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dēzl 760
Owner’s Manual
November 2012 190-01511-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1
About myDashboard.................................................................. 1
Setting Up myDashboard...................................................... 1
Registering the Device.......................................................... 1
Updating the Software........................................................... 1
nüMaps Guarantee™............................................................ 1
Lifetime Subscriptions................................................................ 1
Activating Lifetime Maps....................................................... 1
Entering a Truck or RV Profile................................................... 1
Turning Off the Device............................................................... 1
Resetting the Device............................................................. 2
About Sleep Mode..................................................................... 2
Entering Sleep Mode............................................................. 2
Exiting Sleep Mode............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2
Adjusting the Volume................................................................. 2
About Automatic Volume........................................................... 2
Enabling Automatic Volume.................................................. 2
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2
Acquiring GPS Signals.......................................................... 2
Transportation Modes........................................................... 2
Battery Information................................................................ 2
Setting the Time.................................................................... 2
Using a Backup Camera............................................................ 2
Disabling a Backup Camera.................................................. 3
Using the On-Screen Buttons.................................................... 3
Using the On-Screen Keyboard................................................. 3
About Shortcuts......................................................................... 3
Adding a Shortcut Icon.......................................................... 3
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 3
Finding Locations.......................................................... 3
About Locations......................................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Category............................................ 3
Finding Trucking Points of Interest........................................ 3
Finding TruckDown Points of Interest................................... 3
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar.............................. 3
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 4
Reporting a Closed or Missing Location............................... 4
Rating a Point of Interest....................................................... 4
About Search Tools................................................................... 4
Finding an Address............................................................... 4
Finding an Intersection.......................................................... 4
Finding a City........................................................................ 4
Finding a Location Using Coordinates.................................. 4
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map.............................. 4
Saving a Home Location............................................................ 4
Going Home.......................................................................... 4
Editing Your Home Location Information.............................. 4
Finding Recently Found Destinations........................................ 5
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 5
Finding Parking.......................................................................... 5
Finding Your Last Parking Spot............................................ 5
Setting a Simulated Location..................................................... 5
Saving Locations........................................................................ 5
Saving a Location.................................................................. 5
Saving Your Current Location............................................... 5
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 5
Editing a Saved Location...................................................... 5
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location........................... 5
Sharing a Saved Location..................................................... 5
Sending a Location to the Device......................................... 5
Deleting a Saved Location.................................................... 5
Navigation.......................................................................5
Starting a Route......................................................................... 5
Changing the Route Calculation Mode................................. 5
Previewing Multiple Routes................................................... 6
Starting a Route to a Saved Location................................... 6
Your Route on the Map.............................................................. 6
Using the Navigation Map..................................................... 6
Adding a Point to a Route..................................................... 6
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 6
Stopping the Route............................................................... 6
Using Suggested Routes...................................................... 6
About Exit Services.................................................................... 6
Finding Exit Services............................................................. 6
Navigating to an Exit............................................................. 6
Avoiding Road Features............................................................ 6
About Custom Avoidances......................................................... 7
Avoiding an Area................................................................... 7
Avoiding a Road.................................................................... 7
Disabling a Custom Avoidance............................................. 7
Deleting Custom Avoidances................................................ 7
Enabling Advanced Detours...................................................... 7
Taking a Detour Around Specified Areas.............................. 7
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 7
Map Pages...................................................................... 7
Customizing the Map................................................................. 7
Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 7
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................. 7
Changing the Map Data Field............................................... 7
Customizing Map Buttons..................................................... 7
Changing the Map Dashboard.............................................. 7
Changing the Map Perspective............................................. 7
Viewing Route Activity............................................................... 7
Viewing a List of Turns.......................................................... 7
Viewing the Next Turn........................................................... 8
Viewing Junctions................................................................. 8
Viewing Traffic Alerts............................................................ 8
Viewing Trip Information....................................................... 8
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 8
Finding Nearby Services....................................................... 8
Getting Directions to Your Current Location......................... 8
Voice Command............................................................. 8
Setting the Wakeup Phrase....................................................... 8
Activating Voice Command........................................................ 8
Voice Command Tips................................................................. 8
Starting a Route Using Voice Command................................... 8
Muting Instructions..................................................................... 9
Disabling Voice Command......................................................... 9
Hands-Free Phone Calls................................................9
About Hands-Free Calling.......................................................... 9
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology.............................. 9
Pairing Your Phone.................................................................... 9
Disconnecting Your Phone.................................................... 9
Tips After Pairing the Devices............................................... 9
Placing a Call............................................................................. 9
Dialing a Number.................................................................. 9
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book.................................. 9
Calling a Location.................................................................. 9
Receiving a Call......................................................................... 9
Using the Call History................................................................ 9
Using In-Call Options............................................................... 10
Saving a Home Phone Number............................................... 10
Calling Home....................................................................... 10
Using the Apps.............................................................10
Using Help............................................................................... 10
Searching Help Topics........................................................ 10
Table of Contents i
About Smartphone Link........................................................... 10
Downloading Smartphone Link........................................... 10
Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 10
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device......... 10
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link........ 10
About Garmin Live Services.................................................... 10
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services.................................. 10
About ecoRoute....................................................................... 10
ecoRoute HD Accessory..................................................... 11
Setting Up the Vehicle......................................................... 11
Changing the Fuel Price...................................................... 11
Calibrating the Fuel Economy............................................. 11
About ecoChallenge............................................................ 11
Viewing Fuel Economy Information..................................... 11
Mileage Reports.................................................................. 11
Resetting ecoRoute Information.......................................... 11
Viewing myGarmin Message................................................... 11
Viewing the Weather Forecast................................................. 11
Viewing Weather Near a Different City............................... 11
Viewing the Weather Radar................................................ 11
Viewing Weather Alerts....................................................... 11
Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 11
Planning a Trip......................................................................... 12
Scheduling a Trip................................................................ 12
Changing Transportation Modes in a Trip........................... 12
Navigating to a Saved Trip.................................................. 12
Editing a Saved Trip............................................................ 12
Viewing Pictures...................................................................... 12
Viewing a Slideshow........................................................... 12
Deleting Pictures................................................................. 12
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations............................. 12
Using the World Clock............................................................. 12
Viewing the World Map....................................................... 12
Using the Calculator................................................................. 12
Converting Units...................................................................... 12
Setting Currency Conversion Rates.................................... 12
Using the Language Guide...................................................... 12
Purchasing the Language Guide......................................... 12
Selecting Languages in the Language Guide..................... 13
Translating Words and Phrases.......................................... 13
Using a Bilingual Dictionary................................................ 13
About Traffic.................................................................13
Receiving Traffic Data.............................................................. 13
Traffic Receiver........................................................................ 13
About the Traffic Icon.......................................................... 13
Positioning the Traffic Receiver.......................................... 13
Traffic on Your Route............................................................... 13
Viewing Traffic on Your Route............................................ 13
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route............................ 13
Taking an Alternate Route.................................................. 14
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 14
Traffic in Your Area.................................................................. 14
Searching for Traffic Delays................................................ 14
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map................................. 14
Understanding Traffic Data...................................................... 14
About Traffic Cameras............................................................. 14
Saving a Traffic Camera..................................................... 14
Viewing a Traffic Camera.................................................... 14
Traffic Subscriptions................................................................ 14
Subscription Activation........................................................ 14
Disabling Traffic....................................................................... 14
Trucking Features........................................................ 14
About IFTA Logging................................................................. 14
Entering Fuel Data.............................................................. 14
Editing Fuel Logs................................................................ 14
Viewing and Exporting a Jurisdiction Summary.................. 14
Editing and Exporting Trip Reports..................................... 15
Viewing Exported Jurisdiction Summaries and Trip
Reports................................................................................ 15
About Hours of Service............................................................ 15
Recording Your Duty Status................................................ 15
About Drivers...................................................................... 15
Using Driving Logs.............................................................. 15
Adding Shipments............................................................... 15
Exporting Driving Logs........................................................ 15
Data Management........................................................ 16
About Data Management......................................................... 16
File Types................................................................................ 16
About Memory Cards............................................................... 16
Installing a Memory Card.................................................... 16
Connecting the Device to Your Computer............................... 16
Transferring Data From Your Computer.................................. 16
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 16
Deleting Files........................................................................... 16
Customizing the Device.............................................. 16
Adding Truck or RV Profiles..................................................... 16
Activating Truck or RV Profiles........................................... 16
Editing Truck or RV Profiles................................................ 17
Map and Vehicle Settings........................................................ 17
Enabling Maps.................................................................... 17
Navigation Settings.................................................................. 17
Route Preferences.............................................................. 17
Display Settings....................................................................... 17
Bluetooth Settings.................................................................... 17
Disabling Bluetooth............................................................. 17
Traffic Settings......................................................................... 17
About Traffic Subscriptions................................................. 17
trafficTrends........................................................................ 17
Units and Time Settings........................................................... 17
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 18
Device and Privacy Settings.................................................... 18
Proximity Alerts Settings.......................................................... 18
Restoring Settings.................................................................... 18
Appendix.......................................................................18
Warning Icons.......................................................................... 18
Restriction Warnings........................................................... 18
Road Condition Warnings................................................... 18
Other Warnings................................................................... 18
Power Cables........................................................................... 18
Charging the Device............................................................ 18
About Device Care................................................................... 18
Cleaning the Outer Casing.................................................. 18
Cleaning the Touchscreen.................................................. 19
Avoiding Theft..................................................................... 19
Extending the Battery Life................................................... 19
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable...................... 19
Mounting on Your Dashboard.................................................. 19
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount............................... 19
Removing the Device from the Cradle................................ 19
Removing the Cradle from the Mount................................. 19
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield...... 19
Purchasing Additional Maps.................................................... 19
Safety Cameras....................................................................... 19
Custom Points of Interest......................................................... 19
Installing POI Loader Software........................................... 19
Using the POI Loader Help Files......................................... 19
Finding Extras..................................................................... 19
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 19
Troubleshooting...........................................................20
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield....................... 20
ii Table of Contents
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 20
The battery gauge does not seem accurate............................ 20
My device does not appear as a removable drive on my
computer.................................................................................. 20
My device does not appear as a portable device on my
computer.................................................................................. 20
My device does not appear as either a portable device or a
removable drive or volume on my computer............................ 20
My phone will not connect to the device.................................. 20
Index..............................................................................21
Table of Contents iii
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
1Mount the device (page 1).
2Register the device (page 1).
3Check for updates:
Software updates (page 1).
Free map update (page 1).
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, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should
charge it.
1Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the
mount.
2Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
place.
3Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever Ã
back toward the windshield.
4Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.
7If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic
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
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
3Go to www.garmin.com/dashboard.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering the Device
1Open myDashboard (page 1).
2Click Register Now.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software
1Open myDashboard (page 1).
2Under Software Updates, click Update Now.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
nüMaps Guarantee
If you register the device at http://my.garmin.com within 90 days
of acquiring satellites while driving, your device could be eligible
for one free map update. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for
terms and conditions.
Updating Maps
1Open myDashboard (page 1).
2Register the device (page 1).
3Select an option:
Under Map Updates, click Update Now.
If a free map update is no longer available, click Buy
Now.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Lifetime Subscriptions
Some models include subscriptions to lifetime features. For
more information, go to www.garmin.com/lmt.
LT: This model includes a lifetime traffic subscription and a
traffic receiver.
LM: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
which provides quarterly map updates for the useful life of
your device. For terms and conditions go to
www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_lifetime.
LMT: This model includes a nüMaps Lifetime subscription,
lifetime traffic subscription, and a traffic receiver.
Activating Lifetime Maps
1Go to www.garmin.com/lifetimeupdater.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you register the device, you can receive e-mail
notifications when a map update is available (page 1).
Entering a Truck or RV Profile
WARNING
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in
all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions
in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
1Select Settings > Truck Profile.
2Select Truck or RV.
3Select .
4Follow the on-screen prompts.
Turning Off the Device
1Hold the Power key À.
Getting Started 1
NOTE: If you hold the Power key for less than 5 seconds,
the device enters sleep mode (page 2).
2Select Off.
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.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Volume
1Select Volume.
2Select 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
On devices with hands-free calling, automatic volume allows the
device to adjust the volume level based on the background
noise in the vehicle (page 9).
Automatic volume control lowers the volume of the device when
background noise is low and raises the volume level when
background noise increases.
Enabling Automatic Volume
Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
Select Volume > > Automatic Volume.
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).
Transportation mode indicator.
Current time.
Battery status.
Acquiring GPS Signals
To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in
the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength (see
page 2). Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.
1Turn on the device.
2If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
3If necessary, hold to view detailed information about the
satellite signals.
Viewing GPS Signal Status
Hold for three seconds.
Transportation Modes
Truck mode
RV mode
Automobile mode
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode.
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
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.
Setting the Time
NOTE: You can select Automatic to automatically set the time
each time the device is powered on.
1Select .
2Scroll the numbers to set the time.
Using a Backup Camera
WARNING
Keep your eyes and mind on driving while using the backup
camera. Using a backup camera is an enhancement for safety
practices. The backup camera is not a replacement for driver
attentiveness and good judgment.
If a composite video backup camera has been installed in your
vehicle, you can view the output of the camera on your device.
1If necessary, connect the camera to the video-in jack À on
the mount.
2 Getting Started
2Select an option:
If your camera is connected to your brake lights, put your
vehicle in reverse.
If your camera is connected to the vehicle battery, select
on the screen.
The camera output appears on the device screen.
Disabling a Backup Camera
With the backup camera enabled, select .
Using the On-Screen Buttons
Select to return to the previous menu 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.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout (page 18).
Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter or
number.
Select a series of letters, such as "A-I," to select a letter in
that series.
Select to add a space.
Select to delete a search entry.
Select to delete a character.
Select to change the keyboard language mode.
Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
Select to change character capitalization.
About Shortcuts
Adding a Shortcut Icon
You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can
point to a location, a category, or a search tool.
The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.
1Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
1Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2Select the shortcut to remove.
3Select the shortcut again to confirm.
Finding Locations
The device offers many methods for finding locations.
By category (page 3).
Near another location (page 4).
By spelling the name (page 3).
By address (page 4).
Using recently found locations (page 5).
Using coordinates (page 4).
Using the map (page 4).
Using saved locations (page 5).
About Locations
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain locations, such
as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. You can use
categories to browse for nearby businesses and attractions.
Finding a Location by Category
1Select Where To?.
2Select a category, or select Categories.
3If necessary, select a subcategory.
4Select a location.
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain
categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last
three destinations you selected.
1Select Where To?.
2Select a category, or select Categories.
3Select a category.
4If applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list.
5If necessary, select the appropriate destination.
Finding Trucking Points of Interest
The detailed maps loaded in your device contain trucking points
of interest, such as truck stops, rest areas, and weigh stations.
Select Where To? > Trucking.
Finding TruckDown Points of Interest
The TruckDown directory lists businesses for the trucking
industry such as truck repair and tire sales.
The Truckdown directory is not available in all areas.
Data for the directory is updated periodically.
1Select Where To?.
2Select TruckDown.
3Select a category.
4If necessary, select a subcategory.
5Select a destination.
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.
1Select Where To?.
2Select Enter Search in the search bar.
3Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Finding Locations 3
4Select an option:
To search for a type of business, enter a category name
(for example, "movie theaters").
To search for a business 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.
5Select an option:
To search using a suggested search term, select the
term.
To search using the text you entered, select .
6If necessary, select a location.
Changing the Search Area
1From the main menu, select Where To?.
2Select Searching Near.
3Select an option.
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.
1Search for a location (page 3).
2From the search results, select a location.
3Select .
4Select > Edit.
5Select Report as Closed or Report as Missing.
The information is sent to Garmin when you connect your
device to myDashboard using your computer (page 1).
Rating a Point of Interest
You can assign a star rating to a point of interest.
1Search for a location (page 3).
2From the search results, select a location.
3Select .
4Select the stars to rate the point of interest.
The star rating updates on your device.
About Search Tools
You can search for locations by using the on-screen keyboard
or by entering the location address or coordinates.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
1Select Where To? > Address.
2Enter the address number, and select Done.
3Enter the street name, and select Next.
4If necessary, select Searching Near to change the city,
state, or province.
5If necessary, select the city, the state, or the province.
6If necessary, select the address.
Finding an Intersection
1Select Where To? > Categories > Intersections.
2Select an option:
Select a state or province.
To change the country, state, or province, select State or
Country, and enter a name.
3Enter the first street name, and select Next.
4If necessary, select the street.
5Enter the second street name, and select Next.
6If necessary, select the street.
7If necessary, select the intersection.
Finding a City
1Select Where To? > Categories > Cities.
2Select Enter Search.
3Enter a city name, and select .
4Select a city.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
This can be helpful when geocaching.
1Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
2If necessary, select > Format, select the correct
coordinate format for the type of map you are using, and
select Save.
3Select the latitude coordinate.
4Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
5Select the longitude coordinate.
6Enter the new coordinate, and select Done.
7Select View on Map.
Finding a Location by Browsing the Map
Before you can find 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 7).
1Select View Map.
2Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
3If necessary, select , and select a category icon to view
only a specific category of places.
Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map.
4Select an option:
Select a location marker.
Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address
location.
5If necessary, select the location description to view additional
information.
Saving a Home Location
You can set your home location for the location you return to
most often.
1Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2Select Enter My Address, Use Current Location, or
Recently Found.
The location is saved as "Home" in the Saved menu.
Going Home
Select Where To? > Go Home.
Editing Your Home Location Information
You can change the address or phone number for a location
that appears in the search results.
1Select Where To? > Saved > Home.
2Select .
3Select > Edit.
4Enter your changes.
5Select Done.
4 Finding Locations
Finding Recently Found Destinations
Your device stores the last 50 destinations you have found.
1Select Where To? > Recent.
2Select a location.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.
Finding Parking
1Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
2Select a parking location.
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.
Setting a Simulated Location
If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use
the GPS to set a simulated location.
1Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
2From the main menu, select View Map.
3Tap the map twice to select an area.
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the
screen.
4Select the location description.
5Select Set Location.
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
1Search for a location (page 3).
2From the search results, select a location.
3Select .
4Select > Save.
5If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
Saving Your Current Location
1From the map, select the vehicle icon.
2Select Save.
3Enter a name, and select Done.
4Select OK.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
3Select a location.
4Select Go!.
Editing a Saved Location
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2If necessary, select a category.
3Select a location.
4Select .
5Select > Edit.
6Select an option:
Select Name.
Select Phone Number.
Select Categories to assign categories to the saved
location.
Select Assign Photo to save a photo with the saved
location (page 5).
Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used
to mark the saved location on a map.
7Edit the information.
8Select Done.
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.
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2Select a location.
3Select .
4Select > Edit > Categories.
5Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
6If necessary, select a suggested category.
7Select Done.
Sharing a Saved Location
If you save the location of a business that is not in the map
data, you can share the location with Garmin so that it can be
added to future map updates and shared with the Garmin
community.
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2If necessary, select a category.
3Select a location.
4Select .
5Select > Share Place.
Sending a Location to the Device
You can send locations to your device from various online
sources, including http://connect.garmin.com.
1Connect your device to your computer (page 16).
2If necessary, install the Garmin Communicator Plugin.
NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com/communicator for more
information.
3On your computer, find a location on a supported website.
4From the website, select Send to GPS.
NOTE: Some websites may use a different button or link.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2Select > Delete Saved Places.
3Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and
select Delete.
Navigation
Starting a Route
1Search for a location (page 3).
2Select a location.
3Select Go!.
4If necessary, select a route.
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects
only automobile routes.
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Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
Previewing Multiple Routes
1Search for a location (page 3).
2From the search results, select a location.
3Select Routes.
4Select a route.
5Select Go!.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
3Select a location.
4Select Go!.
Your Route on the Map
NOTICE
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
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.
An icon displaying the current speed limit may appear as you
travel on major roadways.
Truck speed limits may appear when you are driving in Truck
mode based on truck configuration data and applicable laws for
the state or province.
When you are driving in Truck or RV mode, a tone may sound
and may appear, indicating that truck suitability for this
roadway is unknown. Always obey posted signs and
regulations.
NOTE: Truck speed limits are not available for all areas.
Using the Navigation Map
1From the main menu, select View Map.
2If the zoom controls are hidden, select the map to display the
zoom controls.
3Select the map.
4Select an option:
To view trucking alerts, select .
To zoom in or out, select or .
To rotate the map view, select .
To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .
To add or remove map layers, select .
To view specific categories when not navigating a route,
select .
To center the map on your current location, select .
To view shortcuts for map and navigation features, select
.
Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a stop, you must be navigating a route.
1From the map, select > Where To?.
2Search for the extra stop.
3Select the stop from the search results.
4Select Go!.
5Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
While navigating a route, you can use detours to avoid
obstacles ahead of you, such as construction zones.
While navigating, select > Detour.
Stopping the Route
From the map, select .
Using Suggested Routes
Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one
location and enable the travel history feature (page 18).
Using the myTrends feature, your device predicts your
destination based on your travel history, the day of the week,
and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location
several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on
the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic
information.
Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the
location.
About Exit Services
While you navigate a route, you can find gas, food, lodging, and
restrooms near upcoming exits.
Services are listed under tabs by category.
Gas
Food
Lodging
Restrooms
Finding Exit Services
1From the map, select > Exit Services.
2Use the arrows to select an upcoming exit.
3Select an exit service tab.
4Select a point of interest.
Navigating to an Exit
1From the map, select > Exit Services > .
2Select Go!.
Avoiding Road Features
1Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.
2Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select
Save.
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About Custom Avoidances
Custom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas and
sections of road. You can enable and disable custom
avoidances as needed.
Avoiding an Area
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2If necessary, select Add Avoidances.
3Select Add Avoid Area.
4Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
5Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select
Next.
The selected area is shaded on the map.
6Select Done.
Avoiding a Road
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select Add Avoid Road.
3Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and
select Next.
4Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.
5Select Done.
Disabling a Custom Avoidance
You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select an avoidance.
3Select > Disable.
Deleting Custom Avoidances
1Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.
2Select an option:
To delete all custom avoidances, select .
To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,
and select > Delete.
Enabling Advanced Detours
Select Settings > Navigation > Advanced Detours.
Taking a Detour Around Specified Areas
You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route
or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter
construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.
1Select a destination, and select Go! (page 3).
2From the map, select > Detour.
3Select Next 0.5mi on Route, Next 2mi on Route, Next 5mi
on Route, or Detour by Road(s) on Route.
4If necessary, select a road to detour around.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
1Select Settings > Navigation.
2Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
The next 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.
1From the map, select .
2Select Map Layers.
3Select 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.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2Select the Trip Log check box.
Changing the Map Data Field
1From the map, select the data field in the lower left-hand
corner.
2Select a type of data to display.
3Select Save.
Customizing Map Buttons
You can include up to two icons on the right side of the main
map.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Buttons.
2Select an icon, and select OK.
3Select .
4Select a different icon.
Removing Buttons from the Map
You can remove all buttons from the right side of the map.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Buttons.
2Select an icon, and select OK.
3Select Save.
Changing the Map Dashboard
The dashboard displays trip information at the bottom of the
map. You can select different dashboards to change the style
and the layout of the information.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Dashboards.
2Use the arrows to select a dashboard.
3Select Save.
Changing the Map Perspective
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
2Select 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.
Viewing Route Activity
Viewing a List of Turns
While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and
maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.
1While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the
map.
2Select a turn.
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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
1While navigating a route, select the navigation bar at the top
of the map.
2Select > Map.
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.
Active Lane Guidance
As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed
simulation of the road appears beside the map. A magenta line
appears on the proper lane for the turn.
Viewing Junctions
While navigating a route, you can view the junctions on major
roadways. When you approach a junction in a route, the image
of that junction appears briefly, if available.
From the map, select to view the junction, if available.
Viewing Traffic Alerts
While navigating a route, a traffic alert may appear in the
navigation bar.
Select the alert to view more information.
Viewing Trip Information
The trip information page displays your present speed and
provides statistics about your trip.
NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,
so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
From the map, select > Trip Computer.
Resetting Trip Information
1From the map, select > Trip Computer.
2Select > Reset Field(s).
3Select an option:
When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset
every data field except the speedometer, on the first
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 Current Location Information
You can 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.
From the map, select > Where Am I?.
Finding Nearby Services
You can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,
such as hospitals or police stations.
1From the map, select > Where Am I?.
2Select a category.
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current
location, your device can give you a list of directions.
1From the map, select the vehicle.
2Select > Directions to Me.
Voice Command
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
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.
Setting the 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.
1Select Apps > Voice Command > Customize Phrase.
2Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as
you enter the phrase.
3Select 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.
Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and
exits voice command.
Starting a Route Using Voice Command
You can say the names of popular, well-known locations.
1Say your wakeup phrase (page 8).
2Say Find Place.
8 Voice Command
3Listen for the voice prompt, and speak the name of the
location.
A list of locations appears.
4Say the line number.
5Say Navigate.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
muting the device.
1Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Disabling Voice Command
You can disable voice command, which prevents you from
accidentally activating voice command while speaking.
1Select Apps > Voice Command > .
2Select Voice Command > Disabled.
Hands-Free Phone Calls
About Hands-Free Calling
Hands-free calling is available on some models. 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
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select Bluetooth.
Pairing Your Phone
Before you can use hands-free calling, you must pair your
device with a compatible mobile phone.
1Place your phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10
m) of each other.
2On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3Select an option:
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Add Phone.
If you have already paired a different phone, select
Settings > Bluetooth > Phone > .
4On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
5On your device, select OK.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
6Select your phone from the list, and select OK.
7If necessary, on your phone, confirm that the device is
allowed to connect.
8If necessary, enter the device Bluetooth PIN into your phone.
Disconnecting Your Phone
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select 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 are ready
to receive voice prompts.
When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last
phone to which it was connected.
You might need to set your phone to connect to the device
automatically when the device is turned on.
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
1Select Phone > Dial.
2Enter the number.
3Select Dial.
Calling a Contact 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.
1Select Phone > Phone Book.
2Select a contact.
3Select Call.
Calling a Location
1Select Phone > Browse Categories.
2Select a point of interest (page 3).
3Select Call.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
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.
1Select Phone > Call History.
2Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
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3Select a call.
Using In-Call Options
1From the map, while on a call, select .
2Select 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.
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 your list of saved locations
(page 5).
Select Phone > > Set Home Number, enter your phone
number, and select Done.
Calling Home
Before you can call home, you must enter a phone number for
your home location.
Select Saved > Home > > Call.
Using the Apps
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the
device.
Searching Help Topics
Select Apps > Help > .
About Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows your device
to download live data using your phone data connection. Your
device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth
wireless technology.
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
data, weather, and fuel prices.
Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized
with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone
Link.
Downloading Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link support phones running Android operating
system version 2.1 or later.
Download Smartphone Link from the application market on your
supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for
information on downloading and installing applications.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must
download and install the Smartphone Link application on your
phone.
1Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
2From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth, and select
the Bluetooth check box.
3From your phone, select Bluetooth Settings.
4From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
5From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby
devices.
6Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your
device to confirm the pairing request.
appears in the status bar on your device when
Smartphone Link is connected.
Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device
Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on
your phone.
1From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a
location (see the owner's manual for your phone).
2From the application menu, select Smartphone Link.
The next time you connect your device to your phone, the
location is transferred to the recently found items on your
device.
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving
Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.
1Select Apps > Smartphone Link.
2Select your phone.
3Clear the Hands-Free Calling check box.
About Garmin Live Services
NOTE: Smartphone Link supports phones running Android
operating system version 2.1 or newer.
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link
(page 10).
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provide free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
data, weather and fuel prices.
Some Garmin Live Services, like weather, are available as
separate apps on your device. Other Garmin Live Services, like
Live Traffic, enhance the existing navigation features on your
device. Features that require access to Garmin Live Services
display the Smartphone Link symbol and appear only when the
device is connected to Smartphone Link.
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
1Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone (page 10).
2Select Garmin Live Services.
A list of services and subscription prices appears.
3Select a service.
4Select the price.
5Select Subscribe.
6Follow the on-screen instructions.
About ecoRoute
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute features, you
must purchase an unlock code or an ecoRoute HD accessory.
Go to www.garmin.com/ecoroute for more information.
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency.
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 specific vehicle
and driving habits, calibrate the fuel economy (page 11).
10 Using the Apps
ecoRoute HD Accessory
When connected to the ecoRoute HD accessory, your device
can receiver 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.
Setting Up the Vehicle
The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter
vehicle information.
1Select Apps > ecoRoute.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the Fuel Price
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
3Select Yes.
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate
fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You
should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2Enter the current fuel price.
3Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
4Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
fuel tank was filled.
5Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
6Select Save.
About 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 transportation mode.
Viewing ecoChallenge Scores
Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
About the ecoChallenge Score
The leaf color on the ecoChallenge icon changes depending on
your performance in the challenge.
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.
Resetting the ecoChallenge Scores
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > ecoChallenge.
2Select > Reset.
Viewing Fuel Economy Information
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Fuel Economy.
2Select 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 your 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 16).
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Mileage Report.
2Select a report.
Resetting ecoRoute Information
1Select Apps > ecoRoute > Vehicle Profile.
2Select > Reset.
Viewing myGarmin Message
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10). This
feature is not available in all areas.
You can view messages from myGarmin, such as notifications
for software and map updates.
1Select Apps > myGarmin.
If you have unread messages, the number of unread
messages appears on the myGarmin icon.
2Select a message subject.
The full message appears.
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10). This
feature is not available in all areas.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
Viewing Weather Near a Different City
1Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
2Select an option:
To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city
name.
Viewing the Weather Radar
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
3Select > Weather Radar.
Viewing Weather Alerts
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts
near your current location or near a selected city.
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
3Select > Weather Alerts.
Checking Road Conditions
1Select Apps > Weather.
2If necessary, select a city.
3Select > Road Conditions.
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Planning a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select New Trip.
3Select Select Start Location.
4Search for a location (page 3).
5Select Select.
6To add additional locations, select .
7Select Next.
8Enter a name, and select Done.
Scheduling a Trip
You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip with
multiple destinations.
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a trip.
3Select a location.
4Select an option:
Select Departure Time.
Select Arrival Time.
5Select a date and time, and select Save.
6Select Duration.
7Select the amount of time you will spend at the location, and
select Save.
8If necessary, repeat steps 3–7 for each location.
Changing Transportation Modes in a Trip
You can change the transportation modes used to travel in a
saved trip.
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a trip.
3Select > Transportation Mode.
4Select a transportation mode.
5Select Save.
Navigating to a Saved Trip
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a saved trip.
3Select Go!.
4If prompted, select a route (page 6).
Editing a Saved Trip
1Select Apps > Trip Planner.
2Select a saved trip.
3Select .
4Select an option:
Select Rename Trip.
Select Edit Destinations to add and delete a location, or
to change the order of locations.
Select Delete Trip.
Select Optimize Order to arrange the stops on your trip
in the most-efficient order.
Viewing Pictures
You can view pictures that you have stored in the device or on a
memory card. See page 16 for more information about loading
pictures on the device.
1Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2Use the arrows to scroll through the images.
3Select a picture.
Viewing a Slideshow
1Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2Select .
3While a slideshow is playing, select the screen to stop the
slideshow.
Deleting Pictures
1Select Apps > Picture Viewer.
2Select a picture.
3Select > Delete > Yes.
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations
Before you can use this feature, you must enable the travel
history feature (page 17).
You can view your previous routes and places you have
stopped on the map.
Select Apps > Where I've Been.
Using the World Clock
1Select Apps > World Clock.
2If 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.
Using the Calculator
Select Apps > Calculator.
Converting Units
1Select Apps > Unit Converter.
2If necessary, select the button next to Convert, select a
measurement category, and select Save.
3If necessary, select a unit button, select a unit of
measurement, and select Save.
4Select the field below the unit you want to convert.
5Enter the number, and select Done.
Setting Currency Conversion Rates
This feature is not available in all areas.
You can update the currency conversion rates for the unit
converter.
1Select Apps > Unit Converter.
2Select the button next to Convert.
3Select Currency, and select Save.
4If necessary, select a currency button, select a different
currency, and select Save.
5Select the button at the bottom of the screen that displays
the currency conversion rates.
6Select the box next to a currency.
7Enter a value, and select Done.
8Select OK.
Using the Language Guide
Use the Language Guide to look up and translate words or
phrases.
Select Apps > Language Guide.
Purchasing the Language Guide
Your device comes with a limited demonstration version of the
language guide.
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To purchase the full language guide, go to
http://www.garmin.com/languageguide.
Selecting Languages in the Language Guide
You can select the languages you want to translate when
translating words and phrases.
1Select Apps > Language Guide.
2Select > Language.
3Select From, select the language to translate from, and
select Save.
4Select To, select the language to translate to, and select
Save.
Translating Words and Phrases
1Select Apps > Language Guide.
2Select a category and subcategories.
3If necessary, select , enter a keyword, and select Done.
4Select a word or a phrase.
5Select to listen to the translation.
Using a Bilingual Dictionary
1Select Apps > Language Guide > Bilingual Dictionaries.
2Select a dictionary.
3If necessary, select , enter a word, and select Done.
4Select a word.
5Select to listen to the translation.
About Traffic
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go
to www.garmin.com/traffic.
A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into either
the vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optional
accessory for all models.
The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive
traffic information.
The powered traffic receiver and the device must be in data
range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive traffic
information.
You do not need to activate the subscription included with
your traffic receiver.
changes color to indicate the severity of traffic conditions
on your route or on the road you are currently traveling.
If your device includes an external traffic antenna, you
should always leave the external antenna plugged in for the
best traffic reception.
Receiving Traffic Data
NOTICE
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
Before you can receive traffic data, you must purchase a
compatible Garmin traffic receiver accessory. Go to
www.garmin.com for more information.
Before you can receive traffic data, the traffic receiver and the
device must be in data range of an FM station transmitting
traffic information.
When the receiver is within a traffic coverage area, your device
will begin displaying traffic information.
1Connect the traffic receiver to an external power source.
2Connect the traffic receiver to the device.
Traffic Receiver
ÀMini-USB connector
ÁExternal antenna connector
ÂInternal antenna
ÃPower LED
ÄVehicle power adapter
About the Traffic Icon
When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears
on the map. The traffic icon changes color to indicate the
severity of traffic conditions.
Gray: Traffic information is not available.
Green: Traffic is flowing freely.
Red: Traffic is not moving or moving very slowly. There is a
severe delay.
Yellow: Traffic is moving, but there is a delay. There is
moderate traffic congestion.
Positioning the Traffic Receiver
You can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimal
traffic reception.
1Uncoil the cable.
2Place the middle of the cable in a location with an
unobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.
NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connects
to the vehicle power source.
Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath other
objects.
Traffic on Your Route
When calculating your route, the device examines the current
traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest
time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are
navigating, your device automatically recalculates the route.
The traffic icon changes color to indicate the severity of
traffic conditions on your route or on the road you are currently
traveling.
Your device may route you through a traffic delay if a better
alternative route does not exist. The delay time is added into
your estimated time of arrival automatically.
Viewing Traffic on Your Route
1While navigating a route, select .
2Select Traffic on Route.
A list of traffic events appears, organized by their location on
the route.
3Select an event.
Manually Avoiding Traffic on Your Route
1From the map, select .
2Select Traffic on Route.
3If necessary, use the arrows to view other traffic delays on
your route.
About Traffic 13
4Select > Avoid.
Taking an Alternate Route
1While navigating an automobile route, select .
2Select Alternate Route.
3Select a route.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
1From the map, select .
2Select Traffic Conditions.
Traffic in Your Area
Searching for Traffic Delays
1From the map page, select .
2Select Traffic Conditions > .
3Select an item in the list.
4If there is more than one delay, use the arrows to view
additional delays.
Viewing a Traffic Incident on the Map
1From the map, select .
2Select Traffic Conditions.
3Select a traffic icon.
Understanding Traffic Data
The traffic legend explains the icons and colors used on the
traffic map.
1From the map, select > Traffic.
2Select Traffic Legend.
About Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on
major roadways and intersections. You can save cameras that
you want to view regularly.
Saving a Traffic Camera
Before you can use this feature, you must subscribe to the
photoLive service, and your device must be connected to a
supported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10).
This feature is not available in all areas.
1Select Apps > myCameras.
2Select Touch to Add.
3Select a road.
4Select an intersection.
5Select Save.
Viewing a Traffic Camera
Before you can view a traffic camera, you must save a traffic
camera (page 14).
1Select Apps > myCameras.
2Select a camera.
Traffic Subscriptions
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically
after your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
1From the main menu, select Traffic.
2Select Subscriptions > .
3Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
4Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to purchase a subscription
and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
5Select Next on the device.
6Enter the code.
7Select Done.
Disabling Traffic
1Select Settings > Traffic.
2Clear the Traffic check box.
The device no longer receives live traffic data, but will still avoid
potentially congested areas using trafficTrends, if enabled
(page 17).
Trucking Features
About IFTA Logging
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
You can archive data needed for International Fuel Tax
Agreement documentation (IFTA), such as fuel-purchase data
and miles driven.
Before you can use IFTA logging, you must be in Truck mode
(page 2).
Entering Fuel Data
1Select Apps > IFTA Logging > At the Pump.
2Enter the fuel price per gallon.
3Select the Fuel Used field.
4Enter the amount of fuel purchased.
5If necessary, select an option:
To record the amount in liters, select Gallons > Liters >
Save.
To record the amount in gallons, select Liters > Gallons
> Save.
6If necessary, select the Tax Included check box.
7Select the gas station where you refueled.
Editing Fuel Logs
1Select Apps > IFTA Logging > Fuel Logs.
2If necessary, select a truck.
3If necessary, select a quarter.
4Select a log.
5Select an option:
Select a field to edit the information.
Select > Yes to delete the log.
Viewing and Exporting a Jurisdiction Summary
The jurisdiction summary lists data for each state or province in
which your vehicle has operated during each quarter. The
jurisdiction summary is available in some areas.
1Select Apps > IFTA Logging > Jurisdiction Summary.
2If necessary, select a truck.
3If necessary, select a quarter.
4Select > Export > OK to export a jurisdiction summary.
14 Trucking Features
The device exports the summary to a .csv file and stores it in
the Reports folder on the device.
Editing and Exporting Trip Reports
1From the main menu, select Apps > IFTA Logging > Trip
Reports.
2If necessary, select a truck.
3If necessary, select a quarter.
4Select a report.
5Select an option:
Select > Delete, and select the check box to delete a
report.
Select > Combine, and select the check boxes to
combine reports.
Select > Export > OK. The device exports the report to
a .csv file and stores it in the Reports folder on the
device.
Viewing Exported Jurisdiction Summaries and Trip
Reports
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1Connect the device to your computer.
2Open the "Garmin" drive or volume, and open the Reports
folder.
3Open the IFTA folder.
4Open the .csv file.
About Hours of Service
NOTICE
Although this device is enabled to record hours-of-service
information, this device is NOT an approved substitute for paper
logbook recording requirements under Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration regulations. Drivers should comply with all
applicable federal and state paper logbook requirements.
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Before you can use Hours of Service, you must be in Truck
mode (page 2), and you must create a driver profile (page 15).
You can use Hours of Service to record your working hours,
which may help you comply with safety regulations.
Recording Your Duty Status
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select Duty Status.
4Select an option:
Select Off Duty to record the time you are off duty.
Select Sleeper to record the time you are resting in a
sleeper berth.
Select Driving to record the time you are driving a
commercial motor vehicle in operation.
Select On Duty to record the time you are on duty, but
not driving a commercial motor vehicle.
Select Passenger Seat to record the time a second driver
is in the passenger seat but is not on duty.
NOTE: A driver can be in passenger seat status for up to
two hours immediately after or before eight consecutive
hours in the sleeper berth.
5Select Save.
About Drivers
If you work for more than one carrier in a 24-hour period, you
must record each carrier.
You must record the time zone of your home terminal even if
you cross other time zones.
Adding Drivers
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select .
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Managing Driver Information
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select Driver Info.
4Select an option:
To edit the information, select a field.
To delete the driver, select > Delete Driver > Yes.
Using Driving Logs
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select View Log.
4Select an option:
To view a different date, select the date at the top of the
screen.
To view status details, select the field beside a status bar.
To edit, select the grid, and select a field.
To view violation information, select .
Adding Shipments
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select Manage Shipments > .
4Enter the reference information, and select Done.
TIP: The reference number is the shipping document
number, or the name of the company and group you are
transporting.
5If necessary, select Start Day.
6If necessary, select End Day.
7Select Save.
Managing Shipments
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select Manage Shipments.
4Select a shipment.
5Select an option:
To edit the shipment information, select a field.
To delete the shipments, select > Delete Shipments >
OK.
Exporting Driving Logs
1Select Apps > Hours of Service.
2Select a driver.
3Select Export Log.
4If necessary, enter your tractor number, tractor VIN, and
trailer number.
5If necessary, select a log to export.
6If necessary, select the location to which the log should be
exported.
Trucking Features 15
The device exports the log to a .csv file and stores it in the
Reports folder in the device memory.
Viewing Exported Driving Logs
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1Connect the device to your computer (page 16).
2Select an option:
To view the logs on your device, open the "Garmin" drive
or volume, and open the Reports folder.
To view the logs on your memory card, open the drive or
volume for the memory card, and open the Garmin folder.
3Open the HOSexports folder.
4Open the .csv file.
Data Management
About Data Management
You can store files, such as JPEG image files, 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 these file types.
Maps and GPX waypoint files from myGarmin mapping
software, including MapSource®, BaseCamp, and
HomePort (page 19).
GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader (page 19).
About Memory Cards
You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com/trip_planning). In addition to map and data
storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as
maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom
POIs.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards.
1Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
2Press it in until it clicks.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer using the USB
cable included with your device.
NOTE: The first time you connect your device to your Windows
computer, you are prompted to install the myGarmin Agent
software. Go to www.garmin.com/agent for more information.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
On a Windows computer, your device appears in My
Computer as either a portable device or as two removable
drives representing the device and the memory card.
Transferring Data From Your Computer
1Connect the device to your computer (page 16).
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 device drives. See your operating system help file to
learn how to map the drive.
2On your computer, open the file browser.
3Select a file.
4Select Edit > Copy.
5Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume.
6Select Edit > Paste.
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
the memory card.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
1Complete an action:
For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3Select a file.
4Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Customizing the Device
Adding Truck or RV Profiles
WARNING
Entering your vehicle profile does not guarantee that your
vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route
suggestions. It is your responsibility to account for your vehicle's
height, length, weight, and other relevant restrictions when
driving. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
1Select Settings > Truck Profile.
2Select a profile type:
Select Truck to add a truck profile.
Select RV to add an RV profile.
3Select .
4If necessary, select Units to change the units of
measurement.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
Activating Truck or RV Profiles
Before you can activate a profile, you must add the profile
(page 16).
The device calculates routes based on the width, length, height,
weight, and other settings for the active profile.
16 Data Management
1Select Settings > Truck Profile.
2Select a profile type:
Select Truck to activate a truck profile.
Select RV to activate an RV profile.
3Select the profile.
4Select Select Profile.
Editing Truck or RV Profiles
Before you can delete a profile, you must activate a different
profile (page 16).
1Select Settings > Truck Profile.
2Select a profile, and select .
3Select Edit or Delete.
Map and Vehicle Settings
To open the Map and Vehicle settings, from the main menu,
select Settings > Map & 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.
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 icons are included on the map. Up to
two icons can be included on the map.
Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page
(page 7).
Dashboards: Sets the map dashboard layout.
myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.
Enabling Maps
You can enable map products installed on your device.
TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to
www.garmin.com/us/maps.
1Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps.
2Select a map.
Navigation Settings
To open the Navigation settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets route preference.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or
areas.
Advanced Detours: Sets the length of the detour.
Safe Mode: Disables all functions that require significant
operator attention and could become a distraction while
driving.
GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal,
and saves battery power.
Route Preferences
To open the Calculation Mode settings page, from the main
menu, 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.
Display Settings
To open the Display settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Display.
Color Mode: 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.
Bluetooth Settings
To open the Bluetooth settings, from the main menu, select
Settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Add Phone: Manages connection between your device and
wireless headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that
identifies your devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Disabling Bluetooth
1Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2Select Bluetooth.
Traffic Settings
To open the traffic settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Traffic.
Traffic: Enables traffic.
Subscriptions: Lists current traffic subscriptions.
trafficTrends: See page 17.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
trafficTrends
When the trafficTrends feature is enabled, your device records
historic traffic data and uses that data to calculate more-efficient
routes.
When you drive with the trafficTrends feature enabled, your
device records traffic data that is used to improve the
trafficTrends historical traffic information. This information is
sent to Garmin when you connect your device to myGarmin
using your computer.
NOTE: Different routes may be calculated based on traffic
trends for the day of the week or the time of day.
Disabling trafficTrends
To prevent your device from recording or sharing traffic data,
you must disable trafficTrends.
Select Settings > Traffic > trafficTrends.
Units and Time Settings
To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu,
select Settings > Units & Time.
Current Time: Sets the device time.
Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC
display time.
Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Customizing the Device 17
Language and Keyboard Settings
To open the Language and Keyboard settings page, from the
main menu, select Settings > Language & Keyboard.
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.
Device and Privacy Settings
To open the Device settings page, from the main menu, select
Settings > Device.
About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID
number, and information on several 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 19).
Travel History: Allows the device to record information for the
myTrends (page 6), Where I’ve Been (page 12), and Trip
Log (page 7) features.
Clear Travel History
Proximity Alerts Settings
Select Settings > Proximity Alerts.
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach
proximity points.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are
played.
Restoring Settings
You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the
factory default values.
1Select Settings.
2If necessary, select a settings category.
3Select > Restore.
Appendix
Warning Icons
WARNING
Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee
that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in
all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your
device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions
in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions when making driving decisions.
Restriction Warnings
Height
Weight
Axle Weight
Length
Width
No Trucks Allowed
No Trailers Allowed
No Hazardous Materials Allowed
No Flammables Allowed
No Water Pollutants Allowed
No Left Turn
No Right Turn
No U Turn
Road Condition Warnings
Risk of Grounding
Lateral Wind
Narrow Road
Sharp Curve
Steep Down Hill
Tree Overhang
Other Warnings
Weigh Station
Road Not Verified for Trucks
Power Cables
Your device can be powered various ways.
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
AC adapter (optional accessory)
Charging the Device
You can charge the battery in the device using any of these
methods.
Connect the device to the vehicle power cable.
Connect the device to a computer using the included USB
cable.
Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
About Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid dropping your device.
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
NOTICE
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.
1Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen)
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2Wipe the device dry.
18 Appendix
Cleaning the Touchscreen
1Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2If necessary, apply liquid to the cloth.
You can use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens
cleaner.
3Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
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.
Extending the Battery Life
Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.
Put the device in sleep mode (page 2).
Decrease the screen brightness (page 17).
Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.
Decrease the volume (page 2).
Disable Bluetooth (page 17).
Shorten the display timeout time (page 17).
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.
1Unscrew the end piece À.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
2Remove the end piece, the silver tip Á, and the fuse Â.
3Install a 2 A fast-blow fuse.
4Place the silver tip in the end piece.
5Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable Ã.
Mounting on Your Dashboard
NOTICE
The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to
remove after it is installed.
Use the mounting disk to mount your device to the dashboard
and comply with certain state regulations. See www.garmin.com
for more information.
1Clean and dry the dashboard where you are placing the disk.
2Remove the backing from the adhesive on the bottom of the
disk.
3Place the disk on the dashboard.
4Remove the clear plastic cover from the top of the disk.
5Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
6Flip the lever down (toward the disk).
Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount
Removing the Device from the Cradle
1Press the tab on the top of the cradle.
2Tilt the device forward.
Removing the Cradle from the Mount
1Turn the cradle to the right or left.
2Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the
ball on the mount.
Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the
Windshield
1Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you.
2Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1Go to your device product page on the Garmin web site
(http://www.garmin.com).
2Click the Maps tab.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Safety Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Safety camera information is available in some locations. Check
http://my.garmin.com for availability. For these locations, you
can purchase a subscription for safety camera information. The
subscription includes the locations of hundreds of safety
cameras. Your device 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 can update your device
regularly to receive 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 an
expiration date.
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 specified speed.
Installing POI Loader Software
You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer
and install them on your device using POI Loader software.
1Go to http://www.garmin.com/extras.
2Click Services > POI Loader.
3Install the POI Loader onto your computer.
Using the POI Loader Help Files
For more information on the POI loader, refer to the Help file.
With the POI loader open, click Help.
Finding Extras
1Select Where To? > Categories > Custom POIs.
2Select a category.
Purchasing Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Appendix 19
Troubleshooting
The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield
1Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.
2Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3Mount the suction cup (page 1).
The device does not charge in my vehicle
Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable (page 19).
Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the
power outlet.
Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 32°
and 113°F (between 0° and 45°C).
Verify that the fuse is not broken in the vehicle power outlet.
The battery gauge does not seem accurate
1Allow the device to fully discharge.
2Fully charge the device without interrupting the charge cycle.
My device does not appear as a removable
drive on my computer
On most Windows computers, the device connects using Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP). In MTP mode, the device appears as
a portable device and not as a removable drive. MTP mode is
supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista®, and Windows XP
Service Pack 3 with Windows Media Player 10.
My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows
XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer
1Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
2Turn off the device.
3Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and
into your device.
TIP: Your device should be connected directly to a USB port
on your computer and not to a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.
My phone will not connect to the device
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth field must be set to Enabled.
Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 33 feet (10 m) of the device.
Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more help.
20 Troubleshooting
Index
Symbols
2-D map view 7
3-D map view 7
A
accessories 19
active lane guidance 8
adding stops 6
addresses, finding 4
advanced detours 7
alerts
audio 18
proximity points 18
safety cameras 18
traffic 8
answering calls 9
audio, proximity points 18
automatic volume 2
enabling 2
avoidances
area 7
customizing 7
deleting 7
disabling 7
road 7
road features 6
B
backup camera 2, 3
battery
charging 2, 18, 20
maximizing 19
problems 20
Bluetooth technology 9, 20
disabling 17
enabling 9
Bluetoothtechnology, settings 17
breakdown directory 3
brightness 2
C
cables, power 18
calculator 12
calibrating fuel economy 11
calls 9
answering 9
call waiting 10
contacts 9
dialing 9
disabling 10
history 9
home 10
placing 9
cameras
backup 2, 3
safety 19
changing search area 4
charging the device 2, 18, 20
cleaning the device 18, 19
cleaning the touchscreen 19
clock 12
computer, connecting 16, 20
converting
currency, converting 12
units 12
coordinates 4
cradle, removing 19
current location 8
custom POIs 19
customizing, avoidances 7
customizing the device 16
D
dashboard mount 19
deleting
all user data 16
trips 12
destinations. See locations
detours 6
advanced 7
device, registering 1
device care 18
dialing 9
directions 7
disconnecting phone 9
display settings 17
drivers
adding 15
truck 15
driving directions 7
driving logs 15
exporting 15, 16
duty status 15
E
ecoChallenge 11
ecoChallenge score 11
resetting 11
ecoRoute 11
calibrating fuel economy 11
ecoChallenge score 11
HD accessory 10
mileage report 11
mileage reports 11
vehicle profile 11
ecoRoute HD, accessory 10, 11
EULAs 18
exit services 6
finding 6
exporting
driving logs 15
jurisdiction summaries 14
trip reports 15
extras
custom points of interest 19
safety cameras 19
F
files
supported types 16
transferring 16
finding locations. 3 See also locations
addresses 4
browsing the map 4
categories 3
cities 4
coordinates 4
intersections 4
using the map 4
fuel, prices 11
fuel data, entering 14
fuel economy. 11 See also ecoRoute
fuel logs 14
fuel price, changing 11
fuse, changing 19
G
Garmin Live Services 10
subscribing to 10
geocaching 4
going home 4
GPS 2
H
hands-free phone calls 9
help. 10 See also product support
home
calling 10
editing location 4
going 4
phone number 10
setting locations 4
hours of service 15
drivers 15
driving logs 15
duty status 15
shipments 15
I
icons, traffic 13
ID number 18
IFTA (International Fuel Tax
Agreement), logging 14
IFTA logging
exported summaries and reports 15
fuel data 14
jurisdictionary summary 14
trip reports 15
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) 14
intersections, finding 4
J
junction view 8
jurisdiction summary 14
K
keyboard 3
language 18
layout 18
L
language
keyboard 18
voice 18
latitude and longitude 4
lifetime maps 1
locations 4, 12
calling 9
current 5, 8
recently found 5
saving 5
searching for 4
sending to device 5
setting home 4
simulated 5
logs, driving 15
M
map, data field 7
map perspective 7
map view
2-D 7
3-D 7
maps 6, 17
browsing 4
data layout 7
detail level 17
lifetime 1
nüMaps Guarantee 1
nüMaps Lifetime 1
purchasing 19
reporting errors 4
theme 17
traffic conditions 14
updating 1
viewing routes 8
memory card 16
microSD card, installing 16
mileage reports 11
mounting the device
dashboard 19
removing from mount 19
suction cup 19
muting, audio 9
myDashboard 1
updating software 1
myGarmin messages 11
myTrends, routes 6
N
navigation 6
off-road 7
previewing routes 6
settings 17
next turn 8
nüMaps Guarantee 1
nüMaps Lifetime 1
Index 21
O
off-road navigation 7
on-screen buttons 3
P
pairing 9
disconnecting 9
phone 9, 20
parking 5
last spot 5
phone
disconnecting 9
pairing 9, 20
phone calls 9
answering 9, 10
call waiting 10
dialing 10
muting 10
voice dial 10
picture viewer 12
deleting pictures 12
POI. 19 See also point of interest (POI)
POI Loader 19
points of interest (POI Loader) 19
points of interest (POI)
custom 19
extras 19
POI Loader 19
rating 4
trucking 3
power cables 18
changing the fuse 19
power key 1
product support 10
profiles
RV 16
truck 16
truck or RV 1, 17
proximity points alerts, settings 18
Q
Quick Search 3
R
rating, points of interest 4
recently found locations 5
registering the device 1
regulations, hours of service 15
removing cradle 19
renaming trips 12
reporting POI errors 4
reports
mileage 11
trip 15
resetting
device 2
trip data 8
restoring settings 18
restrictions, vehicle 1
road conditions, weather 11
routes
calculating 5
myTrends 6
preferences 17
previewing 6
recalculating 13
starting 5, 6
stopping 6
suggested 6
viewing on the map 8
RV, profiles 1, 16, 17
RV profiles
activating 16
adding 16
S
safety cameras, database 19
satellite signals
acquiring 2
viewing 2
saved locations 5, 6, 12
categories 5
deleting 5
editing 5
Saved locations 5
saving, current location 5
screen, brightness 2
screenshots 17
search bar 3
sending locations 5
settings 17, 18
shipments 15
adding 15
hours of service 15
shortcuts 3
adding 3
deleting 3
simulated locations 5
sleep mode 2
entering 2
exiting 2
Smartphone Link
connecting 10
disabling calls 10
Garmin Live Services 10
software
updating 1
version 18
speech recognition 8
stops, adding 6
subscriptions
Garmin Live Services 10
nüMaps Lifetime 1
traffic 1
suction cup 19
T
theft, avoiding 19
time settings 2, 17
traffic 13, 17
activating a subscription 14
adding subscriptions 14
alerts 8
alternate route 14
avoiding 13
cameras 14
data 14
disabling 14
icons 13
incidents 14
lifetime subscriptions 1
recalculating routes 13
receiver 13
route recalculations 13
searching for delays 13, 14
trafficTrends 17
traffic cameras 14
saving 14
viewing 14
trafficTrends 17
disabling 17
transportation modes 2
automotive 2
changing 12
motorcycle 2
travel history 18
trip computer 8
resetting information 8
trip data, resetting 8
trip information, viewing 8
trip log, viewing 7
trip planner 12
editing a trip 12
troubleshooting 20
truck
drivers 15
points of interest 3
profiles 1, 16, 17
shipments 15
truck profiles
activating 16
adding 16
turn list 7
U
unit converter 12
unit ID 18
updates
maps 1
software 1
USB, disconnecting 16
user data 16
deleting 16
V
vehicle profile 11
vehicle profiles, truck or RV 1, 17
vehicle restrictions 1
voice command 8, 9
activating 8
navigating with 8
tips for using 8
wakeup phrase 8
volume, adjusting 2
W
warning icons 18
warnings icons 18
weather 11
radar 11
road conditions 11
Where Am I? 5, 8
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