Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... in posted road signs and road conditions. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It Installation and Operation Warnings ... airbag field of deployment. • The windshield mount may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device... be fully aware of all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F ...
... in posted road signs and road conditions. Do not become detached. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It Installation and Operation Warnings ... airbag field of deployment. • The windshield mount may present a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device... be fully aware of all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic Warning Failure to avoid the following temperature range: from -4° to 131°F ...
Owner's Manual
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... Data 26 World Clock 26 Calculator 26 Unit Converter 27 Viewing Advertisements......27 Using FM Traffic 29 Traffic in Your Area 30 Introduction Severity Color Code............30 Traffic on Your Route..........30 Viewing the Traffic Map.......31 Viewing Traffic Delays.........31 Traffic Subscriptions............32 Customizing the nüvi........ 33 Changing the System Settings 33 Changing the...
... Data 26 World Clock 26 Calculator 26 Unit Converter 27 Viewing Advertisements......27 Using FM Traffic 29 Traffic in Your Area 30 Introduction Severity Color Code............30 Traffic on Your Route..........30 Viewing the Traffic Map.......31 Viewing Traffic Delays.........31 Traffic Subscriptions............32 Customizing the nüvi........ 33 Changing the System Settings 33 Changing the...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Viewing Traffic Subscription Information 37 Restoring All Settings..........39 Appendix 40 Caring for Your nüvi ...........40 Locking Your nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 ...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 53 iv nüvi 205...
Introduction Changing the Proximity Points Settings 37 Viewing Traffic Subscription Information 37 Restoring All Settings..........39 Appendix 40 Caring for Your nüvi ...........40 Locking Your nüvi 41 Calibrating the Screen........41 ...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 53 iv nüvi 205...
Owner's Manual
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..., see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure the external antenna to windshield mounting. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 1. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup...
..., see the Important Safety and Product Information guide for information about laws pertaining to the windshield using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are using a traffic receiver in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure the external antenna to windshield mounting. Step 1: Mount Your nüvi 1. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup...
Owner's Manual
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... The Tools menu provides many features that are traveling. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Using the Tools location. Touch Save Location to save your nüvi. This feature is helpful if you are helpful when you need ...to get information about the settings, see pages 33-39. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to access the Tools menu. Where Am I ? Help Touch Help to tell emergency personnel your nüvi 205 and 205W ...
... The Tools menu provides many features that are traveling. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Using the Tools location. Touch Save Location to save your nüvi. This feature is helpful if you are helpful when you need ...to get information about the settings, see pages 33-39. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to access the Tools menu. Where Am I ? Help Touch Help to tell emergency personnel your nüvi 205 and 205W ...
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...Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to perform another conversion. The traffic receiver must be connected to receive ad-based traffic information. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Touch the blank... so that you must be in North America. Touch Restore to enter a value. 6. Viewing Advertisements If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you are always using the most current rates. 1. Touch Conversion, select a type of measure, and touch OK. Enter a value, and...
...Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion. Touch the boxes next to the currencies to perform another conversion. The traffic receiver must be connected to receive ad-based traffic information. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Touch the blank... so that you must be in North America. Touch Restore to enter a value. 6. Viewing Advertisements If your nüvi package includes a traffic receiver, you are always using the most current rates. 1. Touch Conversion, select a type of measure, and touch OK. Enter a value, and...
Owner's Manual
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...252;vi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To disable advertisements, you must disable traffic. page to that advertisement. CAUTION: Do not attempt to write down this code and present it when you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. Using the Tools the screen, touch the advertisement to... search for the nearest location related to receive a coupon code. If the advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon...
...252;vi 205 and 205W series owner's manual To disable advertisements, you must disable traffic. page to that advertisement. CAUTION: Do not attempt to write down this code and present it when you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. Using the Tools the screen, touch the advertisement to... search for the nearest location related to receive a coupon code. If the advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon...
Owner's Manual
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... FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. See page 27 for all markets. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi package provide you with free, ad-based traffic information... antenna Power LED Vehicle power adapter If the nüvi is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and in your nüvi. Using FM Traffic The traffic receiver is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages and is an ...
... FM Traffic Message Channel (TMC) traffic receiver to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. See page 27 for all markets. The FM traffic receiver receives signals from the traffic service provider and displays that information on your nüvi package provide you with free, ad-based traffic information... antenna Power LED Vehicle power adapter If the nüvi is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and in your nüvi. Using FM Traffic The traffic receiver is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages and is an ...
Owner's Manual
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... Color Green Yellow Red Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is High severity heavily congested or stopped. Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the traffic delay. Traffic on . Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the Map...
... Color Green Yellow Red Description Meaning Low severity Traffic is High severity heavily congested or stopped. Using FM Traffic Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in the upper-left corner of the traffic delay. Traffic on . Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the Map...
Owner's Manual
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... To return to avoid the traffic delay. Touch Traffic Search to view the traffic incidents on nearby roads. 1. You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes exist. Touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route, touch the traffic icon to display a tab ..., touch the traffic icon. 2. If a non-severe traffic delay occurs on your route. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on a map. Touch Show Traffic Map to view a list of traffic delays. 3. ...
... To return to avoid the traffic delay. Touch Traffic Search to view the traffic incidents on nearby roads. 1. You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes exist. Touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route, touch the traffic icon to display a tab ..., touch the traffic icon. 2. If a non-severe traffic delay occurs on your route. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on a map. Touch Show Traffic Map to view a list of traffic delays. 3. ...
Owner's Manual
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Using FM Traffic Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic subscription, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. Note: You do not need to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with one). The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 32 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
Using FM Traffic Traffic Subscriptions To add or renew a traffic subscription, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. Note: You do not need to www.garmin .com/fmtraffic. For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with one). The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. 32 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual
Owner's Manual
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...nüvi wireless technology. See pages 14-18. Touch Change to connect with Bluetooth technology. Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual37 Changing the Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safety ... page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages. Restore-restore the original Bluetooth settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on or off the Bluetooth component.
...nüvi wireless technology. See pages 14-18. Touch Change to connect with Bluetooth technology. Touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual37 Changing the Proximity Points Settings You must have proximity points (such as custom POIs or a safety ... page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nüvi 205 and 205W series packages. Restore-restore the original Bluetooth settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on or off the Bluetooth component.
Owner's Manual
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...included with one). Subscriptions-view your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. 2. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to use the best provider... for additional TMC traffic providers. Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider ...
...included with one). Subscriptions-view your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates. Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID. 4. From the Menu page, touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. 2. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to use the best provider... for additional TMC traffic providers. Find More-search for the area, or select a specific provider ...
Owner's Manual
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Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch Yes. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. 5. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your service. You must obtain a new code for each time you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Restore. 3.
Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch Yes. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. 5. If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you renew your service. You must obtain a new code for each time you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Restore. 3.
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page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen 5 nüvi ... places 4 by address 6 by coordinates 11 54 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23 fuel report 22 fuse, changing 43 H hands-free phone features 14-18 Help 21 home phone...
page options 7 go home 6 GPS about GPS 3, 45 off/on 33 K keyboard 8 language mode 8, 35 layout 33 kilometers 33 L language settings 35 lithium-ion battery 43, 48, 49 locking screen 5 nüvi ... places 4 by address 6 by coordinates 11 54 by name 8 by postal code 6 near another location 8 recent selections 9 saved places (Favorites) 9 using photos 11-12 FM traffic receiver 29 free map update 45 fuel cost, entering 23 fuel report 22 fuse, changing 43 H hands-free phone features 14-18 Help 21 home phone...
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... T text language 35 time settings 34 time zone 34 tools 21-28 touch screen calibrating 41, 51 cleaning 40 settings 34 Track Up 35 traffic 29 adding traffic subscriptions 37 advertisements 29 incidents 30 transferring files 20 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 trip log 36 troubleshooting 51 turn-by-turn...
... T text language 35 time settings 34 time zone 34 tools 21-28 touch screen calibrating 41, 51 cleaning 40 settings 34 Track Up 35 traffic 29 adding traffic subscriptions 37 advertisements 29 incidents 30 transferring files 20 trip computer 13 trip data, reset 13 trip log 36 troubleshooting 51 turn-by-turn...
Quick Start Manual
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... your nüvi on the windshield. 4. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. If you are using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it snaps into the back of the vehicle power cable into the cradle. 6. Plug the vehicle power cable...key to an open area, away from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on , slide the Power key to the windshield using a traffic receiver in some nüvi 205W series packages.) Suction cup mount Cradle Vehicle power cable Step 2: Configure Your nüvi To turn your n...
... your nüvi on the windshield. 4. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. If you are using the suction cups. (Traffic receivers are included in Europe, connect the external antenna to the traffic receiver and secure it snaps into the back of the vehicle power cable into the cradle. 6. Plug the vehicle power cable...key to an open area, away from the suction cup. Place the suction cup on , slide the Power key to the windshield using a traffic receiver in some nüvi 205W series packages.) Suction cup mount Cradle Vehicle power cable Step 2: Configure Your nüvi To turn your n...
Quick Start Manual
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.... Touch Set as Via Point to Your Route 1. Touch the advertisement on your route or the road you are listed. 2. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Visit http://connect.garmin.com/photos for more information. 1. Search for the nearest nüvi 205W series quick start manual When you could...
.... Touch Set as Via Point to Your Route 1. Touch the advertisement on your route or the road you are listed. 2. Using Photo Navigation You can receive traffic information. Visit http://connect.garmin.com/photos for more information. 1. Search for the nearest nüvi 205W series quick start manual When you could...
Quick Start Manual
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...vi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Verify that advertisement. Touch the button below Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. These settings might be available on your nüvi (www.garmin.com /bluetooth). 2. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Avoid...nüvi 205W series quick start manual Touch the arrows to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your route, if necessary. 4. Using Hands-Free Features Bluetooth wireless technology is compatible with one).
...vi acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the pay service provider. Verify that advertisement. Touch the button below Connections. 3 Select Add Device. 4. These settings might be available on your nüvi (www.garmin.com /bluetooth). 2. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Avoid...nüvi 205W series quick start manual Touch the arrows to activate the subscription included with your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your route, if necessary. 4. Using Hands-Free Features Bluetooth wireless technology is compatible with one).