Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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...Product Information • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to 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 (from -20° to 55°C). •... driving. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to provide route suggestions. See...
...Product Information • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to 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 (from -20° to 55°C). •... driving. Health Warning This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to provide route suggestions. See...
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. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 3. If you are included...
..., 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. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 3. If you are included...
Owner's Manual
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...252;vi. Touch Save Location to view current location information, including hospitals, police stations, and fuel. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to save your nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 21 Touch Where Am I ? From the Menu page, touch... about the settings, see pages 33-39. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Using the Tools location. Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are...
...252;vi. Touch Save Location to view current location information, including hospitals, police stations, and fuel. For more information, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com or www.garmin.com/traffic. to save your nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 21 Touch Where Am I ? From the Menu page, touch... about the settings, see pages 33-39. To purchase an accessory, visit http://buy.garmin.com. MSN® Direct You can only access MSN Direct content with an optional MSN Direct receiver. Using the Tools location. Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that are...
Owner's Manual
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.... Updating Conversion Rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to change. 4. The traffic receiver must be connected to external power and you want to update. 3. Select a unit of measurement, and touch OK. 3. Touch Save ...to receive ad-based traffic information. Ad-based traffic information is converted. 7. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Touch Conversion, select...
.... Updating Conversion Rates You can update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to change. 4. The traffic receiver must be connected to external power and you want to update. 3. Select a unit of measurement, and touch OK. 3. Touch Save ...to receive ad-based traffic information. Ad-based traffic information is converted. 7. When an advertisement appears on nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual 27 Touch Conversion, select...
Owner's Manual
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...advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon icon on the Go! To disable advertisements, you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. To view a list of the advertisements you must disable traffic. Write down the coupon codes while driving. page to write down this code and present it when... you arrive at the location. CAUTION: Do not attempt to receive a coupon code. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic, and clear the Enable Traffic check box. 28 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Using the Tools the screen, touch...
...advertisement includes a coupon icon, touch the coupon icon on the Go! To disable advertisements, you have received, touch Tools > Advertisements. To view a list of the advertisements you must disable traffic. Write down the coupon codes while driving. page to write down this code and present it when... you arrive at the location. CAUTION: Do not attempt to receive a coupon code. Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic, and clear the Enable Traffic check box. 28 nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Using the Tools the screen, touch...
Owner's Manual
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... the nüvi is not responsible for more information, go to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. Note: Garmin is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and in a coverage area, the nüvi can receive traffic delay information. The traffic receiver is integrated in your nüvi. See page 27 for the...
... the nüvi is not responsible for more information, go to receive traffic information broadcast over the FM Radio Data System. Note: Garmin is connected to the traffic receiver, connected to vehicle power, and in a coverage area, the nüvi can receive traffic delay information. The traffic receiver is integrated in your nüvi. See page 27 for the...
Owner's Manual
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... nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the Map page. Medium 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...
... nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual Traffic icon Severity Color Code The color of the traffic icon indicates the severity of the Map page. Medium 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...
Owner's Manual
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... touch Show Normal Map. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes exist. To manually avoid traffic on nearby roads. 1. Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on your estimated arrival time. To view details...
... touch Show Normal Map. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. You might still be routed through traffic if no better alternative routes exist. To manually avoid traffic on nearby roads. 1. Using FM Traffic Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on your estimated arrival time. To view details...
Owner's Manual
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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 For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with one). 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.
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 For more information, see page 37 and go to activate the subscription included with one). 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.
Owner's Manual
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... a safety camera database) loaded to delete from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. Proximity Alerts-turn on . Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. Touch Done. See page 46. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nü... 205W series owner's manual37 This does not clear the pairing information. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on and off the alerts when you want to adjust the proximity points settings. Bluetooth-turn on devices ...
... a safety camera database) loaded to delete from automatically connecting, touch Disabled. Proximity Alerts-turn on . Touch Tools > Settings > Traffic. Touch Done. See page 46. The Bluetooth icon appears on the Menu page if the Bluetooth component is included in some nü... 205W series owner's manual37 This does not clear the pairing information. Restore-restore the proximity points settings. Viewing Traffic Subscription Information The traffic receiver is turned on and off the alerts when you want to adjust the proximity points settings. Bluetooth-turn on devices ...
Owner's Manual
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... units, touch Add. 3. Subscriptions-view your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Customizing the nüvi North American Options Your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates are listed. The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while...
... units, touch Add. 3. Subscriptions-view your subscription expires. Go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic. Customizing the nüvi North American Options Your FM traffic subscriptions and expiration dates are listed. The subscription activates automatically after your FM traffic receiver (if it came with your nüvi acquires satellite signals while...
Owner's Manual
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If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. 5. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Restore. 3. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. You must obtain a new code for each time you renew your service. Touch Yes.
If you own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new code each receiver. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the nüvi nüvi 205 and 205W series owner's manual39 The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. 5. Restoring All Settings 1. Touch Restore. 3. Touch Next on the nüvi, enter the code, and touch Done. You must obtain a new code for each time you renew your service. Touch Yes.
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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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...in the top left corner of the Map page. You might still be available on your route or the road you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in your area, go to indicate the severity of metropolitan areas. When you are available only if your ... www.garmin .com. Depending on your phone, some handsfree phone features will not be routed through traffic if no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your mobile phone have Bluetooth wireless technology. Avoiding Traffic MSN Direct provides local traffic information for it. The traffic icon ...
...in the top left corner of the Map page. You might still be available on your route or the road you receive traffic information, a traffic icon appears in your area, go to indicate the severity of metropolitan areas. When you are available only if your ... www.garmin .com. Depending on your phone, some handsfree phone features will not be routed through traffic if no alternative roads exist. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your mobile phone have Bluetooth wireless technology. Avoiding Traffic MSN Direct provides local traffic information for it. The traffic icon ...