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.../2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual or any use and operation of this document is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic...provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin®, MapSource®, and nüvi® are owned by Garmin is strictly prohibited. SiRF, SiRFstar, and ...
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... You can also touch on the screen. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Preface Preface Thank you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see "touch Where to > Favorites" you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 680 navigation and communication device with MSN® Direct content. ...see page 39). myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to navigate. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. Manual Conventions When you do not need to access the ...
... You can also touch on the screen. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Preface Preface Thank you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see "touch Where to > Favorites" you for purchasing the Garmin® nüvi® 680 navigation and communication device with MSN® Direct content. ...see page 39). myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to navigate. If the antenna is closed, the GPS receiver is off. • To adjust the volume or the screen brightness, quickly press and release the Power button. Manual Conventions When you do not need to access the ...
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Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i myGarmin i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts i Warnings iv Contact Garmin iv Important Information v Caring for Your nüvi vi Avoiding Theft vi ...5 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness....5 Locking Your nüvi 6 Charging Your nüvi 6 Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver...6 Where To 7 Finding an Address 7 ii Go Page Options 7 Go Home 8 Finding Points of Interest 8 Finding Recently Found... 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nü...
Preface Preface i Manual Conventions i myGarmin i nüvi Tips and Shortcuts i Warnings iv Contact Garmin iv Important Information v Caring for Your nüvi vi Avoiding Theft vi ...5 Adjusting the Volume and Brightness....5 Locking Your nüvi 6 Charging Your nüvi 6 Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver...6 Where To 7 Finding an Address 7 ii Go Page Options 7 Go Home 8 Finding Points of Interest 8 Finding Recently Found... 16 Calculator 16 Language Guide 16 Garmin Travel Guide 18 SaversGuide 18 World Clock 18 Currency Converter 18 Unit Converter 19 nü...
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...Call 21 In a Call 21 Phone Menu 22 Using SMS/Text Messaging 24 Using MSN® Direct 25 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver...25 Receiving Content 26 MSN Direct Menu 26 Traffic Information 26 Weather 28 Gas Prices 28 Movie Times 28 Using the FM Transmitter............29 Listening to...All Settings 38 Clearing User Data 38 Appendix 39 Updating the Software 39 Extras and Optional Accessories.........39 Additional Maps 41 About the GPS Page 41 Battery Information 42 Resetting the nüvi 42 Mounting on Your Dashboard 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Technical Specifications 44 ...
...Call 21 In a Call 21 Phone Menu 22 Using SMS/Text Messaging 24 Using MSN® Direct 25 Activating Your MSN Direct Receiver...25 Receiving Content 26 MSN Direct Menu 26 Traffic Information 26 Weather 28 Gas Prices 28 Movie Times 28 Using the FM Transmitter............29 Listening to...All Settings 38 Clearing User Data 38 Appendix 39 Updating the Software 39 Extras and Optional Accessories.........39 Additional Maps 41 About the GPS Page 41 Battery Information 42 Resetting the nüvi 42 Mounting on Your Dashboard 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Technical Specifications 44 ...
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... hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation sources, including ...manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. • When installing the unit in a safe manner. Preface Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is not designed to replace the need for...
... hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. iv nüvi 680 Owner's Manual In the USA, contact Garmin Product Support by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation sources, including ...manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. • When installing the unit in a safe manner. Preface Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is not designed to replace the need for...
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....71.) The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove ...the most complete and accurate cartography that may present a risk of certain electronics. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice...temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Check your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the unit/battery. • ...
....71.) The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not remove ...the most complete and accurate cartography that may present a risk of certain electronics. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice...temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Check your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the unit/battery. • ...
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...your unit and operating it can cause permanent damage. • Do not expose the nüvi to water. Never use . vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Cleaning the Unit The nüvi is constructed of a car), because it in the trunk of high-quality materials and does not require user ...damage may result. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoiding Theft • ...
...your unit and operating it can cause permanent damage. • Do not expose the nüvi to water. Never use . vi nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Cleaning the Unit The nüvi is constructed of a car), because it in the trunk of high-quality materials and does not require user ...damage may result. Remove the residue on the windshield left by the suction cup. • Do not keep your product at http://my.garmin.com. • Use the Garmin Lock feature. Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry. Avoiding Theft • ...
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... (see pages 31-32). Vehicle power cable with built-in the Box? Getting Started Getting Started What's in MSN® Direct Receiver to provide external power and MSN Direct content. AC charger to your nüvi from a wall outlet. Dashboard Disk to protect your...a Mass Storage Device (see page 43). GPS antenna MCX antenna connector (for optional antenna) Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount USB connector microphone Headphone jack nüvi 680 Owner's Manual USB cable to connect the nüvi to receive power from scratches and accidental screen taps....
... (see pages 31-32). Vehicle power cable with built-in the Box? Getting Started Getting Started What's in MSN® Direct Receiver to provide external power and MSN Direct content. AC charger to your nüvi from a wall outlet. Dashboard Disk to protect your...a Mass Storage Device (see page 43). GPS antenna MCX antenna connector (for optional antenna) Power button SD card slot Suction cup mount USB connector microphone Headphone jack nüvi 680 Owner's Manual USB cable to connect the nüvi to receive power from scratches and accidental screen taps....
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...back until the cradle snaps off the mount. Plug the other end of the cradle up the GPS antenna. Your unit should be used. Pull the tab on the bottom of the vehicle power cable... into place. 6. Flip the lever back, toward you. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Clean and dry your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Fit the bottom of the cradle.... prohibit drivers from the windshield, flip the lever toward you can to external power. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn on the back of your vehicle is running. ➍...
...back until the cradle snaps off the mount. Plug the other end of the cradle up the GPS antenna. Your unit should be used. Pull the tab on the bottom of the vehicle power cable... into place. 6. Flip the lever back, toward you. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Clean and dry your state and local traffic laws before mounting. Fit the bottom of the cradle.... prohibit drivers from the windshield, flip the lever toward you can to external power. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should turn on the back of your vehicle is running. ➍...
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...252;vi A Touch to a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology. G Touch to view MSN® Direct content when the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to use B E features like the MP3 and audible book C F players, and world clock. When it is connected. C Touch to...speaker), and touch screen lock. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. For more information about GPS, see page 41 and visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Flip up the GPS antenna on the top of the Menu page are green . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Step 2: Configure the ...
...252;vi A Touch to a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless technology. G Touch to view MSN® Direct content when the MSN Direct Receiver is parallel to use B E features like the MP3 and audible book C F players, and world clock. When it is connected. C Touch to...speaker), and touch screen lock. See www.garmin.com/bluetooth. For more information about GPS, see page 41 and visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Flip up the GPS antenna on the top of the Menu page are green . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Step 2: Configure the ...
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Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub-category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route! Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual
Tip: Touch and to . ➋ Select a category. ➌ Select a sub-category. ➍ Select a destination. ➎ Touch Go. ➏ Enjoy the route! Getting Started Finding Your Destination The Where to menu provides several different categories for you to use when you search for locations. ➊ Touch Where to see more choices. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual
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... a route active, touch Menu on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. Or, touch No to your route. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your original route, as soon as possible. Touch Stop. Touch Back when you are currently taking is closed...
... a route active, touch Menu on the map, and directions at the top of the Map page. Or, touch No to your route. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Getting Started Taking a Detour If a road on your original route, as soon as possible. Touch Stop. Touch Back when you are currently taking is closed...
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Touch the button next to accept the PIN. 4. You may need to the security location. Touch Yes to Garmin Lock. If you are at your security location and your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, you must activate your service (1-year free service ... a Security Location? Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver To receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your security location, you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual On the Menu page, touch > System. 2. ...
Touch the button next to accept the PIN. 4. You may need to the security location. Touch Yes to Garmin Lock. If you are at your security location and your nüvi has acquired satellite signals, you must activate your service (1-year free service ... a Security Location? Activating Your MSN® Direct Receiver To receive MSN Direct content, first you do not need to start your vehicle. • Connect the USB cable to the nüvi and your security location, you turn on activating the service. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual On the Menu page, touch > System. 2. ...
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..., if necessary. See page 10. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 7. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near to search for locations. Touch Show Map to view this location. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to this location on the map. Enter the number of the...
..., if necessary. See page 10. Enter the street name, and touch Done. 7. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Search Tips • Touch Near to search for locations. Touch Show Map to view this location. If the GPS mode is connected, touch to this location on the map. Enter the number of the...
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... letters in the name. Using the on -screen keyboard. Select a destination. 4. Going Home After you set a home location for , and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch Go. On the Menu page, touch Where to see more categories. 3. Touch Home > Edit > Delete > Yes. After you return to > Go Home. Where To...
... letters in the name. Using the on -screen keyboard. Select a destination. 4. Going Home After you set a home location for , and touch Go. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch Go. On the Menu page, touch Where to see more categories. 3. Touch Home > Edit > Delete > Yes. After you return to > Go Home. Where To...
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.... touch and hold to delete the last character entered; On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your unit. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of the list. It does not delete the actual place from your...
.... touch and hold to delete the last character entered; On the Menu page, touch Where to > Recently Found to view your unit. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Where To Finding Recently Found Places Your nüvi stores the last 50 of the list. It does not delete the actual place from your...
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... to gas stations and movie theaters with MSN Direct content, touch Where to . 2. After you have found a place you want to them. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch Edit. 4. For more information about MSN Direct, see pages 25-28. Touch OK. Touch Favorites. On the Menu page, touch Where to edit the...
... to gas stations and movie theaters with MSN Direct content, touch Where to . 2. After you have found a place you want to them. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch Edit. 4. For more information about MSN Direct, see pages 25-28. Touch OK. Touch Favorites. On the Menu page, touch Where to edit the...
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... along your route. • My Destination-search near your current destination. 3. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 Entering Location Coordinates Enter the location's coordinates; Expanding Your Search 1. On the Menu page..., touch Where to > Near. 2. Note: Your nüvi automatically searches for geocaching. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. Touch OK. this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS...
... along your route. • My Destination-search near your current destination. 3. nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 11 Entering Location Coordinates Enter the location's coordinates; Expanding Your Search 1. On the Menu page..., touch Where to > Near. 2. Note: Your nüvi automatically searches for geocaching. On the Menu page, touch Where to > Coordinates. 2. Touch OK. this location. • Touch Go to navigate to the location. • If the GPS...
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... to open the Trip Information page. Touch to zoom out. to zoom in. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to open the media player. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. vehicle icon Touch To save your...
... to open the Trip Information page. Touch to zoom out. to zoom in. Trip Information Page Turn List Page Next Turn Page 12 nüvi 680 Owner's Manual Touch to open the media player. The shows your current location, touch the vehicle icon, and touch Yes. vehicle icon Touch To save your...
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... Turn In field on the Browse Map. Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page shows the turn . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Turn List Page When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back. Trip Information Page The Trip Information...
... Turn In field on the Browse Map. Next Turn Page When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page shows the turn . nüvi 680 Owner's Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Turn List Page When you are finished viewing the Next Turn page, touch Back. Trip Information Page The Trip Information...