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nüvi® 205 and 205W series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W
nüvi® 205 and 205W series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 205, 205W, 215, 215W, 255, 255W, 265, 265W, 275, and 285W
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... screen. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Introduction myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are taken from a widescreen unit and may look different than your unit. Touch and hold...
... screen. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Introduction myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are taken from a widescreen unit and may look different than your unit. Touch and hold...
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... 3: Acquire Satellites......3 Step 4: Use Your nüvi...........3 Finding Your Destination.......4 Adding a Stop 5 Taking a Detour 5 Stopping the Route 5 Adjusting the Volume............5 Locking the Screen 5 Searching Near Another Location 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Favorites 9 Finding a Place Using the Map 10 Entering Coordinates.......... 11 Using Photo Navigation...... 11 Navigating Off Road 11 Walking to a Destination..... 11 Using the Map 12 Trip Computer 13 Turn List 13 Next Turn 13 Making Hands-Free Phone Where...
... 3: Acquire Satellites......3 Step 4: Use Your nüvi...........3 Finding Your Destination.......4 Adding a Stop 5 Taking a Detour 5 Stopping the Route 5 Adjusting the Volume............5 Locking the Screen 5 Searching Near Another Location 8 Finding Recently Found Places 9 Favorites 9 Finding a Place Using the Map 10 Entering Coordinates.......... 11 Using Photo Navigation...... 11 Navigating Off Road 11 Walking to a Destination..... 11 Using the Map 12 Trip Computer 13 Turn List 13 Next Turn 13 Making Hands-Free Phone Where...
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...27 Using FM Traffic 29 Traffic in Your Area 30 Introduction Severity Color Code............30 Traffic on Your Route..........30 Viewing the Traffic Map.......31 Viewing Traffic Delays.........31 Traffic Subscriptions............32 Customizing the nüvi........ 33 Changing the System Settings 33 Changing the Navigation Settings 33 Adjusting the Display Settings 34 Updating the Time Settings 34 Setting the Languages........35 Changing the Map Settings 35 Changing Security Settings 36 Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options............36 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual...
...27 Using FM Traffic 29 Traffic in Your Area 30 Introduction Severity Color Code............30 Traffic on Your Route..........30 Viewing the Traffic Map.......31 Viewing Traffic Delays.........31 Traffic Subscriptions............32 Customizing the nüvi........ 33 Changing the System Settings 33 Changing the Navigation Settings 33 Adjusting the Display Settings 34 Updating the Time Settings 34 Setting the Languages........35 Changing the Map Settings 35 Changing Security Settings 36 Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options............36 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual...
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... Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your nüvi 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the nüvi and Mount 44 Mounting on Your Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting 51 Index 53 iv nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
... Clearing User Data 42 Battery Information 43 Charging Your nüvi 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the nüvi and Mount 44 Mounting on Your Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting 51 Index 53 iv nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
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... outdoors to use the tools such as settings and Help. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to the left . nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Now you can take a few minutes. Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎➏ ➐➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status (Available on -screen instructions. Turn on your nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. When...
... outdoors to use the tools such as settings and Help. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to the left . nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Now you can take a few minutes. Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎➏ ➐➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status (Available on -screen instructions. Turn on your nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. When...
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... maps loaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of the address, and touch Done. 5. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 6. Where to ? Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your nüvi, the button names can use to ? > Go Home. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Change the state, country, or province, if necessary. 3. Enter the number...
... maps loaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of the address, and touch Done. 5. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 6. Where to ? Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your nüvi, the button names can use to ? > Go Home. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Change the state, country, or province, if necessary. 3. Enter the number...
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... phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch the phone number to call this location to your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Where to ? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. to create a turn route to this location. ➌ Touch Map to view this location on the map. ➍ Touch Save to view the route on page 6. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To edit your changes, and...
... phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch the phone number to call this location to your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Where to ? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. to create a turn route to this location. ➌ Touch Map to view this location on the map. ➍ Touch Save to view the route on page 6. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To edit your changes, and...
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... you navigate, use Off Road mode. Touch Where to ? > Coordinates. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual11 Touch Where to ? > Favorites > Panoramio Photos. Touch a box to download pictures with location information. Go to http://connect .garmin.com/photos to enter a coordinate. 3. See page 20 for walking. Navigating Off Road If you can use Pedestrian mode to your route for more information...
... you navigate, use Off Road mode. Touch Where to ? > Coordinates. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual11 Touch Where to ? > Favorites > Panoramio Photos. Touch a box to download pictures with location information. Go to http://connect .garmin.com/photos to enter a coordinate. 3. See page 20 for walking. Navigating Off Road If you can use Pedestrian mode to your route for more information...
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For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 32 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). Note: You do not need to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. Using FM Traffic Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic subscription, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 32 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). Note: You do not need to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. Using FM Traffic Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic subscription, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
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... audio version number. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Keyboard-touch QWERTY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for calculating your route: nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual33 Touch the button under the setting name to change units of measure to change. 3. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. This option is only available on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation...
... audio version number. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Keyboard-touch QWERTY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for calculating your route: nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual33 Touch the button under the setting name to change units of measure to change. 3. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. This option is only available on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation...
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... a screen shot. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. The picture bitmap file is based on your battery life. Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to avoid on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. • Off Road-to drive. • Less Fuel- Reducing the backlight brightness increases your routes. Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format...
... a screen shot. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. The picture bitmap file is based on your battery life. Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to avoid on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route. • Off Road-to drive. • Less Fuel- Reducing the backlight brightness increases your routes. Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format...
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... Tools > Settings > Traffic. This does not clear the pairing information. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on devices with a different phone. • Drop-select the phone you want to adjust the proximity points settings. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages. Proximity Alerts-turn on or...
... Tools > Settings > Traffic. This does not clear the pairing information. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on devices with a different phone. • Drop-select the phone you want to adjust the proximity points settings. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages. Proximity Alerts-turn on or...
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... purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 38 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider to use . Note: You do not need to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. For non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > Add. Subscriptions-view your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. Customizing the nüvi North American...
... purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 38 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider to use . Note: You do not need to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. For non-North American units, touch Subscriptions > Add. Subscriptions-view your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. Customizing the nüvi North American...
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... that you have a RESET button, slide the Power key to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on the nüvi and hold it for about 30 seconds until the pop-up window appears. 3. Clearing User Data Caution: This deletes all user data. All original settings are erased. 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual If your computer. 2. Connect the nüvi...
... that you have a RESET button, slide the Power key to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on the nüvi and hold it for about 30 seconds until the pop-up window appears. 3. Clearing User Data Caution: This deletes all user data. All original settings are erased. 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual If your computer. 2. Connect the nüvi...
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... interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable...
... interface: USB 2.0 full speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: Vehicle power using included vehicle power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card. Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable...
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... power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. white backlight; touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times...
... power cable or AC power using an optional accessory Usage: 5 W max. white backlight; touch screen Case: Not waterproof (IPXO) Operating temperature range: 32°F-140°F (0°C-60°C) Charging temperature range: 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Battery life: Up to 4 hours Battery type: Non-user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity with HotFix Acquisition times...
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... 6 advertisements disabling 28 viewing 27 alarm clock 47 alerts safety camera 46 anti-theft feature 36, 41 attaching a photo to a location 10 audio version 33 avoiding road types 34 theft 41 B background color 34 battery 43, 51 status 3 battery information 43 bicycle navigation 33 Bluetooth technology 14-18 deleting a phone 37 pairing with phone 14 settings 36 brightness 34 browsing the map 10 C calculator 26...
... 6 advertisements disabling 28 viewing 27 alarm clock 47 alerts safety camera 46 anti-theft feature 36, 41 attaching a photo to a location 10 audio version 33 avoiding road types 34 theft 41 B background color 34 battery 43, 51 status 3 battery information 43 bicycle navigation 33 Bluetooth technology 14-18 deleting a phone 37 pairing with phone 14 settings 36 brightness 34 browsing the map 10 C calculator 26...
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... on windshield 51 removing from mount 44 MSN Direct 21 mute audio 5 phone call 16 My Data 26 myGarmin i N navigation 12 mode 33 settings 33 next turn 13 nüMaps Guarantee 45 nüvi case 1 charging 43 cleaning 40 mounting 2, 44 protecting 40 resetting 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Index O off road, routing 11, 34 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 21 output, audio 5 P pairing a mobile phone 14, 15...
... on windshield 51 removing from mount 44 MSN Direct 21 mute audio 5 phone call 16 My Data 26 myGarmin i N navigation 12 mode 33 settings 33 next turn 13 nüMaps Guarantee 45 nüvi case 1 charging 43 cleaning 40 mounting 2, 44 protecting 40 resetting 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Index O off road, routing 11, 34 on-screen keyboard 8 on-unit Help 21 output, audio 5 P pairing a mobile phone 14, 15...
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... locations 9 registering 41 removing the mount 44 resetting the max speed 13 the trip data 13 your nüvi 42 routes adding a stop 5 mode 33 off road 34 preferences 33 simulating 33 stopping 5 S safe mode 36 safety camera database 46 satellite signals 45 saving 56 places you find 9 your current location 9, 10, 21 school zone database 46 screen brightness 34 lock 5 screen shots 34 SD card 1 search area 8 security location 41 settings 36 settings...
... locations 9 registering 41 removing the mount 44 resetting the max speed 13 the trip data 13 your nüvi 42 routes adding a stop 5 mode 33 off road 34 preferences 33 simulating 33 stopping 5 S safe mode 36 safety camera database 46 satellite signals 45 saving 56 places you find 9 your current location 9, 10, 21 school zone database 46 screen brightness 34 lock 5 screen shots 34 SD card 1 search area 8 security location 41 settings 36 settings...
