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..., electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋... This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State 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 •...
..., electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not place the device in front of or above any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋... This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State 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 •...
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...laws prohibit drivers from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • If using suction mounts on your Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Additional User-Replaceable ...Battery Warnings: • Do not use a sharp object to radio communications if not installed and used . Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. ...
...laws prohibit drivers from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • If using suction mounts on your Garmin device in a location that obstruct the driver's vision. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Additional User-Replaceable ...Battery Warnings: • Do not use a sharp object to radio communications if not installed and used . Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. ...
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...Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is warranted to be used in contravention of the laws of the device. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. &#...Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail in normal use. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR ANY TRAFFIC FINES ...
...Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is warranted to be used in contravention of the laws of the device. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. &#...Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail in normal use. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR ANY TRAFFIC FINES ...
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...any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without notice. or its products and to make changes in any person or organization of Garmin. Go to print one copy of this manual or of any... to change without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be...
...any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without notice. or its products and to make changes in any person or organization of Garmin. Go to print one copy of this manual or of any... to change without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be...
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... Sleep Mode 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 About Automatic Volume 5 Status 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 ...
... Sleep Mode 4 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 About Automatic Volume 5 Status 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 ...
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... ecoRoute 35 About Audiobooks 38 Planning a Trip 40 Viewing Pictures 42 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.....42 Using the World Clock 43 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 43 Converting Units 43 About Offers 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic...
... ecoRoute 35 About Audiobooks 38 Planning a Trip 40 Viewing Pictures 42 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.....42 Using the World Clock 43 Finding Your Last Parking Spot 43 Converting Units 43 About Offers 44 Using the Language Guide 45 Traffic 46 Disabling Live Traffic 46 Traffic Data 46 Traffic Receiver 47 Traffic...
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... windshield, and flip the lever ➎ back toward the windshield. 4 Fit the bottom of direct sunlight. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 1 Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it. 1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port on the device ➋. 2 Snap the...
... windshield, and flip the lever ➎ back toward the windshield. 4 Fit the bottom of direct sunlight. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 1 Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it. 1 Plug the vehicle power cable ➊ into the USB port on the device ➋. 2 Snap the...
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➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the ... outlet in your vehicle. 7 If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the USB cable to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and...
➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer. 3 Go to the USB port on -screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up myDashboard 1 Connect the ... outlet in your vehicle. 7 If necessary, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it to the windshield using the suction cups. ➊➋ 2 Connect the USB cable to www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and...
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...not in sleep mode, Press the power key and double-tap . Exiting Sleep Mode While the device is in use the slider bars to adjust the brightness. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device if it stops functioning. Adjusting the ...Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the volume for 10 seconds. Entering Sleep Mode Press the Power key. Resetting the Device You can reset your device ...
...not in sleep mode, Press the power key and double-tap . Exiting Sleep Mode While the device is in use the slider bars to adjust the brightness. Sleep mode uses very little power, and a battery charge lasts for weeks when your device if it stops functioning. Adjusting the ...Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the volume for 10 seconds. Entering Sleep Mode Press the Power key. Resetting the Device You can reset your device ...
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Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on your device, pedestrian routes may need a clear view of arrival based on your device has ... acquiring satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the bars is turned on the route.
Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on your device, pedestrian routes may need a clear view of arrival based on your device has ... acquiring satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is green, your transportation mode. For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the bars is turned on the route.
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Using the On-screen Buttons • Select to return to the previous screen. • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select or to ... 7 in the status bar indicates the status of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it begins to charge. Using the On-screen Keyboard See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 56). • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter...
Using the On-screen Buttons • Select to return to the previous screen. • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select or to ... 7 in the status bar indicates the status of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it begins to charge. Using the On-screen Keyboard See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 56). • Select a character on the keyboard to enter a letter...
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... (page 10) • By spelling the name (page 11) • By address (page 11) • Using the map (page 13) • Using recently found locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16) 8 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual menu can contain up to...
... (page 10) • By spelling the name (page 11) • By address (page 11) • Using the map (page 13) • Using recently found locations (page 14) • Using coordinates (page 12) • Using photos (page 15) • Using saved locations (page 16) 8 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual menu can contain up to...
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Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select the search bar &#... as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain locations, such as you can use the Categories function to search for nearby businesses and attractions. You can use the search bar to browse for locations by Category 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary...
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar You can search within some categories. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select the search bar &#... as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Searching Within a Category To narrow your device contain locations, such as you can use the Categories function to search for nearby businesses and attractions. You can use the search bar to browse for locations by Category 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary...
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...• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude coordinates. 4 Select an option: • To search using a suggested search term, select the term. • To search using the text you entered, select . 5 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If...To? > Searching Near. 2 Select an option. 3 If necessary, select a location. Changing the Search Area By default, your device finds locations closest to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. ...
...• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude coordinates. 4 Select an option: • To search using a suggested search term, select the term. • To search using the text you entered, select . 5 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If...To? > Searching Near. 2 Select an option. 3 If necessary, select a location. Changing the Search Area By default, your device finds locations closest to Garmin and remove the location from future searches. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. ...
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... device. About Search Tools Search tools allow you to search for cities, intersections, and coordinates, you connect your device to myGarmin™ using your computer. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 menu (page 8)....location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. This information is sent to Garmin when you must add those search tools to the Where To? Editing Location Information You can assign a star rating to a point of interest. 1 Find ...
... device. About Search Tools Search tools allow you to search for cities, intersections, and coordinates, you connect your device to myGarmin™ using your computer. screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 menu (page 8)....location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select > Edit. 5 Select Address or Phone Number, and enter the new information. This information is sent to Garmin when you must add those search tools to the Where To? Editing Location Information You can assign a star rating to a point of interest. 1 Find ...
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.... 2 Select a state or province. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to the Where To? Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can find an intersection, you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. menu (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Cities. 2 Select Enter Search. 3 Enter a city... name, and select . 4 Select a city. This method can find a location using , and select Save. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the ...
.... 2 Select a state or province. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to the Where To? Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can find an intersection, you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. menu (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Cities. 2 Select Enter Search. 3 Enter a city... name, and select . 4 Select a city. This method can find a location using , and select Save. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the ...
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Finding a Location Using Quick Search After you have performed a search for a point of places. 5 Select an option: • Select a location marker. • Select a point, such as restaurants, hospitals, ...
Finding a Location Using Quick Search After you have performed a search for a point of places. 5 Select an option: • Select a location marker. • Select a point, such as restaurants, hospitals, ...
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... Recently Found Places Your device stores the last 50 locations you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear...
... Recently Found Places Your device stores the last 50 locations you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Recently Found. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear...
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... 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...on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. A list of the screen. ...
... 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...on the device. 6 From the main menu, select Where To? > Saved > Photos. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 Using Photo Navigation You can use the GPS to select and load pictures. 4 Disconnect the device from the computer. 5 Turn on the map. A list of the screen. ...
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.../2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to organize your saved locations. You can add custom categories to use the suggestion. 6 Select Done. 17 Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select . 5 Select > Edit. 6 Select... the Favorite, select Categories. • To save a photo with the Favorite, select Assign Photo (page 42). • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
.../2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to organize your saved locations. You can add custom categories to use the suggestion. 6 Select Done. 17 Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select . 5 Select > Edit. 6 Select... the Favorite, select Categories. • To save a photo with the Favorite, select Assign Photo (page 42). • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
