Important Safety and Product Information
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... operate the vehicle in a vehicle, place the device securely so it will become a distraction if the mount should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to help ensure...
... operate the vehicle in a vehicle, place the device securely so it will become a distraction if the mount should become distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of time spent viewing the device screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to help ensure...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... mark is in specific locations on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. These limits are not harmonised throughout the EU, and/or the intended use of governmental and private data sources. Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on your Garmin device. Other state laws allow the suction mount to part 15 of...
... mark is in specific locations on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. These limits are not harmonised throughout the EU, and/or the intended use of governmental and private data sources. Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on your Garmin device. Other state laws allow the suction mount to part 15 of...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on , the user is subject to the accuracy or completeness of the device. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in normal use. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that fail in a particular installation.
...; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on , the user is subject to the accuracy or completeness of the device. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in normal use. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that fail in a particular installation.
Owner's Manual
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...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns...
...Bar Icons 5 Satellite Signals 6 Using the On-screen Buttons 7 Using the On-screen Keyboard 7 About Shortcuts 8 Finding Locations 8 About Locations 9 About Search Tools 11 Saving a Home Location 14 Finding Recently Found Places 14 Finding Parking 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Using Photo Navigation 15 Setting a Simulated Location 15 Saving Locations 16 Voice Command 18 About Voice Commands 18 Navigation 21 Starting a Route 21 Following an Automobile Route 22 About Exit Services 23 Avoiding Road Features 24 Map Pages 25 Customizing the Map 25 Viewing Turns...
Owner's Manual
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... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
... 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic on Your Route 48 Traffic in Your Area 49 ii Understanding Traffic Data 49 Traffic Subscriptions 49 Data Management 50 File Types 50 About Memory Cards 50 Transferring Files from Your Computer ...........51 Deleting Files 52 Customizing the Device 52 Map and Vehicle Settings 52 Navigation Settings 53 Display Settings 54 Bluetooth Settings 54 Traffic Settings 55 Units and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device...
Owner's Manual
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... models. Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Battery status. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 GPS signal...
... models. Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. You can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of the main menu. Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is located at the top of background noise. Battery status. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 GPS signal...
Owner's Manual
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..., intersections, and coordinates, you connect your device to rate the point of the steps may change the address or phone number for a location that appears in the Where To? By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. Rating a Point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted...
..., intersections, and coordinates, you connect your device to rate the point of the steps may change the address or phone number for a location that appears in the Where To? By default, the address search tool appears in the search results. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. Rating a Point of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted...
Owner's Manual
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... are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can upload pictures onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15
... are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can upload pictures onto your device or memory card that include location information and create routes to the pictured locations. 1 Connect your device to your computer (page 51). 2 Go to http://connect.garmin.com/photos. 3 Follow the instructions on the Web site to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select GPS Simulator. 3 Select View Map. 4 Select an area on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15
Owner's Manual
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...routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes, and select Save. • To view nearby restaurants, select . • To view nearby lodging, select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of interest. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The route will be calculated as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features...
...routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you are not following roadways as a straight line to avoid on your routes, and select Save. • To view nearby restaurants, select . • To view nearby lodging, select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of interest. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The route will be calculated as you navigate, you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. Avoiding Road Features 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances. 2 Select the road features...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the brightness, or view exit services. You can add a button to device functions. Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use the arrows to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can select up to three tools to display on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset...
... adjust the brightness, or view exit services. You can add a button to device functions. Changing the Map Dashboard 1 Select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Dashboards. 2 Use the arrows to Defaults. 3 Select Save. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can select up to three tools to display on the map. 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Map and Vehicle > Map Buttons. 2 Select an option: • To add a tool, select , and select a tool. • To remove a tool, select the tool, and select Remove. • To reset to the default tools, select Reset...
Owner's Manual
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... your location. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to view the nearest locations in your routes, and select Save. Enabling Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are public transit stops along your route. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I ? This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your current location. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation...
... your location. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to view the nearest locations in your routes, and select Save. Enabling Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are public transit stops along your route. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I ? This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your current location. The black dots on the map are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... until it clicks. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 51 In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to map the drives. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it in the device memory or on Mac computers. Garmin mapping software.
... until it clicks. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 51 In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to map the drives. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select the file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards. 1 Insert a memory card into the slot on the device. 2 Press it in the device memory or on Mac computers. Garmin mapping software.
Owner's Manual
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... the device screen. • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that are saved in the screenshot folder of the device storage. Display Settings Select Settings > Display. • Orientation-changes to take a screenshot. Decreasing the brightness 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 current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of idle time before your device enters sleep mode...
... the device screen. • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that are saved in the screenshot folder of the device storage. Display Settings Select Settings > Display. • Orientation-changes to take a screenshot. Decreasing the brightness 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 current location (Auto). • Brightness-changes the brightness of idle time before your device enters sleep mode...
Owner's Manual
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... disk). Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_ lifetime for the life of your device. Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to the...
... disk). Go to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_ lifetime for the life of your device. Updating Maps You can update the maps on your device. Removing the Cradle from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to nüMaps Lifetime, which provides quarterly map updates for terms and conditions. About nüMaps Lifetime Some models include subscriptions to the...
Owner's Manual
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... a device connected is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. The suction cup will not stay on and is turned off (page 53). My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between changes, turn...
... a device connected is in USB mass storage mode, a picture of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for very long. The suction cup will not stay on and is turned off (page 53). My battery gauge does not Allow the unit to the power outlet. • Your device can only charge between 32°F and 113°F (between changes, turn...
Owner's Manual
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... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
... device 58 category searching within 9 charging your device 1, 63 cityXplorer maps 21, 29 cleaning your device 58 computer, connecting 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual converting currency 43 units 43 coordinates 12 current location, saving 16 customizing the device 52-59 custom POIs 62 D dashboard disk 60 deleting all user data 59 character 7 files 52 pictures 42 recent finds list 14 saved locations 18 trips 41 detailed maps 50, 53 detours 23 display settings 24, 30 display timeout 54 driving directions...
Owner's Manual
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...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
...17 change map symbol 17 destinations 41 home location 14 saved locations 17 saved trip 41 extras 62 F feedback on POI's 10 files deleting 52 supported types 50 finding locations by address 11 by coordinates 12 recent selections 14 saved locations 16 using photos 15 using search bar 9 fuse, changing 60 G geocaching 12 go home 14 GPS settings 53 simulator 15 H help 35 historical traffic 56 home phone number 34 setting a location 14 66 J JPEG image files 50 junction view 27 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 57 L latitude and longitude 12 locations 9 M map buttons 26...
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... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
... photo navigation loading pictures 15 picture viewer 42 PIN Bluetooth 32 points of interest finding 9 POI loader 50 protecting your device 58 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual public transit avoidances 24, 30 city maps 29 R recalculating routes 23 recently found locations 14 registering the device 3 removing the mount 61 renaming trips 41 resetting home location 14 the max speed 28 trip data 28 routes off road 24, 54 stopping 23 S safe mode 53 satellite signals 6 Saved Locations 16-17 saving your current location...
Owner's Manual
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... device 58 system settings 53 T text language 57 time settings 56 tools 35-40 Track Up 25 traffic 46-70 activating a subscription 49 adding traffic subscriptions 55 icons 46 incidents 47 receiver 47 trafficTrends 56 traffic alerts 28 68 transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using...
... device 58 system settings 53 T text language 57 time settings 56 tools 35-40 Track Up 25 traffic 46-70 activating a subscription 49 adding traffic subscriptions 55 icons 46 incidents 47 receiver 47 trafficTrends 56 traffic alerts 28 68 transportation mode 6 trip computer 28 trip log 25 enabling 57 trip planner 40 troubleshooting 63 turn-by-turn directions 26 turn list 26 U unit converter 43 unit ID 57 updating maps 3 software 3 USB 63 user data, deleting 59 V voice command activating 18 navigating with 19 tips for using...
Quick Start Manual
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... on -screen instructions. Using myDashboard Services 1 Open myDashboard (page 3). 2 Select an option: • To update the software, click Update Now under Software Updates. • To update the maps, click Update Now under Map Updates. • To download the owner's manual, click Manuals, and then click Download next to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. nüvi 2505 Quick Start Manual Using the Power Key ➊ Select an option: • To turn off the device, hold the Power key...
... on -screen instructions. Using myDashboard Services 1 Open myDashboard (page 3). 2 Select an option: • To update the software, click Update Now under Software Updates. • To update the maps, click Update Now under Map Updates. • To download the owner's manual, click Manuals, and then click Download next to www.garmin.com/numaps for terms and conditions. nüvi 2505 Quick Start Manual Using the Power Key ➊ Select an option: • To turn off the device, hold the Power key...
