Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... to 55°C). • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the ...on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F...airbag field of vision the vehicle is not a replacement for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. death or serious injury. • The...
... to 55°C). • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the ...on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F...airbag field of vision the vehicle is not a replacement for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. death or serious injury. • The...
Owner's Manual
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... Data 26 World Clock 26 Calculator 26 Unit Converter 27 Viewing Advertisements......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...
... Data 26 World Clock 26 Calculator 26 Unit Converter 27 Viewing Advertisements......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...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction 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 ...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...
Introduction 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 ...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...
Owner's Manual
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..., see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure the external antenna to windshield mounting. Tilt your nüvi back until it is plugged in and the...
..., see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure the external antenna to windshield mounting. Tilt your nüvi back until it is plugged in and the...
Owner's Manual
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...;vi. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. Using the Tools location. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to access the Tools menu. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Touch Where Am I ? Using the Tools The...
...;vi. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. Using the Tools location. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to access the Tools menu. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Touch Where Am I ? Using the Tools The...
Owner's Manual
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...type of measure, and touch OK. Updating Conversion Rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to receive ad-based traffic information. Touch Save to use the original rates. The unit is only available in a coverage area to update. 3. Touch ...> Unit Converter. 2. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to enter a value. 6. Viewing Advertisements If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you want to change. 4. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Using the Tools Unit Converter ...
...type of measure, and touch OK. Updating Conversion Rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to receive ad-based traffic information. Touch Save to use the original rates. The unit is only available in a coverage area to update. 3. Touch ...> Unit Converter. 2. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to enter a value. 6. Viewing Advertisements If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you want to change. 4. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Using the Tools Unit Converter ...
Owner's Manual
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Write down the coupon codes while driving. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic, and clear the Enable Traffic check box. 28 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To disable advertisements, you arrive at the location. Using the Tools the screen... the nearest location related to write down this code and present it when you must disable traffic. CAUTION: Do not attempt to that advertisement. page to receive a coupon code. To view a list of the advertisements you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. If the advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon icon ...
Write down the coupon codes while driving. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic, and clear the Enable Traffic check box. 28 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To disable advertisements, you arrive at the location. Using the Tools the screen... the nearest location related to write down this code and present it when you must disable traffic. CAUTION: Do not attempt to that advertisement. page to receive a coupon code. To view a list of the advertisements you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. If the advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon icon ...
Owner's Manual
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... and 205W series packages and is an optional accessory for all markets. Note: Garmin is integrated in the vehicle power cable. See page 27 for the accuracy of the traffic information. For more information. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that does not require a subscription. nüvi 205 and...
... and 205W series packages and is an optional accessory for all markets. Note: Garmin is integrated in the vehicle power cable. See page 27 for the accuracy of the traffic information. For more information. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that does not require a subscription. nüvi 205 and...
Owner's Manual
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... the route. 30 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Traffic is slightly congested. Color Green Yellow Red Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is flowing normally. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route or the road you are currently driving on ...examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the traffic delay. Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates ...
... the route. 30 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Traffic is slightly congested. Color Green Yellow Red Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is flowing normally. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route or the road you are currently driving on ...examines the current traffic and automatically optimizes the route for the shortest time. Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the traffic delay. Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates ...
Owner's Manual
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... much time the delay has added to your route, if necessary. 4. Viewing Traffic Delays 1. If there is already included in the list. To manually avoid traffic on your route. Touch Traffic Search to avoid the traffic delay. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual31 On...
... much time the delay has added to your route, if necessary. 4. Viewing Traffic Delays 1. If there is already included in the list. To manually avoid traffic on your route. Touch Traffic Search to avoid the traffic delay. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual31 On...
Owner's Manual
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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. The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). 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
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. The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with one). 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
Owner's Manual
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... delete from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. See page 46. Touch Done. This does not clear the pairing information. Proximity Alerts-turn on . Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on and off the alerts when you want to disconnect, and touch Yes. • Remove-select the phone you approach custom POIs.... Customizing the nüvi wireless technology. See pages 14-18. Restore-restore the original Bluetooth settings. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
... delete from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. See page 46. Touch Done. This does not clear the pairing information. Proximity Alerts-turn on . Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on and off the alerts when you want to disconnect, and touch Yes. • Remove-select the phone you approach custom POIs.... Customizing the nüvi wireless technology. See pages 14-18. Restore-restore the original Bluetooth settings. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic.
Owner's Manual
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... select a specific provider to add a subscription. Subscriptions-view your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Note: You do not need to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. The subscription activates automatically after your subscription expires. Adding a... purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. For North American units, touch Add. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to use. Touch Auto to use . From the Menu page, touch...
... select a specific provider to add a subscription. Subscriptions-view your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Note: You do not need to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. The subscription activates automatically after your subscription expires. Adding a... purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. 1. For North American units, touch Add. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to use. Touch Auto to use . From the Menu page, touch...
Owner's Manual
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Touch Restore. 3. 5. Touch Yes. You must obtain a new code for each time you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your service.
Touch Restore. 3. 5. Touch Yes. You must obtain a new code for each time you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your service.
Owner's Manual
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page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen 5 nüvi ... places 4 by 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...
page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen 5 nüvi ... places 4 by 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...
Owner's Manual
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... T text language 35 time settings 34 time zone 34 tools 21-28 touch screen calibrating 41, 51 cleaning 40 settings 34 Track Up 35 traffic 29 adding traffic subscriptions 37 advertisements 29 incidents 30 transferring files 20 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 trip log 36 troubleshooting 51 turn-by-turn...
... T text language 35 time settings 34 time zone 34 tools 21-28 touch screen calibrating 41, 51 cleaning 40 settings 34 Track Up 35 traffic 29 adding traffic subscriptions 37 advertisements 29 incidents 30 transferring files 20 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 trip log 36 troubleshooting 51 turn-by-turn...
Quick Start Manual
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... 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Remove the clear plastic from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in some nüvi 205W series packages.) Suction cup mount Cradle Vehicle power cable Step 2: Configure Your nüvi To ... windshield. 5. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 1. Follow the on the windshield. 4. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to an open area, away from the suction cup. nüvi 205W series quick start manual ...
... 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Remove the clear plastic from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in some nüvi 205W series packages.) Suction cup mount Cradle Vehicle power cable Step 2: Configure Your nüvi To ... windshield. 5. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 1. Follow the on the windshield. 4. If you are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to an open area, away from the suction cup. nüvi 205W series quick start manual ...
Quick Start Manual
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...of the Map page. Visit http://connect.garmin.com/photos for the extra stop before your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the top left corner of traffic conditions on your nüvi or SD...Touch Go! to navigate to ?. 2. Using FM TMC Traffic The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and you are currently traveling. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Select a Panoramio photo. 3. While navigating a ...
...of the Map page. Visit http://connect.garmin.com/photos for the extra stop before your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the top left corner of traffic conditions on your nüvi or SD...Touch Go! to navigate to ?. 2. Using FM TMC Traffic The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and you are currently traveling. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Select a Panoramio photo. 3. While navigating a ...
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... Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi (www.garmin.com /bluetooth). 2. Depending on your phone, some handsfree phone features will not be in a Bluetooth menu, Connections...be available on Your Route 1. caution: Do not attempt to avoid the traffic delay. Hands-free phone features are available only if your nüvi and your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. nüvi 205W series quick start...
... Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. Note: You do not need to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi (www.garmin.com /bluetooth). 2. Depending on your phone, some handsfree phone features will not be in a Bluetooth menu, Connections...be available on Your Route 1. caution: Do not attempt to avoid the traffic delay. Hands-free phone features are available only if your nüvi and your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. nüvi 205W series quick start...
