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...the instructions. To purchase a replacement battery, see your windshield, check the state and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. FCC Compliance This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... in locations that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be incurred as a result of any interference received, including interference that are designed to...
...the instructions. To purchase a replacement battery, see your windshield, check the state and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of fire or explosion. FCC Compliance This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... in locations that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be incurred as a result of any interference received, including interference that are designed to...
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...be used only as to refuse warranty claims against products or services that has been modified or altered without the written permission of map data in this product. Repairs should only be made at its sole option, repair or replace any components that the customer ... abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by an authorized Garmin service center. This product does not contain any country. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product)...
...be used only as to refuse warranty claims against products or services that has been modified or altered without the written permission of map data in this product. Repairs should only be made at its sole option, repair or replace any components that the customer ... abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by an authorized Garmin service center. This product does not contain any country. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product)...
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... 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 26 Pedestrian Routes 29 Viewing Current Location Information 30 Hands-Free Phone Calls 31 About Hands-Free Calling 31 Placing...
... 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 26 Pedestrian Routes 29 Viewing Current Location Information 30 Hands-Free Phone Calls 31 About Hands-Free Calling 31 Placing...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... battery. Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3).
... battery. Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for updates. • Software updates (page 3). • Free map update (page 3).
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... cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to register 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 www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
... cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Go to register 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 www.garmin.com/dashboard. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual
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...myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 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 ... for 3 seconds. ➊ NOTE: If you hold the Power key for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you register through myDashboard, your device could...be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Updating the Software 1 ...
...myDashboard (page 2). 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 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 ... for 3 seconds. ➊ NOTE: If you hold the Power key for one free map update within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while you register through myDashboard, your device could...be eligible for less than 3 seconds, the device enters sleep mode (page 4). 2 Select Off. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you drive. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 3 Updating the Software 1 ...
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...to acquire satellite signals. Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your device, pedestrian routes may... need a clear view of arrival based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on the route. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Satellite Signals After the...
...to acquire satellite signals. Viewing GPS Signal Status Hold for three seconds. Pedestrian mode calculates time of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Transportation Modes Automobile mode Pedestrian mode Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your device, pedestrian routes may... need a clear view of arrival based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. If you have cityXplorer™ maps loaded on the route. Choosing a Transportation Mode Select or . 6 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Satellite Signals After the...
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.... • By category (page 9) • Near another location (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...
.... • By category (page 9) • Near another location (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...
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...." Finding a Location by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select the search bar. 3 Enter a search term. About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you type. • To search for a type of the name. 6 Select . Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as...
...." Finding a Location by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select the search bar. 3 Enter a search term. About Locations The detailed maps loaded in your search results, you type. • To search for a type of the name. 6 Select . Suggested search terms appear below the search bar as...
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...must add those search tools to search for a location that appears in the Where To? 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 by the on your device. nüvi 2405/2505...menu (page 8). screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of the steps may change the address or phone number for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates...
...must add those search tools to search for a location that appears in the Where To? 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 by the on your device. nüvi 2405/2505...menu (page 8). screen instructions. 3 If necessary, select Searching Near, and enter a different city or postal code. 11 This information is sent to Garmin when you connect your device to rate the point of the steps may change the address or phone number for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates...
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... Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to change ...coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select View on Map. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to the intersection search tool (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Intersections. 2 Select a state or province...
... Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select > Format, select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. Finding an Intersection Before you can find an intersection, you must add a shortcut to change ...coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the longitude coordinate. 6 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select View on Map. NOTE: If necessary, select State or Country to the intersection search tool (page 8). 1 Select Where To? > Intersections. 2 Select a state or province...
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...Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page 25). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. Finding a Location Using ... applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list. 4 If necessary, select the appropriate destination. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as a street, intersection, or address location. 6 If necessary, select the location description to search.
...Quick Search list that displays the last four destinations you must enable the map layer for places along the road (page 25). 1 Select View Map. 2 Select the screen. 3 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to view additional information. Finding a Location Using ... applicable, select a destination from the Quick Search list. 4 If necessary, select the appropriate destination. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map Before you can find places included in the map data, such as a street, intersection, or address location. 6 If necessary, select the location description to search.
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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. The address of the location appears at the bottom of pictures with location information appears. 7 Select a picture. Setting a Simulated Location If you... 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...
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. The address of the location appears at the bottom of pictures with location information appears. 7 Select a picture. Setting a Simulated Location If you... 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...
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... necessary, select a category, or select All Categories. 3 Select a location. 4 Select Go!. 16 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving a Location 1 Find a location (page 9). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select...
... necessary, select a category, or select All Categories. 3 Select a location. 4 Select Go!. 16 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving a Location 1 Find a location (page 9). 2 Select a location from the list. 3 Select . 4 Select...
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.... 6 Select Done. 17 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
.... 6 Select Done. 17 nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can select a suggested word to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. 7 Edit the information. 8 Select Done.
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...transit (page 29). 5 If necessary, select a route. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 21 NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. Navigation Starting a Route 1 Search for a location. 2 Select a location. 3 ...Select Routes and, if necessary, select Drive (page 9). Starting a Route to select a route 5 Select Go!. A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted. 4 Use the on-screen buttons to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2...
...transit (page 29). 5 If necessary, select a route. nüvi 2405/2505 Series Owner's Manual 21 NOTE: You must have cityXplorer™ maps loaded to calculate a route that combines public transit and walking. Navigation Starting a Route 1 Search for a location. 2 Select a location. 3 ...Select Routes and, if necessary, select Drive (page 9). Starting a Route to select a route 5 Select Go!. A map appears with Faster Time, Shorter Distance, and Less Fuel routes highlighted. 4 Use the on-screen buttons to a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2...
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...2 Select an option: • To view different parts of the map. As you travel, the device guides you can select map features. 1 Select the map. Using the Automobile Navigation Map While navigating in and out, select or . • To rotate the map view, select . • To switch from the original route, ...device recalculates the route and provides new directions. Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map, drag the screen. • To zoom in Automobile mode, you to 3D view, select . • To add or...
...2 Select an option: • To view different parts of the map. As you travel, the device guides you can select map features. 1 Select the map. Using the Automobile Navigation Map While navigating in and out, select or . • To rotate the map view, select . • To switch from the original route, ...device recalculates the route and provides new directions. Following an Automobile Route The route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map, drag the screen. • To zoom in Automobile mode, you to 3D view, select . • To add or...
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... gas stations, select . Services are currently navigating is the only reasonable option, your device might not calculate a detour. Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use and to select an exit. 3 Select > Go!. Taking a Detour While navigating an automobile route, you can find... can add a stop to a route, you can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you are listed under tabs by category. From the map, select > Detour. About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route...
... gas stations, select . Services are currently navigating is the only reasonable option, your device might not calculate a detour. Finding Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Exit Services. 2 Use and to select an exit. 3 Select > Go!. Taking a Detour While navigating an automobile route, you can find... can add a stop to a route, you can use detours to avoid obstacles ahead of you are listed under tabs by category. From the map, select > Detour. About Exit Services While you navigate a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route...