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nüvi® 2405/2505 series owner's manual models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595 August 20n1ü1vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 190-01355-00_0A Printed in Taiwaan
nüvi® 2405/2505 series owner's manual models: 2405, 2415, 2445, 2455, 2475, 2495, 2515, 2545, 2555, 2565, 2595 August 20n1ü1vi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 190-01355-00_0A Printed in Taiwaan
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...hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries All...Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be viewed and to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in any ...
...hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries All...Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be viewed and to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in any ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device Settings 57 Restoring Settings 57 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
... and Time Settings 56 Language and Keyboard Settings 56 Proximity Alerts Settings 57 Device Settings 57 Restoring Settings 57 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
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Appendix 58 Power Cables 58 Caring for Your Device 58 Erasing User Data 59 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 60 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount.......61 Updating Maps 61 Purchasing Additional Maps 62 Custom Points of Interest 62 Purchasing Accessories 62 Troubleshooting 63 Index 65 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual iii
Appendix 58 Power Cables 58 Caring for Your Device 58 Erasing User Data 59 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 60 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount.......61 Updating Maps 61 Purchasing Additional Maps 62 Custom Points of Interest 62 Purchasing Accessories 62 Troubleshooting 63 Index 65 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual iii
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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 more. ➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer...
... 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 more. ➌ ➍ ➊ ➋ ➎ About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your computer...
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Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (... could be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for details and terms and conditions.
Registering the Device 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Updating Maps 1 Open myDashboard (page 2). 2 Register the device (page 3). 3 Under Map Updates, click Update Now. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating the Software 1 Open myDashboard (... could be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. Go to www.garmin.com/numaps for details and terms and conditions.
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Hold the Power key for navigation prompts, phone, and media. 4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Exiting Sleep Mode While the device is in sleep mode. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust ...
Hold the Power key for navigation prompts, phone, and media. 4 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Exiting Sleep Mode While the device is in sleep mode. Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust ...
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Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of background noise. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 The status bar icons display information about features on all models. GPS signal status. Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. ...
Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of background noise. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 5 The status bar icons display information about features on all models. GPS signal status. Current time. Enabling Automatic Volume 1 Select Volume > > Automatic Volume. 2 Select Enabled. ...
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... on the route. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. NOTE: Pedestrian routes...
... on the route. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual For example, in Automobile mode, the estimated time of arrival is calculated using the speed limit of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. NOTE: Pedestrian routes...
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.... • Select or to see more choices. • Hold or to scroll faster. • Select to change character capitalization. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 7 Do not unplug the device until it . To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge...
.... • Select or to see more choices. • Hold or to scroll faster. • Select to change character capitalization. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 7 Do not unplug the device until it . To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, you should fully discharge the battery and then fully charge...
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... 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. A shortcut can contain up to a location, a category, or a search tool. Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where To? Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select...
... 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. A shortcut can contain up to a location, a category, or a search tool. Adding a Shortcut Icon The Where To? Removing a Shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select...
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... search for locations by Category 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 You can use the search bar to browse for nearby businesses and attractions. Finding a Location by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select...
... search for locations by Category 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select a category, or select Categories. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. 4 Select a location. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 9 You can use the search bar to browse for nearby businesses and attractions. Finding a Location by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select...
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... To? > Searching Near. 2 Select an option. 3 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your current location. You can report the error 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. 5 Select Report as Closed or Report as...
... To? > Searching Near. 2 Select an option. 3 If necessary, select a location. Reporting a Closed or Missing Location If your current location. You can report the error 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. 5 Select Report as Closed or Report as...
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...: The order of the steps may change the address or phone number for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. menu. 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. menu (page 8). screen instructions. 3 If... assign a star rating to a point of interest. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select > . 3 Select the stars to myGarmin™ using your computer. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of interest.
...: The order of the steps may change the address or phone number for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. menu. 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. menu (page 8). screen instructions. 3 If... assign a star rating to a point of interest. 1 Find a location (page 8). 2 Select > . 3 Select the stars to myGarmin™ using your computer. This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of interest.
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.... 12 5 Enter the second street name, and select Next. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the intersection. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Intersections. 2 Select a state...
.... 12 5 Enter the second street name, and select Next. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the intersection. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to the intersection search tool (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Intersections. 2 Select a state...
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...). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 13 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...
...). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 13 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...
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... find detailed parking information and pricing information. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select an option. 3 Select a parking location. 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.
... find detailed parking information and pricing information. 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select an option. 3 Select a parking location. 14 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.
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nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can ... 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...
nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 15 A list of the screen. 5 Select the address. 6 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can ... 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...