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owner's manual ® nüvi 200 and 200W Series for use with these nüvi models: 200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270
owner's manual ® nüvi 200 and 200W Series for use with these nüvi models: 200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270
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... medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062,...provided further that any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of the SD Card Association. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, nüvi®, and MapSource® are trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Windows® is subject to...
... medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062,...provided further that any purpose without notice. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of the SD Card Association. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, nüvi®, and MapSource® are trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Windows® is subject to...
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...On some nüvi units, some buttons are instructed to "touch" something, use the word Tools. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see "touch Where to? > Favorites" you are not labeled. The... small arrows (>) used in this manual will use your finger to see page 32). • Unlock optional maps. myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: • Register your nüvi could differ from the ...
...On some nüvi units, some buttons are instructed to "touch" something, use the word Tools. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Introduction Manual Conventions When you should touch a series of items. For example, if you see "touch Where to? > Favorites" you are not labeled. The... small arrows (>) used in this manual will use your finger to see page 32). • Unlock optional maps. myGarmin™ Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products: • Register your nüvi could differ from the ...
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... the Name 7 Finding Recently Found Places 8 Favorites 9 Finding a Place Using the Map 10 Entering Coordinates 10 Searching Near Another Location 11 Navigating Off Road 11 Walking to 6 Go! Introduction Introduction i Manual Conventions i nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts i myGarmin i Caring for Your nüvi iv Getting Started 1 Step 1: Mount Your nüvi... File Types 14 Loading Files 14 Deleting Files 15 Using the Tools 16 Settings 16 Help 16 ii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual
... the Name 7 Finding Recently Found Places 8 Favorites 9 Finding a Place Using the Map 10 Entering Coordinates 10 Searching Near Another Location 11 Navigating Off Road 11 Walking to 6 Go! Introduction Introduction i Manual Conventions i nüvi® Tips and Shortcuts i myGarmin i Caring for Your nüvi iv Getting Started 1 Step 1: Mount Your nüvi... File Types 14 Loading Files 14 Deleting Files 15 Using the Tools 16 Settings 16 Help 16 ii nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual
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... World Clock 19 Customizing the nüvi........ 20 Changing the System Settings 20 Adjusting the Display Settings 21 Changing the Navigation Settings 21 Updating the Time Settings...... 22 Setting the Languages 22 Changing Security Settings...... 23 Changing the Map Settings...... 23...the nüvi and Mount 29 Mounting on Your Dashboard 30 Additional Maps 30 About GPS Satellite Signals.... 31 Extras and Optional Accessories 31 Garmin Travel Guide 33 Contact Garmin 33 Specifications 34 Declaration of Conformity........ 36 Software License Agreement... 36 Troubleshooting 37 Index ...
... World Clock 19 Customizing the nüvi........ 20 Changing the System Settings 20 Adjusting the Display Settings 21 Changing the Navigation Settings 21 Updating the Time Settings...... 22 Setting the Languages 22 Changing Security Settings...... 23 Changing the Map Settings...... 23...the nüvi and Mount 29 Mounting on Your Dashboard 30 Additional Maps 30 About GPS Satellite Signals.... 31 Extras and Optional Accessories 31 Garmin Travel Guide 33 Contact Garmin 33 Specifications 34 Declaration of Conformity........ 36 Software License Agreement... 36 Troubleshooting 37 Index ...
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... dry. To minimize the risk of highquality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it in high-shock and highvibration environments. Cleaning the Unit...
... dry. To minimize the risk of highquality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. iv nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touch screen with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe it in high-shock and highvibration environments. Cleaning the Unit...
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... key on the right. The nüvi 200 series units may have the Power key on the left. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual slide to the right to turn the nüvi on the left to lock the screen. Ì Ï 02 Designed in USA Made in the...
... key on the right. The nüvi 200 series units may have the Power key on the left. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual slide to the right to turn the nüvi on the left to lock the screen. Ì Ï 02 Designed in USA Made in the...
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... into place. 7. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the suction cup. Suction cup mount 3. Vehicle power cable nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting...
... into place. 7. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the suction cup. Suction cup mount 3. Vehicle power cable nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. Before mounting the nüvi, see the product documentation for information about laws pertaining to windshield mounting...
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Go outdoors to an open area, away from the screen shots in this manual. ➊ ➋➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Battery status ➌ Current time. The bars indicate satellite strength. Touch to change time settings. ➍ ... 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to the left . When at least one of the bars is green, your nüvi. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to it...
Go outdoors to an open area, away from the screen shots in this manual. ➊ ➋➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➊ GPS satellite strength ➋ Battery status ➌ Current time. The bars indicate satellite strength. Touch to change time settings. ➍ ... 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to the left . When at least one of the bars is green, your nüvi. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual To turn your nüvi on, slide the Power key to it...
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Select a destination. 1. Select a category. 5. Touch Go!. tip: Touch and to ?. 2. Touch Where to see more choices. menu provides several different categories for you to ? Select a subcategory. 4. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual The detailed maps loaded in your nüvi contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 3. Getting Started Finding Y��o��u�r� Destination The Where to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations.
Select a destination. 1. Select a category. 5. Touch Go!. tip: Touch and to ?. 2. Touch Where to see more choices. menu provides several different categories for you to ? Select a subcategory. 4. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual The detailed maps loaded in your nüvi contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 3. Getting Started Finding Y��o��u�r� Destination The Where to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations.
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.... 2. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to add this your final destination. Touch Add as possible. Touch Detour. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Search for the extra stop before your route. Adjusting the Volume From the Menu page, touch Volume (or ). If the route Locking the Screen To...
.... 2. With a route active, touch Menu > Where to add this your final destination. Touch Add as possible. Touch Detour. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Search for the extra stop before your route. Adjusting the Volume From the Menu page, touch Volume (or ). If the route Locking the Screen To...
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... Done. Enter the number of the city, touch Search All. 4. Touch the address, if necessary. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Page Options Touch to start navigating the route. ➋ Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. ➌ Touch to save this location to ? Select the...
... Done. Enter the number of the city, touch Search All. 4. Touch the address, if necessary. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Page Options Touch to start navigating the route. ➋ Touch to view this location and surrounding areas on the map. ➌ Touch to save this location to ? Select the...
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You can spell it using the on-screen keyboard. To set your home location, touch Where to ? > Favorites > Go Home. Going Home To navigate home after you have set your home location, touch Where to ? > (Favorites >) Go Home. 2. Touch Done. Where to ? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. ... you are looking for the place you can also enter letters contained in the name to most often. 1. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your home location for , you return to narrow the search. 1. Touch Where to ?...
You can spell it using the on-screen keyboard. To set your home location, touch Where to ? > Favorites > Go Home. Going Home To navigate home after you have set your home location, touch Where to ? > (Favorites >) Go Home. 2. Touch Done. Where to ? > Points of Interest > Spell Name. ... you are looking for the place you can also enter letters contained in the name to most often. 1. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Select an option: • Enter your address. • Use your home location for , you return to narrow the search. 1. Touch Where to ?...
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The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of your nüvi. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to select the keyboard language mode. Touch Mode to enter ...
The most-recently viewed places appear at the top of your nüvi. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Using the On-Screen Keyboard When an on-screen keyboard appears, touch a letter or number to select the keyboard language mode. Touch Mode to enter ...
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... the Go! Touch Where to ? Where to ?. 2. Saving Places You Find 1. Your saved locations are listed. Touch Edit. 3. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch Favorites. Touch an item to ? > Favorites. 2. Your home location is saved in Favorites. Touch OK...
... the Go! Touch Where to ? Where to ?. 2. Saving Places You Find 1. Your saved locations are listed. Touch Edit. 3. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Saving Your Current Location From the Map page, touch . Touch Favorites. Touch an item to ? > Favorites. 2. Your home location is saved in Favorites. Touch OK...
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to navigate to the location. • If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your... location to the selected location. (See page 20.) Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 10 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual...Use the Browse Map page to ? Tips for the type of map you to your nüvi to navigate to select the correct coordinate format for Browsing the Map • Touch the map, and drag to view ...
to navigate to the location. • If the GPS mode is off, touch Set Loc to set your... location to the selected location. (See page 20.) Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. Enter the coordinates, and touch Next. 10 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual...Use the Browse Map page to ? Tips for the type of map you to your nüvi to navigate to select the correct coordinate format for Browsing the Map • Touch the map, and drag to view ...
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nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual11 Walking to a Destination If you are not following roadways as you navigate, use Pedestrian mode to optimize your current location. • A Different City-search near the city you are walking to your destination, use ...N��e��a�r� Another Location 1. Select an option: • Where I Am Now-search near your current destination. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK. search along your active route. • My Destination-search near your route for walking...
nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual11 Walking to a Destination If you are not following roadways as you navigate, use Pedestrian mode to optimize your current location. • A Different City-search near the city you are walking to your destination, use ...N��e��a�r� Another Location 1. Select an option: • Where I Am Now-search near your current destination. Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation > Route Preference > Off Road > OK. search along your active route. • My Destination-search near your route for walking...
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... turn list. ➋ Touch to zoom in and zoom out. ➌ Touch to view the trip computer. 12 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual If you to your current location. ➍ Touch to save your destination with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination.
... turn list. ➋ Touch to zoom in and zoom out. ➌ Touch to view the trip computer. 12 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual If you to your current location. ➍ Touch to save your destination with a magenta line. A checkered flag marks your destination.
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From the map, touch the Speed field. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual13 Using the Map Turn List When you are navigating a route, the turn list displays turn-by-turn . Touch Show Map to reset the information on the browse map page. To view the trip computer, ... from the turn list. To view an upcoming turn on the top of the map to open the turn list. Next Turn When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your...
From the map, touch the Speed field. nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual13 Using the Map Turn List When you are navigating a route, the turn list displays turn-by-turn . Touch Show Map to reset the information on the browse map page. To view the trip computer, ... from the turn list. To view an upcoming turn on the top of the map to open the turn list. Next Turn When you are navigating a route, the next turn shows the turn on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your...
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... on the nüvi or on Mac computers. 14 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Supported File Types • JPEG and JPG image files: see page 16 • Maps and GPX waypoint... files from MapSource®: see page 30 • GPI custom POI files from Garmin's POI Loader: see page 31 Loading Files Step 1: Insert a Memory Card (Optional) To insert or remove...press it in until it clicks. Connect the mini-USB connector to an available USB port on your Garmin dealer. Managing Files Managing Files You can store files, such as mounted volumes on a memory card....
... on the nüvi or on Mac computers. 14 nüvi 200 and 200W series owner's manual Supported File Types • JPEG and JPG image files: see page 16 • Maps and GPX waypoint... files from MapSource®: see page 30 • GPI custom POI files from Garmin's POI Loader: see page 31 Loading Files Step 1: Insert a Memory Card (Optional) To insert or remove...press it in until it clicks. Connect the mini-USB connector to an available USB port on your Garmin dealer. Managing Files Managing Files You can store files, such as mounted volumes on a memory card....