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... you forget your PIN and your Garmin products. Follow the online instructions to get it unlocked. From the myGarmin™ Web site, you are at your security location and that you can register your Garmin device, download the latest map updates, and subscribe to access the latest... services for 10 seconds. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Touch Set. Registering Your nüvi Go to http://my.garmin.com to online services. 1. nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual ...
... you forget your PIN and your Garmin products. Follow the online instructions to get it unlocked. From the myGarmin™ Web site, you are at your security location and that you can register your Garmin device, download the latest map updates, and subscribe to access the latest... services for 10 seconds. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. Touch Set. Registering Your nüvi Go to http://my.garmin.com to online services. 1. nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual ...
Quick Start Manual
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...nüvi, select Tools > Help. You are not eligible for current software updates and provides additional information about your computer using the mini-USB cable. For information on accessories, go to www.garmin.com/agent. 3. After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted ...to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of the owner's manual from www.garmin.com. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your Garmin dealer. 10 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Updating the Software ...
...nüvi, select Tools > Help. You are not eligible for current software updates and provides additional information about your computer using the mini-USB cable. For information on accessories, go to www.garmin.com/agent. 3. After you have installed myGarmin Agent, you will be prompted ...to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of the owner's manual from www.garmin.com. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your Garmin dealer. 10 nüvi 1690 Quick Start Manual Updating the Software ...
Quick Start Manual
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 0682 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com August 2009 Part Number 190-01099-01 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 0682 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com August 2009 Part Number 190-01099-01 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan
Owner's Manual
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... of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource®, and nüvi® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. myGarmin... expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. microSD™ is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of...
... of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource®, and nüvi® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. myGarmin... expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. microSD™ is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of...
Owner's Manual
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... Data 44 Viewing Offers 44 Customizing the nüvi........ 45 Changing the System Settings 45 Changing the Navigation Settings 46 Adjusting the Display Settings. 46 Updating the Time Settings...... 47 Setting the Languages 47 Changing the Map Settings...... 48 Changing Security Settings...... 49 Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options 49 Changing the... Proximity Points Settings 50 Restoring All Settings 50 Appendix 51 Caring for Your nüvi 51 Locking Your nüvi 52 Calibrating the Screen 52 Updating the Software 53 Clearing User Data 53 nüvi...
... Data 44 Viewing Offers 44 Customizing the nüvi........ 45 Changing the System Settings 45 Changing the Navigation Settings 46 Adjusting the Display Settings. 46 Updating the Time Settings...... 47 Setting the Languages 47 Changing the Map Settings...... 48 Changing Security Settings...... 49 Setting the Bluetooth Technology Options 49 Changing the... Proximity Points Settings 50 Restoring All Settings 50 Appendix 51 Caring for Your nüvi 51 Locking Your nüvi 52 Calibrating the Screen 52 Updating the Software 53 Clearing User Data 53 nüvi...
Owner's Manual
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...252;vi can receive traffic information through your route or on the nüvi. Gray No data Traffic data has not updated. 19 Your device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! Color Description Meaning Traffic is Red High severity heavily congested ...or stopped. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Using Traffic Data Traffic in all areas or countries. Using Traffic Data NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for more information. subscription. Yellow Medium severity Traffic is slightly congested....
...252;vi can receive traffic information through your route or on the nüvi. Gray No data Traffic data has not updated. 19 Your device must be receiving a signal from nüLink! Color Description Meaning Traffic is Red High severity heavily congested ...or stopped. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Using Traffic Data Traffic in all areas or countries. Using Traffic Data NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for more information. subscription. Yellow Medium severity Traffic is slightly congested....
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... your computer, go to the URL that appears on the device screen, and read the terms of service for this feature. See www.garmin.com /nulink for information about registering your location when you tell it to our partner networks and downloads the most-recent location of service... to , unless you will be registered with Ciao!™ Ciao! About Ciao! Networks Ciao! nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual When you enable Ciao!, the network or networks you enable automatic updates. Before you can join Ciao!, you must register your friends. Select I Agree, and touch Continue to decline...
... your computer, go to the URL that appears on the device screen, and read the terms of service for this feature. See www.garmin.com /nulink for information about registering your location when you tell it to our partner networks and downloads the most-recent location of service... to , unless you will be registered with Ciao!™ Ciao! About Ciao! Networks Ciao! nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual When you enable Ciao!, the network or networks you enable automatic updates. Before you can join Ciao!, you must register your friends. Select I Agree, and touch Continue to decline...
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...up to disable Ciao! Disabling Ciao! 1. All the Ciao! nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 33 Enter a status message with Ciao!™ 3. Select an option: • Select Show to send location updates to read the privacy statement. Touch OK. information stored on your user name...list. 3. Changing Your Visibility You can choose whether or not to send location updates to your Ciao! friends. • Select Hide to stop sending location updates to your Ciao! You no longer send any position updates. again. friends. 4. Touch Tools > Ciao!. 2. Touch the information balloon...
...up to disable Ciao! Disabling Ciao! 1. All the Ciao! nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 33 Enter a status message with Ciao!™ 3. Select an option: • Select Show to send location updates to read the privacy statement. Touch OK. information stored on your user name...list. 3. Changing Your Visibility You can choose whether or not to send location updates to your Ciao! friends. • Select Hide to stop sending location updates to your Ciao! You no longer send any position updates. again. friends. 4. Touch Tools > Ciao!. 2. Touch the information balloon...
Owner's Manual
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... and JPG image files: see page 41 • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource®: see page 55 • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader: see page 57 Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer When you connect your nüvi to your computer, you will see an... the mini-USB connector to the back of the cable to an available USB port on Mac computers. 34 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual See page 59 for available updates. Managing Files Managing Files You can store files, such as mounted volumes on your computer USB ports and allows you to easily...
... and JPG image files: see page 41 • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource®: see page 55 • GPI custom POI files from Garmin POI Loader: see page 57 Connecting Your nüvi to Your Computer When you connect your nüvi to your computer, you will see an... the mini-USB connector to the back of the cable to an available USB port on Mac computers. 34 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual See page 59 for available updates. Managing Files Managing Files You can store files, such as mounted volumes on your computer USB ports and allows you to easily...
Owner's Manual
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...Currency Coverter Currency conversion rates are not available in all areas or countries. 42 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Using the Tools • Touch the picture and drag to view different parts ... create a route to hide the menu bar. Touch Clear to change. 4. NOTE: Garmin nüLink! Select a unit of measurement, and touch OK. 3. service. Touch Tools > Picture... Viewer > . See page 34 for a few moments. 2. services are automatically updated through your nüvi. Viewing a Slide Show 1. Each picture appears for more information about ...
...Currency Coverter Currency conversion rates are not available in all areas or countries. 42 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Using the Tools • Touch the picture and drag to view different parts ... create a route to hide the menu bar. Touch Clear to change. 4. NOTE: Garmin nüLink! Select a unit of measurement, and touch OK. 3. service. Touch Tools > Picture... Viewer > . See page 34 for a few moments. 2. services are automatically updated through your nüvi. Viewing a Slide Show 1. Each picture appears for more information about ...
Owner's Manual
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... optimize routes, specify how you will be navigating: Automobile, Pedestrian, or Bicycle. Keyboard�-touch QWERTY for a layout similar to save battery power. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 45 Customizing the nüvi 1. Restore-restore the system settings. GPS Simulator-turn on several other software features. Units-change it. Touch the...
... optimize routes, specify how you will be navigating: Automobile, Pedestrian, or Bicycle. Keyboard�-touch QWERTY for a layout similar to save battery power. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 45 Customizing the nüvi 1. Restore-restore the system settings. GPS Simulator-turn on several other software features. Units-change it. Touch the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Text Language-change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Restore-restore the original language settings. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 47 Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Changing the text language does not change all onscreen text to have the nüvi set...
.... Text Language-change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Restore-restore the original language settings. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 47 Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Time. Changing the text language does not change all onscreen text to have the nüvi set...
Owner's Manual
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What is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Turn off the nüvi. 2. Appendix Updating the Software 1. The AutoPlay menu appears. 2. If the nüvi has satellite signals and you are at... you return to enter the PIN. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is a Security Location? Connect the nüvi to www.garmin .com/agent. Double-click on a Mac computer, go to your nüvi. Follow the on and touch the upper-left ... will be a location you connect your nüvi to open the myGarmin Agent download page. 3. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 53
What is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Turn off the nüvi. 2. Appendix Updating the Software 1. The AutoPlay menu appears. 2. If the nüvi has satellite signals and you are at... you return to enter the PIN. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is a Security Location? Connect the nüvi to www.garmin .com/agent. Double-click on a Mac computer, go to your nüvi. Follow the on and touch the upper-left ... will be a location you connect your nüvi to open the myGarmin Agent download page. 3. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 53
Owner's Manual
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Place the disk on top of the disk. nüMaps Lifetime™ For a one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of the disk. 5. Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi. Flip the lever down...;Maps Guarantee™ To receive one -time payment, you can receive up to four map updates each year for the free map update if you acquire satellites while driving with your nüvi. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 55 Clean and dry the dashboard where you are not eligible for the life...
Place the disk on top of the disk. nüMaps Lifetime™ For a one free map update (if available), register your nüvi at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of the disk. 5. Mounting on Your Dashboard Use the enclosed mounting disk to mount your nüvi. Flip the lever down...;Maps Guarantee™ To receive one -time payment, you can receive up to four map updates each year for the free map update if you acquire satellites while driving with your nüvi. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 55 Clean and dry the dashboard where you are not eligible for the life...
Owner's Manual
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...information, refer to open the Help file. Open the POI folder in some locations. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Appendix To delete the Custom POIs from various companies on the Internet. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto your nüvi. Check... http://my.garmin.com for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. The data is available in the nüvi drive or the memory card drive. Press F1 to the POI Loader Help file. Using �Safety Cameras Safety camera information is updated at any time. For ...
...information, refer to open the Help file. Open the POI folder in some locations. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Appendix To delete the Custom POIs from various companies on the Internet. Go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader to install the POI Loader onto your nüvi. Check... http://my.garmin.com for points, such as safety cameras and school zones. The data is available in the nüvi drive or the memory card drive. Press F1 to the POI Loader Help file. Using �Safety Cameras Safety camera information is updated at any time. For ...
Owner's Manual
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.... by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. The device should be used in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 59 In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. Appendix Registering Your nü...not be used in other configurations. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. Contacting Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you can register your Garmin device, download the latest map updates, and subscribe to your computer. In the USA, go to...
.... by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. The device should be used in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual 59 In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. Appendix Registering Your nü...not be used in other configurations. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. Contacting Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you can register your Garmin device, download the latest map updates, and subscribe to your computer. In the USA, go to...
Owner's Manual
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...10 route options 10 phone book 28 photo navigation loading pictures 12 photos 12 PIN Bluetooth 26 Garmin Lock 52 points of interest 11 custom 57 POI loader 34 position icon 48 power button 5 proximity... points alerts 50 settings 50 public transit city maps 4, 10 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Q QWERTY keyboard 45 R recalculating routes 6 recently found locations 9 registering 52 removing the mount ... 50 setting your location 14 simulating a route 45 software updating 53 version 45 specifications 60 speed score 38 storing the nüvi 51 supported file types 34...
...10 route options 10 phone book 28 photo navigation loading pictures 12 photos 12 PIN Bluetooth 26 Garmin Lock 52 points of interest 11 custom 57 POI loader 34 position icon 48 power button 5 proximity... points alerts 50 settings 50 public transit city maps 4, 10 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual Q QWERTY keyboard 45 R recalculating routes 6 recently found locations 9 registering 52 removing the mount ... 50 setting your location 14 simulating a route 45 software updating 53 version 45 specifications 60 speed score 38 storing the nüvi 51 supported file types 34...
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... files 35 trip computer 16 trip log 48 turn-by-turn directions 16 turn list 16 U unit converter 42 unit ID 45 upcoming events 24 updating maps 56 software 53 usage mode 4, 45 USB mass-storage mode 34, 62 user data, delete 54 V vehicle icon 48 vehicle profile 39 voice dial... 29 voice language 47 voice mail 27 W walking route 45 Where Am I? 36 Where To? 7-14 world clock 43 Z zoom 14 68 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual
... files 35 trip computer 16 trip log 48 turn-by-turn directions 16 turn list 16 U unit converter 42 unit ID 45 upcoming events 24 updating maps 56 software 53 usage mode 4, 45 USB mass-storage mode 34, 62 user data, delete 54 V vehicle icon 48 vehicle profile 39 voice dial... 29 voice language 47 voice mail 27 W walking route 45 Where Am I? 36 Where To? 7-14 world clock 43 Z zoom 14 68 nüvi 1690 Owner's Manual
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Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com May 2010 Part Number 190-01099-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. D Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 0682 © 2009-2010 Garmin Ltd.
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com May 2010 Part Number 190-01099-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. D Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 0682 © 2009-2010 Garmin Ltd.