Automotive Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route...16 Listening to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring Your aera 3 Acquiring Satellites 3 Changing Modes 3 Using the Menu Page 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adjusting the Volume...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route...16 Listening to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring Your aera 3 Acquiring Satellites 3 Changing Modes 3 Using the Menu Page 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adjusting the Volume...
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...User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 Battery Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 ...About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting...
...User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34 Battery Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 ...About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and ...important information. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery) Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness.
Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and ...important information. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery) Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness.
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...an AC adapter (optional accessory). • Use a battery charger (optional accessory). To prevent damage, remove the unit from the bottom of the friction mount and shape it out of the aera opens up . Charging Your aera Charge your dashboard so it is easily accessible. 4. ...Remove the clear plastic from the vehicle when exiting or store it to your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover. 4. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Getting Started Installing the...
...an AC adapter (optional accessory). • Use a battery charger (optional accessory). To prevent damage, remove the unit from the bottom of the friction mount and shape it out of the aera opens up . Charging Your aera Charge your dashboard so it is easily accessible. 4. ...Remove the clear plastic from the vehicle when exiting or store it to your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover. 4. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Getting Started Installing the...
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... call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ ...to it. The bars indicate GPS signal. Configuring Your aera Your unit should turn on automatically if it snaps into a power outlet in and your aera. 7. Tilt the aera back until it is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. Turn on -screen instructions. Now...
... call when connected to a compatible mobile phone. ➒ Touch to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ ...to it. The bars indicate GPS signal. Configuring Your aera Your unit should turn on automatically if it snaps into a power outlet in and your aera. 7. Tilt the aera back until it is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. Turn on -screen instructions. Now...
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... in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 2. Touch Answer to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone. Touch Call Options for the phone book to turn off the aera but stay on your phone. Touch Status to answer the call , the Incoming Call window appears...
... in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 2. Touch Answer to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the connected phone. Touch Call Options for the phone book to turn off the aera but stay on your phone. Touch Status to answer the call , the Incoming Call window appears...
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...how to the connector under the battery cover. 3. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. Browse your toolbar (system tray), or drag the volume icon to your aera drives. Select Edit > Paste. When you do not delete it clicks. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Connect...removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the battery compartment (optional). Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to delete. 3. Your aera memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Highlight the file, and select ...
...how to the connector under the battery cover. 3. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. Browse your toolbar (system tray), or drag the volume icon to your aera drives. Select Edit > Paste. When you do not delete it clicks. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Connect...removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as MP3s and JPEG image files, in the battery compartment (optional). Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to delete. 3. Your aera memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Highlight the file, and select ...
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...'s Manual Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. This also saves battery power. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your aera. Units-change . 3. You need this information when you want to turn off the GPS mode...
...'s Manual Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. This also saves battery power. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your aera. Units-change . 3. You need this information when you want to turn off the GPS mode...
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...would prefer to take a screenshot. Current Time-select Automatic to -point routes (without roads). You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on -screen text to automatically switch between the two. button. • Off Road-to calculate point-to update the ... Restore-restore the original languages. Touchscreen-follow on your battery life. Restore-restore the original time settings. Text-change the language for voice prompts. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Voice-change all on the aera drive. Avoidances-select the road types that you want ...
...would prefer to take a screenshot. Current Time-select Automatic to -point routes (without roads). You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on -screen text to automatically switch between the two. button. • Off Road-to calculate point-to update the ... Restore-restore the original languages. Touchscreen-follow on your battery life. Restore-restore the original time settings. Text-change the language for voice prompts. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Voice-change all on the aera drive. Avoidances-select the road types that you want ...
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... must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. You are compatible with your aera, go to http://fly.garmin.com. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Appendix... nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at the security location, you turn on the aera. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to reset the aera...
... must also send a valid product registration or proof of purchase. You are compatible with your aera, go to http://fly.garmin.com. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is not responding properly, calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Appendix... nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at the security location, you turn on the aera. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to reset the aera...
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... it is totally charged. To increase the accuracy of the aera battery. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. The battery icon in the aera drive or the memory card drive. To purchase an accessory, go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader. Contact your...
... it is totally charged. To increase the accuracy of the aera battery. Delete the file entitled poi.gpi. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. The battery icon in the aera drive or the memory card drive. To purchase an accessory, go to www.garmin.com/extras, and click POI Loader. Contact your...
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... Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Temperature range: from -4°F to 140°...176;C to 60°C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels;
... Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Temperature range: from -4°F to 140°...176;C to 60°C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels;
Automotive Owner's Manual
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Touch Yes to Enabled. Turn off the aera, and then turn on the aera. Hold your aera. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. My aera does not charge in the vehicle power cable. If the aera is set to clear all my user data? 1. Verify that the Bluetooth ...the message appears. 3. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. How do I know my aera is supplying power to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for several minutes. Remain stationary for more help , remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. My phone will not connect to my touches properly. 1. Go to the power ...
Touch Yes to Enabled. Turn off the aera, and then turn on the aera. Hold your aera. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. My aera does not charge in the vehicle power cable. If the aera is set to clear all my user data? 1. Verify that the Bluetooth ...the message appears. 3. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. How do I know my aera is supplying power to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for several minutes. Remain stationary for more help , remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. My phone will not connect to my touches properly. 1. Go to the power ...
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... 34 anti-theft feature 30, 33 audible books 21 audio version 28 avoiding road types 29 theft 37 traffic 18 B background color 29 battery information 35 bilingual dictionaries 26 42 Bluetooth technology 13-15 headset 20 pairing with phone 13, 31 removing a phone 31 settings 31 bookmarks... 27 calling answering 14 from the Go! page 6 hanging up 14 history 15 home 15 muting 14 caring for your aera 37 charging your aera 2, 36, 40 clock for the world 26 contacting Garmin i converting currency 27 units 27 coordinates 10 cradle 2 currency, converting 27 current location, save 8 customizing the...
... 34 anti-theft feature 30, 33 audible books 21 audio version 28 avoiding road types 29 theft 37 traffic 18 B background color 29 battery information 35 bilingual dictionaries 26 42 Bluetooth technology 13-15 headset 20 pairing with phone 13, 31 removing a phone 31 settings 31 bookmarks... 27 calling answering 14 from the Go! page 6 hanging up 14 history 15 home 15 muting 14 caring for your aera 37 charging your aera 2, 36, 40 clock for the world 26 contacting Garmin i converting currency 27 units 27 coordinates 10 cradle 2 currency, converting 27 current location, save 8 customizing the...
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Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go! page options 6 Go Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-... 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30 Map Info button 30... the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43
Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go! page options 6 Go Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-... 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30 Map Info button 30... the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
... antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...connector on your dashboard so it out of the friction mount. 3. aera 500 series quick start manual Remove the battery cover. 4. Locate the metal contacts on the battery match with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 6. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the...Place the friction mount on the cradle. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the end of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Replace the battery cover. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. Lift and push...
...connector on your dashboard so it out of the friction mount. 3. aera 500 series quick start manual Remove the battery cover. 4. Locate the metal contacts on the battery match with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 6. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the...Place the friction mount on the cradle. Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the end of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Replace the battery cover. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. Lift and push...
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... area, touch Where To? > Near. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Adding a Stop 1. Search for a location in your vehicle. aera 500 series quick start manual Go outdoors to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, and Help. Acquiring satellite signals may take a...end of Interest > Spell Name. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Touch Add As a Via Point to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. 7. Turn on your destination. Finding Points of Interest 1. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Touch to change settings...
... area, touch Where To? > Near. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Adding a Stop 1. Search for a location in your vehicle. aera 500 series quick start manual Go outdoors to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, and Help. Acquiring satellite signals may take a...end of Interest > Spell Name. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Touch Add As a Via Point to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. 7. Turn on your destination. Finding Points of Interest 1. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Touch to change settings...
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... receiving satellite signals. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 3. Resetting the aera If the aera screen stops functioning, turn the aera off and on your aera (acquiring satellites for this does not help, remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. Locking Your aera 1. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and traveling with...
... receiving satellite signals. 2. Touch Tools > Settings > Security. 3. Resetting the aera If the aera screen stops functioning, turn the aera off and on your aera (acquiring satellites for this does not help, remove the battery and then reinstall the battery. Locking Your aera 1. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of acquiring satellites and traveling with...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map ... 21 3.3 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints 23 3.4 Flight Plan Storage 23 3.5 Flight Plan Activation 24 3.6 Flight Plan Deletion 24 3.7 Approaches...25 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i
Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map ... 21 3.3 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints 23 3.4 Flight Plan Storage 23 3.5 Flight Plan Activation 24 3.6 Flight Plan Deletion 24 3.7 Approaches...25 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i