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....garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. For more information, go to www.garmin .com/support, or call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at www.garmin.com/support within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with integrated navigation and services. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual...
....garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. For more information, go to www.garmin .com/support, or call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your device at www.garmin.com/support within 60 days of acquiring satellites while driving with integrated navigation and services. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual...
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... Contents Introduction i Contacting Garmin Product Support i Registering Your Device i Updating the Software i nüMaps Guarantee i Buying Additional Maps i Getting Started 1 Device Features 1 Setting Up the Device 2 Using the Home Screen 6 Orienting the Screen 6 Status and Notification Icons..... 7 Turning the Device On and Off 8 Tips and Shortcuts 8 Using the Touchscreen 8 Arranging Shortcuts 8 Using the On-screen Keyboard 9 ii About the Headphones 9 Acquiring Satellites 10 Changing Audio Settings.......... 10 About the Automatic Screen Lock 11 Getting...
... Contents Introduction i Contacting Garmin Product Support i Registering Your Device i Updating the Software i nüMaps Guarantee i Buying Additional Maps i Getting Started 1 Device Features 1 Setting Up the Device 2 Using the Home Screen 6 Orienting the Screen 6 Status and Notification Icons..... 7 Turning the Device On and Off 8 Tips and Shortcuts 8 Using the Touchscreen 8 Arranging Shortcuts 8 Using the On-screen Keyboard 9 ii About the Headphones 9 Acquiring Satellites 10 Changing Audio Settings.......... 10 About the Automatic Screen Lock 11 Getting...
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... Connecting with Other Devices 52 About File Transfer Mode......... 52 About Wi-Fi 52 Customizing Your Device 54 General Device Settings.......... 54 Security Settings 54 Date and Time Settings 55 Audio Settings 55 Navigation Settings 56 iv Application Settings 57 Display Settings 57 Viewing Software Information 58 Restoring Settings 58 Clearing All User Data 58 Appendix 59 About Satellite Signals 59 Battery Information 59 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 61 Resetting the Device 61 Caring for Your Device 62 Specifications...
... Connecting with Other Devices 52 About File Transfer Mode......... 52 About Wi-Fi 52 Customizing Your Device 54 General Device Settings.......... 54 Security Settings 54 Date and Time Settings 55 Audio Settings 55 Navigation Settings 56 iv Application Settings 57 Display Settings 57 Viewing Software Information 58 Restoring Settings 58 Clearing All User Data 58 Appendix 59 About Satellite Signals 59 Battery Information 59 Mounting on Your Dashboard 60 Removing the Device, Cradle, and Mount 61 Resetting the Device 61 Caring for Your Device 62 Specifications...
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... Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ Warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Tip: For information about accessories, go to a computer. • Use the battery charger accessory • Use the AC power adapter accessory. To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. TIP: For more information about removing the device from the mount, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to extreme heat, remove the device...
... Owner's Manual Mounting the Device ‹ Warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Tip: For information about accessories, go to a computer. • Use the battery charger accessory • Use the AC power adapter accessory. To prevent the possibility of direct sunlight. TIP: For more information about removing the device from the mount, see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to extreme heat, remove the device...
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... stronger the satellite signal. External power is connected, and the battery is fully charged. External power is connected, and the device is charging. Battery charge level (page 59). nüvi 295W Owner's Manual GPS satellite strength. Data transfer activity. This icon appears when the device is in simulator mode, a red "X" appears. If there is no satellite signal or the device is using Wi-Fi. The time is set. Time of the device or the selected time zone. Getting to Know Your Device Status and...
... stronger the satellite signal. External power is connected, and the battery is fully charged. External power is connected, and the device is charging. Battery charge level (page 59). nüvi 295W Owner's Manual GPS satellite strength. Data transfer activity. This icon appears when the device is in simulator mode, a red "X" appears. If there is no satellite signal or the device is using Wi-Fi. The time is set. Time of the device or the selected time zone. Getting to Know Your Device Status and...
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... display additional symbols. • Touch to display an alphabetic keyboard. • Touch the text or numbers on the device. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Getting to audio. Continue typing. The closest match appears in blue. 2. Connecting the Headphones Connect the 2.5 mm headset connector to accept a word. Touch Auto to the audio-out connector on the screen to insert a cursor. Begin typing a word. Using the On-screen...
... display additional symbols. • Touch to display an alphabetic keyboard. • Touch the text or numbers on the device. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Getting to audio. Continue typing. The closest match appears in blue. 2. Connecting the Headphones Connect the 2.5 mm headset connector to accept a word. Touch Auto to the audio-out connector on the screen to insert a cursor. Begin typing a word. Using the On-screen...
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... be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. This feature can use this information to navigate to navigate there. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch Next. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 19 Finding Destinations 1. A list of your device to locations and landmarks shown in all areas. Touch a cardinal-direction button to enter the latitude and longitude data. 4. Select an option: • Touch a city. •...
... be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. This feature can use this information to navigate to navigate there. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Coordinates. 2. Touch Next. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 19 Finding Destinations 1. A list of your device to locations and landmarks shown in all areas. Touch a cardinal-direction button to enter the latitude and longitude data. 4. Select an option: • Touch a city. •...
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... you travel on major roadways. A speed limit icon may appear as a blue-green line on the map. Garmin will not be responsible for information only and does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all applicable traffic laws and signs. The vehicle icon displays your position on your trip log, which you have maps loaded on the map. You can view your device.
... you travel on major roadways. A speed limit icon may appear as a blue-green line on the map. Garmin will not be responsible for information only and does not replace the driver's responsibility to abide by all applicable traffic laws and signs. The vehicle icon displays your position on your trip log, which you have maps loaded on the map. You can view your device.
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... information displays a compass, your speed, and other helpful statistics about your active route is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. If your trip. 24 nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1. From the scrolling menu, touch Detour. About the Map Pages Adding Via Points to avoid obstacles ahead of you can use detours to the Active Route 1. Viewing Trip Information...
... information displays a compass, your speed, and other helpful statistics about your active route is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. If your trip. 24 nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Avoiding Road Features 1. From the scrolling menu, touch Detour. About the Map Pages Adding Via Points to avoid obstacles ahead of you can use detours to the Active Route 1. Viewing Trip Information...
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... > OK. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Touch Select The route is the inverted triangle at the bug indicator. Remove the device from the mount. 2. NOTE: The bug indicator is automatically saved. Touch Where To? > Routes > New Route > OK. 2. About the Map Pages Resetting the Trip Information 1. As you travel, the compass rotates to reset. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 25 Using the Compass to Navigate 1. Find a start location. 3.
... > OK. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Touch Select The route is the inverted triangle at the bug indicator. Remove the device from the mount. 2. NOTE: The bug indicator is automatically saved. Touch Where To? > Routes > New Route > OK. 2. About the Map Pages Resetting the Trip Information 1. As you travel, the compass rotates to reset. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 25 Using the Compass to Navigate 1. Find a start location. 3.
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... the memory card (page 2). 2. Connecting with Other Devices Connecting with Other Devices About File Transfer Mode Notice If you must be deleted. Copy and paste the files to your computer. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that should not be in the new drives. Transferring Files You can connect to the connector on your computer. 4. Connect the mini-USB cable to the Internet using a Wi-Fi...
... the memory card (page 2). 2. Connecting with Other Devices Connecting with Other Devices About File Transfer Mode Notice If you must be deleted. Copy and paste the files to your computer. nüvi 295W Owner's Manual Your device memory contains important system files that should not be in the new drives. Transferring Files You can connect to the connector on your computer. 4. Connect the mini-USB cable to the Internet using a Wi-Fi...
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...; GPS Simulator-simulates GPS functions, including simulating routes, when you use Wi-Fi, your location information, and share it with strategic partners and service providers. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device General Device Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings > System > General. • Distance Units-sets the units of measure for distance. • Temperature Units-sets the units of measure for temperature. • Safe Mode-prevents you from entering data when your vehicle is turned on -screen instructions...
...; GPS Simulator-simulates GPS functions, including simulating routes, when you use Wi-Fi, your location information, and share it with strategic partners and service providers. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device General Device Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings > System > General. • Distance Units-sets the units of measure for distance. • Temperature Units-sets the units of measure for temperature. • Safe Mode-prevents you from entering data when your vehicle is turned on -screen instructions...
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... your PIN, contact Product Support. If you touch the screen. Audio Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings > Audio. • Vibrate-sets the vibrate mode. • Sounds-allows you to select tones for the characters on the keyboard. Language Settings Note: Changing the language does not change the language of languages or to select a time zone manually. Customizing Your Device Date and Time Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings...
... your PIN, contact Product Support. If you touch the screen. Audio Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings > Audio. • Vibrate-sets the vibrate mode. • Sounds-allows you to select tones for the characters on the keyboard. Language Settings Note: Changing the language does not change the language of languages or to select a time zone manually. Customizing Your Device Date and Time Settings From the scrolling menu, touch Settings...
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... purchasing a replacement battery, go to remove the battery. Appendix Replacing the Battery ‹ WARNING Do not use a sharp object to http://buy.garmin.com. Only use the lithium-ion battery, Garmin Part Number: 010-11212-14. A mounting disk is extremely difficult to the dashboard and comply with certain state and local regulations. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to replace the battery in some device packages. Place...
... purchasing a replacement battery, go to remove the battery. Appendix Replacing the Battery ‹ WARNING Do not use a sharp object to http://buy.garmin.com. Only use the lithium-ion battery, Garmin Part Number: 010-11212-14. A mounting disk is extremely difficult to the dashboard and comply with certain state and local regulations. 1. Clean and dry the dashboard where you need to replace the battery in some device packages. Place...
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Battery life: Approximately 3 hours of navigation time; 300-600 hours of standby time, depending on usage and settings Charge time: Approximately 3 hours Power input: DC vehicle power using vehicle power cable, or DC input using mini-USB connector Usage: 3 W max. GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm:
Battery life: Approximately 3 hours of navigation time; 300-600 hours of standby time, depending on usage and settings Charge time: Approximately 3 hours Power input: DC vehicle power using vehicle power cable, or DC input using mini-USB connector Usage: 3 W max. GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm:
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... time format 55 2-D map view 57 24-hour time format 55 3-D map view 57 A about the software 58 accessories 4 accounts, e-mail 28 additional maps i addresses, searching for locations 17-18 searching 13 checklists 50-51 creating 50 deleting 51 using 51 cities 19 nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 65 See brightness battery 3 charging 3 cover 2 discharging 3 information 59 installing 2 life 59 removing 60 replacing 60 BMP 41 bookmarks 36 brightness 57, 59 Index browser buttons...
... time format 55 2-D map view 57 24-hour time format 55 3-D map view 57 A about the software 58 accessories 4 accounts, e-mail 28 additional maps i addresses, searching for locations 17-18 searching 13 checklists 50-51 creating 50 deleting 51 using 51 cities 19 nüvi 295W Owner's Manual 65 See brightness battery 3 charging 3 cover 2 discharging 3 information 59 installing 2 life 59 removing 60 replacing 60 BMP 41 bookmarks 36 brightness 57, 59 Index browser buttons...
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... routes to 34 searching for 32 conversion rates 48-49 converting currency 48-49 units 48 coordinates 19 changing the format 20 entering 19 cradle 5 currency 48-49 custom routes 25 adding via points 26 deleting 27 editing 26 navigating 27 planning 25 D dashboard, mounting the device 60 data, entering 9 date and time settings 55 date format 55 daytime screen background 58 deleting all user data 58 files 52, 64 destinations. See locations...
... routes to 34 searching for 32 conversion rates 48-49 converting currency 48-49 units 48 coordinates 19 changing the format 20 entering 19 cradle 5 currency 48-49 custom routes 25 adding via points 26 deleting 27 editing 26 navigating 27 planning 25 D dashboard, mounting the device 60 data, entering 9 date and time settings 55 date format 55 daytime screen background 58 deleting all user data 58 files 52, 64 destinations. See locations...
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... maximum speed, resetting 25 memory card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 menu, customizing 57 messages, e-mail 29 microSD card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 mini-USB connector 1 money exchange rates 48 mounting on the windshield 4-5 on your 16 locations 14-20. See also points of interest categories for 17-18 deleting 18 editing 17 finding 17 for contacts 34 saving 16 sending 14 starting a route 14 locking the device 11 settings...
... maximum speed, resetting 25 memory card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 menu, customizing 57 messages, e-mail 29 microSD card installing 2 slot 1 transferring files 52 mini-USB connector 1 money exchange rates 48 mounting on the windshield 4-5 on your 16 locations 14-20. See also points of interest categories for 17-18 deleting 18 editing 17 finding 17 for contacts 34 saving 16 sending 14 starting a route 14 locking the device 11 settings...
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See screen brightness brightness 57 color mode 58 lock 11 orienting 6 timeout 11 using the touchscreen 8 screen shots 58 scrolling menu, customizing 57 searching for 17-18 deleting 18 editing 17 finding 17 saving your present location 16 screen backlight. Index S safe mode 54 satellite information, viewing 59 satellites, acquiring 10 satellite signals, about 59 saved locations 16 categories for locations addresses and 16 categories and 13 favorites 17 home 15 local search 15...
See screen brightness brightness 57 color mode 58 lock 11 orienting 6 timeout 11 using the touchscreen 8 screen shots 58 scrolling menu, customizing 57 searching for 17-18 deleting 18 editing 17 finding 17 saving your present location 16 screen backlight. Index S safe mode 54 satellite information, viewing 59 satellites, acquiring 10 satellite signals, about 59 saved locations 16 categories for locations addresses and 16 categories and 13 favorites 17 home 15 local search 15...
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... 295W Owner's Manual 71 T temperature charging 3, 62 operating 62 settings 54 text completion 9 theft, avoiding 62 time, setting 55 time format 12-hour 55 24-hour 55 UTC 55 timeout, screen 59 tips 8 touchscreen, using 8 transferring files 52 trip information 24 trip log 27 turning on and off 8 turns 23-24 U units of measure 54 updating maps i software i URLs entering 35 sending 37 USB mass storage mode 52 user data, deleting 58 UTC time format 55 V vehicle power cable 5 vehicle route.
... 295W Owner's Manual 71 T temperature charging 3, 62 operating 62 settings 54 text completion 9 theft, avoiding 62 time, setting 55 time format 12-hour 55 24-hour 55 UTC 55 timeout, screen 59 tips 8 touchscreen, using 8 transferring files 52 trip information 24 trip log 27 turning on and off 8 turns 23-24 U units of measure 54 updating maps i software i URLs entering 35 sending 37 USB mass storage mode 52 user data, deleting 58 UTC time format 55 V vehicle power cable 5 vehicle route.