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... present a risk of or above any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋ ➌ • The windshield mount may affect safety while driving. To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. •...
... present a risk of or above any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag ➌. ➊ ➋ ➌ • The windshield mount may affect safety while driving. To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. •...
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... that are designed to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. It is prohibitively expensive. Always mount your Garmin device. To view the full Declaration of the road. Operation is subject to www .garmin.com/compliance. device/battery in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do...
... that are designed to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. It is prohibitively expensive. Always mount your Garmin device. To view the full Declaration of the road. Operation is subject to www .garmin.com/compliance. device/battery in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Using another battery presents a risk of governmental and private data sources. Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warning: • Do...
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... APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to the customer for parts or labor, provided that may not cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation of direction, distance, location or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be made by anyone who is intended to a product that fail in a particular installation. or (v) damage to be used for any interference...
... APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to the customer for parts or labor, provided that may not cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation of direction, distance, location or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be made by anyone who is intended to a product that fail in a particular installation. or (v) damage to be used for any interference...
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...; is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Microsoft Corporation in this manual may not be...
...; is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Microsoft Corporation in this manual may not be...
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...6 Saving a Home Location 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 13 Data Management 15 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 16 Transferring Files from Your Computer 16 Deleting Files 17 Customizing the Device 17 System Settings 17 Navigation Settings 18 Display Settings 18 Time Settings 18 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 19 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 20 Appendix 20 Caring for Your Device 20 Erasing User Data 21 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 22 Removing Suction...
...6 Saving a Home Location 7 Location Searches 7 Using the Location Map 9 Favorites 10 Map Pages 12 Following an Automobile Route 12 Map Pages 13 Data Management 15 File Types 16 About Memory Cards 16 Transferring Files from Your Computer 16 Deleting Files 17 Customizing the Device 17 System Settings 17 Navigation Settings 18 Display Settings 18 Time Settings 18 Language Settings 19 Map Settings 19 Proximity Points Settings 20 Restoring Settings 20 Appendix 20 Caring for Your Device 20 Erasing User Data 21 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable 22 Removing Suction...
Owner's Manual
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About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your vehicle. 6 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏ arm. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. 2 Getting Started Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➌...
About myDashboard Use myDashboard to register your vehicle. 6 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏ arm. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support, and more. 2 Getting Started Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➌...
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....garmin.com /express within 90 days of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions. About Garmin Express Use Garmin Express to register your device could be eligible for terms and conditions. Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of acquiring satellites while driving, your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support...
....garmin.com /express within 90 days of the USB cable to the USB port on -screen instructions. About Garmin Express Use Garmin Express to register your device could be eligible for terms and conditions. Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to the mini-USB port ➋ on the device. ➋ ➊ 2 Connect the other end of acquiring satellites while driving, your device, check for software and map updates, access product manuals and support...
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Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Battery status. Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: 4 • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Current time. The status bar icons display information about using the ...
Turning Off the Device 1 Tap the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. Battery status. Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Volume. 2 Select an option: 4 • Select or . • Select the Mute check box. GPS signal status. Searching Help Topics Select > Search. You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Current time. The status bar icons display information about using the ...
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... name (page 7) • By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) 5 Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see more choices. • Select and hold to erase the entire entry. • Select Mode to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to delete a character. Finding Locations There are many ways...
... name (page 7) • By address (page 8) • Using recently found locations (page 8) • Using coordinates (page 9) • Using the map (page 9) • Using Favorites (page 10) 5 Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu. • Select and to see more choices. • Select and hold to erase the entire entry. • Select Mode to select the keyboard language mode. • Select to delete a character. Finding Locations There are many ways...
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...a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. For example, you can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding Locations 7 Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Deleting Your Home Location 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home...
...a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. Editing Your Home Location Information 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home. 2 Select the information balloon. 3 Select Edit. 4 Enter your home location for locations by Spelling the Name 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Enter a business name or a type of business. For example, you can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding Locations 7 Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home. Deleting Your Home Location 1 Select Where To? > Favorites > Home...
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... Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. 4 Enter the address number, and select Done. 5 Enter the street name, and select Done. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the address. An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select...
... Recently Found Locations Your device stores the last 50 locations you have found. Finding a Location by Browsing the Map 1 Select Where To? > Browse Map. 2 Drag the map to search all cities in the state or province. 4 Enter the address number, and select Done. 5 Enter the street name, and select Done. 6 If necessary, select the street. 7 If necessary, select the address. An information balloon appears for the location. 4 Select the information balloon. Clearing the List of Recently Found Places Select...
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...; to set a simulated location (page 10). 9 menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➐ ➎➏ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of map you select a location from the Where To? Finding Locations Using the Location Map The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the...
...; to set a simulated location (page 10). 9 menu. ➌ ➊ ➋ ➍ ➐ ➎➏ • Select ➊ to save the location to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to view more information for the type of map you select a location from the Where To? Finding Locations Using the Location Map The location map appears after you are using latitude and longitude coordinates. This method can find a location using , and select OK. 3 Select the latitude coordinate. 4 Enter the new coordinate, and select Done. 5 Select the...
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...the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Editing Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 10 Finding Locations The location is also stored in Favorites. Favorites You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. • Select ➐ to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
...the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save Location. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. 4 Select OK. Saving Your Location to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Editing Favorites 1 Select Where To? > Favorites. 2 If necessary, select a category. 10 Finding Locations The location is also stored in Favorites. Favorites You can save locations in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them. • Select ➐ to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu...
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...leave the device turned on so it can create straight-line routes that category. Map Pages Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your location. From the map, select the vehicle icon. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to the location. Map Pages 13 Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of data to tell emergency personnel your current location. Viewing Current Location Information Use the...
...leave the device turned on so it can create straight-line routes that category. Map Pages Viewing Trip Information The trip information page displays your present speed and provides statistics about your location. From the map, select the vehicle icon. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to the location. Map Pages 13 Changing the Map Data Field 1 From the map, select a data field. 2 Select a type of data to tell emergency personnel your current location. Viewing Current Location Information Use the...
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...-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). Insert a memory card into the slot on Mac computers. Transferring Files from Garmin POI Loader. See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives. 2 On your computer (page 3). File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® • GPI custom POI files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to store files such as mounted volumes on the device. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards...
...-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). Insert a memory card into the slot on Mac computers. Transferring Files from Garmin POI Loader. See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives. 2 On your computer (page 3). File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® • GPI custom POI files from Your Computer 1 Connect the device to store files such as mounted volumes on the device. Installing a Memory Card The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory or data cards...
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...the volume icon to change it . Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on the memory card. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. Customzing the Device 17 Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to the Trash . 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit...
...the volume icon to change it . Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select the file. 4 Press the Delete key on the memory card. System Settings Select Settings > System. • GPS Simulator-stops the device from your keyboard. Customzing the Device 17 Customizing the Device 1 Select Settings. 2 Select a setting category. 3 Select the setting to the Trash . 2 Disconnect the cable from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power. • Units-sets the unit...
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... saved in the Screenshot folder of the device storage. • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen. Time Settings Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. 18 Customzing the Device disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and information about several other software features. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode...
... saved in the Screenshot folder of the device storage. • Brightness-changes the brightness of the device screen. Time Settings Select Settings > Time. • Time Format-select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. 18 Customzing the Device disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving. • About-displays the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number, and information about several other software features. • Keyboard Layout-sets the keyboard layout. • Safe Mode...
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...; Map Data Layout-changes the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to change the language of data visible on the map. Download additional vehicle icons at the top. ◦◦ North Up-displays the map in 2D with your direction of detail shown on the map. Customzing the Device 19 • Current Time-manually set the time based on your location.
...; Map Data Layout-changes the amount of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Keyboard-sets the language for voice prompts. • Text Language-sets all on-screen text to change the language of data visible on the map. Download additional vehicle icons at the top. ◦◦ North Up-displays the map in 2D with your direction of detail shown on the map. Customzing the Device 19 • Current Time-manually set the time based on your location.
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... screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device. Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. Removing Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you . TIP: You may need to use a coin to replace the fuse located...
... screen brightness (page 4). • Do not leave your device. Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable notice When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the vehicle adapter. 1 Unscrew the end piece. Removing Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield Removing the Suction Cup Mount from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup mount toward you . TIP: You may need to use a coin to replace the fuse located...
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... the unit to a computer is in My Computer. 24 Appendix My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0° and 45°C). removable disk drives listed in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. cycle). Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is out of a device connected is...
... the unit to a computer is in My Computer. 24 Appendix My battery does not stay To maximize the time between 0° and 45°C). removable disk drives listed in USB mass storage to fully discharge, and fully charge it cannot charge. How do I know my device When your device is not acquiring • Select Settings > System > GPS Simulator > Off. cycle). Troubleshooting Problem Solution My device is out of a device connected is...
