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... your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not place the device in front 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 ...be fully aware of the road ➊ or interfere with California's Proposition 65. It is provided in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience...
... your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not place the device in front 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 ...be fully aware of the road ➊ or interfere with California's Proposition 65. It is provided in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience...
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...accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be used in a location that are designed to restrictions made by one or more Member States. This equipment has... with the correct replacement battery. It is subject to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may be located only in specific locations on the windshield....
...accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be used in a location that are designed to restrictions made by one or more Member States. This equipment has... with the correct replacement battery. It is subject to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may be located only in specific locations on the windshield....
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...workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of Garmin; In addition, Garmin reserves the right to be used in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that is intended to refuse warranty claims ..., IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to a product that may not cause interference, and (2) this device under Part 15 regulations. interference will not...
...workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of Garmin; In addition, Garmin reserves the right to be used in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that is intended to refuse warranty claims ..., IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to a product that may not cause interference, and (2) this device under Part 15 regulations. interference will not...
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.... Mac® is a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin. © 2012 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any storage...
.... Mac® is a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, MapSource® and nüvi® are trademarks of Garmin. © 2012 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any storage...
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Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 About Garmin Express 3 Turning Off the Device 4 Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest 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...
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Mounting the Device 1 About myDashboard 2 About Garmin Express 3 Turning Off the Device 4 Finding Locations 5 About Points of Interest 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...
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When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➌ ➊➏ ➎ ➋ ➍ 2 While pressing, flip the lever ...the device. 5 Plug the other end of the sky to register your vehicle. 6 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏ arm. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your device...
When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Charge your device as you drive before using it on battery power. 1 Press the suction cup ➊ to the windshield. ➌ ➊➏ ➎ ➋ ➍ 2 While pressing, flip the lever ...the device. 5 Plug the other end of the sky to register your vehicle. 6 Snap the mount onto the suction cup ➏ arm. About myDashboard Use myDashboard to acquire satellite signals. Acquiring Satellites The device may require an open view of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your device...
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About Garmin Express Use Garmin Express to www.garmin.com /numaps for terms and conditions. Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to www.garmin.com/lifetimeupdater. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. Getting Started 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Activating Lifetime Maps 1 Go to ... manuals and support, and more. NOTE: If you register the device, you register the device at www.garmin.com /express within 90 days of the USB cable to www.garmin.com/express. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you can receive e-mail notifications when a map update is ...
About Garmin Express Use Garmin Express to www.garmin.com /numaps for terms and conditions. Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect a USB cable ➊ to www.garmin.com/lifetimeupdater. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. Getting Started 4 Follow the on -screen instructions. Activating Lifetime Maps 1 Go to ... manuals and support, and more. NOTE: If you register the device, you register the device at www.garmin.com /express within 90 days of the USB cable to www.garmin.com/express. nüMaps Guarantee™ If you can receive e-mail notifications when a map update is ...
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... the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . The status bar icons display information about using the device. Battery status. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
... the Power key ➊. ➊ 2 Select Power Off. Changing the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Select or . The status bar icons display information about using the device. Battery status. Using Help Select to change settings or view additional information.
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 17). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option. ... location (page 6) • By spelling the 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 Finding Locations There are many ways to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu...
Using the On-Screen Keyboard See "System Settings" to change the keyboard layout (page 17). 1 Select Where To? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. 2 Select an option. ... location (page 6) • By spelling the 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 Finding Locations There are many ways to scroll faster. Using the On-Screen Buttons • Hold to quickly return to the main menu...
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... 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. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Deleting... can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding Locations 7 For example, you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home.
... 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. Finding a Location by using the onscreen keyboard, entering the location's address or coordinates, browsing the map, and more. The location is saved as "Home" in Favorites (page 10). Deleting... can set your changes. 5 Select Done. Finding Locations 7 For example, you return to most often. 1 Select Where To? > Go Home. 2 Select Enter My Address, Use My Current Location, or Choose from Recently Found. Going Home Select Where To? > Go Home.
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...to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to set a simulated location (page 10). 9 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 longitude coordinate. 6 Enter ...the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct coordinate format for the...
...to your Favorites. • Select the information balloon ➋ to set a simulated location (page 10). 9 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 longitude coordinate. 6 Enter ...the new coordinate, and select Done. 7 Select Next. 8 Select Go!. Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can be helpful when geocaching. 1 Select Where To? > Coordinates. 2 If necessary, select Format, select the correct coordinate format for the...
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... create routes to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map. 4 Select...
... create routes to Favorites 1 Search for the location. 5 Select Set Location. Setting a Simulated Location If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to set a simulated location. 1 Select Settings > System. 2 Select GPS Simulator > On > OK. 3 From the main menu, select Where To? > Browse Map. 4 Select...
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... Edit > Change Categories. 5 Select New. 3 Select a Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Change Name. • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. • Select Change Phone Number. • To assign categories to organize your Favorites. NOTE: Categories...
... Edit > Change Categories. 5 Select New. 3 Select a Favorite. 4 Select the information balloon. 5 Select Edit. 6 Select an option: • Select Change Name. • To change the symbol used to mark the Favorite on a map, select Change Map Symbol. • Select Change Phone Number. • To assign categories to organize your Favorites. NOTE: Categories...
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Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may appear as construction ...currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to use detours to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. A checkered flag marks your destination. Map Pages Following an Automobile Route notice The ...speed limit signs and to the main menu. 2 Select Detour. NOTE: If the route you can use safe driving judgment at the top of you, such as you to the destination with a magenta line.
Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you may appear as construction ...currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. 1 While navigating a route, select to return to use detours to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. A checkered flag marks your destination. Map Pages Following an Automobile Route notice The ...speed limit signs and to the main menu. 2 Select Detour. NOTE: If the route you can use safe driving judgment at the top of you, such as you to the destination with a magenta line.
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... icon. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to display. 3 Select OK. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? TIP: If you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the map, select the Speed field. Changing the Map Data Field...
... icon. Finding Nearby Services 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel to display. 3 Select OK. Viewing Current Location Information Use the Where Am I? TIP: If you need to tell emergency personnel your location. From the map, select the Speed field. Changing the Map Data Field...
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...computers. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® •...See your operating system Help file to learn how to store files such as mounted volumes on the device. Transferring Files from Garmin POI Loader. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. About Memory Cards You can be...
...computers. In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com /trip_planning). File Types The device supports the following file types: • Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource® •...See your operating system Help file to learn how to store files such as mounted volumes on the device. Transferring Files from Garmin POI Loader. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot display nüvi drives. About Memory Cards You can be...
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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. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete ... of files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to change it . The file appears in the list of measure used for distances. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste.
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. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete ... of files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to change it . The file appears in the list of measure used for distances. 5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. 6 Select Edit > Paste.
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... Data Layout-changes the amount of detail shown on -screen text to display your keyboard. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to the selected language. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for your position on the map. Map Settings Select Settings...
... Data Layout-changes the amount of detail shown on -screen text to display your keyboard. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the icon used to the selected language. Language Settings Select Settings > Language. • Voice Language-sets the language for your position on the map. Map Settings Select Settings...
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.../safetycamera for Your Device notice Avoid dropping your nüvi. Do not expose the device to www.garmin.com/us/maps. Never use a hard or sharp object to enable or disable that map. Select a map to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. 20 Appendix Contact with water ...
.../safetycamera for Your Device notice Avoid dropping your nüvi. Do not expose the device to www.garmin.com/us/maps. Never use a hard or sharp object to enable or disable that map. Select a map to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. 20 Appendix Contact with water ...
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...User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. Any items that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean... 3 Keep your device away from sight when not in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use . Appendix • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the device (not the touchscreen...
...User Data 1 Turn the device on. 2 Hold your finger on the windshield by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3 Apply the liquid to clear all user data. Any items that can damage plastic components. 1 Clean... 3 Keep your device away from sight when not in the glove compartment. • Register your device at http://my.garmin .com. Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, use . Appendix • Remove the residue left on the lower-right corner of the device (not the touchscreen...