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Question posted by billjennstephens1 on March 5th, 2013

Keyboard

When attempting to put in the name of the Town for my intended destination or to even put in my Home address i am unable to use ALL of the letters or numbers on the keyboard other than about five letters which were destinations already on the device. I had this device new at christmas. Your help would be appreciated.  Thank you.

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Declaration of Conformity - Page 1

..., SO40 9RB, U.K. Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) NUVI 2X5 W The undersigned does hereby declare that the... GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 2

...any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. It ...Installation and Operation Warnings • When installing the device in front of damage to the GPS...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual) - Page 4

...be made by one year from the GPS unit. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU •... Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to be used in permanent damage to radio communications... ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Write the tracking number clearly on a different circuit from the date...and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY the receiver. SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 1

...distracted by the device while driving, and always be fully aware of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not ...safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating,...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

...GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any user-serviceable parts. This equipment generates, uses...relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. &#... use. Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. This product is intended ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... Off Road 11 Walking to a Destination..... 11 Using the Map 12 Trip Computer 13 Turn List 13 Next Turn 13 Making Hands-Free Phone Where to 6 Finding an Address 6 Setting a Home Location.......6 Calls 14 Pairing Your Phone 14 Receiving a Call 15 Go! Introduction Table of Contents Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 8 Introduction i Manual Conventions i nü...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... 43 Changing the Fuse 43 Removing the nüvi and Mount 44 Mounting on Your Dashboard 44 nüMaps Guarantee 45 Additional Maps 45 About GPS Satellite Signals 45 Extras and Optional Accessories 46 Garmin Travel Guide...........47 Specifications 48 Declaration of Conformity...50 Software License Agreement 50 Troubleshooting 51 Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure the external antenna to windshield mounting. If you are using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages.) Suction cup mount Cradle Lever Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

...slide the Power key to it. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual  Getting Started Step 2: Configure Your...use the tools such as settings and Help. Step 4: Use Your nüvi ➎➏ ➐➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status (Available on -screen instructions. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... the name to ? > Points of the destination you are looking for, you enter.  nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Touch to erase the entire entry. Touch and hold to delete a character. Touch and to add a space. Touch to move the cursor. Touch Where to ? Using the on -screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

... > Browse Map. to navigate to the location. • If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your nüvi or...Number- Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map. • Touch and to mark this item from the Favorites list. Tips for the location. • Delete-touch Yes to edit. 3. Touch an item to edit: • Change Name-enter a new name...
Owner's Manual - Page 21

...OK on your phone from the list of the nüvi Phone menu. Receiving a Call When you turn on the nüvi, it tries to ...Discoverable/Visible mode. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual15 Enter the nüvi Bluetooth PIN (... phone, and touch OK. 5. speak normally. To pair using the nüvi settings: 1. The internal microphone is connected...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Menu page, touch Phone to turn off the nüvi but remain on the call waiting), the Incoming Call window appears. Using Call Waiting When you receive a second call (call , or if you want to open the Phone menu. This does not disconnect the call and you ... to hang up . Note: Not all phones support all features of the nüvi Phone menu. 16 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... Where to recognize your phone to ? > Favorites > Home > Edit. To call home: 1. Placing Calls Using Voice Dial You can place calls by touching Phone > Status. 18 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Speak the contact name. Making Hands-Free Phone Calls To enter your home phone number. Touch Done > Yes. Touch Phone > Voice Dial. 2. Touch...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... under the setting name to change it. Restore-restore the system settings. GPS Simulator-turn on ...Keyboard-touch QWERTY for a layout similar to Kilometers or Miles. Units-change units of measure to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for calculating your route: nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual33 About-display the nüvi software version number, the unit ID number...
Owner's Manual - Page 51

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Owner's Manual - Page 54

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Owner's Manual - Page 55

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Owner's Manual - Page 60

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Quick Start Manual - Page 4

... letters contained in some nüvi 205W series packages). How to ? > Near.  nüvi 205W series...Use Your nüvi ➎➏ ➐➑ ➒ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Bluetooth® technology status (Bluetooth technology is green, your nüvi has acquired satellite signals. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to use...

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