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nüvi® 1200/1300/1400 series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 1200, 1210, 1240, 1245, 1250, 1255, 1260 1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390 1410, 1440, 1450, 1490
nüvi® 1200/1300/1400 series owner's manual for use with these nüvi models: 1200, 1210, 1240, 1245, 1250, 1255, 1260 1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390 1410, 1440, 1450, 1490
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Using the Main Menu 1 Setting Up Your nüvi 2 Using the Power Button 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 Navigating the Screens 4 Finding Your Destination 4 Navigating in Pedestrian Usage Mode 6 Adding a Stop 7 Changing Destinations 7 Taking a Detour 7 Stopping the Route 7 Where To 8 Finding an Address 8 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 10 Searching Near Another Location 11 Finding Recently Found Places 12 Finding a Place Using the Map 13 Entering Coordinates 14 Using Photo Navigation........... 14 Using...
... 1 Using the Main Menu 1 Setting Up Your nüvi 2 Using the Power Button 4 Adjusting the Volume 4 Navigating the Screens 4 Finding Your Destination 4 Navigating in Pedestrian Usage Mode 6 Adding a Stop 7 Changing Destinations 7 Taking a Detour 7 Stopping the Route 7 Where To 8 Finding an Address 8 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 10 Searching Near Another Location 11 Finding Recently Found Places 12 Finding a Place Using the Map 13 Entering Coordinates 14 Using Photo Navigation........... 14 Using...
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... Traffic Subscriptions 35 Receiving Traffic Information... 35 Traffic in Your Area 36 Traffic on Your Route 36 Viewing the Traffic Map 37 Viewing Traffic Delays 37 Viewing Offers 37 Customizing the nüvi........ 38 Changing the System Settings 38 Changing the Navigation Settings 39 ii nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Making Hands-Free Phone Calls 19 Pairing Your Phone 19 Receiving a Call 20 Using the Unit Converter ......... 28 Using ecoRoute 29 Resetting ecoRoute Data...
... Traffic Subscriptions 35 Receiving Traffic Information... 35 Traffic in Your Area 36 Traffic on Your Route 36 Viewing the Traffic Map 37 Viewing Traffic Delays 37 Viewing Offers 37 Customizing the nüvi........ 38 Changing the System Settings 38 Changing the Navigation Settings 39 ii nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Table of Contents Making Hands-Free Phone Calls 19 Pairing Your Phone 19 Receiving a Call 20 Using the Unit Converter ......... 28 Using ecoRoute 29 Resetting ecoRoute Data...
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... the Screen 47 Updating the Software 47 Clearing User Data 47 Battery Information 47 Charging Your nüvi 48 Changing the Fuse 48 Removing the nüvi and Mount 48 Mounting on Your Dashboard 49 nüMaps Guarantee 49 Additional Maps 50 About GPS Satellite Signals.... 50 Extras and Optional Accessories 50 Garmin Travel Guide 52 Contact Garmin 52 Registering Your nüvi 52 Specifications 53 Declaration of Conformity........ 56 Software License...
... the Screen 47 Updating the Software 47 Clearing User Data 47 Battery Information 47 Charging Your nüvi 48 Changing the Fuse 48 Removing the nüvi and Mount 48 Mounting on Your Dashboard 49 nüMaps Guarantee 49 Additional Maps 50 About GPS Satellite Signals.... 50 Extras and Optional Accessories 50 Garmin Travel Guide 52 Contact Garmin 52 Registering Your nüvi 52 Specifications 53 Declaration of Conformity........ 56 Software License...
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...;vi Power button: Press to select a usage mode. ➍ Current time. Using the Main Menu ➑➒➓ Speaker Mini-USB connector microSD™ card slot Microphone note: Depending on and off. Touch to change time settings. ➎ Battery status. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone on some images and screen shots...
...;vi Power button: Press to select a usage mode. ➍ Current time. Using the Main Menu ➑➒➓ Speaker Mini-USB connector microSD™ card slot Microphone note: Depending on and off. Touch to change time settings. ➎ Battery status. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the map. ➑ Touch to make a call when connected to a compatible mobile phone on some images and screen shots...
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.../1400 Series Owner's Manual See page iv.) Vehicle power cable Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the suction cup. Suction cup mount 3. Cradle Your unit should turn on -screen instructions. 6. Getting Started Setting Up Your nüvi Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers...
.../1400 Series Owner's Manual See page iv.) Vehicle power cable Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the suction cup. Suction cup mount 3. Cradle Your unit should turn on -screen instructions. 6. Getting Started Setting Up Your nüvi Before mounting the nüvi, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers...
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..., hotels, and auto services. You can also turn off the nüvi by pressing and holding the power button for you to see more choices. Adjusting the Volume From the Main menu, touch Volume. Navigating the Screens • To quickly return to the Main menu, touch and hold to adjust the volume. Touch the box next to Mute to mute all audio. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Finding Y��...
..., hotels, and auto services. You can also turn off the nüvi by pressing and holding the power button for you to see more choices. Adjusting the Volume From the Main menu, touch Volume. Navigating the Screens • To quickly return to the Main menu, touch and hold to adjust the volume. Touch the box next to Mute to mute all audio. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Finding Y��...
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.../1400 Series Owner's Manual Using the Route Options Page In Pedestrian usage mode, the Route Options page appears after you touch Go! Each route on your nüvi. if you have cityXplorer maps for the current metropolitan area loaded on the page offers a different combination of the route to view more detailed instructions, or touch Start to create a route. 1. See www.garmin.com to view the...
.../1400 Series Owner's Manual Using the Route Options Page In Pedestrian usage mode, the Route Options page appears after you touch Go! Each route on your nüvi. if you have cityXplorer maps for the current metropolitan area loaded on the page offers a different combination of the route to view more detailed instructions, or touch Start to create a route. 1. See www.garmin.com to view the...
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... 8. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Editing Your Home Location 1. Using the Go! Touch Where To? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. If you delete your Favorites. ➎ Touch to create a turn route to this location. ➏ Touch to return to the Main menu. Changing Your Home Location 1. Where To? Touch Tools > My Data > Set Home Location. 2. Touch Edit, enter your current location. • Choose from a list...
... 8. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Editing Your Home Location 1. Using the Go! Touch Where To? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. If you delete your Favorites. ➎ Touch to create a turn route to this location. ➏ Touch to return to the Main menu. Changing Your Home Location 1. Where To? Touch Tools > My Data > Set Home Location. 2. Touch Edit, enter your current location. • Choose from a list...
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... create routes to download pictures with location information are using the latitude and longitude coordinates. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. Touch Where To? > Favorites > Photos. This can load pictures with location information onto your destination using . 4. Pictures with location information. 2. Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of your destination, you want to select and load pictures. 3. Follow instructions on the Web site to adjust. 3. Using Photo Navigation...
... create routes to download pictures with location information are using the latitude and longitude coordinates. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. Touch Where To? > Favorites > Photos. This can load pictures with location information onto your destination using . 4. Pictures with location information. 2. Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of your destination, you want to select and load pictures. 3. Follow instructions on the Web site to adjust. 3. Using Photo Navigation...
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... recalculates the route and provides new directions. This icon displays the current speed limit of models that include Lane Assist. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 15 A speed limit icon may appear as you should be in and zoom out. ➍ Touch to return to the Main menu. ➎ Touch to display a different data field. ➏ Touch to view a list of...
... recalculates the route and provides new directions. This icon displays the current speed limit of models that include Lane Assist. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 15 A speed limit icon may appear as you should be in and zoom out. ➍ Touch to return to the Main menu. ➎ Touch to display a different data field. ➏ Touch to view a list of...
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... Series Owner's Manual Viewing the Turn List The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about your entire route and the distance between turns. To view the trip computer, touch the Speed field on the map. When you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset > Reset Trip Data to reset the maximum speed. Using the Map...
... Series Owner's Manual Viewing the Turn List The trip computer displays your current speed and provides statistics about your entire route and the distance between turns. To view the trip computer, touch the Speed field on the map. When you make frequent stops, leave the nüvi turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Touch Reset > Reset Trip Data to reset the maximum speed. Using the Map...
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... Series Owner's Manual Enter a value, and touch Done. To change . 4. Select the correct city, if necessary. 5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. 6. Select an option: • Set Home Location • Delete Selected Favorites • Clear Trip Log • View Map Errors Using the World Clock 1. Touch Tools > My Data. 2. Using the Tools Accessing My Data Use this tool to view a map. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. The unit...
... Series Owner's Manual Enter a value, and touch Done. To change . 4. Select the correct city, if necessary. 5. Nighttime hours are shown in the shaded area. 6. Select an option: • Set Home Location • Delete Selected Favorites • Clear Trip Log • View Map Errors Using the World Clock 1. Touch Tools > My Data. 2. Using the Tools Accessing My Data Use this tool to view a map. Touch Tools > World Clock. 2. The unit...
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... manner. Mini-USB connector Internal antenna Power LED External antenna connector Vehicle power adapter You do not need to your nüvi. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic. Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Note: Garmin is an optional accessory for all series models. Understanding FM TMC Traffic The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver, which packages include traffic receivers. Your nüvi displays both types of the traffic information. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas...
... manner. Mini-USB connector Internal antenna Power LED External antenna connector Vehicle power adapter You do not need to your nüvi. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic. Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Note: Garmin is an optional accessory for all series models. Understanding FM TMC Traffic The FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver, which packages include traffic receivers. Your nüvi displays both types of the traffic information. For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas...
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... your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are loaded. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 39 Available when cityXplorer maps are shorter in the screenshots folder on Screen Shot mode. to calculate routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Route...
... your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are loaded. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 39 Available when cityXplorer maps are shorter in the screenshots folder on Screen Shot mode. to calculate routes that could use less fuel than other routes. Route...
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... > Settings > Proximity Points. Proximity Alerts-turn the alerts on or off when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider to use . Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is included in some nüvi packages. Touch Add to adjust the proximity points settings. Touch Auto to use. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 43 Changing the Proximity Points Settings You...
... > Settings > Proximity Points. Proximity Alerts-turn the alerts on or off when you approach custom POIs or safety cameras. Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider to use . Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is included in some nüvi packages. Touch Add to adjust the proximity points settings. Touch Auto to use. nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual 43 Changing the Proximity Points Settings You...
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... each receiver. Touch Yes. 44 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. Restoring All Settings 1. For North American units, touch Add. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Go to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 5. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service...
... each receiver. Touch Yes. 44 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. Restoring All Settings 1. For North American units, touch Add. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Go to purchase a subscription and get a 25-character code. 5. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service...
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... exposure to replace the fuse located at least 4 hours before using on the black end piece. 48 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Screw on battery power. • Connect the vehicle power cable. • Connect the USB cable (included in some packages). • Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory). The battery icon in your unit will not charge in the corner of the Main menu indicates the...
... exposure to replace the fuse located at least 4 hours before using on the black end piece. 48 nüvi 1200/1300/1400 Series Owner's Manual Screw on battery power. • Connect the vehicle power cable. • Connect the USB cable (included in some packages). • Connect an AC adapter (optional accessory). The battery icon in your unit will not charge in the corner of the Main menu indicates the...
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... phone number 22 setting a location 8 I incoming call 20 itinerary page 6 J JPEG image files 24 Junction View 17 on POI's 10 files 24-25 deleting 25 supported types 24 finding places 4 by address 8 by coordinates 14 by name 10 by postal code 8 near another location 11 recent selections 12 saved places (Favorites) 12 using photos 14-15 free map update 49 fuel price, adjusting 30 fuel report 30 fuse, changing 48 Index G Garmin...
... phone number 22 setting a location 8 I incoming call 20 itinerary page 6 J JPEG image files 24 Junction View 17 on POI's 10 files 24-25 deleting 25 supported types 24 finding places 4 by address 8 by coordinates 14 by name 10 by postal code 8 near another location 11 recent selections 12 saved places (Favorites) 12 using photos 14-15 free map update 49 fuel price, adjusting 30 fuel report 30 fuse, changing 48 Index G Garmin...
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... 40 time settings 40 time zone 40 tools 26-31 touchscreen calibrating 47, 58 cleaning 45 settings 40 Track Up 41 traffic 34 adding traffic subscriptions 43 incidents 36 64 using an MSN Direct receiver 35 transferring files 25 trip computer 16 trip log 41 troubleshooting 57 turn-by-turn directions 16 turn list 16 U unit converter 28 unit ID 38 updating maps 49, 50 software 47 usage mode 3, 38 USB 58...
... 40 time settings 40 time zone 40 tools 26-31 touchscreen calibrating 47, 58 cleaning 45 settings 40 Track Up 41 traffic 34 adding traffic subscriptions 43 incidents 36 64 using an MSN Direct receiver 35 transferring files 25 trip computer 16 trip log 41 troubleshooting 57 turn-by-turn directions 16 turn list 16 U unit converter 28 unit ID 38 updating maps 49, 50 software 47 usage mode 3, 38 USB 58...