
3 Select From, select the language to
translate from, and select Save.
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4 Select To, select the language to translate
to, and select Save.
Translating Words and Phrases
1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Words
and Phrases.
2 Select a category and subcategories.
3 If necessary, select , enter a keyword,
and select Done.
4 Select a word or a phrase.
5 Select to listen to the translation.
Using the Bilingual Dictionary
1 Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual
Dictionaries.
2 Select a dictionary.
3 If necessary, select , enter a word, and
select Done.
4 Select a word.
5 Select to listen to the translation.
Trafc
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or
timeliness of the trafc information.
Trafc information may not be available in all
areas or countries.
A trafc receiver is included in some packages,
and is an optional accessory for all models. It is
built into the vehicle power cable. The powered
trafc receiver and the device must be in data
range of a station transmitting trafc data to
receive trafc information. You do not need to
activate the subscription included with your
trafc receiver.
For information about trafc receivers and
coverage areas, go to www.garmin.com/trafc.
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Disabling Trafc
1 Select Settings�
2 Select the Live Trafc check box.
The device no longer displays live trafc data,
but still avoids potentially congested areas using
trafcTrends (page 57).
Trafc Data
When the receiver is within a trafc coverage
area, your device will begin displaying trafc
information.
The trafc receiver and the device may need to
be in data range of an FM station transmitting
trafc information.
1 Connect the trafc receiver to an external
power source.
2 Connect the trafc receiver to the device.
NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could
degrade the performance of the trafc receiver.
Trafc Receiver
➊➋
➌➍➎
➊Mini-USB connector
➋External antenna connector
➌Internal antenna
➍Power LED
➎Vehicle power adapter
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About the Trafc Icon
When you are receiving trafc information, a
trafc icon appears on the map. The trafc icon
changes color to indicate the severity of trafc
conditions.
Color Severity Meaning
Green Low Trafc is owing freely.
Yellow Medium Trafc is moving but there is
a delay. There is moderate
trafc congestion.
Red High Trafc is not moving or
moving slowly. There is a
severe delay.
Trafc on Your Route
When calculating your route, the device
examines the current trafc and automatically
optimizes the route for the shortest time. If a
severe trafc delay occurs on your route while
you are navigating, your device automatically
recalculates the route.
The trafc icon changes color to indicate the
severity of trafc conditions on your route or on
the road you are currently traveling.
Your device may route you through a trafc
delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time
of arrival automatically.
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Viewing Trafc on Your Route
1 While navigating a route, select .
2 Select Trafc on Route.
A list of trafc events appears, organized by
their location on the route.
3 Select an event.
Manually Avoiding Trafc on Your Route
1 From the map, select .
2 Touch Trafc On Route.
3 If necessary, use the arrows to view other
trafc delays on your route.
4 Touch > Avoid.
Taking an Alternate Route
1 While navigating an automobile route, select
.
2 Select Alternate Route.
3 Select a route.
Viewing Trafc on the Map
The trafc map shows color-coded trafc ow
and delays on nearby roads.
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Trafc Conditions.
Trafc in Your Area
Searching for Trafc Delays
1 From the map page, select .
2 Select Trafc Conditions > .
3 Select an item in the list.
4 If there is more than one delay, use the
arrows to view additional delays.
Viewing a Trafc Incident on the Map
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Trafc Conditions.
3 Select a trafc icon.
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Understanding Trafc Data
The trafc legend explains the icons and colors
used on the trafc map.
1 From the map, select .
2 Select Trafc Legend.
Trafc Subscriptions
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription
included with your FM trafc receiver. The
subscription activates automatically after your
device acquires satellite signals while receiving
trafc signals from the pay service provider.
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime
features.
• LT—This model includes a lifetime trafc
subscription and a trafc receiver.
• LMT—This model includes a nüMaps
Lifetime™ subscription, lifetime trafc
subscription (page 62), and a trafc receiver.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase trafc subscriptions for other
regions or countries.
1 From the main menu, select Settings >
Trafc.
2 Select an option:
• For non-North American units, select
Subscriptions > .
• For North American units, select .
3 Write down the FM trafc receiver unit ID.
4 Go to www.garmin.com/fmtrafc to purchase
a subscription and get a 25-character code.
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.
5 Select Next on the device.
6 Enter the code.
7 Select Done.
Data Management
You can store les, such as JPEG image les,
on your device. The device has a memory card
slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with
Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac®
OS 10.3 and earlier.
File Types
The device supports the following le types:
• JPEG and JPG image les (page 42)
• Maps and GPX waypoint les from
MapSource® (page 63)
• GPI custom POI les from Garmin POI
Loader (page 63)
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an
electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded
Garmin mapping software. In addition to map
and data storage, the memory card can be used
to store les such as maps, images, geocaches,
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC
memory or data cards.
1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the
device.
2 Press it in until it clicks.
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Transferring Files from Your
Computer
1 Connect the device to your computer
(page 2).
Your device and memory card appear
as removable drives in My Computer in
Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple
network drives cannot display nüvi drives.
See your operating system help le to learn
how to map the drives.
2 On your computer, open the le browser.
3 Select the le.
4 Select Edit > Copy.
5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or
volume.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
The le appears in the list of les in the
device memory or on the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1� Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, double-click the
eject icon in your system tray.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume
icon to the Trash .
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a le, do not
delete it. Your device memory contains important
system les that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a le.
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4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Customizing the Device
1 Select Settings.
2 Select a setting category.
3 Select the setting to change it.
Map and Vehicle Settings
Select Settings > Map and Vehicle.
• Vehicle—changes the icon to represent your
position on the map. Go to www
.garmingarage.com for more icons.
• Driving Map View—sets the perspective on
the map.
• Pedestrian Map View—sets the perspective
on the map.
• Map Detail—sets the level of detail on the
map. More detail may cause the map to
draw slower.
• Map Theme—changes the color of the map
data.
• Map Buttons—sets which buttons are
included on the map. You can include up to
three buttons on the map.
• Map Layers—sets the data that appears on
the map (page 25).
• Dashboards—sets the map dashboard
layout.
• myMaps
Enabling Maps
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
www.garmin.com/maps.
1� Select Settings > Map and Vehicle >
myMaps.
2� Select a map.
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Navigation Settings
Select Settings > Navigation.
• Calculation Mode—sets route preference.
• Avoidances—sets road features to avoid on
a route.
• Custom Avoidances—allows you to avoid
specic roads or areas.
• Advanced Detours—sets the length of a
detour.
• Limit Walking—controls the maximum
walking distance included in a pedestrian
route.
• Public Transit—enables or disables transit
types.
• Safe Mode—disables all functions that
require signicant operator attention could
become a distraction while driving.
• GPS Simulator—stops the device from
receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery
power.
Route Preferences
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation
Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds
and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
• Faster Time—calculates routes that are
faster to drive but can be longer in distance.
• Shorter Distance—calculates routes that
are shorter in distance but can take more
time to drive.
• Less Fuel—calculates routes that could use
less fuel than other routes.
• Off Road—calculates a direct line from your
location to your destination.
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Display Settings
Select Settings > Display.
• Orientation—changes to landscape or
portrait mode.
• Color Mode—sets a light background (Day),
a dark background (Night), or automatically
switches between the two based on the
sunrise time and the sunset time for your
current location (Auto).
• Brightness—changes the brightness of the
screen. Decreasing the brightness can save
battery power.
• Display Timeout—sets the amount of idle
time before your device enters sleep mode.
• Screenshot—allows you to take a picture of
the device screen. Screenshots are saved in
the screenshot folder of the device storage.
Capturing Screenshots
1 Select Settings > Display > Screenshot >
Enabled.
2 Select to take a screenshot.
The picture bitmap le is saved in the
screenshots folder on the device drive (page
52).
Bluetooth Settings
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth—enables the Bluetooth
component.
• Add Phone or Phone—manages
connections between your device and mobile
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology.
• Friendly Name—allows you to enter a
friendly name that identies your nüvi on
devices with Bluetooth technology.
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Managing the Bluetooth Device List
You can add, disconnect, or delete phones that
your device detects while Bluetooth is enabled.
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth > Phone.
2 Select an option:
• Select a phone for your device to
connect with.
• Select to add a phone to the menu.
• Select to delete a phone from the
device memory.
• Select None to drop your current
connection.
Disabling Bluetooth
1 Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select Bluetooth.
Trafc Settings
Select Settings > Trafc.
• Trafc—enables trafc and offers.
• Subscriptions—lists current trafc
subscriptions.
• trafcTrends™
Purchasing Trafc Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a
renewal if your subscription expires. Go to
www.garmin.com/fmtrafc.
Viewing Trafc Subscriptions
Select Settings > Trafc > Subscriptions.
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trafcTrends
When the trafcTrends feature is enabled, your
device records historic trafc data and uses
that data to calculate more-efcient routes. This
information is sent to Garmin when your device
when you connect your device to myGarmin™
using your computer.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based
on trafc trends for the day of the week or the
time of day.
Disabling trafcTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing
trafc data, you must disable trafcTrends.
Select Settings > Trafc > trafcTrends.
Units and Time Settings
Select Settings > Units and Time.
• Current Time—sets the device time.
• Units—sets the unit of measure used for
distances.
• Time Format—allows you to select a
12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.
Language and Keyboard Settings
Select Settings > Language.
• Voice Language—sets the language for
voice prompts.
• Text Language—sets all on-screen text to
the selected language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not
change the language of user-entered data or
map data, such as street names.
• Keyboard Language—sets the language for
your keyboard.
• Keyboard Layout—sets the keyboard
layout.
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Proximity Alerts Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
• Audio—sets the tone of an alert.
• Alerts—alerts you when you approach
custom safety cameras.
About Device and Privacy
Select Settings > About Device and Privacy.
• About—displays the software version
number, the unit ID number, and information
about other software features.
• EULAs—displays the end-user license
agreements that apply to your choice.
NOTE: You need this information when you
update the system software or purchase
additional map data (page 63).
• Position Reporting—allows Garmin to
share your speed, direction, and location
with other service providers anonymously
with your consent.
• Keep Travel History—allows the device to
record information for the, Where I’ve Been
(page 43), and Trip Log (page 25) features.
• Clear Travel History
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all
settings to the factory defaults.
1 Select Settings.
2 If necessary, select a settings category.
3 Select > Restore.
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Appendix
Power Cables
Your device can be powered three ways.
• Vehicle power cable
• USB cable
• AC adapter (optional accessory)
Caring for Your Device
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device and operating it in
high-shock and high-vibration environments.
Do not expose the device to water.
Contact with water can cause this device to
malfunction.
Do not store the device where prolonged
exposure to extreme temperatures can occur,
because it can cause permanent damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the
touchscreen, or damage may result.
Cleaning the Outer Casing
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can
damage plastic components.
1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the
touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe the device dry.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2 If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass lens cleaner.
3 Apply the liquid to the cloth.
4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
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Avoiding Theft
• Remove the device and mount from sight
when not in use.
• Remove the residue left on the windshield by
the suction cup.
• Do not keep your unit in the glove
compartment.
• Register your device at http://my.garmin
.com.
Erasing User Data
NOTE: Any items that you have saved are
erased.
1 Turn the device on.
2 Hold your nger on the lower-right corner of
the device screen.
3 Keep your nger pressed until the
pop-up window appears.
4 Select Yes to clear all user data.
All original settings are restored.
Extending the Battery Life
• Keep your device away from extreme
temperatures.
• Put the device in sleep mode (page 4).
• Decrease the screen brightness (page 5).
• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
• Decrease the volume (page 5).
• Disable offers and trafc (page 45).
• Disable Bluetooth (page 56).
• Shorten the display timeout time (page 55).
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Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle
Power Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the
small pieces and make sure they are put back in
the proper position. The vehicle power cable
does not work unless it is assembled correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle,
you may need to replace the fuse located at the
tip of the vehicle adapter.
1 Unscrew the end piece.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove
the end piece.
2 Remove the end piece,
the silver tip, and the fuse
(glass and silver cylinder).
3 Install an 1 A fast-blow
fuse.
4 Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5 Screw the end piece back into the vehicle
power cable.
Mounting on Your Dashboard
NOTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely
difcult to remove after it is installed.
Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your
device to the dashboard and comply with certain
state regulations.
1� Clean and dry the dashboard where you are
placing the disk.
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.
End
piece
Silver tip
Fuse
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5 Place the suction cup mount on top of the
disk.
6 Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
Removing the Device, Cradle, and
Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle
1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle.
2 Tilt the device forward.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount
1 Turn the cradle to the right or left.
2 Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle
releases the ball on the mount.
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from
the Windshield
1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount
toward you.
2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Updating Maps
You can update the maps on your device. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com/
mapupdates, and select Map Update User
Guide.
About nüMaps Lifetime
Some models include subscriptions to nüMaps
Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates
for the life of your device.
Go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_
lifetime for terms and conditions.
LM This model includes a nüMaps
Lifetime subscription.
LMT This model includes a lifetime trafc
subscription, nüMaps Lifetime
subscription, and a trafc receiver.
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Purchasing Additional Maps
1 Go to your device product page on the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com).
2 Click the Maps tab.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Custom Points of Interest
Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if you are
near a designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specied speed.
Installing a POI Loader
You can create or download custom POI lists and install them on your device using POI Loader
software.
1 Go to www.garmin.com/extras.
2 Click Services > POI Loader.
3 Install the POI Loader onto your computer.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI Loader, refer to the help le.
With the POI Loader open, click Help.
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Finding Extras
1 Select Where To? > Extras.
2 Select a category.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
My device is not acquiring
satellite signals
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 54).
• From the main menu, select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
• Take your device 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 (page 1).
The device does not
charge in my vehicle.
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 61).
• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
• Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between 0°C and 45°C).
If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge.
My battery does not stay
charged for very long.
To maximize the time between changes, turn down the backlight (page 55).
My battery gauge does not
seem accurate.
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge
cycle).
How do I know my device
is in USB mass storage
mode?
When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected
to a computer is shown on the device screen. Also, you should see two new
removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
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The device is connected
to the computer, but it will
not go into mass storage
mode.
1� Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
2� Turn off the device.
3� Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your device.
The device automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode.
4� Verify your device is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub.
I cannot see any new
removable drives in my list
of drives.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows can have
trouble assigning drive letters to your device drives. Refer to your operating system
Help le to learn how to map or assign drive letters.
My phone will not connect
to the device.
• From the main menu, select Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. The Bluetooth eld
must be set to Enabled.
• Turn on your phone and bring it within 33 feet of the device.
• Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
My device is not acquiring
satellite signals
• Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (page 54).
• From the main menu, select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off.
• Take your device 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 (page 1).
The device does not
charge in my vehicle.
• Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 61).
• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.
• Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between 0°C and 45°C).
If the device is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it cannot charge.
My battery does not stay
charged for very long.
To maximize the time between changes, turn down the backlight (page 55).
My battery gauge does not
seem accurate.
Allow the unit to fully discharge, and fully charge it (without interrupting the charge
cycle).
How do I know my device
is in USB mass storage
mode?
When your device is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of a device connected
to a computer is shown on the device screen. Also, you should see two new
removable disk drives listed in My Computer.
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Index
Symbols
2-D, 3-D map view 25
A
accessories 62
adding a stop 22
addresses 11
audiobook 38
bookmark 39
loading 38
playing 38
automatic volume 5
enabling 5
avoiding
public transit types 23, 29
theft 59
trafc 48
B
battery 63
Bluetooth technology 30–73
friendly name 54
pairing with phone 30
settings 54
brightness 54
C
calculator 43
calls
answering 31
hanging up 33
home 33
muting 33
caring for your device 58
category
searching within 9
charging your device 1, 63
cityXplorer maps 20, 29
cleaning your device 58
computer, connecting 2
converting
currency 43
units 43
coordinates 12
current location, saving 15
customizing the device 52–59
custom POIs 62
D
dashboard disk 60
deleting
all user data 59
character 7
les 51
pictures 42
recent nds list 14
saved locations 17
trips 41
detailed maps 50, 52
detours 22
display settings 23, 29
display timeout 54
driving directions 26
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E
ecoRoute 34–37
calibrate fuel economy 35
ecoChallenge score 36
fuel economy information 37
mileage report 37
vehicle prole 34
editing
change categories 16
change map symbol 16
destinations 41
home location 14
saved locations 16
saved trip 41
extras 62
F
feedback on POI's 10
les
deleting 51
supported types 50
nding locations
by address 11
by coordinates 12
recent selections 14
saved locations 16
using photos 14
using search bar 9
fuse, changing 60
G
geocaching 12
go home 13
GPS
settings 53
simulator 15
H
help 34
historical trafc 55
home
phone number 33
setting a location 13
J
JPEG image les 50
junction view 27
K
keyboard 7
language mode 7, 56
L
latitude and longitude 12
locations 9
M
maps
adding 62
detail level 52
errors 10
purchasing 62
theme 52
view 25
MapSource 50, 62
mass storage mode 50
measurements, converting 43
memory card 50
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mileage report 37
mounting the device
on dashboard 60
on windshield 63
removing from mount 61
mute
phone call 33
myDashboard 2
myTrends
enabling 57
N
navigation 21
off road 24
pedestrian 28
photo 14
nearby services 34
next turn 27
nüMaps Lifetime 61
O
offers 43
disabling 44
viewing 44
off-road navigation 24, 53
on-screen buttons 7
P
pairing a mobile phone 30
parking 14
last spot 42
saving 43
pedestrian mode
settings 23, 29
photo navigation
loading pictures 14
picture viewer 41
PIN
Bluetooth 31
points of interest
nding 9
POI loader 50
protecting your device
58
public transit
avoidances 23, 29
city maps 29
R
recalculating routes 22
recently found locations 14
registering the device 3
removing the mount 61
renaming trips 41
resetting
home location 14
the max speed 26
trip data 26
routes
off road 24, 53
stopping 23
S
safe mode 53
satellite signals 6
Saved Locations 15–16
saving
your current location 15
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school zone database 62
screen
brightness 54
screenshots 54
settings 52–73
software
version 57
speech recognition 17
storing the device 58
system settings 53
T
text language 56
time settings 56
tools 34–39
Track Up 25
trafc 45–73
activating a subscription 49
adding trafc subscriptions 55
icons 46
incidents 47
receiver 46
trafcTrends 55
trafc alerts 27
transportation mode 6
trip computer 28
trip log 24
enabling 57
trip planner 40
troubleshooting 63
turn-by-turn directions 26
turn list 26
U
unit converter 43
unit ID 57
updating
maps 3
software 3
USB 63
user data, deleting 59
V
voice command
activating 18
navigating with 18
tips for using 18
wakeup phrase 18
voice language 56
voice mail 33
volume
adjusting 4
audio mixer 4
automatic 5
W
Where Am I? 34
Where I've Been
enabling 57
Where To? menu 8
customization
shortcut icon, adding 8
shortcut icon, removing 8
world clock 42
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