ecoRoute Supplement
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... update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on ‑screen instructions. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on your nüvi. ecoRoute™ Owner's Manual Supplement To receive more accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. ecoRoute™ The ecoRoute feature calculates your vehicle's fuel economy, carbon footprint, and fuel price of navigating to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. See page 2. Connect your vehicle...
... update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on ‑screen instructions. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on your nüvi. ecoRoute™ Owner's Manual Supplement To receive more accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. ecoRoute™ The ecoRoute feature calculates your vehicle's fuel economy, carbon footprint, and fuel price of navigating to your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. See page 2. Connect your vehicle...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F (from the vehicle or store it does not obstruct the driver's view of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. • Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery. • When storing the device for more information...
... available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F (from the vehicle or store it does not obstruct the driver's view of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. • Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery. • When storing the device for more information...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... in a Garmin makes no guarantee that fail in normal use. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to any user-serviceable parts. interference to radio or television reception, which is required as the proof of direction, distance, location or topography. Repairs should only be THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. Some states do...
... in a Garmin makes no guarantee that fail in normal use. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to any user-serviceable parts. interference to radio or television reception, which is required as the proof of direction, distance, location or topography. Repairs should only be THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. Some states do...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... 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 to 6 Finding an Address 6 Setting a Home Location.......6 Calls 14 Pairing Your Phone 14 Receiving a Call 15...
... 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 to 6 Finding an Address 6 Setting a Home Location.......6 Calls 14 Pairing Your Phone 14 Receiving a Call 15...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Viewing Traffic Subscription Information 37 Restoring All Settings..........39 Appendix 40 Caring for Your nüvi ...........40 Locking Your nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 Resetting Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 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...
... Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Viewing Traffic Subscription Information 37 Restoring All Settings..........39 Appendix 40 Caring for Your nüvi ...........40 Locking Your nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 Resetting Your nüvi 42 Updating the Software........42 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...
Owner's Manual
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... change time settings. ➎ Touch to find a destination. ➏ Touch to view the map. ➐ Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➑ Touch to adjust the volume. ➒ Touch to the left . To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Go outdoors to the left . Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎...
... change time settings. ➎ Touch to find a destination. ➏ Touch to view the map. ➐ Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➑ Touch to adjust the volume. ➒ Touch to the left . To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Go outdoors to the left . Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎...
Owner's Manual
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... map. ➋ Touch Go! turn -by following the steps on page 6. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your changes, and touch Done. Touch Edit, enter your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Where to call this location. ➌ Touch Map to your Favorites. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To edit your home location, you can reset it by - If you delete your home location: 1. If a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch the phone number...
... map. ➋ Touch Go! turn -by following the steps on page 6. Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your changes, and touch Done. Touch Edit, enter your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Where to call this location. ➌ Touch Map to your Favorites. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To edit your home location, you can reset it by - If you delete your home location: 1. If a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected, touch the phone number...
Owner's Manual
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... your phone from the list of devices. 6. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual15 Touch Phone to make phone calls. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi; Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone, and touch OK. 5. Touch Ignore to answer the call and stop your phone is in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 3. To pair using the nüvi settings: 1. Touch Answer to ignore the call . Select...
... your phone from the list of devices. 6. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual15 Touch Phone to make phone calls. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices. 5. Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi; Enable the Bluetooth component on your phone, and touch OK. 5. Touch Ignore to answer the call and stop your phone is in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 3. To pair using the nüvi settings: 1. Touch Answer to ignore the call . Select...
Owner's Manual
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... touch OK. 3. Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you must be connected to external power and you want to update. 3. The traffic receiver must be in North America. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to save the new rates. Ad-based traffic information is converted. 7. Touch Conversion, select a type of measure, and touch OK. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion. Touch Save to enter new rates. 5. Touch Clear to use...
... touch OK. 3. Touch the currency buttons and select the currencies you must be connected to external power and you want to update. 3. The traffic receiver must be in North America. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to save the new rates. Ad-based traffic information is converted. 7. Touch Conversion, select a type of measure, and touch OK. Touch a unit of measure that you want to change. 4. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion. Touch Save to enter new rates. 5. Touch Clear to use...
Owner's Manual
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... You need this information when you will be navigating to save battery power. This option is only available on the simulator to turn on widescreen models. 2. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to optimize routes: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Restore-restore the system settings. Touch the button...
... You need this information when you will be navigating to save battery power. This option is only available on the simulator to turn on widescreen models. 2. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to optimize routes: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Restore-restore the system settings. Touch the button...
Owner's Manual
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... display settings. Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Avoidances-select the road types you want to automatically switch between the two. Screen Shot-turn on the nüvi drive. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your routes. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. 34 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to avoid on road speeds and vehicle...
... display settings. Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Avoidances-select the road types you want to automatically switch between the two. Screen Shot-turn on the nüvi drive. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your routes. Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. 34 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Color Mode-select Daytime for a light background, Nighttime for a dark background, or Auto to avoid on road speeds and vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... the unit. Clearing User Data caution: This deletes all user data. Keep your computer. 2. Appendix 4. Connect the nüvi to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it for 30 seconds until the pop-up window appears. 3. Hold your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. All original settings are erased. 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual caution: Do not reset your nüvi. Updating the Software 1. Any...
... the unit. Clearing User Data caution: This deletes all user data. Keep your computer. 2. Appendix 4. Connect the nüvi to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it for 30 seconds until the pop-up window appears. 3. Hold your computer using the mini-USB cable. 3. All original settings are erased. 42 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual caution: Do not reset your nüvi. Updating the Software 1. Any...
Owner's Manual
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... address 6 by coordinates 11 54 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23 fuel report 22 fuse, changing 43 H hands-free phone features 14-18 Help 21 home phone number 17 setting a location 6 I incoming call 15 J JPEG image files 19 G Garmin Lock 36, 41 Garmin Travel Guide 47 geocaching 11 Go! page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode...
... address 6 by coordinates 11 54 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23 fuel report 22 fuse, changing 43 H hands-free phone features 14-18 Help 21 home phone number 17 setting a location 6 I incoming call 15 J JPEG image files 19 G Garmin Lock 36, 41 Garmin Travel Guide 47 geocaching 11 Go! page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode...
Owner's Manual
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... R recently found 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 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 33-38 restoring 39 setting your location...
... R recently found 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 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 33-38 restoring 39 setting your location...
Quick Start Manual
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... has acquired satellite signals. To enter letters contained in some nüvi 205W series packages). To search for a location in a different area, touch Where to Charge Your nüvi • Connect the vehicle power cable. • Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory). • Connect a USB cable (included in the name, touch Where to ? > Points of Interest 1. How to ? > Near. nüvi 205W series quick start manual Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to use the...
... has acquired satellite signals. To enter letters contained in some nüvi 205W series packages). To search for a location in a different area, touch Where to Charge Your nüvi • Connect the vehicle power cable. • Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory). • Connect a USB cable (included in the name, touch Where to ? > Points of Interest 1. How to ? > Near. nüvi 205W series quick start manual Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to use the...
Quick Start Manual
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... SD card, and then create routes to the location. to navigate to them. Visit www .garmin.com/traffic or www.garmin.com for more information. In North America, if your route or the road you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in some nüvi 205W series packages. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Touch the advertisement on your new final destination. Photos saved on the screen to make this stop . 3. Select a Panoramio photo. 3. While navigating a route, touch Menu. 2. Touch Set as Via Point...
... SD card, and then create routes to the location. to navigate to them. Visit www .garmin.com/traffic or www.garmin.com for more information. In North America, if your route or the road you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in some nüvi 205W series packages. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Touch the advertisement on your new final destination. Photos saved on the screen to make this stop . 3. Select a Panoramio photo. 3. While navigating a route, touch Menu. 2. Touch Set as Via Point...
Quick Start Manual
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... a Bluetooth menu, Connections menu, or Hands-free menu. 5. To use the hands-free features, you must pair your phone and your mobile phone have Bluetooth wireless technology. location related to that your phone is available on Route. 3. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your owner's manual for more information. Pairing Your Phone 1. Touch the button below Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. caution: Do not attempt to avoid the traffic delay. Using Hands-Free Features Bluetooth...
... a Bluetooth menu, Connections menu, or Hands-free menu. 5. To use the hands-free features, you must pair your phone and your mobile phone have Bluetooth wireless technology. location related to that your phone is available on Route. 3. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your owner's manual for more information. Pairing Your Phone 1. Touch the button below Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. caution: Do not attempt to avoid the traffic delay. Using Hands-Free Features Bluetooth...
Quick Start Manual
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... unit or the battery. If this does not help, reset your nüvi, select Tools > Help. 7. Connect the USB cable (included in your Garmin dealer. nüvi 205W series quick start manual Transfer files to http://buy.garmin .com or contact your phone. Securing Your nüvi 1. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Select Answer to ignore the call , touch > End Call. Eject and unplug the USB cable. Calling a Number 1. Press and hold the RESET button on Your nüvi 1. Loading Files...
... unit or the battery. If this does not help, reset your nüvi, select Tools > Help. 7. Connect the USB cable (included in your Garmin dealer. nüvi 205W series quick start manual Transfer files to http://buy.garmin .com or contact your phone. Securing Your nüvi 1. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Select Answer to ignore the call , touch > End Call. Eject and unplug the USB cable. Calling a Number 1. Press and hold the RESET button on Your nüvi 1. Loading Files...
