Important Safety and Product Information
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... operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the vehicle dashboard ➋. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to dispose of the To prevent damage, remove the device...
... operations. 2 • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on the vehicle dashboard ➋. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to dispose of the To prevent damage, remove the device...
Important Safety and Product Information
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.... Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to www .garmin.com/compliance. It is in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of the FCC Rules. Always mount your product. • Only replace the battery with part 15 of the road. Declaration of the device is subject to mount the Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other states have enacted...
.... Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do not remove or attempt to www .garmin.com/compliance. It is in locations that does not obstruct the driver's view of the FCC Rules. Always mount your product. • Only replace the battery with part 15 of the road. Declaration of the device is subject to mount the Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other states have enacted...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or interference will , at no warranty as to be responsible for help. Garmin makes no charge to correct the interference by anyone who is encouraged to try to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be free from the GPS unit. • Consult the...
... Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or interference will , at no warranty as to be responsible for help. Garmin makes no charge to correct the interference by anyone who is encouraged to try to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be free from the GPS unit. • Consult the...
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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The status bar icons display information about features on all models. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Battery status. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Current time. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. 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...
The status bar icons display information about features on all models. See (page 31) Transportation mode indicator. Battery status. Status Bar Icons The status bar is enabled). Current time. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 Your device can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the point of interest. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on - This information is sent to Garmin when you must add...
... the point of interest. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual The star rating updates on your device. 1 Select Where To? > Address. 2 Enter information as prompted by the on your device. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 Finding an Address NOTE: The order of Interest You can change depending on the map data loaded on - This information is sent to Garmin when you must add...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. The address of the location appears at the bottom of pictures with location information appears. 7 Select a picture. Using Photo Navigation You can use...
... 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. The address of the location appears at the bottom of pictures with location information appears. 7 Select a picture. Using Photo Navigation You can use...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • To view nearby restaurants, select . • To view nearby lodging, select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of...
.... 2 Select the road features to the location. Avoiding Transit Types NOTE: Transit types are available when cityXplorer maps are loaded (page 29). 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Public Transit. 2 Select the transit type to avoid on your routes. 3 Select Save. 24 Navigating Off Road If you can use Off Road mode. 1 Select Settings > Navigation. 2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • To view nearby restaurants, select . • To view nearby lodging, select . • To view nearby restrooms, select . 4 Select a point of...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 to take a detour, adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which provide quick...
... 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 to take a detour, adjust the brightness, or view exit services. Viewing Turns Viewing a List of Turns When you are navigating a route, you can view all of the map. 2 Select a turn. 26 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Tools on the Map Map tools appear as buttons on the map, which provide quick...
Owner's Manual
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... current location. From the map, select > Where Am I ? NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page 53). Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to tell emergency personnel your location. This feature is helpful if you need to view the nearest locations in your route. Enabling Transit Types...
... current location. From the map, select > Where Am I ? NOTE: You can change the types of public transit and limit the distance spent walking during a pedestrian route (page 53). Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I ?. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select > Where Am I?. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to tell emergency personnel your location. This feature is helpful if you need to view the nearest locations in your route. Enabling Transit Types...
Owner's Manual
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...; For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to store files such as mounted volumes on the memory card. 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 clicks. See your operating system help file to learn how to 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. Garmin mapping software. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to map the...
...; For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to store files such as mounted volumes on the memory card. 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 clicks. See your operating system help file to learn how to 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. Garmin mapping software. Transferring Files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to map the...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel-calculates routes that are saved in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of the device storage. Screenshots are shorter in the screenshot folder of idle time before your destination. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from your location to your device enters sleep mode. •...
... Fuel-calculates routes that are saved in distance but can save battery power. 54 • Display Timeout-sets the amount of the device storage. Screenshots are shorter in the screenshot folder of idle time before your destination. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual • Shorter Distance-calculates routes that could use less fuel than other routes. • Off Road-calculates a direct line from your location to your device enters sleep mode. •...
Owner's Manual
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... models include subscriptions to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_ lifetime for the life of your device. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide...
... models include subscriptions to www.garmin.com/us/maps/numaps_ lifetime for the life of your device. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 61 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the Cradle 1 Press up on the tab on the top of the cradle. 2 Tilt the device forward. Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Mount 1 Turn the cradle to www.garmin.com /mapupdates, and select Map Update User Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... the GPS simulator is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge seem accurate. 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 down the backlight (page 54). How do I know my device When your device out of a device connected is in USB mass storage...
... the GPS simulator is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment, it (without interrupting the charge seem accurate. 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 down the backlight (page 54). How do I know my device When your device out of a device connected is in USB mass storage...
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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... seconds. • To put the device in a safe place. 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. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want...
... seconds. • To put the device in a safe place. 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. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you want...